Gameforge Decks the Halls with Festive Free Updates for Fan-Favourite Games This December

With 2020 winding down and the holiday season fast approaching, many of us are stuck inside and trying to find new ways to celebrate the holidays. Gameforge is excited to help extend some seasonal cheer with a festive feast of free holiday-themed events and updates for their games. 

Metin2: Even Conquerors Celebrate the Holidays!

This year, Gameforge’s incredibly popular MMORPG Metin2 received an expansion of continental proportions. With the launch of Conquerors of Yohara, we’ve introduced a brand new continent to explore, complete with ferocious new foes, bosses, and a fresh, innovative quest system. But the fun doesn’t stop there!

This month, the spirit of the holidays flourishes starting on December 1 with the launch of the Metin2 Advent Calendar! Log in daily for gifts and take part in the Christmas Okey event as well as the Santa event, both of which launch on December 4. The holiday festivities culminate in the annual Christmas Tombola celebration on December 25 complete with new costumes, hairstyles, pets, and festive mounts. 

Metin2 is a free-to-play title that takes place in the perilous world of the Dragon God, where exciting battles against dangerous creatures and legendary bosses await. Published in more than 16 languages with thousands of players worldwide on the quest for adventure in the medieval, Asia-inspired setting, Metin2 remains one of Europe’s most popular MMORPGs.

Keep up to date with the latest Metin2 and Conquerors of Yohara news by visiting the official website and liking the game on Facebook.



NosTale: Santa’s Storming the Celestial Spire

In 2020 NosTale released the conclusion to one of its biggest chapters yet with ‘Act 7 Part 2: Conquer the Celestial Spire’, the thrilling conclusion to a year-long saga. In addition to the new Celestial Spire game mode, players experienced the assault of the Lord Paimon raid, new quests, and six new, adorable battle pets to accompany them on their adventures. 

Just in time for the holidays, NosVille is transforming into a winter wonderland! The bright decorations and festive cheer are the perfect launching point for the frantic winter and New Year’s events. Players will also receive a new, free item daily to help spread that fa-la-la-la-feeling.

NosTale is a free-to-play, anime action MMORPG that takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. More than 30 specialist classes and tons of loyal pets provide plenty of excitement and variety in the thrilling raids and action-packed PvP and PvE gameplay.

For the latest, up-to-date news about NosTale, “Like” it on Facebook, follow the game on Instagram, and Twitter, subscribe on YouTube, and Twitch, and join the official Discord. 



TERA: Gameforge Expands to Welcome Players from More Regions Than Ever Before, Next Mission: Survive the Timescape

This year, Gameforge invited even more, brave warriors to join the Valkyon Federation in the graphically stunning action MMORPG, TERA, after acquiring the publishing rights in South East Asia, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, and most recently the Americas. Now, even more players are storming the battlefield to engage in exclusive content including the dreaded Nightmare Dungeons and exclusive seasonal events!

Right now, TERA has introduced two, new, exciting event dungeons — Timescape and Harrowhold. Starting on 24 November, these altered instances will include valuable rewards.

Set in a beautifully realized fantasy universe, TERA puts players’ timing and tactical skills to the test with its ground-breaking True Action Combat system that gives them active control over aiming and dodging in order to emerge victorious from vicious battles. For more information, visit the official website.



OGame: 18th Anniversary & Out of This World Holiday Gifts

OGame celebrates its space-tastic 18th anniversary this year following the release of its biggest content update yet, highlighted by the inclusion of three new classes (Collector, General, Discoverer) and three out-of-this-world ships (Crawler, Reaper, Pathfinder). December will see the start of a new, recurring rewards system in addition to more action in time for the holidays.

Starting next month, current players can ride their sleighs into a treasure trove of daily tasks that they can solve to earn points (known as Tritium) which can be redeemed for various types of cool rewards. New players looking to join the fun will be happy to hear that new servers are coming later in December to help them have a more balanced start on their space journeys.

Created by Gameforge CEO Alexander Rösner and originally released on 3 October 2002, OGame is one of the space-themed MMO genre’s longest-running games and has over 100 million registered players worldwide.



AION: Happy Shugo Day to All, and to All a Good Raid

With the holidays upon us, a ho-ho-host of festive activities will blanket the world of Atreia in the popular fantasy MMORPG AION! Beginning December 9, players are invited to participate in daily and weekly quests, monster hunts, and raid boss battles during the Happy Shugo Day event. And if that is not enough to deck your halls, players are invited to enter the Christmas lottery starting December 11! By collecting various combinations of cards, players can submit them to receive jolly rewards. 

AION is a visually stunning, free-to-play MMORPG where you ascend to divinity and fight in an epic celestial war. Wielding divine powers and the capability for true flight, you must bring salvation to your people and restore balance to a vast and beautiful world shattered by cataclysm. For more information, follow the game on Twitter and “Like” it on Facebook.

Note: Please be aware that Gameforge has publishing rights for AION in Europe. Gameforge is not the publisher of AION in North America.



Elsword: The El Search Party Leaps Its Way into Elsword

Elsword kicks off celebrations with the Stamp Attendance event, giving out daily presents to players as it prepares to unwrap its fabulous El Search Party update on December 23. The update offers new buffs to several characters that push them to the festive max! Also leaping into this update are the new ‘Jumping’ events which allow for newly created characters that level up faster so that they are ready to tackle endgame content. 

Elsword is a stylish, free-to-play beat ‘em up that features ten, unique characters and over 25,000 customization items and personalized outfits. It features both PvP and PvE action and the ability to join with friends in groups and guilds. Master your combos and fight your way to the top of the weekly leader boards, all brought to life through exciting updates and events. 

For more information, visit the official website, follow the game on Instagram, and “Like” Elsword on Facebook.

Note: Please be aware that Gameforge has publishing rights for Elsword in Europe. Gameforge is not the publisher of Elsword in North America.


With more than 20 titles and over 450 million registered players in more than 75 countries, Gameforge is one of the leading providers of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) in the western hemisphere. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, Gameforge builds active, enduring global communities while supporting players through the highest quality LiveOps, localised community management, and impactful delivery of fresh content. Their significant portfolio encompasses numerous well-known brands including AION, Elsword, NosTale, OGame, TERA, and one of Europe’s most successful MMO games, Metin2.

For more information, please visit www.gameforge.com or follow @Gameforge on Twitter.