After nearly two years under Amazon Games, Throne and Liberty has officially returned to NC, with the South Korean gaming giant taking full control of the MMORPG’s global publishing and live service operations.
The transition was completed on November 11, 2026, following scheduled maintenance that transferred the Western service from Amazon Game Studios to NC and its development subsidiary, FirstSpark Games. The good news for existing players is that their characters, inventory, and progression have been preserved.
In brief
- NC has officially taken over global publishing and live service operations for Throne and Liberty from Amazon Games.
- The transition was completed on November 11, 2026, with existing player progress, characters, and purchases preserved.
- Players can claim a free Character Boost Ticket between November 11 and December 16.
- NC is hosting a Homecoming Livestream on November 12 to discuss the MMORPG’s future.
NC Officially Takes Over Throne and Liberty From Amazon Games
In an official press release published on November 10, NC, formerly known as NCSOFT, confirmed that it had assumed global publishing responsibilities for Throne and Liberty.
The move brings publishing, development, and live service operations under one company, with FirstSpark Games continuing to develop the MMORPG.
Amazon Games originally helped bring Throne and Liberty to Western audiences in October 2024. However, in August 2026, both companies announced plans to transfer publishing responsibilities back to NC.
Following the November 10 maintenance, the transition is now complete, and NC is directly responsible for operating the game worldwide.
The company says its new unified service model will allow developers, publishers, and community teams to work more closely together while providing a more consistent experience for players.
What Happens to Existing Throne and Liberty Players?
Now, for players worried about losing hundreds of hours of progress, NC has confirmed that existing account data has been preserved, provided players did not opt out of the transfer.
Here is what carries over:
- Existing characters and character progression
- Weapons, equipment, and inventory
- In-game currencies and purchased content
- Guild memberships and progression
- Existing Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox accounts
Players will need to accept NC’s updated Terms of Service and policies when logging in.
Xbox users must also install the new Throne and Liberty application published by NC, while Steam and PlayStation players can continue using their existing platforms.
The transition also introduces NC’s PURPLE platform, with cross-progression supported between Steam and PURPLE. PlayStation and Xbox progression remains separate.
Customer support and live service management have also moved to NC.
Throne and Liberty Is Giving Away a Free Character Boost Ticket
To celebrate the transition, NC is offering a free Character Boost Ticket to players who log in between November 11 and December 16, 2026.
The ticket can be claimed once per account and used on either a new or existing character.
It grants level 75 gear, allowing players to jump into higher-level content after completing a short tutorial.
NC is also introducing several community-focused initiatives, including:
- New in-game celebration events
- Discord community activities
- Returning creator programs
- More opportunities for players to provide feedback
These initiatives are intended to welcome returning players while encouraging existing players to remain involved in the game’s development.
NC Announces Throne and Liberty Homecoming Livestream
With the publishing transition completed, NC has announced its first official Throne and Liberty: Homecoming Livestream.
The livestream will take place on November 12, 2026, at 10 AM PT, and will be broadcast through the game’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Representatives from FirstSpark Games will discuss the game’s future, upcoming community initiatives, and how the team plans to approach Throne and Liberty under its new management.
The developers will also collect feedback from players across all regions and platforms to help shape future gameplay improvements.
What Does This Mean for Throne and Liberty’s Future?
NC taking direct control of Throne and Liberty marks a significant change for the MMORPG.
With the developer and publisher now working under the same company, future content updates, community feedback, and live service decisions will be handled directly by NC and FirstSpark Games.
The company has already confirmed that regular content updates and bug fixes will continue under the new management.
Especially for existing players, the transition should mean a familiar experience with a different team managing the game behind the scenes.
