Blade & Soul is one of the most exciting Korean online games in recent years. It was developed by a division of NCSoft called Team Bloodlust, the same one that previously released Lineage 2 and Aion. It is curious that the developers did not make another MMORPG according to the classical scheme: Blade & Soul is more like a multiplayer action game with a dynamic combat system, without the usual “tanks” and “healers”. The game can also boast good story with many beautiful videos and stylish graphics.
For unknown reasons, Russian publishers are still ignoring Blade & Soul - not a single company has yet officially announced plans to release the game on the Russian market. Therefore, fans of Korean online games have to look for roundabout ways to get into Blade & Soul. So, some of our compatriots play on Japanese servers (it’s easiest to register there). Another group of fans united and created an unofficial Russian-language game server -.
I must say that for a “fresh” PlayBNS has very high quality. The server is stable, has a low ping and a minimum of accessibility problems. Game client translated into Russian by approximately 98%, and with sufficient high quality– there are only problems with understanding some plot points and terms. By the way, the translation is regularly updated. The server is free, but there is a game store on it for those who want to upgrade their hero quickly or buy him some rare items.
But, despite all the qualities, before making a decision to play on PlayBNS, be clear that we are still talking about playing on an unofficial server with all possible consequences. The server can be closed by the copyright holder at any time, and it is also possible that the server team will get tired of everything and abandon their work.
Where to download Blade & Soul and how to start playing on a Russian server
It's quite easy to start playing on PlayBNS. First, download the client using the torrent available on . If you have problems with the torrent, you can use alternative options: or. Then install the client and wait for the program to update the game to the latest version. If you have any problems with the update, then download PlayBNS Updater, which is available on. There you can also find system requirements games, as well as download additional files (video card drivers, DirectX, Visual C++ components) that may be needed to install and run Blade & Soul.
Having installed the client, we head to , where we go through a simple registration procedure. That's all - use the data entered during registration when logging into the game client, and go to the world of Blade & Soul.
Blade and Soul is one of the most popular Korean games of recent times, even though in Russia, for example, its closed beta program only recently began. Creators Blade and Soul - NCSoft company, which became the author of such games as and, is constantly improving the game and creating new servers around the world so that all gamers can appreciate the beauty and attractiveness of the game.
Official Russian Blade and Soul server
The closed beta test for players from Russia began at the end of March 2016, and the developers expect it to last a month. Official server website - https://ru.4game.com/There you can pre-order the game, which is available in four options. What is the difference between them and how much they cost can be seen on the website itself or in the video:
European Blade and Soul server
In January 2016, the game was released in Europe. European servers turned out to be quite efficient not only for Europeans, but also for gamers from the CIS countries who learned to bypass IP blocking. Download the game with choice European server Blade and Soul is available on the website http://www.bladeandsoul.com/Video about how to play on Euroservers
American server
The release of the American server took place at the same time as the release of the European one. Moreover, the site http://www.bladeandsoul.com/ covers the entire English-speaking audience in Europe and America.Korean Blade and Soul server
Since Blade and Soul is a Korean game, the first servers that appeared were Korean, the link to the official website of the Korean version of the game is http://bns.plaync.com/ The servers are Pay to play, released on June 30, 2012. There you can download the client and register an account on the website. Video on installing the Korean client:Chinese server Blade and Soul
Following the Korean ones, Chinese Blade and Soul servers appeared, only unlike their predecessors, they are Free-to-play, that is, they allow you to play without mandatory monetary contributions. The link to register and download the client can be found on the official website http://bns.qq.com/Official Japanese Blade and Soul server
Another eastern server was the Japanese server, where the game was released on May 20, 2014. Link to official website - http://bns.qq.com/. There you can download the launcher and register.Unofficial servers
There are also unofficial servers for the game; among the Russian-speaking population, the server http://playbns.com/ is popular, and among the English-speaking population, http://bns.atomixro.com/index.php is a fairly advanced server, among the free ones.Important to remember!
In order to play on any servers, you need to register and authorize your account on the relevant sites. It is also advisable to download launchers and the clients themselves from there.The multiplayer online role-playing game Blade and Soul from NCSoft is an example of a successful combination of the Action MMORPG genre and the oriental culture of ancient Korea. It will take you to extraordinarily beautiful locations and vibrant battlefields, where you can feel like a real warrior and arbiter of the destinies of the whole world.
