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Nexon America business and news from across the web.- Business and FinanceGOG has introduced support for Czech Crowns and regional pricing. Additionally, Nexon has extended its publishing partnerships for the FC Franchise in Korea with Electronic Arts and for Dungeon&Fighter with Tencent.
Nexon Q1 net income rises 118% to $360.7mNexon reported a 118% year-over-year increase in net income for the first quarter, reaching $360.7 million, driven by strong performance from Embark Studios' Arc Raiders and the MapleStory franchise. The company also announced a ten-year publishing partnership extension with Tencent for Dungeon & Fighter in China.- Business and FinanceNexon has announced its Q1 2026 consolidated financial results, reporting a significant 59% increase in overseas revenue. This growth was primarily driven by the performance of the game ARC Raiders.
- ARC Raiders cuts its cadence down to two major updates a year plus intermediate updatesEmbark Studios, a subsidiary of Nexon, is shifting the development cadence for its live service game ARC Raiders to two major updates per year, moving away from a monthly cycle. This change aims to allow for larger, more impactful updates and greater investment in game health, including progression, economy balancing, and anti-cheat measures. The next major update, Frozen Trail, is scheduled for October and will introduce a new map, operation, progression systems, and narrative elements.
Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada to lead new SNK subsidiaryTekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada has been appointed CEO of SNK's newly established subsidiary, VS Studio SNK. The studio aims to leverage combined technology and knowledge to deliver top-tier gaming experiences. SNK, now largely owned by Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company, is also expanding its global reach with new studios.- Arc Raiders Hits 16 Million Sales, Publisher Has High Hopes for October UpdateEmbark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders has achieved 16 million sales, a significant success for developer Embark and publisher Nexon. The publisher holds high expectations for an upcoming update scheduled for October.
ARC Raiders moves to slower larger updates as it crosses over 16 million salesEmbark Studios is shifting ARC Raiders to larger, less frequent updates, moving from monthly releases to major updates twice a year, with smaller live updates in between. This change aims to improve the long-term player experience and address player concerns. The game has also surpassed 16 million sales, with active players spending an average of 100+ hours.
As Arc Raiders devs work on "reactivating" the 16 million people who bought the shooter, Embark Studios is…Embark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders has surpassed 16 million copies sold worldwide, making it Nexon's most successful new product release. The publisher highlighted the game's strong player engagement, with over half of active players exceeding 100 hours. Embark Studios is now focusing on reactivating players while developing two new unannounced games.
Arc Raiders will get major updates every six months going forwards, with the next one set to roll out the shooter's largest map yetEmbark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a bi-annual major update schedule, moving away from monthly releases to allow for more impactful changes. The first major update under this new model, Frozen Trail, is set for October and will introduce the game's largest map to date, new enemies, and narrative elements. Smaller live updates and fixes will continue between these larger content drops.
ARC Raiders Tops 16 Million Sales, Over Half Its Active Player Base Has Put in 100+ HoursEmbark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has achieved over 16 million unit sales worldwide since its October 2025 launch, with more than half of its active player base exceeding 100 hours of playtime. The developer is shifting from monthly to semi-annual content updates, with the next patch, Frozen Trail, scheduled for October and introducing the game's largest map to date.- MapleStory recaps its recent Classic World closed test and outlines summer update plansMapleStory has concluded its closed test for MapleStory Classic World and is preparing to release summer updates starting June 17th. These updates include a new Erel Light class, a Kinesis class remaster, new PvP modes, zones, bosses, and quality-of-life improvements. Producer Inkwell shared these details, thanking participants for their feedback.
Gears Of War Creator Lays Out Vision For A New Game, And It Sounds IntriguingGears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has outlined his vision for a new game called "Hollow Point." The proposed two-player cooperative title would blend elements of John Wick, Carrie, and Lovecraft Country, featuring an ex-Marine with guns and a young woman with psychic powers battling Lovecraftian monsters in a New England town during a hurricane.
MapleStory Classic World Shares Closed Online Test Recap VideoNexon has released a recap video for the recent MapleStory Classic World Closed Online Test. The video showcases the player experience during the test, which offered a faithful recreation of classic MapleStory with modern adjustments for smoother gameplay. Further updates on the game's development will be shared by Nexon.
Dark and Darker gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being unable to play certain modesDark and Darker has received a fix for an issue that prevented players on Linux and Steam Deck from accessing certain game modes due to new anti-cheat measures. The Season 9 update also introduced new content like a revamped Inferno, skills for Rogue and Ranger, an in-game ping system, and a new party finder. The developer, Ironmace, has also reportedly resolved previous legal disputes with Nexon.- Massively OP Podcast Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 564 covers recent MMORPG news, including Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion announcement for 2027, Guild Wars Reforged receiving a mobile port, and Aion 2's westward release window. Other topics include new MMOs from Nexon, Palia's upcoming mount expansion, SWTOR's future updates, LOTRO's housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, and the sale of EVE Online back to CCP Games.
- Dungeon crawler Dark and Darker wins partial legal battle over Nexon, allowed to stay onlineDungeon crawler Dark and Darker has won a partial legal victory against Nexon, with the Korean supreme court ruling there was no copyright infringement related to Nexon's Project P3. This decision allows Dark and Darker to remain online and continue development, though its developer Ironmace still faces a continuing criminal case over alleged data transmission. While Ironmace had to pay for trade secret violations, the court's ruling provides legal certainty for the game's future.
South Korean Supreme Court orders Dark and Darker dev Ironmace to pay $3.84 million to NexonSouth Korean developer Ironmace has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay Nexon 5.7 billion won ($3.84 million) in damages related to a civil case concerning alleged trade secret theft. While the civil case has concluded, a related criminal case regarding copyright and stolen trade secrets remains ongoing. The dispute stems from allegations that Ironmace's founding members, former Nexon employees, used proprietary information to develop the popular extraction game Dark and Darker.
KartRider Rush+ Celebrates 6th Anniversary With New Track, Karts, and RewardsNexon has launched the 6th anniversary update for the mobile racing game KartRider Rush+, introducing a new castle-themed track, Saber Gold karts, and various in-game rewards and events. The update is available now on iOS and Android, with additional content rolling out through May and early June.
Subnautica 2 early access launches globally on May 14, and here’s when it goes live in your regionSubnautica 2 will launch into early access globally on May 14, 2026, with Unknown Worlds announcing specific release times for various regions. The game will be priced at approximately $29.99 USD, with regional pricing to follow. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer and follows the game's move to self-publishing on Steam after a legal incident with Nexon.- Morning Legal BriefsThe game Dark and Darker has survived a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Nexon in the Korean legal system. This ruling allows the game to continue its development.