March is the kind of month where excitement and stress tend to arrive together. A new semester means new people and new routines, which can be exciting, but it can also feel a little overwhelming and hectic.

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At times like this, a quick game can be a great way to shake off some of that back-to-school stress.

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So rather than long-term games you settle into over time, here are games and events you can dive into briefly and still enjoy in an immersive way.

Azur Promilia at Comic World 330 Ilsan

Azur Promilia, the new title from Azur Lane developer Manjuu Games, will appear as the main sponsor of Comic World 330 at KINTEX in Ilsan on March 14–15.

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At the venue, visitors can take part in a variety of special programs, including a live drawing show and autograph session with popular illustrator Leva, a minigame experience zone, and unique hands-on activities such as a drawing wall and peel-off wall.

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Anyone who completes the full stamp rally mission will also receive a chance to enter a prize draw featuring special rewards such as an RTX 5080, making this a worthwhile stop for subculture fans or anyone in the Ilsan area.

MapleStory in Lotte World

From March 14 to June 14, the 'MapleStory in Lotte World' event will be held at Lotte World Adventure in Jamsil.

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Visitors can look forward to MapleStory-themed photo zones, character customization experiences, and nighttime castle mapping, along with collaboration-exclusive merchandise and food and drink items such as red and blue potion drinks and Slime cream mochi.

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A permanent themed zone called 'Maple Island,' covering around 600 pyeong in Lotte World’s outdoor area, is also scheduled to officially open in April, which should make this especially welcome news for anyone who grew up playing MapleStory.

Sudden Attack Survival Match New Battleground: Demonstration Complex

Any game that has lasted this long has clearly done something right—in other words, it’s fun.

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If it has been a while, this could be a good time to jump back into Sudden Attack.

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Sudden Attack has added a new Survival Match battleground, 'Demonstration Complex,' and is running a range of limited-time reward events at the same time, including the Survival Coin accumulation event and Combo Pass Season 1 Phase 2 Ice Breaking event.

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A new character based on actress Lee Joo-bin has also been revealed, and because permanent items can be earned through a cumulative multi-count system, it feels easy to aim for without too much pressure. A prize draw for signed physical goods is also being held, making this an even more welcome update for Lee Joo-bin fans.

ARC Raiders Fourth Update, Hidden Skies

ARC Raiders has introduced its fourth free update, 'Hidden Skies,' adding a new environmental condition called 'Hurricane' that restricts movement, visibility, and sound at the same time, along with two new ARC types: Firefly and Comet.

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The update also brings the seasonal project 'Weather Monitoring System,' a map expansion, and free outfits, while the second Expedition Project offers additional permanent skill points and storage space.

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It should be especially interesting to see firsthand how much the new Hurricane condition can change survival strategy.

NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Global Alpha Test

Nexon’s new zombie survival title NAKWON: LAST PARADISE will hold a global closed alpha test on Steam from March 12 to 16.

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Set in a ruined Seoul, the game features more than 60 melee weapons, 6 types of special infected, a range of environmental variables including day, night, and heavy rain, plus a skill tree system, making it an especially appealing setup for zombie survival fans.

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Players in Korea, other parts of East Asia, North America, and select regions in South America can join through Steam pre-registration, so anyone interested may want to sign up soon.

Wrapping Up

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That wraps up this roundup of five games and events that are great for relieving stress this March.

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Some of today’s picks, such as Comic World and the Lotte World event, require an in-person visit, while others, like the NAKWON alpha test, are easy to join right away as long as you have Steam, so you can simply choose what best fits your situation. The NAKWON alpha test in particular only runs through the 16th, so there is not much time left if you are interested. Here’s hoping the rest of the month goes smoothly for everyone.