''BTS World'' (stylized in all caps) is a mobile

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developed by South Korean studio Takeone Company Corp and published by

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. Players take the role of

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' manager, going through various journeys with each of the seven members from 2012, prior to their debut, to 2019.

Release

The game was released on June 26 to

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and Android systems in over 175 countries.

Gameplay

''BTS World'' is a

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styled video game, where most of the story relies on clicking through interactions between the user and game characters. The game is based on conversations and choices that impact the later chapters. The player can also style the characters and play a

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to achieve a specific score. The game uses real photos and voice recordings of the BTS members. Its official website has galleries of photos and videos of the members as the game characters. Another mode, called "Another Story", has similar gameplay but has different stories, as each of them focuses on the player and only one member of BTS as if they were not together back then.

Characters

Based on the descriptions on the game's official website, there are seven different characters in "Another Story".

Developer

It was reported that ''BTS World'' was in development for two years. Netmarble claimed that the group's strong fanbase "leads to a good potential market for creating a brand-new game." The game is based on the members' true personalities.

Media coverage

Before released, the game received significant media coverage. CNBC said the game "will offer opportunities for microtransactions." MTV reports for people who are not familiar with the band, "the game could become a powerful learning tool for anyone just getting into their music."

Awards and nominations

Soundtrack

The game features original music from the group. An accompanying soundtrack album, '' BTS World: Original Soundtrack'', was released worldwide on June 28, 2019. The soundtrack was supported by three collaboration singles: "

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" by Jin,

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, and

Jungkook Jeon Jung-kook (; born September 1, 1997), known mononymously as Jungkook (stylized as Jung Kook), is a South Korean singer. He is the youngest member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS. Jungkook has released three solo tracks as p ...

featuring British singer

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(June 7), " A Brand New Day" by

J-Hope Jung Ho-seok (; born February 18, 1994), better known by his stage name J-Hope (stylized as j-hope), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 201 ...

and V featuring Swedish singer

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(June 14), and " All Night" by RM and

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featuring American rapper

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(June 21). On June 26, the game's official theme song and the soundtrack's lead single, " Heartbeat", was revealed in-game after its release.

References

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