One of BnS NEO Classic Divine Gems the most puzzling decisions surrounding Blade & Soul Neo is NCSoft's choice to launch it exclusively through their proprietary launcher,Purple,bypassing Steam entirely.

From a business perspective,the move makes sense—NCSoft retains full revenue from in-game purchases rather than sharing profits with Valve. But it's a risky gamble. For many PC gamers,Steam is not just a store—it's the platform. Many are reluctant to download yet another launcher,especially one with little brand recognition in the West.

Even among MMO fans,Purple is a relative unknown. During the press preview,Neo's senior producer,Andrew Long,acknowledged this,emphasizing the company's campaign to raise awareness about the launcher and educate players on how to access the game. But whether that will be enough remains uncertain.

Ubisoft,EA,and even Microsoft have all attempted the "exclusive launcher" route,only to return to Steam after facing backlash or dwindling player numbers. NCSoft may be setting itself up for a similar challenge if adoption rates lag.

Final Thoughts: A Worthy Contender,If It Finds Its Audience

Blade & Soul Neo is a polished,visually stunning,and at times thrilling return to a beloved martial arts world. Its combat remains one of the most fluid in cheap BnS Classic Divine Gems the MMO genre,and new features like unlimited Windwalking and skill customization show that NCSoft is serious about making improvements.