Official website of the game Blade & Soul
Official Korean website: http://www.bladeandsoul.com/en/You can play in Russian right now at https://ru.4game.com/bns/install/
Blade & Soul Review
In Blade and Soul, the player can find many different missions and quests, develop your character, upgrade your weapons and collect various items, which may be useful in the future. The game is also full of battles and battles, and you will be opposed not only by the AI, but also by the players themselves.Plot
The plot of the game is very simple - evil is trying to take over the world, and good is trying to prevent it from doing so, and the choice of side in the conflict remains with the player himself, he is not forced to be what he should be, good or bad, he is given the right to decide for himself.Graphics and sound
Well, there are definitely no problems with this in the game. Everything is at a high level. Game engine Unreal Engine 3 allows you to fully experience the world of ancient Nari, so to speak, achieve complete immersion. Everything in the game is done with high quality, from the characters themselves to the depiction of locations. When playing them, you don’t have time to both get tired and complete the level instantly. The soundtrack is also well designed, sometimes you even get the feeling that you yourself are standing in the place of your hero and in unison you are also shouting at him, swinging at the enemy.
Who to start the game as
There are 4 races in the game:- Jin- a race of people.
- Gon- a race of powerful warriors.
- Lyn- a race of magical creatures.
- Kun– a race of female warriors.
Character leveling and customization
Probably not one anymore MMORPG game It’s impossible to imagine without different branches of skills, different clothes, armor, weapons and the like. Blade and Soul was no exception. Character customization and skill in the game does not bring any specific innovations, but remains a pleasant addition.- The character customization system will please any player, it is quite flexible, you can customize a whole bunch different elements, such as hair color, eye color, height, hairstyle - in general, a bunch of everything that a gamer needs to create a unique character style.
- Leveling up a character includes all kinds of skills necessary for the character class chosen by the player. The system for gaining experience limits the player, that is, you cannot farm experience around the clock for the sake of quickly leveling up.
- The character can be equipped, for example, you can customize clothes according to your wishes, put various rings and necklaces on him, which, by the way, provide certain advantages.
Gameplay
NCSoft did a great job of thinking through the gameplay itself. Despite the fact that you are playing in a fictional world, holding a mouse in one hand and tapping on the keyboard with the other, the combat system itself seems very real. In this game, not everything depends on leveling up and having the best things for your character, a lot depends on your speed and accuracy, on your vision of the battle and the tactics you choose against your enemies. Main distinctive feature games - unique system combat, because this is why many gamers around the world fell in love with the game. It is not complicated in management and, at the same time, very flexible. The character can use various honed skills, can miss, can roll or accelerate, and perform various combo techniques.
Factions and guilds
After completing a certain number of tasks in storyline, you will be able to join one of two factions, which represent good and evil respectively. There are no fundamental differences between them, the main thing is to understand for yourself which side you want to fight on. The game is also filled with a huge bunch of different guilds. The player can choose for himself only two fishing and gathering professions. The collection of resources itself is painfully simple and does not require much effort in learning - you simply instruct the NPC character to do the task and he does everything himself without wasting your time, so you can fully concentrate on gameplay, without being particularly distracted by crafting.
Registration
Registration can be done on the website https://ru.4game.com/bns/ .Let's summarize
Pros:- There is a Russian server.
- An audience of millions of players.
- Great graphics.
- Unique combat system.
- A well-developed system of social interaction.
- The tasks are not very diverse.
- The game is in the OBT stage.
- Constant reloading of game cards.
Good afternoon, dear reader. With you MiLiner and today we bring to your attention information about an impressive MMORPG, the official servers of which will finally appear in Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and the CIS countries, namely about Blade & Soul!
So let's get started. The most important - The game's release is scheduled for mid-spring, and in more detail, then 1-2 weeks after the CBT (yes, there will be no CBT on Russian servers), which will take place between March 15-31. I will provide more detailed information later, as soon as it becomes available. And another important fact: game servers will be located in Moscow.
The localizers explained the delay in the launch of Russian-language servers by the fact that long negotiations were held with the developers about the quality of the game that they would like to achieve in Russia.
Further, the game will be released according to the economic model with a premium subscription. This means that everyone can play it absolutely free, and I hasten to reassure you, the game store will not contain any items that cause imbalance in the game. Basically, donations will be provided for aesthetic goods (clothing, jewelry) and consumables. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the localization of the game is being done by none other than everyone we know 4game.
In addition, at the moment it is known that the Russian version will be launched with one of latest versions client, and the transition to newer versions will depend entirely on the activity of players (the speed at which the majority of people become familiar with the game content). It is planned to launch a client with content up to the White Mountains locations, with a maximum player level of 45 and 7 classes. After the launch, localizers plan to reduce the gap between Russian servers and Korean servers to several months.
