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Nexon’s dark fantasy MMOARPG Embers of the Uncrowned previews classes, systems, and demo content plans
Nexon's dark fantasy MMOARPG Embers of the Uncrowned has revealed details on its three classes: Executioner, Spectral Blade, and Stormbringer. Previews also showcased early boss Bella, lore entries, companion management, and settlement systems. The upcoming Steam Next Fest demo on June 15th will feature multiplayer, raids, open world events, and PvP arenas, with WASD movement and no gender-locked classes confirmed for launch.
Blue Archive PC Version Now Steam Deck Compatible
Nexon has updated the PC version of Blue Archive to be fully compatible with the Steam Deck, as of May 26, 2026. The game, which originally launched on mobile in 2021 and later on Steam, is now playable on the handheld device without issues. A new Steam Startup Movie featuring the mascot character Arona has also been added.
MapleStory Classic World outlines its next development steps, MapleStory Idle RPG adds chaos difficulty quests
Nexon has outlined future development plans for MapleStory Classic World, focusing on job balance, new content, world expansion to Ossyria, and MacOS support, with one more test planned before full launch. Separately, MapleStory: Idle RPG has received an update introducing chaos difficulty for party quests, along with improvements, new legendary items, and a guild boss battle season.
Embers of the Uncrowned Steam Next Fest Demo Details Revealed
Nexon has revealed details for the playable demo of its dark fantasy MMORPG, Embers of the Uncrowned, which will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15. The demo will feature three playable classes, 12 boss monsters, multiple questlines, and systems for housing, customization, and companions, offering up to 480 minutes of total content.
Blue Archive Heads to Anime Expo 2026 and Reveals 4.5th Anniversary Updates
Nexon announced that the anime-style RPG Blue Archive will be featured at Anime Expo 2026 with a dedicated booth, panel, and livestream. The game is also celebrating its 4.5th anniversary with a Kivotos Live broadcast featuring developers Kim Yongha and Lee Junho, who discussed upcoming updates and future plans.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
The First Descendant unveils farming tweaks, Ultimate Esiemo, and official Onslaught mode launch May 21
Nexon has detailed upcoming changes for the looter shooter The First Descendant, including a "farming loop reorganization" to improve resource acquisition and guidance, especially for players in hard difficulty. The update also introduces an Ultimate version of the character Esiemo with new abilities, balancing for Valby, and new skill modules for Ines. Additionally, the official Onslaught mode will launch with various adjustments to turrets, abilities, missions, and rewards.
ARC Raiders Developer Buffs Underperforming Augments For Future Updates
Embark Studios is buffing underperforming augments in ARC Raiders, including significant improvements to the Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) augment, to bring them in line with popular options. The recent update also introduced a new weapon, the Rascal, and the Nomadic Envoys faction. Nexon reported that ARC Raiders has sold over 16 million copies worldwide, making it the company's most successful new product release.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 566: Rock the Cradle of War
The Massively OP Podcast episode 566 covers EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, the beta for EverQuest Legends, and Spirit Crossing's housing system. The hosts also discuss Throne and Liberty's progression, the use of AI in MMOs, and financial reports from companies like NCSoft and Square Enix.
ARC Raiders, The Finals & MapleStory drove a 118% YoY increase in Nexon's Q1 2026 net income
Nexon reported a 118% year-over-year increase in net income for Q1 2026, driven by strong performance from ARC Raiders, The Finals, and MapleStory. ARC Raiders sold approximately 4.6 million units, while The Finals and MapleStory saw revenue increases of 47% and 42% year-over-year, respectively.
MapleStory hypes up its Erel Light class with a new trailer and opens public test server for its June 17 patch
Nexon has released a new trailer hyping the upcoming Erel Light class for their side-scrolling MMO, MapleStory. The Erel Light class is set to headline the first part of the summer patch on June 17th. A public test server will be available for players to test upcoming features from June 4th to June 9th.
Nexon Q1 2026: ARC Raiders and MapleStory help to bring record high revenue
Nexon reported a record high first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing 42% year-over-year to ¥152.2 billion ($945 million). The company attributed this success to strong performance from both the MapleStory franchise and the newly released ARC Raiders, which sold 4.6 million units. Future releases include Mabinogi: Mobile, Vindictus: Defying Fate, and several Dungeon Fighter side games.
Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
Arc Raiders has surpassed 16 million sales worldwide, with publisher Nexon reporting significant playtime and revenue contributions from the extraction shooter. Nexon has also secured an ISBN license for China and plans closed beta tests, indicating a potential expansion into the lucrative market. The company is also restructuring its development efforts, cancelling some projects and reallocating resources to others, including a mobile title being co-developed with Tencent.
Project RX Officially Announced for Consoles, PC, and Mobile - GameHaunt
Project RX has been officially announced for simultaneous release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android in 2027. Developed by RX Studio, the game blends life simulation with tactical occult combat, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This marks a significant shift for publisher Nexon, moving towards a multi-platform launch strategy similar to Genshin Impact.
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GOG 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 $360.7m
Nexon 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.
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Nexon 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 updates
Embark 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 subsidiary
Tekken 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 Update
Embark 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.