Krafton Inc.

I had a conversation with Fifty Fifty character Weni on Krafton's AI character chat service 'Kiff'. [Photo=Kiff... The domestic game company Krafton has introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) character chat 'Kiff', which was launched in the country on the 2nd.

ajunews15 Nov 2026Neutral

This year, major domestic and international game companies including Webzen, Krafton, Koei Tecmo, Sega, and NetEase Games will showcase new titles... Krafton will participate for the 10th consecutive year, introducing 'Battlegrounds (PUBG)' and four new titles. The Eastern dark fantasy action RPG 'Tale...

sportschosun15 Nov 2026Positive

This year, the major game companies setting up large booths are limited to Krafton and Webzen, while AI company Lunit Technologies' character chat platform 'Crack' has become the first non-gaming main sponsor. In terms of visitor numbers, G-Star...

theguru15 Nov 2026Neutral

Krafton and Netmarble saw a decline in operating profit due to rising costs and slowing sales of existing titles. According to the game industry on the 15th, Nexon's operating profit for Q3 increased by 11% year-on-year, and NCSoft successfully turned to profit. In contrast, Krafton...

the-biz15 Nov 2026Negative

Krafton saw an increase in revenue but a decrease in operating profit, while NCSoft turned to profit compared to the same period last year. Netmarble and others... Nexon regained the top position in domestic game industry revenue and operating profit, which it lost to Krafton in Q2, just one quarter later. Nexon's return to the top...

kukinews15 Nov 2026Neutral

■ Krafton's 'Subnautica 2' wins 'Best Early Access Game' at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, surpassing 5 million sales in just 22 days since launch. Krafton (CEO Chang-han Kim)'s creative studio Unknown Worlds...

worktoday14 Nov 2026Positive

Kakao Games reported a 45.8% drop in revenue to 69.1 billion KRW, with operating losses widening to 26.3 billion KRW. Wemade saw a 10.8% decrease in revenue but maintained operating profit at 26.4 billion KRW, the same level as the previous year, due to cost reductions.

ajunews14 Nov 2026Negative

NCSoft's decline is the largest among the five companies that reported profits, down 2%. NCSoft has over 10 new titles and Netmarble has more than 13 planned... Kakao Games (293490) has seen its operating loss widen. ◆Krafton leads with 971.4 billion KRW... NCSoft's growth rate is 91%.

nspna14 Nov 2026Neutral

Author Lee Gi-moon, who illustrated the hidden human stories behind a company's challenges and growth in ‘Krafton Way’ with fun and emotion, has now released a book titled ‘Mass Niche Survival’. The author explores the ‘Krafton Way’...

economist14 Nov 2026Neutral

Nexon and NC succeeded in improving their performance based on the expansion of existing IPs and the success of new titles, while Krafton faces challenges with simultaneous revenue growth and declining profitability. The sustainability of new title effects remains a concern.

mediapen14 Nov 2026Neutral

Despite news of participation from domestic and international game companies such as Krafton, Webzen, HoYoverse, Devolver Digital, Capcom, Sega, and Joytron, the G-Star organizing committee's efforts remain unremarkable.

globale14 Nov 2026Neutral

It has been 9 years since a Korean game won in this category, with Krafton's (then Bluehole) PUBG in 2017. The home-based motion capture studio operates three separate rooms within a total area of 180 pyeong, featuring motion capture technology with 16 million pixel performance.

mt14 Nov 2026Positive

Eugene Investment & Securities lowered its target price for Krafton from 300,000 won to 280,000 won on the 11th. The decline in revenue from its flagship game, PUBG, has been a burden. Krafton's revenue for the third quarter of this year is 971.4 billion won, a decrease compared to the same period last year...

ekn14 Nov 2026Negative

Krafton, a leading South Korean game company, has entered this competition. The real-time interaction technology accumulated during game development is a key focus for Krafton. Their flagship title, 'PUBG: Battlegrounds,' is a large-scale multiplayer game...

economist14 Nov 2026Neutral

Krafton has unveiled the new theme mode 'Asgard' in the November update for PUBG Mobile, along with adjustments to recovery items and weapon performance. The massive serpent appears in Pochinki, and the Asgard stage includes Erangel, Vikendi, and Livik.

stnsports13 Nov 2026Positive

On the other hand, Krafton and Netmarble are experiencing decreased operating profits despite revenue growth, or performance issues due to delayed new releases... (from top left clockwise) logos of Com2us, NC, Krafton, Nexon, and Netmarble. <Photo source: each company> ◆Nexon's strong performance, NC and Com2us...

