Worldwide Sensation 'Dave the Diver' Sets New Milestone for Nexon Package Games

Nexon's 'Dave the Diver' has received worldwide acclaim, setting a new milestone for package games.

Nexon announced on the 11th that 'Dave the Diver' ranked first in global sales among paid games on the PC game platform Steam just one day after its simultaneous global release on June 28. As of July 8, cumulative sales surpassed 1 million copies.

Despite continuous additions of play reviews on Steam, it has maintained the highest rating of 'Overwhelmingly Positive.' The number of concurrent players, which started in the tens of thousands, grew by word of mouth to reach a peak of approximately 98,000. On the game review site Metacritic, it received an average critic score of 89, and OpenCritic also gave it an 89.

Nexon analyzed that the combination of the package game format presented as a complete work and the dense content had a major impact. The engaging story-driven 'Dave's Journey' and the highly free play style following the main quest contributed to the successful establishment of its unique gameplay.

Additionally, the low entry barrier of the game played a significant role. While competition and battles have become the main grammar of games both domestically and internationally, 'Dave the Diver' emphasized Nexon's unique game identity.

Kim Dae-hwon, Vice President in charge of Nexon's New Development Headquarters and Mintrocket, said, “Mintrocket's first new title, 'Dave,' is receiving positive responses not only in Korea but also globally, and we view its commercial success optimistically. The unique gameplay of Dave and the emotional impact felt from its substantial narrative seem to have resonated with users worldwide. We will continue to pursue new challenges through Mintrocket in the future.”

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