The first server transfer for Lineage Classic has been confirmed for July 22, coinciding with the arrival of the Forgotten Island. Transfers will be available for both individuals and clans. However, movement will not be unrestricted; since the primary goal is to resolve server imbalances and queue issues, it is highly likely that transfers will be limited to moving from high-population servers to lower-population ones. Furthermore, since castle-owning clans cannot transfer, it is difficult for dominant clans to abandon their hard-won benefits to move to a new server.

Given these constraints, there are two main scenarios for those planning a transfer. Either a clan or alliance that is losing the current power struggle and sees no future on their current server will move to start fresh, or they will join forces with factions from other servers to form a new alliance.

Another possibility is that multiple factions may agree to meet on a new battlefield to engage in a more intense struggle for supremacy. While this is relatively rare, as it requires giving up existing benefits, it has been a recurring theme in the Lineage series where top-tier alliances stake their pride to challenge the 'line' (dominant factions) of other servers. A prime example is the Big Boss' Big Alliance moving to the Jou server.

So, which notable factions are being discussed most frequently regarding this transfer? While it is difficult to track every alliance, we have compiled a list of major powerhouses that currently dominate their servers or have been the subject of rumors regarding transfers via broadcast channels.

※ The information regarding these transfers is based on siege wars, chat room sentiment, and mentions in broadcasts. As we cannot know the internal affairs of these alliances, the actual outcomes may differ significantly from what is described here.

First, the Dethoroju server features the Ttolmanke and Kangho alliances. With the Ttolmanke alliance currently dominating the server, rumors of the Kangho alliance's departure persist. However, the Kangho alliance has not officially announced any transfer plans, and these rumors remain largely speculative or based on casual mentions in broadcasts, so it remains to be seen if any actual movement will occur.

The Age alliance on the Isilote server is also the subject of transfer rumors, despite currently holding three castles. This stems from recent discussions in the broadcast scene involving the Dethoroju Ttolmanke alliance, though many believe this is merely 'WWE' (staged drama) to create tension and interest. There have been chats suggesting that Kei, the leader of the Ttolmanke alliance's 'The K', is close with the Master of the Age alliance. Furthermore, since both sides maintain stable control over three castles, it is unlikely they would clash, especially given that transfers between the top two servers are likely restricted.

The Jou server is in a 'Schrödinger's cat' state, where both major alliances might or might not leave. The Deuseul alliance has been losing ground but, as a long-time resident of Jou, managed to secure two castles in the first siege war. The Big alliance currently holds the advantage with three castles, but there are reports of some members leaving due to issues like item distribution. Both sides have only ambiguous news that makes a major decision like a server transfer difficult, and having clashed countless times in pride-fueled battles for control of the server, it remains to be seen if any alliance will actually depart.

Some servers are expected to see no departures despite one side losing ground, such as the Christer server. The Star alliance on Christer has failed to secure a castle after narrow losses to the Seopseop alliance in siege wars, but they are well-known for their tenacity and high participation rates in sieges. Because this server is known for having the most active 'dissident' challenges, the consensus is that the Star alliance is unlikely to suddenly abandon ship.

Some servers are looking forward to an influx of new factions rather than departures. On the Heine server, the dissident faction has weakened significantly, leaving the Jeongji alliance in control, but the early days saw fierce competition. Consequently, there is talk that the dissident side is calling for reinforcements to reshape the landscape.

Beyond these, there are reports that servers like Lindel and Maphr, where the balance of power is slowly shifting despite ongoing competition, and Sayha, which has seen major changes in alliance composition, are also attempting to form new axes of power by joining forces with warlords from other servers.

In addition to these, countless alliances are exchanging 'love calls' and discussing server transfers. Even outside of alliance-level moves, influential streamers like Ttol-gi have mentioned receiving endless requests to join forces, and rumors suggest several streamers are preparing a 'big picture' by forming new alliances on new servers for the sake of broadcast entertainment. One server frequently mentioned in this context is Gludio, which was introduced today as a server dedicated to transfers.

As many factions across servers are already acquainted and building relationships in preparation for future world-level content, there is a possibility of surprise announcements that are not yet publicly known. On the other hand, some argue that because it is not easy for hundreds of clan members to move in unison based on server conditions and power dynamics, only a few servers will see significant changes in their power structure.

Whether this first server transfer will cause an immediate shockwave or serve as a foundation for long-term world-level power dynamics remains to be seen. Regardless, as this is a matter that will directly impact server atmosphere and economy, even casual players who are not involved in combat are keeping a close watch on the news.