Evilbane, a new PC and console co-op action game currently in development at Netmarble, is refining its quality by engaging in two-way communication with users from the early stages of development. The team shares its progress and gathers user feedback through official channels and developer notes.

On the 4th, the Evilbane development team released a new developer note via their official Discord, introducing character costume designs and production direction. The note highlighted how male and female characters are designed to wear costumes with the same concept while maintaining distinct appeal, and introduced in-game visual details such as the option to toggle helmet visibility and natural cloak physics.

Evilbane, being developed by Netmarble Monster, is a third-person co-op action game set in a dark fantasy world. It features high-quality graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 and strategic, dynamic combat that allows players to switch between melee and ranged weapons in real time. The game held its first on-site demo at G-STAR 2025.

Since the game's initial reveal, the Evilbane development team has made user communication a core development principle. They consistently share information regarding key content and systems through their official Discord channel while incorporating user reactions and feedback into the development process.

Since April, the team has been introducing new game information and sharing development progress through monthly developer notes. The first note introduced the Headquarters (HQ) system, which serves as a base, along with character customization features. In May, they introduced two new monsters and explained their design direction.

In particular, while introducing 'Natin,' a boss monster that constantly pressures players with various patterns including melee, ranged, and magic attacks, the developers explained that they are focusing on making the game fun by requiring players to strategize rather than just fighting a powerful boss. They noted that strategic party composition and individual adeptness will be key factors in defeating Natin.

The team also held a Q&A session with Discord users. Regarding future test plans, they stated that an alpha test is currently in preparation, with the schedule to be announced later. On the possibility of external IP collaborations, they mentioned that while it is difficult to comment specifically as the game is still in the early stages of development, they are reviewing various possibilities.

In the global gaming market, there is a growing trend of developers actively communicating with users and incorporating feedback from the early stages of development. Netmarble's new PC and console title, Evilbane, is also enhancing its quality by actively collecting user opinions through its official community. As Netmarble, which has solidified its position in the mobile game market, challenges the global console market, its user-centric development approach from the early stages is drawing attention.

A Netmarble representative stated, Evilbane has been actively incorporating user feedback since the early stages of development, and we plan to collect even more diverse opinions through upcoming tests. We intend to continue communicating with users to improve the game's quality, so we ask for your continued interest and feedback.