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Nexon Releases Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea

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NEXON Co., Ltd. has launched Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea, expanding its popular franchise with over 850 million registered players and US$18 billion in revenues since 2005. This mobile version aims to capture the fast-growing mobile gaming market, allowing up to one million players simultaneously across eight servers. Players can choose from five-character types and engage in duels and raids.

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  • Dungeon&Fighter Mobile enhances the franchise's reach into the mobile gaming sector.
  • The game leverages a large existing player base of over 850 million.
  • It enables one million players to play concurrently, enhancing user engagement.
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Blockbuster Franchise with >850 Million Players Registered on PC Comes to Mobile

Now Available on Google Play and the App Store in Korea

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the highly anticipated launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea.

The launch marks a new milestone for Dungeon&Fighter, one of the world’s most popular and successful entertainment franchises with more than 850 million registered players and over US$18 billion in revenues since its debut in 2005.

The new game brings all the arcade action and fun of Dungeon&Fighter to mobile, the world’s fastest growing game platform. Players begin by selecting a character on one of eight servers that can host a total of one million people simultaneously. There are five-character types including Ghost Knight, Fighter, Gunner, Mage and Priest. The game features duels against opponents involving continuous skill attacks (combos), plus complex raids with groups of six players.

Published by Nexon Korea Corporation, Dungeon&Fighter Mobile is developed by Nexon’s subsidiary, NEOPLE INC.

About NEOPLE INC. https://www.neople.co.kr/neople/en/

Founded in 2001, NEOPLE INC. is a Korean game developing company that continually innovates to create new experiences under the motto: "We make wonders!". In 2005, NEOPLE released the blockbuster online action RPG Dungeon&Fighter, which quickly grew to become one of the world's most popular and successful entertainment franchises with over 850 million registered players. NEOPLE has developed multiple game titles including Cyphers. In 2015, NEOPLE moved its headquarters to Jeju Island in Korea and built a creative game development based on great talent. NEOPLE also supports the local community with multiple CSR initiatives. Today, NEOPLE is a consolidated subsidiary of NEXON Co.,Ltd.

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release

Jeff Brown

NEXON Co., Ltd. Corporate PR

CorporatePR.Team@nexon.co.jp

Source: NEXON Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What is the significance of the launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile by NEXON?

The launch signifies NEXON's expansion into the mobile gaming market, capitalizing on a franchise with over 850 million registered players.

When was Dungeon&Fighter Mobile launched in Korea?

Dungeon&Fighter Mobile was launched recently and is now available on Google Play and the App Store in Korea.

What features does Dungeon&Fighter Mobile offer?

Dungeon&Fighter Mobile offers five character types, duels with skill combos, and complex raids for groups of six players.

What is the player capacity of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile?

Dungeon&Fighter Mobile can host up to one million players simultaneously across eight servers.

How much revenue has the Dungeon&Fighter franchise generated since its launch?

The Dungeon&Fighter franchise has generated over US$18 billion in revenues since its debut in 2005.

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