GunZ The Duel is a free-to-play online TPS released on Steam by Masangsoft, reviving the Korean-developed shooter that operated in Japan from 2004 to 2010. The Steam version supports Japanese UI and is playable in many regions, with early user reviews mixed.
GunZ The Duel returned to Steam on August 14, 2026, after Masangsoft delayed the launch from its original August 11 date. The delay was meant to achieve a more stable and high-quality game environment, and beta participants were advised to log in after official service starts. The game is free-to-play and supports Japanese UI, marking its return to Japan after service ended in 2010.
The Steam release revives the cult-classic online TPS with its signature player-invented techniques, collectively called Korean Style. These include Butterfly Steps and Half Steps, which are back in the Steam version. Early user reviews are mixed, though the game is playable in many regions.
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Masangsoft released the free-to-play online TPS GunZ The Duel on Steam, reviving the Korean-developed shooter that operated in Japan from 2004 to 2010. The Steam version supports Japanese UI and is playable in many regions. Player-devised techniques like Butterfly Steps and Half Steps, collectively called Korean Style, are back. Early user reviews are mixed.
Masangsoft postponed the Steam release of GunZ The Duel to August 14 at 9:00 AM. The free-to-play online TPS, originally set for August 11, was delayed to achieve a more stable and high-quality game environment. The game supports Japanese UI and returns to Japan after service ended in 2010.