NCSoft Partners with Microsoft Korea for "Sinder City" Development... Building an AI Game Ecosystem

Advanced Technologies Such as Azure Applied to "Sinder City"

NCSoft announced on the 6th that it has signed a technical cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Microsoft Korea for the development of "Sinder City."

Officials from NCSoft and Microsoft Korea are taking a commemorative photo after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the 6th to establish an AI game ecosystem based on Azure. Photo by NCSoft

"Sinder City" is an open-world tactical shooter game currently being developed by NCSoft's studio, Bigfire Games, with a planned launch next year.

Through this agreement, the two companies plan to jointly design and implement a game development ecosystem tailored to the era of artificial intelligence (AI). They will collaborate on incorporating the Azure cloud platform and Azure OpenAI technology in the development of "Sinder City," as well as formulating a joint go-to-market strategy using Copilot Studio. In particular, Microsoft Korea will provide substantial technical support through knowledge exchange with the Bigfire Games development team and participation in preview programs.

Bae Jaehyun, CEO of Bigfire Games, stated, "Microsoft is a partner that brings stability and scalability to game development with its innovative technology. By leveraging advanced technologies such as Azure and Copilot Studio, we will complete 'Sinder City' as a game that can satisfy global users."

Cho Wonwoo, CEO of Microsoft Korea, commented, "NCSoft is a global game leader with both creativity and technological prowess. Through this collaboration, we expect to open a new horizon in AI-based game development together. Beyond simply providing technology, we will support NCSoft's global expansion in various ways as a true partner."

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