Blade & Soul is enjoying a successful launch.

Blade & Soul has passed 2 million players in North America and Europe, NCSoft has announced - double its first week player base.

The three week old western version has also just received its first major content update, Rising Waters, which adds three new max-level PvE challenges; Bloodshade (four or six players) Harbor and Nightshade (24 players) Harbor, Mushin’s Tower - Floors 1-7 and five new Hongmoon Levels are available after defeating Vice Admiral Poharan.

The update also kicks off the PvP preseason, adding a new in-game UI to assist in training and earning Zen Beans ahead of Season 1.

For more information, check out the Blade & Soul website.