NC Reveals Like or Die at Gamescom 2026 Alongside Cinder City and Aion 2

During the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, developer and publisher NC revealed Like or Die, which was formerly known as Project Bonfire. The title was presented alongside a new trailer for the open-world shooter Cinder City and continued promotional updates for the MMORPG Aion 2 ahead of its scheduled September 30, 2027 early access launch.

Like or Die is described as a social media-themed battle royale and survival shooter. In the game, players operate as live streamers who broadcast their matches across a cosmic platform known as “Quaya Stream.” Squads must cooperate to gather resources and use a block-action system to reshape the terrain and construct cover in order to outlast competing teams. The reveal was announced by co-Chief Executive Officers Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo from the company's Irvine, California offices, signaling a heightened focus on Western audiences following strong financial growth.

NC reported that its PC game revenue increased by 210% year-over-year in the first quarter, reaching approximately $223 million, bolstered by the release of Aion 2 in Asia. Like or Die is planned for release on PC via Steam. However, a specific release date has not yet been confirmed, and the game has not been announced for any console platforms at this time.