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.

Sensor Tower forecast global revenue from the top 100 mobile games will reach $53 billion this year. In its “2026 Mobile Game Monetisation Trend Insights” report released on May 14, it said revenue for the top 100 games rose steadily from 2022 through last year, reaching about $46.6 billion. It projects the group will account for about 58 percent of total mobile game revenue this year.