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NEW STATE MOBILE’S JULY UPDATE INTRODUCES EXHIBIT HALL - A NEW TEAM DEATHMATCH MAP, TROI EXTREME OVERHAUL AND MORE

2022. 07. 22

Available now on Android and iOS, this update includes a new map designed for Team Deathmatch, the MP-155 Ultima 12-gauge shotgun, a new Survivor Pass and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 22, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced that the July Update for NEW STATE MOBILE is live on Android and iOS. This update introduces the new Team Deathmatch map ‘EXHIBIT HALL,’ the new MP-155 Ultima shotgun, additional weapon customization options, Vol. 9 of the Survivor Pass and an overhaul to

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ NEW DESTON MAP AND PS5 / XSX|S GRAPHICAL OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON CONSOLES

2022. 07. 21

Like the combatants of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Update 18.2 has just dropped for console platforms. With it comes expanded graphical options for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, which now support resolutions up to 4K, frametrates up to 60fps, and the ability to switch between FXAA (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing) and TAA (Temporal Anti-Aliasing). While all the details of Update 18.2, including the newly released Deston map, can be found HERE, see below for a breakdown of the expanded console graphic optio

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KRAFTON, INC. NAMES NEYMAR JR. AS ITS LATEST OFFICIAL PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS AMBASSADOR

2022. 07. 14

The global soccer superstar will collaborate with the popular battle royale game and host a series in-game and out-of-game activations throughout 2022 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 14, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced it has officially partnered with Neymar Jr., the global superstar soccer player, to be its newest official ambassador for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the popular battle royale video game that has sold more than 75 million copies since its release in 2017. https://youtu.be

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DESTON IS LIVE WITH PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 18.2 UPDATE OUT NOW ON PC

2022. 07. 14

A new chapter begins for KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS as the game’s 18.2 Update is now live on PC for players to drop into Deston, the ninth map for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Along with Deston, players can start experimenting with all of the new features arriving with Update 18.2, including Ascenders, Utility Parachutes, Fuel Pumps, Airboats and more. The full patch notes can be found HERE, along with the Patch Report video HERE. For assets, please visit the KRAFTON Press Site. Det

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SMASH LEGENDS JULY UPDATE INTRODUCES MAYA, THE SMALL BUT STRONG THUMBELINA

2022. 07. 07

The July update for 5minlab’s real-time PvP action game also celebrates the start of the 2022 Summer Festival event and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 7, 2022 - 5minlab, an independent studio owned by KRAFTON Inc., announced that their real-time PvP action game SMASH LEGENDS' July update is now live. The update welcomed the 28th Legend named Maya, the start of this year’s Summer Festival event and more. See below for a breakdown of major additions that are live in SMASH LEG

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DESTON ARRIVES AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST DESTINATION WITH PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATE 18.2

2022. 07. 06

The new 8x8 map arrives in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on July 13 for PC and July 21 for consoles AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 6, 2022 - When KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 18.2 goes live on July 13 for PC and July 21 for consoles, players will finally be able to drop into Deston, the ninth map for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Along with Deston, players can find a multitude of new features dropping with Update 18.2, including Ascenders, Emergency Parachutes, Fuel Pumps, Airboats and more

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DESTON ARRIVES AS THE NEWEST DESTINATION IN PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS ON JULY 13

2022. 07. 01

Dave Curd and Michael Gilardi reveal Deston, the tallest and densest 8x8 map ever created for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS June 27, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has formally announced its newest map, Deston, is launching on July 13. Players have seen sneak peeks of the partially flooded, futuristic megacity map through Developer Letters and creative assets, however players can now get an in-depth look of Deston, which was revealed by Dave Curd (Creative

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ROAD TO VALOR: EMPIRES LAUNCHES GLOBALLY

2022. 06. 24

Dreamotion’s sequel to Road to Valor: World War II is now available for players to download through Google Play and Apple’s App Store AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 24, 2022 - Dreamotion, a subsidiary of KRAFTON, Inc., announced that Road to Valor: Empires, the real-time player-versus-player (PvP) strategy (RTS) game, is now available to download worldwide on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. https://youtu.be/sTfnh1lv5sw Road to Valor: Empires is the sequel to Road to Valo

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TEAM UK CROWNED PUBG NATIONS CUP 2022 CHAMPIONS

2022. 06. 20

The roster received the largest share of the $500,000 USD prize pool after finishing first with a 203 points total AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 20, 2022 - On Sunday 19 June 2022 Team United Kingdom defeated 15 other rosters to be crowned the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2022 champions at the ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand. The roster - consisting of Alex "vard" Gouge, Christopher "Fexx" Wheddon, Luke "TeaBone" Crafer, Michael "mykLe" Wake and coach Justin "MiracU" McNally - finished first place

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PUBG NATIONS CUP 2022 AND PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 18.1 UPDATE KICKS OFF TODAY

2022. 06. 16

The world's best PUBG Esports teams are set to battle it out over the course of four days for their share of a prize pool worth more than $500,000 USD AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 16, 2022 - Today KRAFTON Inc. officially kicks off the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand, an international competition where 16 of the best PUBG Esports teams from across the globe will come together to see which region is crowned champion. A total of 20 matches will be played from June 16 through 1

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