At NUPIAO, we’re buzzing because NEXON just dropped the very first free playtest for their heavily anticipated dark fantasy MMORPG, Embers of the Uncrowned, live during this year’s Steam Next Fest. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to get your hands dirty, lock in your schedules—the demo window slams shut on June 23rd at 1 AM.
So, what are you actually getting into with this build? Pushing through the core storyline will eat up around 180 minutes of your time. But if you’re the type who loves min-maxing and wants to see how far your character can grow before the cap hits, expect to sink over 480 minutes of solid gameplay into it. We’re also talking three massive narrative arcs and 34 side quests packed into this drop. Here’s the full rundown of what awaits you during the Next Fest run.
Squad Up: Heavy Hitters & Multiplayer Chaos
You won’t be fighting solo for long. This test suite throws over 12 elite boss encounters at your squad, ranging from territorial overlords and field guardians to spring defense gauntlets and surprise raid captains. They’re designed to stretch your mechanics and team synergy to the breaking point. Plus, you get to claim and roam three major hub zones, each steeped in distinct character arcs and worldbuilding. Got a hunger for extra loot? Risk-takers can branch out into ten bonus explorable pockets to snag some serious reward multipliers. Just remember: you absolutely don’t have to carry this load by yourself.
