Find out more about Goddess of Destruction, the biggest update in the game's history.

NCsoft has posted some information on the upcoming massive Lineage II update that was released at the Gstar 2010 gaming convention in Korea last month. Goddess of Destruction will be the biggest update in the game's history and feature 34 new hunting grounds, over 60 new raid bosses, and much more. You can watch a sneak peek video and read more about the update after the jump.

In addition, NCsoft has announced that the next double XP/SP weekend will be held from Dec. 10-14! The event allows players to get twice the experience points and skill points from hunting monsters, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity.

Lineage II: Goddess of Destruction update key features:

• The biggest update ever since the game's launch, including:
  • 34 new hunting grounds.
  • Over 60 new Raid bosses.
  • Over 400 new weapons and armor elements.
  • Enhanced interactions between characters.
  • A new method for characters to move between fields.
• Awakening System.
  • Maximizes the abilities of each class by unlocking their Exclusive and Ultimate skills, in which you can take pride as part of your profession.
• Fundamental changes in combat system.
  • Dynamic skills for a more thrilling, stylish combat experience.
• Upgraded graphics.
  • Improved engine technology achieves more natural-looking, realistic visuals.

Lineage II: Goddess of Destruction quotes from Gstar:

Lineage II has been completely revamped! Unveiling of 'Goddess of Destruction' at Gstar
Lineage II Lead Designer Jaehyuk Hahn revealed that his team "created this update to surpass anything previously created for Lineage II." He also added that, "game playability has been improved based on the community's feedback, so there will be a lot of great things for our players to look forward to."

What's everyone talking about? Lineage II's Awakening System and explosive combat action!
Gamers who had the chance to play the demo version were buzzing with excitement:
"The best thing about Lineage II is experiencing the diverse class system through class transfers."
"I'm so excited to see how the classes have changed with the Awakening System. I can't wait!"
"I always look forward to all the new Lineage II updates. But with this new combat system, I think it'll feel like a whole new game!"

Lineage II: Goddess of Destruction in historical context:

Lineage II, since it entered pay-to-play service in October 2003, has seen a total of 15 small- and large-scale updates in two different sagas: "Chaotic Chronicle" and "Chaotic Throne." In November 2010, after seven years of pay-to-play service, Lineage II will make the world premiere of its third saga, "Goddess of Destruction," at G-Star.

In the new "Goddess of Destruction" chapter, the story develops between Shilen, who emerges from a long sleep when the fourth seal of the Seven Signs is broken, and the Humans that join forces with the Giants to resist the Goddess of Destruction.

A large-scale update accompanies the introduction of entirely new game elements--"Awakening," the fourth class-change system and core of this update, R-Grade items, vast new territories, and Raid monsters.

This update focuses on enhancing the dynamics of combat mechanics in response to the latest trend with the most advanced technology, but it stays true to the fundamental values of traditional MMORPGs, as they have evolved over the company's seven years as a leader in the industry. With this new update, Lineage II's combat system is fundamentally revamped for skill-focused, fast-paced, stylish action while retaining its easy key controls.