00news13 Nov 2026Neutral

The broadcast will feature participation from domestic and international companies including Webzen, Krafton, Team 42, Koei Tecmo Games, Capcom, CD Projekt Red, HoYoverse, Joker Studio, Steri Studio, and Everstone. Each company will share the latest information and unreleased videos.

gamechosun13 Nov 2026Neutral

The competition for the top spot in the domestic gaming industry between Nexon and Krafton is intensifying. After losing the lead to Krafton in Q2, Nexon has regained the number one position in Q3. The cumulative operating profit gap this year is only 11.3 billion won.

sentv13 Nov 2026Positive

Webzen, Krafton, Capcom, and HoYoverse will unveil new game information at the G-Star Premier. The G-Star Organizing Committee... This showcase will feature Webzen, Krafton, Team 42, Koei Tecmo Games, Capcom, CD Projekt Red, and HoYoverse...

thisisgame13 Nov 2026Neutral

Participants sit on stage at the Game Generation (GG) cultural criticism discussion hosted by Game Generation. From left: Lee Jun-young, CEO of Krafton Dreamotion Studio; Director Byun Young-joo; Writer Lee Woo-hyuk; Editor-in-Chief Lee Kyung-hyuk of Game Generation (GG). 2026.11.13

yna13 Nov 2026Neutral

Despite generating operating profit from new and existing game operations, Krafton and Neowiz faced foreign exchange losses... Operating profit was reported, but net losses occurred... The company most affected by the final profit and loss shock from exchange rates is Krafton. Krafton has...

bloter13 Nov 2026Negative

During the discussion, author Lee Woo-hyuk, director Byun Young-joo of 'Hwa-cha', and CEO Lee Jun-young of Krafton Dreamotion Studio talked about what constitutes a good narrative. The event was moderated by Lee Kyung-hyuk from the Game Culture Foundation's web magazine Game Generation.

yna13 Nov 2026Neutral

Pearl Abyss, Neowiz, and Shift Up are focusing on discovering new titles, while Krafton is also making efforts to reduce its dependence on PUBG by launching six new titles next year. Nexon is expanding beyond just its own developed games...

gamemeca13 Nov 2026Neutral

Conversely, Krafton, Netmarble, and Shift Up faced a decline in operating profit, presenting challenges in profitability management. Nexon is expected to... Krafton notably highlighted the gap between growth and profitability. Q3 revenue was 971.4 billion won, a year-on-year...

asiatoday13 Nov 2026Negative

Socar's investment of 10 billion won in Apex Mobility has led to discussions with Krafton about data sharing starting in September, and on the 12th of this month, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Motor to share domestic road operation data and operational know-how. Early next year...

sedaily13 Nov 2026Positive

Nexon and NC improved their performance based on revenue growth from key games, while Krafton faced challenges. Krafton recorded Q3 revenue of 971.4 billion won and operating profit of 225 billion won. Revenue increased by 11.6% compared to the same period last year, but...

womentimes13 Nov 2026Neutral

In the first exhibition hall, participants include Krafton, Webzen, HoYoverse, and Team 42, among others, with over 50 booths. The second exhibition hall features Capcom, Sega, Koei Tecmo, NetEase, CD Projekt Red, and Devolver Digital.

newspost13 Nov 2026Neutral

The sudden resignation of Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, has led to a cautious stance in the domestic gaming industry, including NC and Krafton... Expanding collaboration in AI... NVIDIA states, "Promises to our clients will continue." Krafton has also recently engaged in close technological cooperation with NVIDIA.

inews2413 Nov 2026Neutral

Apex Mobility is a self-driving specialist company co-founded by Socar and game company Krafton. The three companies have decided to combine Hyundai Motor's vehicle development technology, Socar's vehicle operation experience, and Apex Mobility's autonomous driving data processing technology.

insight13 Nov 2026Positive

In a market that has lacked major hits for a while, Com2us's 'Zeus: God of Wrath' contributed to improved Q3 results, while Kakao Games aims for a rebound in Q4 with 'Goblin's World'. Nexon is also looking to achieve similar success with 'Tempest: Overgear'.

sisajournal-e13 Nov 2026Positive