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Grand Chase (Korean: 그랜드체이스, lit. Grand Chase) is a free-to-play, two-dimensional side-scrolling MMORPG developed by the South Korean company KOG Studios. Alternative names for Grand Chase include 3小俠 (Three Young Heroes) used on the Taiwan server but was changed to 永恆冒險 (Eternal Adventures). Another name used was 彩虹骑士 (Rainbow Warriors) on the Mainland Chinese server. The reopening of the server also used the name of the Taiwan and Hong Kong server.[1]

As of April 15, the game ceased development and terminated its service worldwide, with North America being the last foreign server to close in 2015.[1] The mobile sequel Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser was launched in January 2018.

6 years after the closure, the game's return, now known as GrandChase Classic, has been announced in 2021 on Steam.[2] Recruitment for Global CBT Testers was held from June 30 to July 8[3] and officially relaunched on July 28.

Grand Chase was awarded as Indonesia's most popular online game in August 2011 and has spawned several spin-off games such as Grand Chase Lite and Grand Chase M. It was also considered the "national online game" of Brazil.

ELSWORD, another game developed by KOG, was regarded as the spiritual successor to Grand Chase, having subtle references within the story, such as using Elesis as a new character in the game.

Synopsis

Main article: Story Timeline

The story focuses on the adventure of the Grand Chase group originally by Elesis, Lire, and Arme, who depart from the region of Bermesiah to hunt down the sorceress Kaze'aze who was the cause of a civil war between two kingdoms, Serdin and Kanavan.[1]


Development

Grand Chase was created using the 2003 game engine, Gamebryo system.

Highlights

2003

August 20
  • The official Korean server is released.
    • This marks the beginning of Grand Chase.

2004

January 20
  • Elesis' 2nd job, Spearman, is released on the Korean server.
February 19
  • Lire's 2nd job, Crossbowman, is released on the Korean server.
March 11
  • Arme's 2nd job, Alchemist, is released on the Korean server.

2005

September 15
  • Lass is released on the Korean server.
December 12
  • Lass's 2nd job, Assassin, is released on the Korean server.
August 10
  • The official Japanese server is released and was closed shortly after.

2006

March
  • The official Taiwan server is released.
May
  • Elesis' 3rd job, Sword Master, is released on the Korean server on the 4th.
  • The official Hong Kong server is released.
June
  • The official Brazilian server is released on the 28th.
  • Lire's 3rd job, Arch Ranger is released on the Korean server on the 20th.
July 21
  • Arme's 3rd job, Warlock, is released on the Korean server.
August 17
September 28
  • Ryan is released on the Korean server.

2007

January
  • The official Chinese server is released.
February 22
  • Ryan's 2nd job, Sentinel, is released on the Korean server.
July 12
  • Elesis' 4th job, Savior, is released on the Korean server.
August
  • Arme's 4th job, Battle Mage, is released on the Korean server on the 2nd.
  • Lire's 4th job, Nova, is released on the Korean server on the 22nd.
September 20
  • Lass's 4th job, Striker, is released on the Korean server.
October 25
  • Ronan is released on the Korean Server.
December
  • Ryan's 3rd job, Viken, is released on the Korean server on the 13th.
  • Korea receives the Season 2 update.
  • The official Singapore server is released.

2008

February 12
  • Ronan's 2nd job, Dragon Knight, is released on the Korean server.
March 8
  • The official North American server is released.
May
  • Ryan's 4th job, Vanquisher, is released on the Korean server on the 10th.
  • Amy is released on the Korean server on the 29th.
June 4
  • Ronan's 3rd job, Aegis Knight, is released on the Korean server.
July 10
  • Amy's 2nd job, Muse, is released on the Korean server.
August 14
  • Elesis' Skill Tree is released on the Korean server.
September 11
  • Ronan's 4th job, Abyss Knight, is released on the Korean server.
October 23
  • Arme's Skill Tree is released on the Korean Server.
November
  • Amy's 3rd job, Siren, is released on the Korean server on the 20th.
  • The official Philippines server is released.
December 23
  • Jin is released on the Korean server.

