Com2uS Holdings announced on September 15 that it has officially launched 'ARES: The Iron Vanguard' (hereafter 'Ares'), a stylish action RPG developed by Second Dive, in global markets.
'Ares' is serviced across major markets, including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The game supports cross-play, allowing players to experience it on PC as well as mobile environments such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The global version departs from traditional MMORPG structures, having been revamped into a single-player-focused action RPG. In the early stage of the game, progression centers on single-player content where players enjoy story and combat solo, while character growth unlocks cooperative PvE content such as raids and seasonal endgame content. PvP has been separated into opt-in content that players can choose to participate in.
The title also features a sci-fi universe and control-heavy action. Players can utilize 'Suit Change,' equipping two suits and swapping between them in real time depending on the situation. It also offers mechanics such as dodges, combo attacks, mounted combat aboard the giant mech 'Goliath,' and aerial battles with 'Valkyrie.'
Prior to the official launch, Com2uS Holdings conducted an early regional release starting in August across six countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The company explained that player feedback gathered during this period was incorporated to improve overall content quality and optimize live operations.
