NEXON and Netmarble, two major players in the gaming industry, have unveiled their ambitious game release schedules for 2025.
Both companies are focusing on expanding their existing franchises while also introducing new intellectual properties to diversify their offerings and reach global markets.
NEXON's 2025 Game Lineup
The First Berserker: Khazan - Fast-paced action RPG launching globally on March 28.
Dungeon & Fighter: Arad - Open-world action RPG set in the popular DNF universe.
Project Overkill - Next-generation 3D action RPG built on Unreal Engine, also set in the DNF universe.
Mabinogi Mobile - Developed by DevCAT, launching on March 27.
Vindictus: Defying Fate - New action RPG based on Celtic mythology, building upon the original Vindictus/Mabinogi Heroes that launched in 2010.
New IPs in development:
ARC Raiders - PvPvE survival shooter
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE - Survival escape game set during a zombie apocalypse
According to Lee Jung-Hun, President and CEO of NEXON Japan,
"We are enhancing strategic research and investment to expand the commercial potential of our flagship IPs, such as Dungeon & Fighter and MapleStory. We aim to bring even greater enjoyment to more players through both our existing franchises and new IPs."
Netmarble's 2025 Release Schedule
First Half of 2025:
RF ONLINE NEXT - MMORPG launching in South Korea on March 20
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad - Open-world action RPG (global release)
Seven Knights Re:Birth - Turn-based RPG (global release)
The King of Fighters AFK - Idle collection RPG (global release)
Second Half of 2025:
The RED: Heir of Blood - MMORPG (South Korea release)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin - Open-world RPG (global release)
Mongil: Star Dive - Action RPG (global release)
Project SOL - MMORPG (global release)
Solo Leveling: ARISE - PC and console version (global release)
As per their latest earning reports, Netmarble emphasized they remain committed to offering diverse game types, expanding to different platforms, and focusing on worldwide markets.
"While three of our upcoming games are MMORPGs, our company's direction remains unchanged in terms of diversifying genres, expanding platforms, and focusing on global markets".
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