Krafton News

Krafton’s Q2 revenue jumped 94.9% year over year to $889.1 million, with PUBG and Subnautica 2 doing the heavy lifting. For developers, it’s another reminder that live-service scale and strong …

Krafton posted a record Q2, with revenue up 94.9% to ₩1.29 trillion ($889.1 million) and operating profit up 67% to ₩410.9 billion ($283.1 million). The biggest drivers were Subnautica 2’s …

Krafton has settled its dispute with Unknown Worlds’ former leadership and will pay the full $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s 2025 Early Access targets. CEO Ted Gill has …

Krafton has agreed to drop all pending legal action tied to Unknown Worlds, and CEO Ted Gill is leaving the studio. For developers, the practical takeaway is that the Subnautica …

Subnautica 2's impressive 2 million sales in just 12 hours highlight the game's strong market demand. This early access launch follows a significant legal battle, which adds an interesting layer …

Krafton’s Q1 numbers are being carried hard by mobile, which brought in ₩702.7 billion of the company’s ₩1.37 trillion total. PUBG remains the core engine: Battlegrounds Mobile India grew paying …

The recent legal dispute involving Unknown Worlds and Krafton has taken a turn as the former executives have withdrawn their claim regarding a court order violation. This development could signal …

Krafton has decided to shut down PUBG Blindspot after just two months in Early Access, despite the franchise's strong revenue performance. This move reflects their strategy of using Early Access …

Krafton's $1 billion investment in Hanwha Aerospace signals a significant shift towards defense partnerships. This move could reshape the landscape for game developers, particularly those involved in simulation and military-themed …

A Delaware court has ordered Krafton to reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds and return control of Subnautica 2. This ruling impacts the game's early access release and …

Krafton's recent legal setback has significant implications for game developers, particularly in leadership roles. A Delaware court ruled that Krafton breached its agreement with Unknown Worlds' founders, mandating the reinstatement …

The gaming industry faces significant upheaval as Valve encounters serious issues, and Discord seeks to mend its reputation. Meanwhile, Tencent's closure of its Montreal studio and Krafton's new AI chief …

Krafton has appointed Kangwook Lee as its new chief AI officer to enhance its game AI R&D framework. This move aims to elevate gameplay and operational efficiency while driving innovation …

Krafton has reported record annual revenue, signaling strong financial health for the publisher of PUBG and Subnautica. Their ambition to leverage AI technology for developing humanoid robots could reshape the …

Krafton's achievement of surpassing $2 billion in revenue is a significant milestone that underscores the company's growth and market position. This success could influence hiring trends and project funding, particularly …

Krafton is ramping up its game development efforts with 26 titles in the works, aiming for a major franchise IP. This ambitious strategy highlights the company's commitment to expanding its …

Krafton is exploring the application of its gaming technology to physical AI and robotics, viewing these fields as long-term opportunities. This shift could open new avenues for developers, particularly in …

Krafton is reorienting itself as an 'AI-first company,' investing 100 billion Korean won ($69.7 million) in a new GPU cluster. This shift will prioritize AI in problem-solving, impacting various roles …

The creators of Subnautica are embroiled in a legal battle with Krafton, raising concerns about intellectual property rights in the gaming industry. Unity's partnership with Fortnite signifies a strategic move …

Unknown Worlds co-founder Charlie Cleveland has compiled a 'Litigation Help' document to strategize against Krafton amid ongoing legal disputes. The document includes insights from former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney, highlighting …