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\nMasangsoft announced that GunZ: The Duel, its third-person action shooter, will officially launch worldwide on Steam on August 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT \/ August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. KST.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nMasangsoft announced that GunZ: The Duel, its third-person action shooter, will officially launch worldwide on Steam on August 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT \/ August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. KST.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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GunZ: The Duel is a legendary action title known for its exceptional freedom of movement, including wall-running, acrobatic air combat, and high-speed dashes, as well as its highly technical combat style known as \u201cK-Style.\u201d The game\u2019s long-awaited global return has generated significant anticipation among longtime fans around the world.\u00a0
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\u25a0 A Complete Evolution Shaped by Player Feedback
\nThe Steam version has been extensively improved based on feedback collected during several months of global playtests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Message From PD Max
\u00a0 Game Information\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n\tPay-to-Win Elements Removed: Stat advantages tied to character progression and equipment have been removed. Equipment is now purely cosmetic, while weapons have been rebalanced based on weapon type and weight to create a fairer, skill-based combat environment.
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\n\tRemastered Graphics: The game\u2019s overall visual quality has been upgraded while preserving the distinctive style and gameplay that made the original GunZ unique.
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\n\tModernized UI and Quality-of-Life Improvements: The user interface has been redesigned to meet modern PC gaming standards. New features include an adjustable FOV slider, improved multikill notifications and sound effects, hit markers, damage vignette effects, and other community-requested improvements.
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\n\tExpanded Customization: Hundreds of new outfits and visual effects, including dash effects, have been added, allowing players to create more distinctive and personalized characters.
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\n\tNew Content: The Steam release will feature new maps, game modes, and equipment items. Masangsoft also plans to actively support official tournaments and community-run competitions.
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\n\tCreator and Community Support: Masangsoft will operate a global player community centered around the official Discord<\/a> server, while integration with Medal.tv will allow players to easily capture and share clips of their most impressive plays. Twitch Drops, which reward viewers for watching participating livestreams, and LUDENUS CREATORS, a dedicated program designed to directly support and foster content creators, will also be available at launch.\u00a0
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\n\u201cThis remastered version is the result of several months of direct community feedback,\u201d said PD Max, Producer of GunZ: The Duel. \u201cWe modernized everything from the combat system and user experience to the UI while further enhancing the unique gameplay mechanics that define GunZ. We have worked hard to ensure that both longtime fans and new players can fully experience what makes GunZ special.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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