Update (2025): Devilian was an action MMORPG developed by Bluehole Ginno and published by Trion Worlds in the West. Originally released in South Korea in 2015, it made its way to North America and Europe in 2016. However, the game struggled to maintain a strong player base, and Trion Worlds shut down the Western servers in March 2018.
Let’s take a look at Devilian, a free-to-play action RPG (ARPG) developed by the same studio behind TERA and published by Trion Worlds. Yes, Trion—not En Masse. Unlike traditional MMORPGs, Devilian follows a quest-based structure with a full storyline. This is beta footage. At launch, the game featured four playable classes, with a fifth, the Death Scythe, scheduled to arrive by the end of 2015.
There’s no trinity system here—every class is designed to stand on its own, and there are no dedicated healer roles. Character customization is minimal, and classes are gender-locked, which is fairly standard for ARPGs. One of Devilian’s unique features is its Devilian form—a more powerful transformation that enhances abilities. While I could preview it here, I’d rather leave it as a surprise since players unlock it early in the game.
Not all dialogue is voiced, but the tutorial is well-designed and easy to follow. So, what does Devilian bring to the table? The game offers 9-player raids (three parties of three), world PvP in select areas near open-world bosses, and PvP kill achievements. The max level is 50, but players can continue progressing with Paragon-style levels up to 52 or invest experience points into other enhancements. Currently, Devilian form isn’t usable in PvP.
The game includes crafting, character customization through Talismans and a skill tree, and the option to run dungeons solo or in a group. Guilds can form alliances or declare war, allowing members to engage in open combat with rival guilds. Arena battles offer another layer of competitive PvP.
The final boss in this area is a real-time encounter, which you’ll see in the video. At the end of the footage, I also highlight the login system. Players can earn points to unlock store items like inventory slots, which I see as a positive step toward avoiding pay-to-win mechanics.
