Continent of the Ninth Golden
Released Jul 2023
Continent of the Ninth Golden is an action MMORPG. Players take part in the game as heroes of Blenheim to stand against Nefer, an evil villain trying to open a gate to the Netherworld and swarm the land with his infernal legion.
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Released live service, but development status unclear
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Live Service
Development Uncertain
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Released live service, but development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Continent of the Ninth Golden is an online MMORPG that launched on Steam on July 11, 2023. It operates as a live game service, featuring in-game currency, seasonal rewards, rotating items, and ongoing server management — the kind of game designed to run indefinitely rather than reach a content-complete state.
The most significant developer communication came on November 15, 2024, when the operations team announced that the C9 Golden Steam server would be merged into the C9 Global Asia server on February 18, 2025. Crucially, the announcement stated that "the Steam client will no longer be supported" after the merge, directing players to switch to the VFUN client to continue playing.
This means the Steam version of the game was effectively wound down in February 2025. Despite this, the game remains listed and purchasable on Steam as of June 21, 2026, with no further developer posts explaining the current state of the Steam listing or whether new Steam purchasers can still meaningfully access the game. No developer communications have appeared since the November 2024 announcement — a silence of over 18 months.
The combination of a stated end to Steam client support and the absence of any follow-up communication makes the current playability and operational status of this Steam listing genuinely uncertain.
Evidence
Developer announced the C9 Golden Steam server would merge into the C9 Global Asia server on February 18, 2025, with the Steam client no longer supported after that date — players must migrate to the VFUN client to continue playing.
Game is described as an action MMORPG, indicating a live service structure with ongoing operations, in-game currency, and rotating content by design.
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Developer
Publisher
VALOFE
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Continent of the Ninth Golden is an action MORPG. Players take part in the game as heroes of Blenheim to stand against Nefer, an evil villain trying to open a gate to the Netherworld and swarm the land with his infernal legion. C9 showcases quality visuals, strategic combat, and a gripping story. Choose a character that best represents how you want to experience the game. The five base classes -- Fighter, Hunter, Shaman, Witchblade, and Mystic -- can each upgrade into multiple advanced classes, all of which are unique in their skills, visuals, and play styles. The console-like controls, various skill combos, and RPG-based elements make C9 a satisfying choice for all fans of action games.
Key Features:
- Unrivaled Action RPG
Continent of the Ninth Golden is a wholly unique action MMORPG experience. With its non-targeting combat, you no longer have to suffer with “locking on” to a single enemy! C9 gives you the freedom to lay waste to any enemy foolish enough to get in range of your sweeping weapons. This unique system has earned C9 five awards, including Grand Game Award Korea in 2009. - Various Skill Combos
Enjoy the complete freedom of combining skills and commands with cancellations and evasions to create an almost unlimited number of combos. Chain your attacks together and see just how much damage you can do in a single frenzy of attacks! Hack through every enemy that gets in your way! - Precise Controls
C9 features precise, customizable controls using either a mouse and keyboard or a gamepad. Unlike other RPGs, the way you control your character determines whether or not you survive! No more pushing the same four buttons over and over in a tedious rotation. Your hands will never be at rest during combat. With enough skill and practice, you can learn how to juggle and control your enemies with such precision they never have the chance to fight back! - PvP
Player versus player is a core element of C9. Players can use the combos they have perfected in various PvP modes. Use your skills with just the right timing, and chain your combos together perfectly to secure your victory! - Ultimate Fury Skills
Ultimate Fury Skills are the most powerful skills a player can learn. These skills boast supreme damage with very impressive visual effects. Each advanced class has its own, unique ultimate fury skill. - Diverse Content
C9 allows you to enhance items, build guild housing, craft items, and remodel equipment; very popular features for players of online RPGs. The game also features a unique Legend system to display your in-game achievements to other players and express the personality of your character.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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