After being unveiled back in 2021 and subsequently facing an uncertain release, 'Lineage Classic' has kicked off the new year by opening its pre-registration.

Lineage Classic was first introduced in 2021 as a classic server model. At the time, pre-registration had begun and a Q3 official launch was announced, but news went silent thereafter. Now, Lineage Classic has made a surprise return, confirming that a pre-open phase is scheduled to begin on February 7th at 8:00 PM.

The official website features posters up to Episode 12, 'Aden,' suggesting that this content will likely serve as the roadmap for future updates. Furthermore, the inclusion of a 'Ring of Protection' in the pre-registration rewards has led to speculation that this won't be a direct replica of the original 1998 launch version.

Further details are expected to be released sequentially. Specific in-game information and class mechanics will be available on the 14th. Given that the original Lineage was famous for its subscription model, the pricing structure is expected to be clarified during the pre-open phase on February 7th.

Lineage Classic supports four classes: Monarch, Knight, Wizard, and Elf, and a rare character name reservation event has been announced. Class nicknames will be awarded to the first users to reach level 40 on each server after the pre-open, while the boss monster 'Death Knight' nickname will be awarded to the first user to reach level 52.

User reactions are split into two main camps. Nostalgic fans have expressed positive feedback, saying, "If it’s a monthly subscription without any pay-to-win items and allows unlimited PK, I'm all for it." On the other hand, some users have voiced criticism, commenting, "I thought they said Lineage W was the last Lineage," "Releasing a 1998 game in the same year as GTA 6?", "Didn't they just launch Aion 2?", and "To think this is the big news they chose to open the year with."