Crossfire Legends might be making a comeback, or so many gamers have been chatting about for days. The rumor started on TikTok, with some players convinced that the “former VNG blockbuster” is about to be re-released. But what’s the real story?
Before diving into the facts, it’s worth remembering that Crossfire Legends was once a huge esports hit, even outshining Arena of Valor back in 2017. VNG organized numerous tournaments, building a strong community. But everything fell apart when VNG couldn’t update the game for over two years.
On top of that, rampant hacking, cheating, and game imbalance led players to gradually quit. The downfall of Crossfire Legends came from both external and internal issues. A big part was VNG not receiving updates from Tencent for years, and another part was due to some players’ bad behavior.
Still, many Vietnamese gamers hold a soft spot for Crossfire Legends. Some even play the Chinese version, which continues to bring Tencent solid revenue. Recently, rumors popped up that Crossfire Legends might relaunch in Vietnam, and many gamers are starting to believe it’s true.
However, this is highly unlikely and almost unprecedented in Vietnam’s online gaming history. The community still exists but has thinned out a lot, and players have lost trust in the publisher. Relaunching would mean starting from scratch, with no guarantee the game would be free from hacking and cheating again.
Unlike the Chinese version where the developer directly handles cheat issues, Crossfire Legends relies on the operating team to coordinate with the developer to tackle hacks. So, the rumor about a relaunch should be taken lightly. Fans shouldn’t get their hopes up because the chances of it happening are very slim, if not impossible.
