Krafton Signs Exclusive Global License Agreement for 'Dark and Darker' Mobile Game

Krafton announced on the 24th that it has signed an intellectual property (IP) license agreement for 'DARK AND DARKER' with game developer Ironmace.

Through this agreement, Krafton has exclusively secured the global license for the DARK AND DARKER IP for mobile games.

DARK AND DARKER is set in a medieval fantasy world and combines various game elements and fun beyond the survival of battle royale and the exploration of dungeon crawlers. It is recognized for creating new creativity through this fusion. The meticulous combat for survival and growth, along with the tension that arises during this process, has attracted attention from global fans.

Krafton focused on DARK AND DARKER’s progress in the global market as a Korean game. In particular, DARK AND DARKER was highly evaluated as an original IP that pioneered new creativity in the global gaming market, drawing interest and attention from global fans based on its unique fun. However, in a situation where similar games domestically and internationally could take its place, official procedures were pursued to discuss the utilization and expansion of the original IP.

Im Woo-yeol, Senior Head of Publishing at Krafton, said, "We will observe and respect the various evaluations from global fans about the original work and any future judicial decisions as a third party," adding, "Separately, we hope that the vitality of the original IP, which has shown new possibilities in the global market, will continue."

Bluehole Studio, an independent studio under Krafton, is currently developing a new mobile game in-house. Krafton is considering utilizing the DARK AND DARKER IP for this game.

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