COVID-19 4th Wave Prompts Game Industry to Fully Shift to Remote Work (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] As the social distancing level in the Seoul metropolitan area was raised due to the 4th wave of COVID-19, the gaming industry has also returned to a full remote work system.

NCSoft announced internally on the 9th that it will implement company-wide remote work for two weeks from the 12th to the 25th. Currently, NCSoft operates a system where employees work remotely two days a week.

Nexon will also switch to a full remote work system for one week starting from the 12th. Nexon had been operating a hybrid system where employees come to the office three days a week and work remotely two days. During the remote work period, Nexon will provide taxi fare support for employees who inevitably need to come to the office.

Netmarble will also implement company-wide remote work starting from the 12th. This measure follows the government's decision to raise the social distancing level in the metropolitan area to level 4. Netmarble had maintained a system of three days in-office and two days remote work per week.

Netmarble stated, "As the social distancing level in the metropolitan area is raised to level 4 for two weeks starting July 12, all Netmarble Company employees will switch to remote work during this period. Future responses will also be decided through the COVID-19 task force (TF)."

Crafton has decided to enter full remote work for one week starting from the 12th. Crafton had been operating a flexible attendance system centered on remote work in connection with the government’s distancing levels.

A Crafton representative said, "During the remote work period, we will provide meal allowances to help employees focus better on their work, as well as supply additional work PCs for remote work and support transportation costs to create a smooth remote work environment. For members who inevitably come to the office for work reasons, round-trip taxi fares will also be supported."

Meanwhile, Naver and Kakao have maintained autonomous remote work systems regardless of the social distancing level upgrades.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.