- For the mobile spin-off developed by DaVinci Games, see Grand Chase M.
Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser (Korean: 그랜드체이스-차원의 추적자, GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser), previously known as Grand Chase for kakao in South Korea and simply called Grand Chase in the app, is a mobile game developed by KOG Studios for Android and iOS platforms. It is the official sequel to the original PC game now known as GrandChase Classic.
The game brings a continuation of the story set two years[1][2] after the events that transpired in the Tower of Disappearance.
Synopsis
The story starts with Kyle and Cindy, students of Kassias Grandiel from the world of Kricktria, as they embark on a journey to save the avatars of God from the hands of Heitaros Cratsus, the Demon God, and locate all the missing members of the Grand Chase that were attacked by a group of Hardliners in the Dimensional Chasm.
Development
A sequel to the PC game was announced during the Bermesiah Heroes event last 2016. It would be a mobile game different from Grand Chase M and developed by KOG itself. Kakao Games in an interview said, "We are very pleased to announce the official sequel of Grand Chase in mobile to our dedicated fans who have nostalgic memories of the original Grand Chase. It is not just about memories, but this is a game filled with new experiences and fun for new players as well. You'll be able to experience the unique and familiar charm of Grand Chase while embarking on new and fresh adventures."
A month-long CBT was held on September 26, 2017. The Korean server was officially launched on January 30[3] under the name "Grand Chase for kakao". After five years of partnership, the Grand Chase development team announced that they were officially cutting ties with Kakao Games, transferring the service operation to KOG on March 7, 2023.[4][5][6][7]
Localization
KOG Inc. CEO, Lee, Jong-Won announced that Grand Chase for kakao renamed Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser, would be released in the Philippines under Elite Games. The pre-registration started on June 13th[8] and officially launched on July 3. Likewise, the JP version was announced which includes Japanese voices.[9][10][11][12]
In a post by Grand Chase Players Facebook fan page now known as "GrandChase Brasil", they announced the release of the Brazilian server and would officially host its updates.[13] On November 27, the Global servers were launched comprising regions of North America, Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Gameplay
Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser is a game wherein players can attack numerous enemies with a simple tap and drag operation, a strategic team combo battle system up to a team of 4 members, directional skills, and various sequence combo controls. Moreover, there are new playable characters aside from the original Heroes.[8] For PvP, players need to defeat AI opponents set by other players to rank up.[14]
Unlike the PC game, all playable characters in Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser are classified among 5 different classes: TANK , ASSAULT , MAGE , RANGER , and HEALER . As of now, all Grand Chase members ranked while the rest are and [15] High-tier characters are often obtainable through summons and ticket draws while the low-tiers are rewarded in regular missions and chest draws.
Characters
Adventure
Other Contents
- Shops in Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser
- Job Change System
- Guild System
- Party System
- Expedition
- Request Board (obsolete)
- Battle System
- Events
Features
- Mailbox
- Messenger System
- Inventory System
- Management System
- Craft System
- Raise Shiny
- Soul Temple
- Side Story
Game Guides
Reception
The number of users exceeded one million in just 10 days during the preregistration period in Korea[16][17] while the Philippine server has reached 10,000 in just a day. Grand Chase for kakao became an instant hit upon release in Korea it ranked 1st place in the App Store and 2nd place in Google Play.[8] It also caught the attention of the international community eventually opening foreign servers in succession for the rest of 2018.
Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser reached another milestone in 2019 by becoming the Top 10 RPG in 25 countries.[18]
Controversy
Later in 2019, the international community responded negatively to the sudden surge of significant updates for the Global servers without enough compensation to make up for it. This led to a lot of players lowering their ratings for the global client of the game in the App Store and Google Play.
An online Q&A was held last March of 2021 in response to the outcry from the Korean fanbase where the community generally criticized the declining quality of the game's service.[19]
Trivia
- In the Korean server, Tier SR is known as "SS".
- Technically, some "worlds" in Adventure mode are just areas within worlds.
- Except for Japan, the logo does not have the words "Dimensional Chaser" despite being in the game's title.
- Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser has occasionally been called "Grand Chase M" despite the eponymous mobile game in existence.
Gallery
Videos
Interviews
Staff
References
- ↑ The adventure beyond Dimension begins. GrandChase (December 12, 2018)
- ↑ https://grandchase.fandom.com/wiki/File:2-years-later.jpg
- ↑ 그랜드체이스 정식 오픈. KOG (January 29, 2018)
- ↑ 서비스 이관 및 개인정보 이전 안내. Grand Chase Official Café. (February 6, 2023)
- ↑ 서비스 이관에 대한 개발팀의 편지. Grand Chase Official Café. (February 6, 2023)
- ↑ 서비스 이관 및 개인정보 이전 세부 공지 (내용 추가). Grand Chase Official Café. (February 7, 2023)
- ↑ 서비스 이관에 따른 카페지기 양도 관련 안내. Grand Chase Official Café. (February 20, 2023)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 GrandChase Makes A Comeback… As A Mobile Game. Elmer Domingo (June 13, 2018)
- ↑ 「グランドチェイス -次元の追跡者-」がティザーサイトをオープン。 4Gamer.net (June 19, 2018)
- ↑ 韓国でサービス中のアクションRPG『グランドチェイス -次元の追跡者-』. Famitsu (June 19, 2018)
- ↑ まとめてドカーンと敵を倒す爽快アクションRPG. Famitsu (June 26, 2018)
- ↑ グランドチェイス-次元の追跡者- 配信日と事前情報. GameWith (June 26, 2018)
- ↑ GRAND CHASE VAI RETORNAR. GrandChase Brasil (September 28, 2018)
- ↑ GrandChase Dimensional Chaser is here! GameGeek (June 29, 2018)
- ↑ GrandChase is coming back! Liit at Payat (June 29, 2018)
- ↑ 사전 예약 100만 돌파. KOG (December 29, 2017)
- ↑ 사전예약 100만 돌파! 성우 인터뷰 1편 공개! Kakao Games (December 29, 2017)
- ↑ Congrats! Top 10 in 25 Countries! PLUG (January 17, 2019)
- ↑ 온라인 QnA 답변 안내. Grand Chase Official Café. (March 12, 2021)
- ↑ Resultado: Concurso Tema Musical da Elesis. PLUG (January 25, 2019)