It has been confirmed that 'Vindictus= Defying Fate,' currently in development by Nexon's CAG Studio, will be released as a free-to-play (F2P) title.

During an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held today (the 21st), Director Oh Dong-seok, who is overseeing the project, announced the decision to adopt an F2P model.

Regarding the decision, Director Oh stated, "It took a long time to decide how to offer the game. After much deliberation, we chose the F2P model so that as many people as possible could access the game without burden. In terms of monetization, we are working to focus primarily on customization items."

Addressing questions about how the shift to F2P might affect the narrative, he added, "Since the game will be serviced as an F2P title, the story will not be released all at once but will unfold sequentially through regular updates. We plan to use Mabinogi Heroes Season 1 as a reference, but it will not be identical; Vindictus: Defying Fate will have its own unique charm."

Vindictus= Defying Fate is a PC and console game based on the Mabinogi Heroes IP. It is being developed with a global audience in mind, featuring various heroes, monsters, and settings from the original Mabinogi Heroes. During a recent Nexon CMB, it was confirmed that the game is targeting a 2027 release.