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Nexon's upcoming game NAKWON: LAST PARADISE made its debut in 2023

with a pre-alpha test.

As a zombie apocalypse extraction shooter set in Korea,

it attracted considerable attention for its fresh combination of setting and genre.

While Nexon's ARC Raiders is leading a new generation of extraction shooters,

NAKWON: LAST PARADISE could help broaden the genre's scope.

This article explains how to join the NAKWON: LAST PARADISE alpha test,

along with some brief gameplay impressions.

NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Alpha Test

How to Participate

To join the NAKWON: LAST PARADISE alpha test,

log in to Steam and request access.

< Visit the NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Steam Page >

This alpha test runs from March 12 to 16.

Once you've requested access, wait for approval before you can start playing.

If you have a Steam friend who already has access,

they can invite up to 3 friends, giving them immediate access to the game.

NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Alpha Test

Gameplay Impressions

Compared with the 2023 alpha test,

the game feels like a significant step up in overall quality.

In particular, the addition of story content and cutscenes

makes it easier to understand the game's setting.

The tutorial has also been refined,

and its ties to the story make it more immersive.

Above all, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE stands out for its Korean setting.

The map is full of distinctly Korean details,

and Unreal Engine 5 brings them to life with impressive visuals.

Like ARC Raiders, the game follows a PvPvE format.

Seemingly in response to the strong demand for PvE among ARC Raiders players,

boss zombies equipped with powerful gear appear alongside regular zombies,

creating opportunities for cooperation as well as competition and giving PvE a substantial role.

A system called Last Stand has also been introduced,

giving you a second chance after your first death.

This makes the experience feel a little more forgiving.

Leveling up also unlocks traits,

allowing you to learn a range of active and passive abilities.

Other additions include a housing system,

offering reasons to keep playing and some of the satisfaction of an RPG.

That concludes this brief look at NAKWON: LAST PARADISE's gameplay.

It has the potential to broaden what the extraction shooter genre offers.

ARC Raiders' pre-launch Server Slam felt disappointingly short,

and NAKWON: LAST PARADISE similarly makes me wish I could freeze-dry this version and keep playing for longer.

I'm looking forward to seeing how NAKWON: LAST PARADISE builds on the alpha test feedback to deliver a more polished experience.