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Lineage II

Lineage II is NCSOFT's long-running 3D fantasy MMORPG centered on character progression, clans, competitive PvP and castle-scale conflict. Multiple service styles have existed, including Live, Classic and Aden variants, with ongoing regional updates.

Full profileFantasyMMORPGPvPSiegesClansCraftingTradingClassic
Recorded activeCatalog signal2000s MMO2003 releaseHow signals work
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StatusReleased / active in supported regions
Business modelFree-to-play / service version varies
GenreFantasy MMORPG
Release2003
PlatformsWindows
At a glance

MMO DNA

CombatTarget-based class MMORPG combat
Solo playStrong
PvPYes
PvEYes
CraftingYes
HousingNo
TradingYes
ControllerNo
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Supports players who prefer meaningful solo progression.
  • Includes verified PvE-focused play.
  • Includes PvP for competitive encounters.
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Things to consider

  • Controller support is not currently recorded for this profile.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-16
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Official publisher/platform feature verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile confidence

Research coverage

5/5 verified
  • IdentityVerified
  • Current statusVerified
  • FeaturesVerified
  • MediaVerified
  • Research sourceRecorded

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Game history

Lineage II timeline

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  1. 2003
    Released

    MMOFinder records Lineage II as released in 2003.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / active in supported regions

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Lineage II screenshots & gameplay

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Gameplay, availability and research notes

Lineage II is an MMOFinder catalog profile classified as a Fantasy MMORPG. The catalog currently records its status as Released / active in supported regions and its business model as Free-to-play / service version varies. MMOFinder records its release year as 2003. Available platform data lists Windows. The profile deliberately keeps uncertain fields marked as unverified instead of turning incomplete research into definitive claims.

Its current gameplay metadata describes combat or multiplayer structure as Target-based class MMORPG combat. Discovery tags associated with this entry include Fantasy, MMORPG, PvP, Sieges, Clans, Crafting. Developer information is recorded as NCSOFT, while publisher information is recorded as NCSOFT. These structured fields make the profile useful for filtering and comparison even when detailed historical documentation is limited.

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