On-site Report: Collaboration between Online RPG "Lineage W" and Saga Prefecture! Kyushu Saga International Airport & Koyu Onsen ONCRI are colored in Lineage colors!

A collaboration project between "Lineage W," an online RPG that boasts immense popularity mainly in South Korea and Taiwan, and Saga Prefecture began on February 1, 2024. The offline (off-game) collaboration, which will be held until March 3, includes an art gallery and special photo spot for "Lineage W," an AR photo rally around Saga Prefecture, accommodation plans by collaborating inns, and sales of collaboration goods. This article introduces the art gallery and photo spot being held at Kyushu Saga International Airport and the "Collaboration Accommodation Plan" being implemented at ONCRI, a koyu hot spring.

Lineage W" is the latest title in the "Lineage" series, developed for global expansion, succeeding the "Lineage" PC online game. In addition to being compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, "Lineage W" can also be experienced on PCs via NCSOFT's proprietary cross-platform "Purple," which operates the game. The world of "Lineage W" can also be experienced on PC. The idea for this project started as a measure to create an opportunity to meet offline, and because it is easily accessible from Korea and Taiwan, where there are many players, we consulted with Saga Prize! of Saga Prefecture, which is easily accessible from Korea and Taiwan, where there are many players, and the project was realized.

Saga Prize! is a Saga Prefecture information dissemination project that promotes the attractiveness of Saga Prefecture through collaboration with companies and content, and the collaboration with "Lineage W" is the 37th project in the series. The opening ceremony was held on January 31, the day before the offline collaboration started, and was attended by Saga Prefecture Governor Yamaguchi Yoshiyoshi, NCSOFT's Japan branch, NC Japan's General Manager of Business Operations Kim Jung-beom, and NCSOFT's General Manager of Administration Lee Ye-bin. Mr. Yamaguchi said, "Saga has developed various collaborations in the past, but this is the first ever international collaboration. I hope that this collaboration will lead to the deepening of ties with other Asian countries," he said smiling. In fact, he revealed that he had attended an event for one of the collaborations before this ceremony, a comment that speaks to Saga Prefecture's track record of collaboration projects.

This is the first time we have collaborated with a local government," said NC Japan's Kim, who has long wanted to create a place where fans of the "Lineage" series could experience Lineage "offline" as well. Through this collaborative project with Saga Prefecture, we would like to introduce 'Lineage' to as many people as possible. We hope that many people will get to know "Lineage" through this collaboration with Saga Prefecture and experience the world of "Lineage W" and the fun it brings. Mr. Yamaguchi, who is eager to use this collaboration as an opportunity to deepen ties with other Asian countries, requested that the collaboration with "Lineage" be the first focus of his efforts, which drew laughter from the press.

The following is a partial introduction of the collaboration. First, an art gallery titled "Lineage W Art gallery in SAGA" was set up in Kyushu Saga International Airport. The gallery is a place where visitors can experience the world of "Lineage W" in a space where game music is played.

The gallery also features a full-size version of the "Sword of Execution," a rare item in the game, which is being displayed for the first time in Japan.

In addition, a photo spot where visitors can take pictures with the "Death Knight," who appears in all the "Lineage" series games, will also be available at the airport.

Other events include a stamp rally and the sale of collaborative goods made in collaboration with Saga Prefecture's products. During the event, the airport will be colored in "Lineage" colors, making this a collaboration that is sure to be a hit with fans.

The airport will also be decorated in the colors of "Lineage" during the event, which is sure to be a hit with fans. The "Lineage W x Saga Prefecture Collaboration Accommodation Plan" will be offered at the Koyu Hot Springs "ONCRI. Koyu Onsen is located in the rich natural environment of Okukoyu, and is characterized by its "lukewarm" hot spring water, which allows for a long soak, and is said to be the "hot water of beauty. The quietness of the hot spring village will allow you to relax and soak in the world of "Lineage W" and the hot springs at the hotel.

The guest room "Sonoterrace" is used for the collaboration room offered at "ONCRI. The rooms are decorated in the image of the four dragons that appear in "Lineage W," including Antaras, Valakas, Pavlion, and Lindobior, and four types of collaboration rooms are currently being offered.

Guests will receive a "Lineage W"-spec long T-shirt and tenugui (hand towel). The first 70 guests will receive a monarch-style cloak, which is a must-have for fans, so early reservations are recommended.

In addition, while you cannot basically choose which "dragon" you will be when staying in a collaboration room, it is possible to request a dragon, so it is recommended that you let the hotel know when you make your reservation.

Dinner will be served at a table set in the image of the "Lineage W" world. From the menu to the luncheon mats, everything is designed to "Lineage W" specifications, allowing diners to fully enjoy the world of the game.

In addition, an AR photo rally event is being held at various locations in Saga Prefecture. By scanning the 2D code on the posters placed at five photo rally spots in Saga Prefecture with a smartphone camera, a photo frame of a magic doll will appear. Also, if you take an AR photo at a total of two or more photo rally spots and post it on SNS (X, Instagram, Facebook) with "#LW_SAGA", you can win a "Lineage W original wireless rechargeable mouse pad" and "Aritayaki" pottery set for 15 winners in a drawing. There is also a present campaign. Why not take a stroll through Saga Prefecture, capture your memories, and participate in the giveaway campaign as well?

The photo lure spots and the magic dolls that will appear are as follows.

Kyushu Saga International Airport "Wooden Carving Doll

Takeo Onsen Onsen Gate "Death Knight

Bug Bear" at Hikiyama Exhibition Hall

Cockatrice" at Yutoku Inari Shrine

Baphomet" at Ureshino Tea Exchange Center "Chaosil

(Reporting and writing by Shinobu Tanaka)