15 years have passed since then.
* * *
15 years since the season 1 finale festival.
10 years after Season 6: The Demon King’s Advent.
Wings Online has long held the throne of VR world games, but the passage of time has been cruel.
They were gradually pushed out by new dark horses that appeared one after another.
It lost the top spot to Apocalypse Online, created by Director Nam Min-cheol, who moved from Napalm to Balimun, and has never regained the top spot since.
and…….
The life of the VR world itself ended in an instant.
Technology is changing at every moment, and the pace is getting faster. Virtual reality technology, which has shaken up and influenced the entire global cultural industry, is no exception.
Following the 2nd generation virtual reality and the 3rd generation virtual reality, the post-virtual reality era has arrived. The ultimate mixed reality era has arrived, where real reality and virtual reality interact and merge in real time.
Even among virtual reality games, Wings Online, a veteran and first-generation leader, was helplessly pushed aside by this wave of change.
So let’s come to our senses, and before we know it, we’re in the middle of a classic game.
The latest games can be easily accessed through smartphones, smartwatches, smartglasses, smartrings, and even smartchips.
Wings Online has now become an old game that requires access to an older VR PC that is hard to find or a head connector.
Even though it was behind the times, Wings Online still had IP power. Napalm, which had been suffering defeat after defeat in the mixed reality era, decided to use Wings Online to find new future food.
That’s
It was a game that was intended to be a throwback to the past, following the system of Wings Online 1 and only transferring the platform to the current generation, rather than providing new content suitable for the mixed reality era, but expectations for Napalm were high.
And ahead of the launch of Wings Online 2, Wings Online 1 announced the end of its service.
It was a thin ploy to transfer the remaining brand power and user base to the sequel.
It was a method that had never been proven effective throughout the history of online gaming, and it still drew protests from old users who still enjoyed Wings Online.
However, Napalm went ahead with the termination of service.
So, 15th anniversary of service. Season 15 finale.
After the final festival, Wings Online ended its service.
* * *
“……after.”
The last day of Wings Online service.
Preparing to go to work in the virtual space, Oasis, the AI in charge of operations at Wings Online and the in-game goddess, had a complicated expression on her face.
‘So this is how it ends.’
They tried their best to prevent the service from being terminated, but in the end, there wasn’t much Oasis could do as it was nothing more than an AI.
With the original three members of Wings Online’s development team – Mincheol, Shinji, and Dongha – having all left the company, there was no one left within Napalm to continue to protect the service of Wings Online.
Oasis let out a faint sigh and logged into Wings Online with a heavy heart.
Her short silver hair grew longer, her outfit changed into a Greek-style white dress, and wings made of tree branches sprouted from her back.
Oasis, who had transformed into the goddess of Wings Online, slowly looked around the game world with eyes filled with emotion.
‘ah…….’
From the eastern end of Solar Terra to the western end of the Temple of El Rael.
From Ocean Cross at the southern tip to Iceberg at the northern tip.
In the Old World, in the New World, in Beginner Village, in Undertown, in Snow White… … .
Countless memories flashed vividly before Oasis’ eyes.
‘A lot has happened.’
The day I first met Mincheol and shook hands.
The day I first met Gaia and called her my sister.
The days of preparing to launch the service.
Alpha testing, focus group testing, closed beta testing, open beta testing, and then full release… … .
All-nighters creating updates.
The days when I jumped into this world myself and fought to destroy it.
All those adventurous moments… … .
And for the past 10 years, I have inherited Gaia’s will, become the goddess of this world, and have been running the game.
‘Sister Gaia.’
Oasis pressed her pounding chest with her hand.
‘Was I as good a goddess as my sister?’
Become one with the game.
Gaia, which has supported the gaming world from the ground up for the past 10 years, of course has no answer.
“… … .”
I thought I was doing my best, but before I knew it, it was the last night, right before the service ended.
Oasis felt sick in front of the countless memories pouring down like a meteor shower.
But, but.
Isn’t this the last night?
You have to send it off with a smile.
“good!”
He slapped his round cheeks, making a loud sound.
Oasis stepped into the Snow White Square with a powerful stride. Shouldn’t they say a heartfelt farewell to the users who are enjoying the last festival?
And, Snow White Square… … .
“What kind of funeral is being held?”
“It’s not a funeral, it’s a festival!”
It was crowded with many people.
It was the first time in years that Wings Online, which had been pushed to the back alleys of history, saw such a huge crowd.
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
To honor the end of this once beloved game, we cleaned off the dusty head connector, took out the VR PC that had been sitting in storage, and reassembled it.
“It’s been a while since I’ve put on a head connector, so it’s really heavy, man.”
“I went to the second-hand market and bought an entire VR PC just to get this!”
“What? I told you that all the PC rooms in Gyeonggi-do have gone out of business. Does it make sense that I have to come all the way to Seoul to access the PC rooms just to watch the festival?”
“That guy said that and when I came to the PC room after a long time, he said it was good and ordered ramen first.”
People who traveled a long way just to access the game on a device from an era ago grumbled and giggled at the same time.
“How on earth did anyone in the old days think of playing games on such a large machine?”
“That’s what I’m saying. Besides, wow, I thought the graphics were awesome when I was young, but after logging in after a long time, it feels a bit awkward… … .”
