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Nexon Q1 operating profit jumps 40 percent on MapleStory, Ark Raiders success

Nexon said it achieved its best-ever quarterly results on the back of global success for the MapleStory franchise and Ark Raiders. The company posted first-quarter consolidated revenue of 1.42 trillion won and operating profit of 542.6 billion won, up 34 percent and 40 percent from a year earlier. Overseas revenue rose 59 percent. Nexon provided second-quarter revenue and profit guidance and outlined partnerships and upcoming game launches.

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Nexon CEO Lee Jung-heon aims to build lifelong relationships with players

Nexon CEO Lee Jung-heon said the company aims to move beyond one-off purchases to build lifelong relationships with players. Speaking at a capital market briefing in Tokyo, he reviewed progress since 2024 and outlined plans including franchise expansion, a pipeline of six new titles and an AI strategy called Monolake. He cited weaker results for Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and The First Descendant, while pointing to growth across MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter PC.

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Nexon signs Korea publishing deal with Blizzard for PC Overwatch

Nexon and Blizzard have signed a deal for Nexon to handle South Korean publishing of the PC game Overwatch, aiming to launch the service within 2026. Nexon will run localized live services and business operations for the Korean market, while Blizzard will provide the intellectual property and oversee game development. The companies also plan hyper-localized content, expansion of the PC bang ecosystem and additional local hiring.