Today, NCsoft continues to build upon Lineage II’s rich six-year history with the announcement of the release date of Lineage II: Freya, the latest instalment to the Lineage II saga. Come August 24, Lineage II players will continue their journey in Aden, working their way towards the climactic battle against Freya the Ice Queen.

Beginning today Lineage II fans interested in pitting themselves against Freya prior to the patch’s release can do so through the game’s Play Test Servers (PTS). In addition to giving players a taste for what’s to come, these temporary servers will feature exciting in-game events where players can test out the latest content alongside members of the Lineage II team.

Other features to look for in the Freya update include:

• Play with 32 awe-inspiring new weapons and three striking new top-level armor sets
• New quests and stories to explore including the Seed of Annihilation
• Triumph over Freya the Ice Queen, a new raid boss
• Several new and revamped Hunting Grounds such as the Sel Mahum Training Ground and Plains of the Lizardmen
• Enjoy servitors that are easier to acquire and provide more benefits
• New emotes including animations that interact with other characters