Where Winds Meet Studio Files Trademarks for Unannounced MMORPG Called ECC: Redline

NetEase Games has filed trademarks for an unannounced project called ECC: Redline that appears to be positioned as an MMORPG, according to filings discovered on the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

The trademark filings are notable because game studios rarely specify a game's genre in trademark applications. Studios typically use vague language to cover a range of protectable services. The US filing stands out by explicitly mentioning "providing massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG)," a level of specificity that suggests the project may be a developed title rather than speculative protection.

The European filing uses broader language that could apply to various products, making it less revealing than its US counterpart. Still, the specific MMORPG language in the American filing points toward a concrete development effort.

NetEase Games has an established presence in the MMO genre with titles including Where Winds Meet and Sword of Justice. The studio appears to be expanding its footprint in this space with ECC: Redline.

No official announcement has been made, and the project remains entirely unconfirmed by NetEase Games. The timeline for any reveal or release remains unclear. The opposition period for the European trademark ends this year or potentially in early 2027, which may provide a window for when the studio plans to discuss the project publicly.

Job listings from NetEase Games show open positions for a Localization Linguist and Narrative & Worldview Designer that mention quests, events, and narrative storylines. While these roles are common across many game types, they align with typical MMORPG development needs.