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On Sale
THQ Nordic and KRAFTON are holding publisher sales events on Steam, offering significant discounts on their titles. Crime Boss: Rockay City is available at 90% off, and theHunter: Call of the Wild also sees an 80% discount.
Neon Giant Reveals How a Small Veteran Team Built NO LAW’s Dense Open-World City
Neon Giant, a KRAFTON, Inc. studio, detailed its 'Density Over Scale' approach to building the cyber-noir city of Port Desire for their upcoming open-world shooter NO LAW. Using Unreal Engine 5 technologies like Nanite and Lumen, the small team focused on creating a highly detailed and reactive urban environment with thousands of dynamic NPCs and interactive elements, rather than sheer size. Creative Director Tor Frick highlighted how UE5's tech allowed them to bypass traditional bottlenecks and build their desired uncompromised world.
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES 2026 STEAM PUBLISHER SALE
KRAFTON announced its 2026 Steam Publisher Sale, offering discounts of up to 85% on over 30 PC titles, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, My Little Puppy, and Dinkum. The sale runs through June 25th on Steam and also highlights upcoming games like Age Twisters and PUBG: Black Budget.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Enhances Ranked System in Update 42.1
KRAFTON, Inc. has released Update 42.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, introducing significant enhancements to the Ranked system. The update adjusts the Rank Point system to prioritize survival and consecutive high placements, and revamps the Workshop probability structure for a better user experience. These changes aim to improve the core Battle Royale gameplay and overall player engagement.
MIMESIS MAJOR UPDATE MAKES ITS AI-DRIVEN MONSTER MORE UNPREDICTABLE
KRAFTON and ReLU Games have released the first major update for their co-op horror game MIMESIS, enhancing the AI-driven monster's unpredictability and decision-making. The update also overhauls progression, rebalances difficulty, expands maps, and introduces new monsters and gear. This update aims to reduce predictability and increase tension for players in the Early Access title.
KRAFTON INTRODUCES PUBG ALLY BETA TEST
KRAFTON is launching a beta test for Ally Duo, a new Arcade mode for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS featuring an AI companion named Ella, powered by KRAFTON's PUBG Ally AI technology. This mode allows players to team up with Ella, communicating via voice commands in Korean, Chinese, and English, to collaborate on in-game actions. The beta runs globally from June 17 to July 1, with KRAFTON aiming to gather feedback to further develop AI-driven gameplay experiences.
Project ZETA Beta Signups
KRAFTON and Nirvanana are holding a beta test for their upcoming five-team MOBA, Project ZETA, from June 24-27. The beta aims to prepare the game for its Early Access launch in the latter half of the year.
NVIDIA, KRAFTON, NC and Reigning ‘League of Legends’ Champions T1 Celebrate RTX Spark at Korea’s PC Bangs
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced the new RTX Spark superchip in South Korea, targeting personal AI and gaming. Leading developers like KRAFTON and NC are integrating the technology, which promises high-performance gaming on slim laptops and efficient desktops. Huang celebrated the launch with esports team T1 and demonstrated games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and CINDER CITY at local PC bangs.
MIMESIS WINS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN GAME DESIGN AT JAPAN’S CEDEC AWARDS 2026
The co-op horror game MIMESIS, developed by KRAFTON's ReLU Games, has won the Excellence Award in Game Design at the CEDEC Awards 2026 in Japan. This marks the first time a Korean original IP has received this award, recognizing the game's innovative use of AI as a core gameplay mechanic. MIMESIS has also achieved significant commercial success, selling over one million copies globally within 50 days of its Early Access launch.
Blue Ocean Games Partners with Polden Publishing to Drive a New Generation of Data-Driven Indie Game Publishing
Blue Ocean Games, backed by KRAFTON, Inc., has partnered with Polden Publishing to invest in and validate indie game concepts using a data-driven approach. This collaboration focuses on testing audience demand and wishlist momentum for titles before significant production investment, aiming to create more efficient funding models for developers. The partnership will also allow indie developers worldwide to submit concepts for evaluation.
Blue Ocean Games Partners with Polden Publishing to Drive a New Generation of Data-Driven Indie Game Publishing
Blue Ocean Games, backed by KRAFTON, Inc., has partnered with Polden Publishing to co-invest in indie game titles using a data-driven approach. This collaboration focuses on validating audience demand and wishlist momentum through rapid market testing before significant production investment. The partnership aims to provide a clearer path for developers to build successful games by prioritizing early audience feedback and community-driven strategies.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Review
Subnautica 2's Early Access release offers a challenging co-op survival experience on an alien ocean world. Players must manage resources, build underwater bases, and explore to uncover the fate of a missing crew, though inventory management can feel tedious early on. Despite minor bugs, the game delivers an atmospheric and engaging experience.
NVIDIA RTX Spark "superchip" and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction announced
NVIDIA announced the RTX Spark "superchip" for AI, creation, and gaming, alongside DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction at Computex 2026. The RTX Spark integrates NVIDIA's AI and graphics technologies into a single chip for laptops, promising enhanced performance for creative workflows and AAA gaming at 1440p with ray tracing. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction features a new transformer model for superior image quality in ray-traced games, set to launch in August.
FIRSTLOOK UNVEILS AGENT FOR GAME MARKETING
FirstLook has launched 'FirstLook Agent,' an AI-powered marketing system designed for the gaming industry. This new tool allows game studios to analyze player feedback, identify trends, and deploy targeted marketing campaigns in real-time using natural language prompts. Several leading companies, including Team17 and Remedy Entertainment, are already using FirstLook's platform.
Paralives ready to take on The Sims with new footage ahead of release
Paralives, a life simulation game aiming to compete with The Sims, is set to launch in Early Access on May 25, 2026. The developers have released new footage and gameplay, emphasizing their commitment to free updates instead of paid DLC. The game will feature extensive customization for characters and houses, an open-world town, and flexible career paths.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES “PAYDAY” CO-OP HEIST MODE IN COLLABORATION WITH STARBREEZE ENTERTAINMENT
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time PvE mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. This four-player co-op experience, available on PC and consoles, features class-based gameplay and heist missions inspired by the PAYDAY franchise. The update also includes a new Event Pass with PAYDAY-themed cosmetics.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS INTRODUCES “PAYDAY” HEIST MODE WITH NEW TRAILER FEATURING 070 SHAKE
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time cooperative heist mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. Available from May 12 to June 10, the mode features stealth and combat gameplay with five distinct player classes and missions set in urban environments. A new cinematic trailer for the mode includes an original track by artist 070 Shake.
inZOI Gets Major Bug Fixes in v0.8.1 Hotfix Update | HappyGamer
KRAFTON has released a v0.8.1 hotfix for their life simulation game inZOI, addressing numerous bugs that impacted gameplay immersion. The update includes fixes for character job assignments, appearance changes, build mode tools, and autonomous actions, aiming to improve the player experience and narrative crafting.
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
KRAFTON announced record-breaking first quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue reaching KRW 1.3714 trillion and operating profit at KRW 561.6 billion. The PUBG IP franchise saw significant growth, contributing to the company's success. Future growth drivers include the scaling up of inZOI, the early access launch of Subnautica 2, and advancements in their AI for Game initiative.
DINKUM LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2 AS IT CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH A MAJOR NEW UPDATE ON STEAM
Dinkum has launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a free upgrade for existing players. The game also celebrates its first anniversary on Steam with a major update called "The Great Bite," introducing a new region, features, and decorative items. Both platforms will see a limited-time discount and an in-game event for Steam players.
