Game Espresso has a letter from the Product Manager for
Hellgate: London at
HanbitSoft, a self-professed "fellow user that loves to play Hellgate: London."
The post confirms recent indications that
HanbitSoft now owns the
Hellgate IP, and says they are working on a new update "that is to surpass"
The Abyss Chronicles, saying this will be available through their website,
though it is not clear if this will be free to owners of Hellgate: London
"lifetime" subscriptions: "Since acquiring the intellectual property rights,
HanbitSoft Inc., the publisher and distributor of Hellgate: London in Asia, has
concentrated on the development of Hellgate: London, and has received many
inquiries regarding new updates. Our US development studio is currently working
on an update that is to surpass 'The Abyss Chronicles.' This game will be
available through our Web site. We thank you once again for showing your
interest and ask for your continuous support for Hellgate: London, as we hope to
bring good news shortly. In the meantime, we will continue developing the
world’s best game!" Thanks
Gamasutra.