Priston Tale 2 is the sequel to PristonTale, the 3D fantasy MMORPG that Yedang Online first released in Korea in 2001. Built on Unreal Engine 2 and first shown at E3 2006, it took recognizable characters, enemies and places from the original and reworked them, with the aim of improving on the first game's ideas. It left beta in Korea in 2008, a European open beta began in February 2009 with regional restrictions, and the English server closed in March 2013.

The original PristonTale is still played through official and private servers, but its sequel had a much shorter official life in the West, and fan-run Priston Tale 2 servers, where they exist, are small projects. This guide covers how the two games relate and what to check before you choose a server.

Priston Tale 2 and the Original

To see what Priston Tale 2 set out to do, it helps to know the first game. PristonTale is an action-based 3D MMORPG with ten character classes, a five-tier skill system and clans, and its best-known content includes the Bless Castle siege and group dungeons such as Ghost Castle. Gear carries class requirements and high-level items are scarce, which gives the economy its weight.

Priston Tale 2 took that world and rebuilt it on a newer engine. Players of the original will recognize characters, monsters and locations, changed significantly in look and design. That mix of familiar and new is why players still look for it: it is a different take on a world they already know, not a straight remake.

What to Look For in a Priston Tale 2 Private Server

Which Game It Really Runs

Fan servers often carry the Priston Tale name, and the original game and its sequel are easy to confuse. If you want the sequel specifically, check the client, the engine and real screenshots before you download anything. A server's name alone does not prove which game it runs.

Client Version and Translation

Priston Tale 2 ran in Korea and in a European version. A fan server is built on one client, so check which one, how complete its translation is, and whether quests and item names are readable in your language.

Content Completeness

Reviving a game with a short official life is hard work. Ask which zones, dungeons and classes work and what the level cap is, and test the early game before you commit to a character.

Rates and Shop Policy

Compare experience and drop rates with how much content the server actually has; on a small server, fast rates burn through everything quickly. Then look at what the shop sells and whether it includes power.

Stability and Community

A small fan scene means quiet hours and the occasional bug. Check how long the server has been running, how the team handles problems, and whether enough players are online at your hours for groups.

Getting Started

Confirm that the server really runs Priston Tale 2, check the client and language, and play the opening zones to judge stability. If what you actually want is the original game's classes and Bless Castle sieges, look for servers of the first game instead. If a Priston Tale 2 server earns your time, vote for it. The ranking below lists the Priston Tale 2 servers players vote for here, and it starts again every month.