RF Online Next Expands with Vester World and Cross-Regional Play
Netmarble has launched Vester, a new world within RF Online Next that connects Korean players with gaming communities across Asia through cross-platform events.
The company announced the expansion on September 30, introducing six new servers designed to facilitate international matchmaking with players from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
International Competition Through Paradise Conquest
The Vester world's standout feature is its cross-regional gameplay system. Players can now compete in the Paradise Conquest event alongside gamers from multiple Asian territories, though Netmarble has yet to announce specific dates for this content.
This marks a strategic shift toward regional integration for the title, which launched exclusively in South Korea back in March.
Starter Bonuses for New Players
To encourage adoption of the new servers, Netmarble is distributing growth-support packages through daily login rewards. Players who participate in attendance events can obtain rare equipment sets, high-grade Biosuits and Rovers, hero-tier Biosuits, and companion units.
The company is also offering up to 100 Biosuit draw tickets tied to player level progression.
Strong Launch Performance
RF Online Next has maintained steady momentum since its March 20 release. The game claimed the top sales position on both major Korean app stores within six days of launch, demonstrating immediate market appeal.
By Q1 2025, the title contributed 3% of Netmarble's total revenue, which reached $429 million for the quarter. While that percentage may seem modest, it reflects only the game's first 11 days of operation during that reporting period.
The game represents Netmarble's revival of the RF Online franchise, which originally launched in 2004 and built a following of 20 million players across 54 countries over two decades of service.
Unlike its predecessor's PC-only format, RF Online Next offers cross-platform play between PC and mobile devices, along with a class-switching system through Biosuits that preserves player progression.
