As a follow up to yesterday's news about the latest Lineage II update, we now have the official press release for everyone that contains lots of information on The Kamael, including quite a few cool screenshots.

The Kamael is the next biggest, free single update in Lineage II history. It’s bigger, better and more compelling than anything we’ve done. The Kamael invites PvP players to take part in a game that has captured the imagination and reached over 17 million gamers around the world. The Kamael update is scheduled to launch in December.

Lineage II offers the world’s elite MMORPOG gamers unrivaled Player versus Player combat (PvP) set against a lush backdrop of exotic creatures, rival clans, castle sieges and an ever-growing fantasy world.

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The most gigantic free update in Lineage II history

Debuting the Chaotic Throne series, the Kamael brings a huge helping of improvement, with over 1 GB worth of contents and features for new players and long-timer alike.

Entire new race – The Kamael

The Kamael are one-winged soldiers with affinity to dark magic. Both male and female Kamael characters present different class path and posses distinct combat ability. The new race will introduce a new world of playability to the Lineage II devotees.

Fortress battles available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

There’s no need to wait to test your courage anymore. Now your clan can conquer and rule these new 24/7 siege structures in PvE and PvP to gain unique skills and incredible leveling benefits whenever you want.

New lands – Hellbound, Isle of Souls and Isle of Prayer

Weave your way through the Beleth tale in the terrifying Hellbound lands, or redeem yourself by defeating the raid boss Baylor in Isle of Prayer, if you dare!

New items slots and items to use

Find the powerful weapons and armors or don the exquisite and deadly new hair accessories for much more than a night on the town.

New player experience

We’ve got a wide ranging new items and enhancement designed especially for solo players and lower level characters. The new player experience is guaranteed to be simpler and more enjoyable experience without sacrificing the renowned challenge of Lineage II.

Character transfer, name change and gender change services

At last – include in this Kamael update are three new account features with transaction fees available to all Lineage II players: Character Server Transfer, Name Change, and Gender Change. These new account features are our promise to exemplify our commitment to improve the Lineage experience.