Future of Cabal Taiwan: Evaluating the Chance of Merging with available Cabal Services

The recent announcement from 9buddy, the publisher of Cabal Online in Taiwan, regarding the game’s shutdown and data transfer to a new publisher has left players in anticipation of the future of their beloved game. With Cabal Online currently available in various regions such as Brazil, Europe, North America, Philippines, Japan, Thailand, China, and Global Services (GSP), this post aims to evaluate the chances of Cabal Taiwan merging into each available Cabal service and also consider the possibility of having its own server.

• Language Barrier Consideration: Considering the language barrier for Taiwanese players, the likelihood of merging with servers that primarily use a different language, such as Brazil, Europe, Japan, Philippines, and GSP, may be relatively low. Language plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless communication and an enjoyable gaming experience. Therefore, merging with servers where the language barrier is high may not be the most suitable option for Cabal Taiwan.

• Geographic Proximity: Taiwan’s location in Asia makes merging with an Asian server a considerable option in terms of general administration and players’ convenience. Servers such as Japan, China, Philippines, GSP, and Thailand could be potential candidates. Among these options, Japan, China, and GSP are particularly interesting due to their similarity in item stats modifications, which align with Cabal Taiwan. This similarity would help avoid any abnormal differences in item stats and maintain a fair gaming experience for players.

• Cabal China: While Cabal China may seem like a potential choice due to the similarity in glyphs between Chinese and Taiwanese languages, it is essential to note that the languages themselves are distinct. This linguistic dissimilarity may pose challenges in terms of seamless communication and localization efforts. Additionally, Cabal China is currently at Episode 27, whereas Cabal Taiwan has already progressed to Episode 31, indicating a significant gap in content progression. Consequently, the chances of merging with Cabal China might be relatively low.

• Existing Publisher with a Different Server: Another possibility is that Cabal Taiwan could be taken care of by an existing publisher with a completely separate server. This option would allow for dedicated administration and customization tailored specifically to the Taiwanese player base. However, it is important to assess the resources and capabilities of the new publisher to ensure a smooth transition and continuous support for the players.

In light of the options discussed above, it is crucial for the new publisher, chosen by ESTGames, to carefully evaluate the preferences and needs of the Cabal Taiwan player base. While language barriers and content disparities pose challenges, merging with servers that share similar item stats modifications, such as Japan, GSP, and China, could provide a smoother transition for players. The possibility of having a dedicated server exclusively for Cabal Taiwan also deserves consideration to ensure the best gaming experience and maintain the vibrant community built over the years.

Ultimately, the decision regarding the future of Cabal Taiwan lies in the hands of ESTGames (KR), they must ensure that the new publisher, who must balance linguistic, geographical, and content-related factors to make the most informed choice. The goal should be to uphold the essence of Cabal Online and provide a seamless transition for Taiwanese players, ensuring the longevity and success of the game in the region.

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