http://company.webzen.com/eng/games/sun/sun.htmlfound this on an other forum i visit every now and then. the graphics do look
quite stunning imo.

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Soul of the Ultimate Nation, produced by Webzen, is the first title which incorporated the mechanism of console-style game into a classical MMORPG. With an action-packed intensity and stunning graphics, unique battle systems, captivating cast of characters, Soul of the Ultimate Nation is an epic medieval tale, set in a rich world of emperors, armies, magicians and monsters.

Soul of the Ultimate Nation has a supreme realistic 3-D graphics with astonishing special-effects which has never been shown in MMORPG title.

Soul of the Ultimate Nation has combined lots of unique game-play systems mainly used for console games with an intuitive MMORPG style for various speedy actions. Advanced community tool allows players to communicate within a village and experience diverse kinds of economic affairs.

The game’s advanced battle zone system allows players to choose different types of maps, entry numbers, difficulties, and monster types for the ultimate game-play experience.

Comprised of a ten-man battle zone and an intuitive controls system, players can enjoy swift, enthusiastic combat. Fluid movement and extravagant effects sets the stage for astounding battles with optimized production. Player vs. Faction and Faction vs. Faction provides a ‘hack & slash’ atmosphere for the players.

Items can be strengthened and upgraded throughout the game continuously stimulating players to acquire new needs, increasing limitless desire on playing Soul of the Ultimate Nation Online.

Under the reign of the Immortal Emperor Schwarz, the Geist Empire has ruled the Blandis continent for five hundred years. By possessing Ether, the secret knowledge of Mother Nature, Emperor Schwarz converted the precious Ether into dark energy and used it to conquer the entire continent with his formidable armies. Continues extraction of Ether has impoverished the main land, causing the Empire to turn its eyes on rich lands of neighboring districts for its supremacy. Bringing about an inevitable insurrection, Ignis, a rebel leader formed an elite force called the Guidance declaring war against the Empire.
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Overview
SUN - Soul of the Ultimate Nation is an action RPG game developed by Korean studio Webzen. The release of it is just around the corner. Currently, it is undergoing open beta testing in Korea. Considering that Sun enjoys more Asian features in regard to its design and style in its three MMOGs scheduled to be released in North America and Europe this year, Webzen has set out to adjust some contents of Sun to cater to the tastes of European and US players. Webzen¡¯s development team in North America has been making concerted efforts with the development team in Seoul Korea to localize Sun in accordance with the western culture. Webzen has started the open beta testing of Sun in Korea. It will officially commence the commercial operation of Sun soon after the open beta testing completes. Sun will be tested and launched in Europe and the United States a little later than in Korea. Currently, Webzen has brought about a whirlwind of Sun in Korea and China. The innovative ¡°Battle Map System¡± is the main focus of Sun, allowing the players to customize map level, monster distribution and so on.
Features
Hack and Slash your way to fun with Soul of the Ultimate Nation. Accelerate the pace with Soul of the Ultimate Nation, the multiplayer action online RPG that delivers more fun and more friends in less time than other MMORPGs. Form a party from thousands of gamers using Soul of the Ultimate Nation?s Battle Zone System and embark on a graphically stunning and ever-expanding online fantasy world that is ready for action when you are.
¡¤ AWESOME TECHNOLOGY. Taking advantage of proven server technology that supports thousands of players and a proprietary 3D graphics engine, Soul of the Ultimate Nation provides beautiful, realistic graphics, fluid movement and extravagant effects that combine to create visually dazzling multiplayer battles.
¡¤ UNIQUE GAME SYSTEM. Soul of the Ultimate Nation brings the deep, immersive storyline of a single player adventure/RPG game together with the fast and furious multiplayer combat of a 3D action game. The narrative of Soul of the Ultimate Nation unfolds through missions and quests and sets the stage for strategic battles by allowing players to customize their game play experience through numerous types of maps, entry numbers, degrees of difficulty and monsters.
¡¤ STYLISH BATTLES. Soul of the Ultimate Nation is about fast action and fierce combat, with players joining together to ¡°hack and slash¡± their way through the forces of the evil Emperor. Utilizing a field mapping system, the outcome of individual battles directly affects the combat occurring on other fields resulting in epic large-scale battle.
¡¤ GENEROUS REWARDS. Lay claim to thousands of unique items and become the envy of your online friends. Many items can be further upgraded, and a robust in-game economy powers an active community of merchants.
¡¤ FRESH CONTENT AND ADVENTURES. New Episodes will be added to Soul of the Ultimate Nation periodically and continually for fresh content including new quests, items and challenges to the ongoing story.

