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NAKWON: LAST PARADISE changes
Greetings, Survivors.
The NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test has begun.
We've included important channels and a summary of major content for your reference during gameplay, so please check the announcement details.
We hope you enjoy the game during the test period and look forward to your feedback.
📌Important Channels/Notices
If you encounter game installation or launch errors, please check the FAQ. [Go to FAQ]
For currently occurring in-game issues, please check the Known Issues. [Go to Known Issues]
We have channels where Survivors can ask and answer questions and share tips together. Feel free to exchange opinions on Discord. [Go to Q&A] [Go to Guides]
If you need to submit questions/suggestions/bugs/reports of problematic users to the development team, please submit your feedback. [Go Here]
📌 Major Content Summary
| Gameplay Mechanics | Character Added "Last Stand" mechanic when HP reaches 0Added Morale/Hunger/Bleeding/Stun/Stagger/Infection mechanicsUnified Combat/Movement Stamina into a single Stamina gaugeChanged Injury Severity mechanic upon taking damageMax HP gradually decreases depending on Injury SeverityAdded Inventory weight mechanic Character Actions Basic Attack mechanicsChanged from a unified animation to an aim offset system with separate upper and lower body movementCharging AttackRollingGuardChanged from frontal angle detection to weapon and shield area collision detectionDrop DownAdded a mechanic where you lose balance or fall and stumble when taking damage mid-air Events In-Game Key Resource IntelAdded Morning/Afternoon Activities mechanic in the Lobby menuAdded Journal Events in the Lobby menu (350 types) Tablet Mechanic Added Quests, NAKWON Chat, Map, Friends, and Notifications | Weapons and Gear | Melee Weapons Added 60 melee weapons / Dual Wield mechanicAdded characteristics per weapon typeStick - Easy to use and can attack continuously upon successful strikesDagger - High Bleeding ChanceHammer - Stun and StaggerAxe - Penetration power capable of striking multiple targets with a single swing Armor 30 types addedArmor type classificationLightweight: Specialized for movementHeavyweight: Specialized for defense Firearms 3 types addedPistol / Revolver / Shotgun7 firearm items addedImprovised firearms (available for purchase at the store)Improvised Pistol2 types: 3-round/10-roundHomemade firearms (can be loot and kept via Key Intel)Homemade PistolHomemade RevolverHomemade ShotgunFactory-made firearms (can be loot via Key Intel but will be seized upon extraction)Old PistolOld RevolverOld Shotgun |
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| Map Environment | 2 maps (South/North Jongno) Expanded map interactions Added Public ExitsAdded car alarms / hiding in cabinets / vending machines / parkour routesAdded facility structures / keys and boxes / puzzle elements 4 weather types (Night / Rain / Dawn / Early Evening) 14 landmarks in total South Jongno: NAKWON Arcade, Tapgol Park, Police Station, IncineratorJongno Building, MR Building, Seongdo Building, Hotel MomoGallery (South & North), Construction Site (South & North), Parking Lot (South & North) Regular commercial stores Hospital, Jewelry Store, Supermarket, Internet Cafe, Arcade Building, Gas Station, Mobile Phone Store, etc. | Character Growth Content | Level expanded to 50 Added Skill Tree / Skill Point mechanics (110 Traits) 35 Active & Passive Skills |
| Infected Mechanics | Player detection mechanic Infected bite animation Infected special actions Hive mechanic and Infected placement overhaul | Quest Content | 10 Story Missions 24 NAKWON Chat Quests 97 Citizen Quests 37 Optional Mission |
| Infected Types | 3 Common Infected types added Walker, Ordinary, Ordinary (wearing chest armor) 6 Aberrant Infected types added Runner / Screamer / Gatherer / Armored / Butcher / Policeman | Housing Content | 9 Shelters added 34 functional furniture types added Crafting Bench mechanic and utility furniture addedFood Countertop and Refrigerator, etc. 40 decorative furniture types added |
| Customization | Character appearance customization Over 70 character outfits added | City Content Added | 9 ranks of Citizen Status added 11 building types including stores added Added vendors specialized in repair and each item type Shooting Range added |
📌 How to Invite Friends to Play Together Without Separate Applications
Here's how Survivors with access to NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Playtest can invite friends to enjoy the game together without waiting for their application to be approved.
