Look, let's be honest, naming conventions in this industry can be a bit of a bore, but Joycity has finally pulled the curtain back. On the 27th, they announced that the upcoming MMORPG from RedZingCo Games, an associate of NDREAM, will officially be titled 'Imjin War: Joseon's Counterattack'.

Previously known under the working title 'Project Imjin', the game is being steered by none other than director Tae-gon Kim. If that name rings a bell, it is because he is the brains behind historical hits like 'Imjinrok', 'The Great Merchant', and 'Goonzu Online'. The premise? You will be collecting and levelling up 36 historical commanders across the three factions: Joseon, Japan, and Ming.

You will get your hands on period-accurate weaponry like the Turtle Ship, Panokseon, and the Hwacha. Whether it is naval skirmishes or siege warfare, the game promises a multi-dimensional battlefield. To really sell that historical grit, they have gone all out with full voice-over scenarios in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, complete with regional dialects. Plus, there is a proper economic system here; you can craft most of the core in-game currency yourself through hunting and gathering.

Joycity and RedZingCo Games just wrapped up their second alpha test, which ran from February 10th to the 17th. They claim it was a success, and they are now busy polishing the final product based on player feedback and giving the new content a final shakedown.

Imjin War: Joseon's Counterattack is slated for a mobile and PC release in the first half of 2026. Best of luck to the team.