On the night of the 17th, Netmarble N2 PD Jang Hyun-il released a developer note for 'Game of Thrones: Kingsroad,' directly addressing user complaints that have surfaced since launch. He detailed improvement plans for five key areas: chat environment, inventory expansion, growth resource acquisition, RP (stamina) system adjustments, and a monetization overhaul. Most of these changes are scheduled to be implemented in the update on the 21st.

The most notable change is the monetization overhaul. PD Jang acknowledged that the structure requiring Battle Pass purchasers to buy additional EXP packs was effectively double-dipping, and announced that these items would be converted to free rewards starting the 21st. Users who purchased these items before the conversion will receive full refunds, and he firmly stated that similar products will not be sold in the future.

Additionally, while the current monthly subscription products 'Convenience Support' (₩12k) and 'Combat Support' (₩22k) will remain, a new integrated bundle will be added on June 10th, offering both for ₩25k—a discount of approximately 25%. Users who previously purchased these support products will have their validity periods extended by 7 days each.

Improvements to inventory frustrations are also underway. Equipment, general, and material bags will each be expanded by 10 slots for a total of 30 additional slots, and storage NPCs will be placed in major castles. The reward distribution method for the Scholar's Archive will also be improved to reduce inventory burden, and a feature to instantly sell junk items from bags will be added in the future.

Regarding the shortage of 'Forging Steel,' a core growth resource, the team plans to alleviate immediate bottlenecks through short-term special rewards and events, while reviewing plans to expand acquisition sources and quantities in the mid-term.

The RP (stamina) system is also being improved. 'Summer Scent' will be added to daily mission rewards to make it easier to craft 'Summer Scent Liquor,' an item that restores 30 RP. Summer Scent Liquor will also be added to the Alliance Token Exchange shop. In the long term, the team plans to introduce ways to earn additional RP through gameplay.

Regarding chat environment improvements, the update on the 21st will include strengthened language filters, spam blocking via chat level requirements, and the normalization of chat cooldown functions.

At the end of the developer note, PD Jang stated, "It was a lacking start," adding, "I believe good management begins with acknowledging one's shortcomings." He also plans to communicate directly with users via a live broadcast on Thursday the 28th. As a developer note reward, players level 10 and above will receive 4 Summer Scent Liquors, 1 Sealed Scholar's Scroll, and 100 Forging Steel by the 27th.

'Game of Thrones: Kingsroad' is an open-world action RPG developed by Netmarble N2 and published by Netmarble, set during the latter half of Season 4 of the HBO series 'Game of Thrones.' Promoting a revenue model centered on monthly subscriptions and battle passes without gacha mechanics, the game saw a PC pre-release on the 14th and is gearing up for its grand launch, including mobile, on the 21st.