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Nexon to end Crazy Arcade after 25 years

The publisher will shut down its 25-year-old online classic on Aug. 13, offering free items until service ends and refunds for eligible purchases.

2026.6.11

Pearl Abyss's game Crimson Desert [PEARL ABYSS]

Crimson Desert success signals new era for Korean console gaming

Once centered on smartphone and online games, Korea’s gaming industry is finding growth through console titles in overseas markets.

2026.5.20

Supreme Court rules in favor of Nexon, orders Dark and Darker developer to pay $3.8 million

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling ordering Ironmace, the developer behind the video game Dark and Darker, to pay 5.7 billion won ($3.8 million) in damages to fellow game developer and publisher Nexon over a trade secret dispute.

2026.4.30

The Maple Island at the Lotte World in Songpa District, southern Seoul. [NEXON]

Lotte World levels up with permanent MapleStory theme island

Fans of MapleStory rejoice — your favorite game has come to life at Lotte World theme park. Lotte World has unveiled a permanent MapleStory-themed area, much to the delight of fans of the popular game.

2026.4.3

A scene from game Overwatch [JOONGANG ILBO]

Nexon partners with Blizzard to boost Overwatch player numbers in Korea

Nexon has signed a Korea-focused publishing partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to publish its shooter game Overwatch in the country, in an attempt to boost its declining popularity in the local market, Nexon said on Monday

2026.3.30

A poster for Nexon's collaboration with BTS member Jin [NEXON]

BTS's Jin returns to Nexon for newest MapleStory collaboration

Game publisher Nexon will release new in-game items and events for the online game MapleStory with BTS singer Jin as part the parties' second collaboration project, the publisher said Monday.

2026.3.23

An image from Ironmace's game Dark and Darker [IRONMACE]

Prosecutors indict Ironmace CEO for allegedly stealing Nexon's development secrets

Prosecutors indicted the head of the game startup Ironmace and two former Nexon employees without detention over the alleged theft and use of Nexon’s game development secrets, authorities said on Monday.

2026.2.3

A PC bang decorated with themes from the popular Nexon game MapleStory is seen in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Oct. 23, 2025. [NEXON]

Nexon to refund MapleStory game users after item probability error

Game developer Nexon decided to fully refund all payments made by users of its new mobile game MapleStory: Idle RPG following accusations that the company manipulated in-game item probabilities.

2026.1.29

A promotional image for ARC Raiders [NEXON]

Nexon subsidiary's 'ARC Raiders' sells 12.4 million copies in just 75 days

ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter game developed by Nexon subsidiary Embark Studios, sold over 12.4 million copies worldwide just 75 days after its release.

2026.1.13

A key image of the company's shooter game ARC Raiders [NEXON]

Nexon subsidiary's new shooter game ARC Raiders wins best multiplayer at The Game Awards

ARC Raiders, a new shooter game developed by Embark Studios, a subsidiary of Nexon, has been named best multiplayer at The Game Awards 2025, the event's organizers said Friday.

2025.12.12

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