Throne and Liberty is entering a new chapter. NC, formerly known as NCSOFT, has officially taken over global publishing responsibilities for the MMORPG from Amazon Game Studios, bringing publishing, development and live service operations under one roof alongside developer FirstSpark Games.
The move is intended to create a more unified experience for players, with closer collaboration between development, publishing and community teams. NC also plans to step up direct communication with the community through livestreams, in-game events, Discord activities and the return of creator programs.
Players won’t have to wait long for the first update. NC’s inaugural official livestream is scheduled for November 12 at 10 a.m. PT, offering an opportunity to hear directly from the team about what’s ahead.
There’s also a nice welcome gift for players. Anyone who logs in between November 11 and December 16, 2026 will receive one free Character Boost Ticket per account. The ticket works with new or existing characters and instantly provides level 75 gear after completing a brief tutorial.
NC and FirstSpark Games also plan to gather player feedback across regions and platforms, using community input to help guide future improvements.
For existing players, the transition should be seamless. Throne and Liberty will continue operating on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and PURPLE, with existing accounts, characters, progression, items and purchased content remaining intact.
With publishing and development now working under a unified global structure, NC is looking to build a closer relationship with the Throne and Liberty community. Whether that translates into meaningful improvements remains to be seen, but the free character boost is a pretty good reason to log back in.