“These old graphics have their own flavor, that’s it.”
“Wow, my gear. It’s really pretty since I’ve seen it for so long. How many nights did you stay up to put this together?”
“At that time, I thought that Lihua Libble was the prettiest color.”
“Should we go to the New World later? Our guild hideout is there.”
“Hey, what’s going on? Half of our guild members are online? Hey! Whisper me. It’s been a while since I’ve seen everyone’s faces.”
Among those people who were chatting away, each immersed in their own memories… … .
“Selling steamed corn~ Wings’ specialty steamed corn~ Grab one on your way home~.”
The real corn villain who used to appear at every accident scene has made an appearance after a long time.
“now!”
Then an old man with one eye and wearing golden armor suddenly sat up.
“Then our blood alliance will eat the last Snow White Lord of Wings Online!”
“Hey, eat up! Just eat it all up!”
“Is that old man still doing that?”
“Grandpa, you have to live a long life… … .”
“Tch! Still calm down, you kids! If you have a cane, you can go anywhere! Don’t talk nonsense!”
Burning with the desire to take the last seat of the castle before the end of the reign, Oldman, who still showed off his experience, shouted.
“Wings Online is a game with a deep meaning in the history of AI neural networks. In particular, the world neural network model that Gaia created by assimilating into the game had a huge impact on the history of AI development. It’s a shame to end the service of this game. Anyway, it’s a money farm… .”
“It was through Wings Online that I started my career as a professional gamer. The service has ended… … It feels strange.”
Not far away, the Doctor, now a university professor, and Cain, still an active professional gamer, were chatting away.
Next to him, Aggle King, who was wearing a yellow raincoat over his head and adjusting the overhead camera app, muttered, “Wow, how did you broadcast with such an old app?” and was startled.
“Wait a minute, Cain! By the way, you’re still in your 20s?!”
“You should do the math yourself. There’s a ten year age difference between you and me.”
“You’re crazy! How long are you going to keep doing this?! Just stop and retire! Are you still going to be holding the championship trophy in 10 years? When is the aging curve going to come?!”
Cain snickered at the swarming Uggle King.
“That Aggle King, with that face, is going to be in his 40s in a day or two. I can’t believe it.”
“Gyaaaahhhh! My age story is a joke, joke! You little shit, you’re three months pregnant!”
Next to Aggle King, who was clutching his head in panic, the Silver Armored Freedom Knights League, who had gathered for the first time in a long time, passed by, chattering away.
“We started out as a vigilante group maintaining the peace in the season one finale. It’s been 15 years already, Aaron.”
“Haha. There were so many incidents and accidents, but looking back, they’re all just memories.”
Old acquaintances passed each other by and exchanged brief greetings.
How many times have we met here at Wings, fought, hated each other, made up again, and become dull again?
More than just an online game, this game has become a part of everyone’s lives.
That time has now come to an end.
Users who were taking screenshots one by one in front of the NPCs gathered together all looked up at the sky.
With the full moon at her back, the goddess Oasis was slowly descending into the square.
“It’s a goddess!”
“Wow! Goddess of the Oasis!”
“Oasis yeaa!”
“Huh, hey, you’re still cute even after seeing me for a long time!”
“No, isn’t the ‘~neung’ speech style too old-fashioned… … .”
“Leave it alone. This is a gathering of Paleozoic gamers, so let’s let that slide.”
In front of countless people, each expressing their own impressions.
Oasis, who came down on stage, took a deep breath.
Now there are only a few hours left until the service ends.
I have to say goodbye before that.
“In the meantime… … !”
In front of the numerous gazes gathered around him, Oasis took out the prepared comment.
“Thank you for a long time, everyone!”
Oasis bowed.
For a moment, the square became quiet.
“Although Wings Online is ending its service today, I believe that the memories we made with you will last forever.”
Oasis raised her head and smiled with all her might.
“Then everyone, please continue to… … .”
In reality.
In the life ahead.
I hope you continue your enjoyable adventure.
… … I have to borrow it.
“From now on, have fun… … .”
Why is that?
He himself is just an AI.
All you have to do is say the given comment and that’s it.
“… … .”
My throat is sore.
My eyes got hot.
Oasis was out of breath and couldn’t finish her words. She squeezed her eyes shut and tried to clear her confused mind.
That was when.
“Goddess!”
Among the many users gathered in the square, someone put both hands next to his mouth and shouted at the top of his lungs.
“You must be happy!”
“… … !”
“Anytime, anywhere!”
Oasis opened its eyes at the shout of the unknown user.
“You must have a fun adventure, just as much as you did with us! No! Much more than that!!”
“… … .”
Oasis slowly looked around the square.
As if the user’s words were the trigger, everyone opened their mouths and started shouting something.
Towards the oasis.
Towards the old world of Wings Online, represented by Oasis.
Thank you.
It was fun.
I won’t forget.
So, please be happy too.
“… … Yes, I will do that.”
Oasis laughed.
“All of us, please continue to… … .”
Tears flowed from the corners of her eyes without her knowing, but she smiled brightly.
“Have a nice adventure!”
Goodbye.
My Player.
Oasis bowed deeply, smiling with a tearful face.
Users applauded, cheered, cried and laughed together.
15 years of service.
20 years including the development period.
Wings Online, the MMORPG that was popular for a time, has ended its service.
