Chinese giant NetEase Games continues to solidify its position in the massively multiplayer game genre, building on the success of its recently released The Storm and Sword of Justice. The unexpected activity at the patent office suggests the company is preparing to expand its online gaming product line.
Recently, two new trademark applications named ECC: Redline appeared in the European and American Patent Offices EUIPO and USPTO. Notably, these documents contain direct indications of future product types.
Often, the gaming industry tries to describe legal services as vaguely as possible to preserve a wide variety of activities. European apps are built in this general style, but the documentation for the US version directly mentions the development and support of multiplayer online role-playing games.
Reporters tried to find more confirmation in the company’s latest job openings, but openings for writers and localizers only gave general hints about the creation of story missions and game events. Experts urge you to take these messages with caution, as not all early registrations will go smoothly, and the game’s release date may be delayed until the end of 2027.