South Korean game makers are expanding growth beyond mobile MMORPGs into overseas markets, PC and console, and casual genres. Pearl Abyss and Krafton posted sharp gains as global PC and console titles lifted sales. Netmarble, NC and Nexon added overseas, platform and genre revenues while maintaining core franchises. Kakao Games and Devsisters pursued diversification but reported quarterly losses, highlighting that rising sales do not automatically translate into higher profit.

Devsisters said it posted second-quarter revenue of 52.7 billion won and an operating loss of 16.0 billion won, with a net loss of 15.0 billion won. Sales fell as live games entered a restructuring phase, though losses narrowed slightly from the previous quarter amid management reforms. The company said one-off costs included higher labor expenses and previously agreed marketing spending. It plans tighter cost controls from the third quarter and aims to recover with new CookieRun titles and IP business expansion.