■ Number of Invites Available per Account
Each tester can invite up to 3 friends.
Only those who've been friends for at least 30 days can be invited.
To ensure a stable play environment, matchmaking may be delayed or unavailable depending on network conditions.
■ How to Invite
When a Survivor with access to NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Playtest invites a friend, they can enjoy NAKWON together without waiting for their application to be approved.
※ The following method does not work on the Steam web page.
Launch the Steam app and click "Library" at the top left
Click NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Playtest from the library list, then click "~ invites remaining" on the store page on the right
Or, click the "Account details" button
On the Account page, expand the Gated Access Participation section and click "Invite Friends"
When the friend search pop-up appears, search for the friend you want to invite and send the invitation (the friend can access the game once they accept the invitation)
■ How to Accept an Invitation
When you receive an invitation from your friend, a notification will be sent and you can access the game by clicking the "Accept Invite" button.
📌How to Apply for NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test
Only participants aged 18 and older are eligible.
Access will be granted to selected testers sequentially. You will receive a Steam notification when you have been granted access.
Accounts that participated in the Pre-Alpha Test can access the game during the test period without a separate application.
The game is currently in alpha version, and technical issues may occur during gameplay.
Log in to Steam account > Access NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Store Page
Click the [Request Access] button on the store page to apply as a tester
📌 Test Schedule
March 11th, 2026 (Wed) 17:00 PT/20:00 ET - March 16th, 2026 (Mon) 01:00 PT/04:00 ET
📌 Test Registration Schedule
February 11th, 2026 (Wed) 18:00 PT/21:00 ET - March 15th, 2026 (Sun) 23:00 PT/March 16th, 2026 (Mon) 02:00 ET
Registration is possible until the test end date, and testers will continue to be selected throughout the test period.
📌 How to Create a Duo Team in Advance
Before going on an Expedition, press \or [ESC] and select "Friend / Team" to create a team in advance.
Notes on Team Creation:
You can search for and invite teammates from the search bar even if they are not friends.
Enter an account name in the search bar and either press [Enter] or click the magnifying glass (search icon) to search.
The "Invite to Team" button will appear when you search for an account name or click on a friend's profile.
However, if "Allow Unknown Team Invitation" is disabled in the Friend / Team settings, you will be unable to invite them to your team.
How to Start a Duo Expedition:
After creating the team in the "Friend / Team" window, click Expedition > Choose Expedition Area > Begin Expedition.
If a team is already created, you will automatically enter the Expedition as a duo.
📌 PC Requirements
The PC requirements are the same as the previous announcement.
For optimal gameplay, please update Windows and your graphics driver to the latest versions.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 x64 20H2 / 11 | Operating System | Windows 10 x64 20H2 / 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10400F / Ryzen 5 3600 | Processor | Intel Core i5-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM) / Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM) | Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT |
| Others | DirectX 12 or higher requiredNVIDIA DLSS Set to BalancedRadeon FSR Set to Balanced | Others | DirectX 12 or higher requiredNVIDIA DLSS Set to BalancedRadeon FSR Set to Balanced |
📌 Unusual Gameplay Policy
If the use of an unauthorized program or unusual gameplay is detected, your test access may be restricted.
📌 Test-Eligible Regions
North America, parts of East Asia, parts of South America
Players who participated in the Pre-Alpha Test can access the game regardless of their region.
However, to ensure a stable play environment, matchmaking may be delayed or unavailable depending on network conditions.
📌 Supported Languages for the Test
English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil)
Due to the large number of applicants who speak Spanish (Latin America) and Portuguese (Brazil), two additional languages have been added to improve their gameplay experience.
However, please understand that some text may sound awkward or unnatural because the translations were completed within a short timeframe.
📌Account Name (Nickname) Creation Rules
Nicknames can be duplicated, and a random number in the format #NNNN will be automatically added after the nickname.
Nicknames must start with a letter and be 4-16 characters long. Only English letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9) are allowed.
📌 Regarding NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement
The NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test is conducted without an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). You can stream, record, or share the content of the game.
📌 Post-Test Game Data Reset Notice
When the test ends, all game data including nicknames will be reset.
Thank you.
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