XD successfully held 'Torchcon Seoul,' a global offline event for its hack-and-slash action title 'Torchlight: Infinite,' on the 10th.

‘Torchcon Seoul’ is the second global event following the inaugural Torchcon held in Shanghai last year, and it holds special weight as the first official offline event where the developers have engaged directly with overseas users, with Seoul chosen as the starting point. The event was planned based on the steady growth of the Korean player base, their high level of understanding of the game, and their active community participation, signaling the development team's view of South Korea as a pivotal global market.

The core development team of 'Torchlight: Infinite' was on-site to engage in in-depth communication with Korean players. The developers emphasized, “The Korean market possesses a remarkably high level of understanding when it comes to character builds, farming, and overall system mechanics,” adding that “choosing Seoul for the Torchcon series is not just a one-off event, but a declaration that the city is the starting point for our global journey.” They also stated that they view this event not as a one-time occurrence, but as the beginning of long-term, consistent offline communication.

This Torchcon featured the first reveal of the mid-to-long-term roadmap for 'Torchlight: Infinite' leading into 2026. In particular, the direction for a comprehensive upgrade in art quality—a factor highly valued by Korean players—was shared, emphasizing a development philosophy of strengthening both completeness and immersion. They also hinted that content tailored for seasoned veterans, such as hardcore servers and endgame structures, will remain a cornerstone of their strategy in the Korean market.

Furthermore, details for the upcoming SS11 season, titled 'Blood Lust: Operation Surgery,' were unveiled. Leaning into a bold 'surgery, suture, and transplant' concept, SS11 introduces a new build-up system that allows players to stitch and transplant specific gear options, expanding the existing hack-and-slash build structure. The developers explained that the goal is to further enhance the joy of 'designing and experimenting' with builds.

The new seasonal content, 'Blood Lust,' is built around a high-risk, high-reward farming model, where players make strategic choices regarding population density and activity levels during the cultivation phase. The 'Scavenger,' a special enemy encountered during farming, is designed to provide tense combat and guaranteed rewards, while season-exclusive compasses ensure that the efficiency and fun of seasonal content are maintained through the endgame.

The new hero, 'Erika (Cat’s Eye),' also garnered attention. As a melee hero characterized by fast movement and automated chain attacks, she is designed for players who prefer high-speed combat, requiring sharp survival instincts. Additionally, a massive meta-rework covering combat mechanics, including spell attachment systems, shifting to explosive true damage, and converting freeze metrics into usable resources, was shared.

Ryu Hyung-eun, the General Director of 'Torchlight: Infinite,' remarked, “Torchcon Seoul has allowed us to listen to the voices of Korean players and the media much more closely. We hope to continue creating opportunities to communicate with Korean users.”

Meanwhile, 'Torchlight: Infinite' plans to introduce expanded build freedom and endgame content through the SS11 update, and will continue to push for global service expansion and content refinement through 2026.

For more information on 'Torchlight: Infinite', visit the Official Website.