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Lineage 2 Chronicle Timeline: release order and eras

Release order and branches: Prelude through Classic and Essence

This article provides a practical timeline of major Lineage 2 eras, from early The Chaotic Chronicle releases to Classic and Essence branches. Use it as a quick reference when comparing La2 server rating entries and La2 server announcements for a specific chronicle.

The Chaotic Chronicle era (classic foundations)

  • Prelude (2003–2004) — initial launch period.
  • C1: Harbingers of War (2004) — large-scale siege-oriented expansion.
  • C2: Age of Splendor (2004) — economy and Aden-focused growth.
  • C3: Rise of Darkness (2005) — Seven Signs and catacomb systems.
  • C4: Scions of Destiny (2006) — 3rd class, nobless, hero systems, fishing.
  • C5: Oath of Blood (2006) — deeper clan progression and castle content.

The Chaotic Throne era

  • Interlude (2007) — iconic update with memorable gameplay pacing.
  • The 1st Throne: The Kamael (2007) — introduction of Kamael race.
  • The 1st Throne: Hellbound (2008) — Hellbound island content.
  • The 2nd Throne: Gracia (Part 1, 2, Final, Epilogue) (2008–2009) — aerial systems and broad progression changes.
  • The 2nd Throne: Freya (2010) — new endgame progression paths.
  • Chaotic Throne: High Five (2010–2011) — final milestone of the classic gameplay era.

Goddess of Destruction era (main branch)

  • Awakening, Harmony, Tauti, Glory Days, Lindvior, Valiance (2011–2013).
  • Epic Tales of Aden: Ertheia (2014).
  • Infinite Odyssey, Helios, Grand Crusade, Salvation, Fafurion (2015–2018).
  • Saga V: Prelude of War (2019).
  • Homunculus, Return of the Queen Ant, Master Class (2020–2021+).

Modern branches

Lineage 2 Classic / Legacy

  • Classic 1.0 — 2.9 (Secret of Empire) (2014–2019).
  • Kamael, The Collection, Seven Signs — modern Classic phases.

Lineage 2 Essence (ADEN)

  • Essence Release (KR 2018, RU 2019).
  • Crusader, Death Knight, Sylph, Vanguard, Assassin — staged class evolution.
  • Warg, RoseVain, Samurai Crow, Echo of Elements — active patch line (2025–2026).

How to use this timeline

When selecting a server, start from the era that matches your preferred gameplay style: classic progression (Interlude/High Five), main branch updates (GoD+), Classic, or Essence. Then apply chronicle and rate filters in rating/announcement views for a faster, more accurate choice.

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