LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 5, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced a major content update for its sci-fi MMORPG RF ONLINE NEXT, introducing Chapter 10, new progression systems, the Legendary MAU Tempest, and limited-time events celebrating the game’s first 50 days of global service. An upcoming update will also introduce Core World, the new large-scale PvPvE mode.
The current update introduces Chapter 10, expanding the story into the frozen region of Severia. Players can explore new locations including Severin Research Base, Nable Mining Field, and Pumus Quarantine Zone, while progressing through new Main Quests, Side Quests and Faction Quests. Collection, Exploration Reports and Memory Chip progression have also been expanded. In addition, two new field bosses, MPF-01 Castle and Sarpedon, are now available.
The new Material Conversion system allows players to use four to six unbound equipment items of Rare grade or above for a chance to obtain equipment of higher grades or tiers. Players can also acquire the exclusive Circlet equipment type and special collection items available only through this system, creating additional opportunities for equipment progression and item utilization.
Also arriving in this update is Tempest, a new Legendary MAU specializing in long-range combat. Equipped with powerful area-of-effect attacks, freezing skills and additional damage against frozen enemies, Tempest offers a new strategic option on the battlefield.
An upcoming update will introduce Core World, a new large-scale cross-server PvPvE mode available to players level 60 and above. Held every other week, the mode will match up to 450 players from multiple servers as they compete to defeat the world boss Krator. Before confronting Krator, each team must first defeat the Krator Guardian protecting its starting formation. The server that earns the highest overall contribution across all battlefields will be declared the winner and receive special buffs that provide advantages in both combat and hunting.
To celebrate the update and the game’s first 50 days of global service, Netmarble is hosting a variety of limited-time events for Asia, Europe and the Americas, including special login events for new and returning players, commemorative missions, reward events and “[50-Day Festival] Rakan Pirates’ Revenge,” offering valuable progression rewards throughout the event period.
RF ONLINE NEXT, the official sequel to the globally beloved RF Online, is an epic sci-fi adventure set in a vast and evolving universe where machines replace flesh and blood. Building on its predecessor’s legacy, the game introduces a dynamic Biosuit system for seamless class switching, massive battlefield tools like the MAU and Launcher, powerful summons such as the Animus, and high-flying real-time combat that blends strategic depth with exhilarating action.
More information about the latest update can be found on the official website and community channels.
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