Nexon Reports Record Q1 Revenue Driven by ARC Raiders and MapleStory
Nexon achieved record Q1 2026 revenue and a 118% net income surge, fueled by the success of ARC Raiders and strong performance from MapleStory.
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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.
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.
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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.