NC Japan K.K., which operates Lineage M, the mobile version of the PC online RPG Lineage, has announced that its next major update, THE DARKNESS, will go live on September 2, 2026 (Wed). Alongside the update announcement, a special site has been published and a live broadcast has been scheduled.
THE DARKNESS Special Site Now Live
Update Date
September 2, 2026 (Wed), during scheduled maintenance
Special Site Publication Date
August 19, 2026 (Wed)
Overview
THE DARKNESS, the next major update, has been confirmed for September 2 (Wed), and its special site went live on August 19, the same day as this announcement.
The special site includes details on 「TJのクーポン」 as well as information about the official livestream M LIVE#6.
Update details for THE DARKNESS, scheduled for September 2 (Wed), will be added to the special site after the livestream on August 27 (Thu), so further announcements are expected.
THE DARKNESS special site:
https://lineagem-jp.com/lp/theDarkness
M LIVE#6
Broadcast Date
August 27, 2026 (Thu), from 8:00 PM
Streaming Platform
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/5IfDcgXAU-M
Cast (titles omitted)
- ちゅうにー (MC) X: https://x.com/sirokurochannel
- 加藤 雅大 (Operations Producer)
- 鈴木 一 (Service Team Leader)
- 具 敬謀 (Coordinator)
Overview
M LIVE#6, a livestream introducing the content of the THE DARKNESS major update, has been scheduled for August 27 (Thu) at 8:00 PM.
The broadcast will cover a large-scale class care update for 暗黒騎士, an introduction to a new world dungeon, and in-game attractions, among other content.
M LIVE#6 broadcast announcement follow & repost campaign:
To mark the announcement of M LIVE#6, the official Lineage M X account is running a follow & repost campaign.
Campaign Period
August 19, 2026 (Wed), 12:00 PM to August 27, 2026 (Thu), 11:59 PM (planned)
Prize
[Transformation Card] 暗黒騎士団リリー — one winner (by lottery)
Overview
One winner will be chosen by lottery from among those who follow the official Lineage M X account ( https://x.com/LineageM_JP ) and repost the campaign post, to receive the hero-class transformation item "[Transformation Card] 暗黒騎士団リリー."
Target post: https://x.com/LineageM_JP/status/2089910236580663766
M LIVE#6 details:
https://lineagem-jp.com/news_detail?seqNo=25150
神秘なるサーカス旅団、襲来！
Event Period
After scheduled maintenance on August 19, 2026 (Wed) to before scheduled maintenance on August 26, 2026 (Wed) (planned)
Overview
During the event period, 「サーカス広場」, a special dungeon open to characters level 60 and above, will open.
Monsters that appear in the dungeon drop Adena and experience points, as well as drop items such as various gacha packs and 「総合コイン箱(イベント)」.
In addition to these drop items, items that grant entry to 「サーカス団の秘密の場所」, a bonus map offering a variety of drop items, will also drop.
「神秘なるサーカス旅団、襲来！」details:
https://lineagem-jp.com/news_detail?seqNo=25161
Additionally, various other updates were implemented, including the start of 「ラピッドパス」 and 「アデン勇者の訓練」.
"August 19, 2026 Update Notes":
https://lineagem-jp.com/news_detail?seqNo=25162
Game Overview
Lineage M is a smartphone MMORPG based on Lineage, a hit PC online RPG well known around the world.
Its world of swords, magic, and blood pacts is shaped by classes such as 君主, who leads clan members on the battlefield; the Knight, known for physical strength and attack power; the Elf, specialized in ranged attacks and elemental magic; the Wizard, who wields a wide range of spells; the Dark Elf, with powerful melee attack strength; 銃士, who use area attacks and disruption skills; 竜闘士, who draw on the power of dragons for a special "Awakening" skill; 暗黒騎士, who wields a large shield and dark magic with a sturdy physique; 神聖剣士, who wields a one-handed sword, shield, and holy magic; 狂戦士, who wields an axe or spear alongside a shield with skills specialized in both offense and survival; 死鎌士, with high attack power and varied skills; 雷鬼, who wields the strongest spear wrapped in lightning; and 魔剣士, Petra's guardian who wields the "Rune Sword" (ルーンソード).
Players from all walks of life cross paths through adventures, clans, and wars, forming friendships and rivalries that become an irreplaceable part of their lives. Items can also be sold at in-game shops or traded with other players through the marketplace, letting players build real assets from their in-game items and enjoy an economy that mirrors real life.
Title Information
- Title: Lineage M
- Genre: MMORPG
- Service Start Date: May 29, 2019
- Price: Free to download, with in-app purchases
- Supported Platforms: App Store / Google Play / PURPLE (Windows)
- Developer: NC Corporation
- Operator: NC Japan K.K.
- Copyright: (C) NC Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
- Official Site: https://lineagem-jp.com/
- Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/LineageM_JP
- Lineage M Service Team X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/LM_JP_Staff
- Official LINE@: https://line.me/R/ti/p/%40fnq6380k
- Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LineageM.JP
- Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LineageM_JP
The information in this article is current as of August 19, 2026. Plans are subject to change.
