Netmarble is pulling back the curtain on its new PC and console co-op action title, 'Evilbane', through its official channels and developer notes.

Currently in the oven at Netmarble Monster, Evilbane is a third-person co-op action game set in a gritty dark fantasy world. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it features a combat system where you can swap between melee and ranged weapons on the fly. You might remember catching a glimpse of it during its first playable demo at G-STAR 2025.

Since the initial reveal, the dev team has been keeping the conversation going on their official Discord server, dropping details on core systems and incorporating player feedback into the build.

They've recently highlighted their approach to character attire. While both male and female characters share the same thematic concepts, the team has tweaked designs to ensure distinct visual appeal. They also touched on finer details, like toggleable helmets and physics-based cape animations.

The team also teased the 'HQ' system—your primary hub—and unveiled two new monsters. Take the boss 'Natin', for example, who keeps you on your toes with a mix of melee, ranged, and magical attacks. "It isn't just about smashing a big health bar," the devs explained. "We want players to enjoy the 'puzzle' of finding a strategy. Taking down Natin will require a well-coordinated party and a fair bit of individual skill."

During a Q&A session with the Discord community, the team addressed the elephant in the room: testing. They are currently prepping for an alpha test, though they are keeping the dates under wraps for now. As for potential collaborations, they noted, "We are still in the early stages of development, so it is hard to say anything concrete, but we are keeping our options open."

A Netmarble representative added, "Evilbane has been shaped by user feedback from day one, and we intend to gather even more insights through upcoming tests. We are committed to maintaining this dialogue to polish the experience, so please keep your thoughts coming."