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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS BRINGING BACK FANTASY BATTLE ROYALE MODE ON JULY 24

2024. 07. 23

The fan-favorite mode returns for two weeks, complementing the variety of gameplay enhancements introduced early this month with Update 30.2 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – JULY 23, 2024 – KRAFTON, Inc. has announced the return of ‘Fantasy Battle Royale’ to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSstarting July 24. The popular ‘Fantasy Battle Royale’ mode, first introduced as an April Fools’ eventin 2020, offers players a unique battle royale experience with four classes: Barbarian, Ranger, Wizard, and P

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KRAFTON TO HOST A DARK AND DARKER MOBILE GLOBAL BETA TEST AUGUST 1-11

2024. 07. 17

Pre-registration for the Global Beta Test is Open on iOS and Android July 16- 31 in the US, Korea, Japan, and Türkiye; New 'Wizard' Class To be Introduced During The Test EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – JULY 16, 2024 – KRAFTON, Inc. today announced it will host a Global Beta Test for DARK AND DARKER MOBILE on iOS and Android from Aug. 1 through Aug. 11. The beta test will be open for players in the United States, Japan, Turkey, and South Korea. Pre-registration for the beta is now live now t

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KRAFTON UNVEILS LINEUP FOR GAMESCOM 2024, FEATURING DARK AND DARKER MOBILE, inZOI AND PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

2024. 07. 03

Official landing page and teaser video reveal the KRAFTON booth experience with hands-on demos and various events at gamescom 2024 from August 21 to 25 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – July 3, 2024 – KRAFTON Inc. has announced its participation in gamescom 2024, one of the largest global gaming events in Cologne, Germany. From August 21 to 25, KRAFTON will showcase extraction RPG Dark and Darker Mobile, PC life sim inZOI and new content for iconic battle royale shooter PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, offeri

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KRAFTON ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE PUBG WEST PARTNERS HUB

2024. 06. 17

New initiative enhances support for PUBG creators across EMEA and AMERICAS regions AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – 17 June, 2024 – Today KRAFTON, Inc. has announced the official launch of the PUBG WEST Partners Hub, showcasing the company’s dedication to its PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Partners and influencers. This newly established hub aims to enhance communications and streamline management processes for valued PUBG creators across the EMEA and AMERICAS regions. Since its inception shortly after t

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‘DARK AND DARKER MOBILE’ ANNOUNCES GLOBAL BETA TEST FOR AUGUST

2024. 06. 11

The global beta test will be available to players via servers in the US, Japan, and Türkiye AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – 11 June, 2024 - KRAFTON, Inc. has announced plans for a global beta test for Dark and Darker Mobile, which is being developed by Bluehole Studio. The test will take place in early August for players in major global markets including the United States, Japan and Türkiye. Dark and Darker Mobile is an extraction RPG, challenging players to delve into the depths of dungeon

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Announces Collaboration with Global Music Sensation NewJeans

2024. 06. 03

- A unique collaboration between the battle royale phenomenon and the global sensation group, coming to PUBG on PC on 12 June, and on consoles on 20 June. - Teaser video and image released to give a sneak peek of the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS x NewJeans collaboration. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – 3 June, 2024 - KRAFTON, Inc. has announced a collaboration between PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and the global sensation group NewJeans. Described by The Face as “the most important girl band on the planet,” a

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Defense Derby’s June Update Introduces New Martial Tiger Unit

2024. 05. 30

RisingWings, a creative studio of KRAFTON, Inc., has unveiled its June update for the popular real-time PvP tower defense mobile game, Defense Derby. This update introduces the Martial Tiger, a new physical-type unit from the beast faction. Martial Tiger is a close-range area damage dealer with two special abilities called Taeguk and Roar of the Lion. With Taeguk, the critical damage increases, and upon reaching a certain level, it unleashes the Roar of the Lion, terrifying all monsters i

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Introduces 'Erangel Classic' Map

2024. 05. 14

- The map provides a familiar gameplay experience and will be available until 28 May - Introducing the Win Streak Showdown, a new system that offers squads victory beyond the Chicken Dinner AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 14 May, 2024 - KRAFTON, Inc. has launched the Erangel Classic map in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS as part of update 29.2. Erangel Classic is a limited-time map that will be available for two weeks and is designed for players who are nostalgic for the earlier versions of our first

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KRAFTON achieves record-high sales of 665.9 billion KRW (390.4M GBP) in 1Q24

2024. 05. 08

-Growth across all business areas driven by stable growth of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS IP -Dark and Darker Mobile has successful first beta test, initiating full-scale optimization for the global launch in the second half of 2024 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 8 MAY 2024 - KRAFTON Inc. (CEO CH Kim) announced its 1Q24 preliminary earnings today.KRAFTON recorded its 1Q24 sales of 665.9B South Korean Won (390.5M GBP), Operating Profit (OP) of 310.5B KRW (182M GBP), and Net Profit (NP) of

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Defense Derby’s May Update Introduces New Faction League and Duo Mode

2024. 05. 02

RisingWings, a creative studio of KRAFTON, Inc., has unveiled its May update for the popular real-time PvP tower defense mobile game, Defense Derby. This update introduces a new system and mode that enhance the gameplay experience. Firstly, the existing League System has been revamped into the Faction League. Upon entering Derby Mode, players select a specific faction and build their deck. The leagues are divided by faction, allowing players to engage with multiple factions and upgrade th

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