2009

January 22
  • Jin's 2nd job, Shisa, is released on the Korean server.
March 2
  • Lire's Skill Tree is released on the Korean server.
April
  • Lass' Skill Tree is released on the Korean Server on the 2nd.
  • Sieghart is released on the Korean server on the 30th.
  • Jin's 3rd job, Asura, is released on the Korean server alongside Sieghart.
May 28
  • Ryan's Skill Tree is released on the Korean server.
June 23
  • Amy's 4th job, Starlet, is released on the Korean server.
July 23
  • Sieghart's 2nd job, Warlord, is released on the Korean server.
August 20
  • Ronan's Skill Tree is released on the Korean Server.
September 24
  • Jin's 4th job, Rama, is released on the Korean Server.
October
  • The official Thailand server is released.
  • Sieghart's 3rd job, Duelist, is released on the Korean server.
November 26
  • Amy's Skill Tree is released on the Korean server.
December
  • Mari is released on the Korean server on the 23rd.
  • The Korean server receives the Season 3 update.

2010

February
  • Mari's 2nd job, Gunslinger, is released on the Korean server.
March
  • Sieghart's 4th job, Prime Knight, is released on the Korean server on the 24th.
  • Thailand receives the Season 3 update.
April
  • Mari's 3rd job, Polaris, is released on the Korean server on the 29th.
  • North America receives the Season 3 update on the 28th.
May
  • The official Indonesian server is released on the 8th.
  • Brazil receives the Season 3 update on the 12th.
  • Sieghart's Skill Tree is released on the Korean server on the 26th.
June 1
  • The Philippines receives the Season 3 update.
July 7
  • Dio is released on the Korean server.
September 15
  • Dio's 2nd job, Drakar, is released on the Korean server.
October 28
  • Jin's Skill Tree is released on the Korean server.
December
  • Zero is released on the Korean server on the 9th.
  • The Korean server receives the Grand Chase Chaos update on the 10th.

2011

January 27
  • Ley is released on the Korean server.
March 17
  • Zero's 2nd job, Seeker, is released on the Korean server.
April 28
  • Ley's 2nd job, Harbinger, is released in the Korean server alongside the Chaos update.
March 3
  • The official South American server is released.
May 2
  • North America receives the Grand Chase Chaos update.
August
  • Grand Chase is awarded as Indonesia's most popular online game.
  • Mari's 4th job, Geas, is released on the Korean server on the 25th.
November 3
  • The Korean server receives the Grand Chase Heroes update.
December 15
  • Rufus and all of his jobs are released on the Korean server.

2012

February
  • The official European server is launched but was closed shortly after.
  • Rin is released on the Korean server on the 2nd.
  • Dio's 3rd job, Leviathan, is released on the Korean server on the 29th.
May 3
  • Asin is released on the Korean server.
July
  • Korea receives the Grand Chase Resurrection update.
  • Lime is released on the Korean server on the 5th.
October 11
  • Dio's 4th job, Dusk Bringer, is released on the Korean server.
November 16
  • Rin's 2nd job, Awakened, is released on the Brazilian server.
December
  • Rin's 2nd job, Awakened, is released on the Korean server on the 6th.
  • Rin's 3rd job, Chaotic, is released on the Korean server on the 18th.
  • Rin's 4th job, Chosen, is released on the Korean server on the 27th.

2013

January
  • Zero's 3rd job, Vanquisher, is released on the Korean server on the 10th.
  • Zero's 4th job, Advancer, is released on the Korean server on the 31st.
February 21
  • Ley's 3rd job, Evoker, is released on the Korean server.
March 21
May 2
  • Asin's special job, Mugen, is released on the Korean server.
June 5
  • Lime's special job, Saint, is released on the Korean server.
July 18
  • Edel is released in the Korean server alongside the Eternal update.
September 12
  • Veigas is released on the Korean server.
December 19
  • Edel's 2nd job, Major, is released on the Korean server alongside the Season 5 Update.

2014

July 30
  • Mari's Skill Tree is released on the Brazilian server.
September
  • Uno is released in the Brazilian server on the 3rd.
  • Uno is released on the Korean server on the 4th.
  • Uno is released in the North American server on the 19th.

2015

April 15
  • The official Brazilian server is closed.
  • The official North American server is closed.

2016

January 1
  • The official Korean server is closed.

2021

July 28
  • Grand Chase reopened worldwide.
    • This marks the return of Grand Chase.


