Lineage II is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, and players will soon be able to explore the continent of Gracia when it's released as part of the free Gracia Final expansion. The expansion is actually available to play on the public test server, and the client can be downloaded here if you'd like to try it out before it goes live.

While the continent of Gracia is major addition with the expansion, there's all sorts of other features players will be able to enjoy. Refined PvP and arenas will allow gamers to show their competitive side; expanded clan features will kick in as you level your clan up to 11; and territory battles will provide a experience that is similar to capture the flag.

For more information on Gracia Final, visit the official Web site or read the full press release below.

Brighton, United Kingdom - NCSoft is happy to announce a great reason for fans to celebrate the five year anniversary of Lineage II . Gracia Final , the upcoming free expansion to the legendary Lineage II franchise, will be bringing players a brand new continent, refined PvP combat and arenas, expanded clan features, territory wars, and more. This final part to the Gracia series offers an extensive amount of new content, including a renewed experience for both new and veteran players in the world of Lineage II .

Lineage II is a beautiful war torn land where trust is critical and betrayal is inevitable as players battle for glory and clans struggle for political supremacy. Choose your path and dominate mercilessly in this legendary MMO. Claim your fortune and rule the castles and lands that over 19 million of the world's gamers  have explored.

The world is waiting for its leader; will you heed its call?

KEY FEATURES

Discover the continent of Gracia
Journey through the skies of the breathtaking and perilous lands of Gracia, using the aerial transformation skills Aurabird Falcon, Aurabird Owl and the Kamael’s special Final Flying Form. While whisking through the air, be on the lookout for the new aerial and land based hunting grounds, which will challenge all of Lineage II ’s players.

Refined PvP combat and arenas
Gracia Final introduces multiple new ways for players to compete and experience the ultimate thrill of PvP. From expanding a time honored classic PvP tournament, the Olympiad, to include three vs. three competitions, and adding the new Aerial Cleft PvP arena where individuals can register and compete in random PvP matches, it has never been easier to get into the competitive side of Lineage II.

Expanded clan features
Level your clan up to 11 to earn additional benefits that expand clan abilities and membership. At level 11, clans will continue the struggle for economic and political dominance. However, additional Royal Guards and clan skills should provide an edge to those who prove themselves worthy.

Territory battles
Territory battles bring a new level of land control and provide a unique “capture the flag” style PvP experience that rewards dominating clans with castle-related skills and additional revenue. Unlike castle sieges, where battles are fought between clans, territory battles allow individual players and groups unassociated with clans to participate as anonymous mercenaries in these epic wars over the lands of Lineage II . All territory war participants can receive Territory which can be traded for new items through the Territory Manager.

To find out more information about each of the Gracia expansions, please visit www.lineage2.com/gracia


Minimum system requirements

• Microsoft Windows XP/Vista
• 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent AMD processor
• 512MB of RAM or more
• NVIDIA GeForceFX 5700 series or equivalent ATI brand 3D graphics card
• 10GB of hard disk space
• DVD-ROM drive
• 56k Internet connection
• 16-bit soundcard
• DirectX 9.0c
• Keyboard/mouse

Recommended system specifications

• 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent AMD processor
• 1GB of RAM or more
• NVIDIA GeForceFX 6600 or equivalent ATI 3D graphics card or better
• 10 GB of hard disk space
• Broadband internet connection