For lovers of busty drawn women, I can inform you that there will be no censorship on RU servers!
Well, on my own behalf I would like to add that the game is really worthwhile, all connoisseurs of the genre simply must play it. After I got acquainted with it on Chinese servers, I can’t say that I encountered such dynamic battles, beautiful graphics, interesting plot in other games of the genre.
Here are a couple of screenshots to give you at least a glimpse of the beauty of this game:
Thank you all for your attention, see you soon!
The information is no longer relevant, the Atomix server is closed! Play for free in Blade and Soul you can on Ruoff by going to and pressing the button official site.
This article is dedicated to online game and applies ONLY to the Atomix server (http://bns.atomixro.com/index.php) and cannot be applied to the official release and other implementations of free servers.
Atomix is the ONLY more or less normally implemented free Blade and Soul server of all, but it also has a lot of bugs and non-working content. All the Russian clones that perform, such as the Russian Atomix server, have nothing to do with this server! Atomix is the ONLY FREE FOREIGN SERVER that implements at least something. All Russian analogues of the free Blade and Soul servers do not have even 50% of the implemented Atomix content. Be careful and don't fall for scammers!
Also take into account, that playing on any free server can be dangerous for your computer.
F.A.Q. By free server Blade and Soul Atomix:
Registration on Atomix, installation and launch of Blade and Soul:
The client is broken into pieces. You need to unzip everything into one folder.
Video on installing the Blade and Soul game client on the Atomix server:
System Blade requirements and soul:
Normal Performance
CPU: Intel Dual core / AMD Athlon 64X2
RAM:2GB
VGA: nVidia GeForce 8600GT / AMD Radeon HD4600
HDD: 15GB+
OS: Windows XP (SP2), Vista, Win7 (32bit / 64bit)
DirectX: 9.0c
Good Performance
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM: 2GB
VGA: nVidia GeForce GTS250
HDD: 15GB+
DirectX: 9.0c
High Performance
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad / AMD Phenom II X4
RAM: 4GB
VGA: nVidia Geforce 8800GT / AMD Radeon HD4850
HDD: 15GB+
OS: Windows XP (SP2), Vista, Win7 (64bit)
DirectX: 9.0c
Common problems:
The keyboard does not work when entering your login and password when entering the game
- need to update or install a later version Internet Explorer.
Download Internet Explorer 8 / Internet Explorer 9
When loading, the launcher gives an error:
Error like Error Code: 25 (FileGroupTargetDirectoryNotFound): The target directory does not exist: "C:????????BNSBnS_CBT2".
- The launcher does not understand Russian letters, change or change the path to the Blade and Soul client (For example - D: BNS)
Error Engine Load Fail:(ErrID:2000)(14001)
- You need to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable or newer, fresh drivers on the video card and update DirectX.
Download Microsoft Visual C++ - / 2010
Error while initializing the application (0xc0000135)
- You need to install NetFramework 2.0. or higher version
Download NetFramework 3.5/4.0
For Win XP, you still need to install support for East Asian languages (Win 7 has them natively):
In the “Control Panel”, go to “Regional and Language Options”, then go to the “Languages” tab and check the box next to “Install support for languages with writing” hieroglyphs" (“Install files for the East Asian languages"). Then click the “OK” button twice and insert the system disk, install necessary files and reboot.
If you have any other questions or errors, write in the comments.
Domestic game errors on the Atomix server
The character is stuck in the textures or hanging in the air/cannot move/something like that.
- In already launched blade game and soul press the Esc key and select the menu item 1:1 – Cannot move – Move now, or when re-entering the game with a problematic character, try pressing the jump key - SPACE.
While completing a quest, I accidentally overtook the quest NPC, and then nothing happens.
Atomix is a very crooked server, so just don't overtake the NPCs. There is still a possibility that the bug will disappear if you return to the starting location of the quest. The NPC should return after some time to the starting point.
I can't complete the quest at level 15 that opens the skill tree
Only 15 levels are implemented on the Atomix server. No further implementation is expected in the future, since the main implementer Atomix left the project and is no longer involved with the server. The server has not been updated for almost a year.
I can't complete the initial quests for the Destroyer class
This class is not implemented on the Atomix server. Implementation is not expected.
Is it possible to insert enhancement stones into weapons?
– It’s not allowed on the Atomix-e server! Implementation is not expected.
The list will be updated as questions come in.
Happy playing and fewer bugs in Blade and Soul on the Atomix server!
To get more detailed information about the game - I advise you to visit the page with the game on the website