Gameplay

Grand Chase is a free-to-play game, where players need to earn currency known as GP or Game Points from completing dungeon quests or PvP to buy equipment and items, but some items can only be purchased with real-world currency. Players start role-playing as one character of their choice and can make three others. To add more characters, players are required to buy additional character slots. However, they might freely switch among the characters they unlocked before entering combat, each with their specific equipment, skills, and experience level.

Each character is leveled and equipped separately. Equipment is character-specific except for accessories.

After each expedition, characters will gain EXPs. When sufficient EXP is obtained, the player's character will level up. Higher levels improve stats and grant access to better equipment and moveset. EXP can also be gained through PvP.

When choosing a dungeon to play, players are given the option to create a party of their own or join one created by others. Each dungeon consisted of a certain number of floors, or levels with a boss on the final floor.

Items needed to complete quests will automatically be given at a certain point after the monster was defeated. Other items were distributed via the "Dice" system and each member rolls their own set of dice. The size of the inventory can be increased through Cash or some Events. To encourage group play, there is a slight experience boost when working together.

The Relay Dungeon can be entered the same way as a normal dungeon. Up to 4 players can form a party and attempt the Relay Dungeon together. The bosses have increased stats, making them harder to defeat. After a boss was defeated, a chest opens which contained many valuable items including Cash items. This mode was only available during certain events.[4]


Members of the Grand Chase

Main article: Characters

Currently, there are 20 characters players can choose within the game, each with unique backstories and distinct abilities. Each character has 3 job advancements, each with their fighting mode and personalities.

Character Background Membership
IconHero-Elesis-5
Elesis
A human warrior from Kanavan and the leader of the Ruby Knights, Elesis joined the Grand Chase in hopes of locating her father Elscud, a Kanavan Tracker who had gone missing after being dispatched in the search for Kaze'aze. From the beginning
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Lire
An elf of Eryuell Island and a member of the Elven Corps, Lire joined the Grand Chase on behalf of the elves of Eryuell to combat Kaze'aze's evil. From the beginning
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Arme
A cheerful Magician of the Violet Mage Guild in Serdin, Arme joined the Grand Chase for one simple reason alone: to encounter the evil queen and her magic in order to study it. From the beginning
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Lass
A member of the Silver Cross Thieves and a half-demon, Lass was a child possessed by Kaze'aze. He was first introduced at Partusay's Sea as an illusion and later has his first true encounter with the Grand Chase at Kamiki's Castle. He was finally freed from Kaze'aze's possession at Kaze'aze's Castle upon her defeat. Overwhelmed with guilt at the atrocities he had committed whilst under Kaze'aze's control, he joined the Grand Chase to atone. Kaze'aze's Castle
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Ryan
An elven Druid hailing from the Elven Forest, Ryan was first encountered by the Grand Chase in the form of a Wolf as he fought to defend his homeland. After defeating the Troll who was responsible for the destruction of the forest, Ryan joined the Grand Chase. Elven Forest
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Ronan
A Spell Knight of Kanavan and a member of the Kanavan Royal Guard, Ronan was first introduced at the Gorge of Oath and requested their aid at Gaikoz's Castle, leaving after empowering the group with the spell, Holy Bless. Upon defeating Gaikoz at his castle, Ronan thanked the group and joined them on their journey to overthrow Kaze'aze. Gaikoz's Castle
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Amy
An Oracle and celebrated Dancer of Xenia, Amy first appeared in Lake Aurora where she spied on the Grand Chase before leaving. She was later encountered at the Temple of Cuatal and after saving Samsara with the help of the Grand Chase, joined them to stop the Ascendant God's mission of chaos. Temple of Cuatal
IconHero-Jin-5
Jin
A survivor of the nearly annihilated guild, Silver Knights, Jin was first encountered at the Ruins of the Silver Knights, where he killed an Undead Fighter who was attacking Elesis. After defeating the Black Fairy Queen, Jin joined the Grand Chase in hopes of avenging his fallen brethren. Ruins of the Silver Knights
IconHero-Sieghart-5
Sieghart
A well-known hero of Bermesiah from 600 years ago, Sieghart was nearly killed before being reborn as a Highlander. He was looking to join the Grand Chase and encountered them many times through their travels, only realizing who they are at Xenia Border but only joining them at the Wyrm's Maw. The Wyrm's Maw
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Mari
An amnesiac girl who is encountered at the Temple of Destruction, Mari is in actuality a descendant of an ancient kingdom known as Kounat. She first woke up from her hibernation in an escape pod at the Kastulle Ruins Upper Floor and lacking her memories, wandered in a search. Upon learning about Sieghart's immortality, her interest was perked and she joined the Grand Chase to further her research. Temple of Destruction
IconHero-Dio-5
Dio
An Asmodian from Elyos and the chief of the Moderate family, Burning Canyon, Dio was an embassy sent to aid Kounat against the invasion of the Hardliners. Trapped in Aernas after the war, Dio continued to seal the Dimensional Portals left in Aernas. He was introduced and invited to join the Grand Chase in the Relics of Kounat, to which he agreed for the sake of pursuing his interests. Relics of Kounat
IconHero-Zero-5
Zero
An artificial demon created by Oz to wield the Grandark, Zero constantly wandered the world in search of a source of power. He clashed swords with the Grand Chase at the Wyrm's Maw and later with Duel at Thunder Hammer, leaving both times. He has teamed up with the Grand Chase during the Wizard's Labyrinth and would join them at some point along with Ley. Before Sky City
IconHero-Rey-5
Ley
An Asmodian from Elyos and the young lady of the Moderate family, Crimson River, Ley was sent by her father to search for Dio to reaffirm their family's alliance. The Grand Chase encountered her and her butler Jeeves in King Guang's Fen. Realizing that they do not have Dio's whereabouts, she left and was not seen again until the Wizard's Labyrinth. She has joined the Grand Chase by the events of Berkas' Lair. Before Berkas' Lair
IconHero-Lupus-5
Rufus
A Haros from the Underworld, Rufus is a Bounty Hunter and also Lass' half-brother. Whilst completing a job in Aernas, he detected the use of the blue flame and set out to investigate, narrowly missing the Grand Chase at the Nightmare Circus. He has, however, allied himself with the group during the Wizard's Labyrinth and has joined the Grand Chase by the events of Berkas' Lair. Before Berkas' Lair
IconHero-Lin-5
Rin
A girl from the uncharted village of Gaon and the current incarnation of Agnesia, the Goddess of life and purity, Rin was encountered by the Grand Chase in the Relics of Kounat. After realizing that she was being pursued by a powerful demon, Rin was invited to join the Grand Chase for her protection. Relics of Kounat
IconHero-Azin-5
Asin
Once a nameless boy who had saved Asin Tairin and nursed him back to health, Asin was taught martial arts by the man he saved. He adopted his mentor's name and weapon after the man died from his injuries during a second monster attack. Seeking to prove his strength, he searched for his mentor's former student Jin until he eventually stumbled upon the Grand Chase and joined them. Before Talin's Revenge
IconHero-Lime-5
Lime
A Holy Knight of the Great Roose Nation, Lime was accompanying her comrades on their campaign to seal off all Dimensional Portals when she was separated from the group. Lost and wandering around the desert, she was found by the Grand Chase and after learning that they were also sealing the portals, joined them. Before Fortress of Ascension
IconHero-Edel-5
Edel
The Captain of the Knights of Serdin, Edel was researching for information on Dimensional Portals in her search for Adel when she came to know about the Grand Chase. Upon hearing that they were hunting and sealing portals leading to Elyos, she set out to join them and study the portals for clues regarding her missing brother. Before Tower of Disappearance
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Veigas
A Magi ordered by the Creator to destroy Aernas, Veigas of the Hardliner family, Terre, fought the prophesied Twelve Disciples and were no match for his overwhelming strength. Upon realizing that the order was false, he left to look for the source of the conspiracy. In the sequel, he was saved by Sieghart, Dio, and Lime in the Purgatory after being held by Pino then he eventually joined their siege. Purgatory
Unoj
Uno
The existence born from the pool of blood of Highlanders killed by Ashtaroth several hundred years ago, Uno ascended from the ruins when the shield blocking it was broken after Ashtaroth was defeated by Grand Chase and was seen looking at them from a nearby forest by the events of Episode &. Has not joined the Grand Chase


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Main article: Gallery

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Taewoo aka OZMax Graphic Designer
Jo Yang Character Concept Artist


References

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