South Korean game companies are expanding downloadable content for PC and console package games as they move beyond mobile and online titles, seeking to sustain revenue after release. Unlike mobile and online games, where updates can generate ongoing sales, package games typically see sales concentrated early and then slow. Firms are using DLC to create additional sales, revive interest and extend the life of intellectual property, with recent examples from Pearl Abyss, Neowiz, Mintrocket and Shift Up.

Neowiz said second-quarter revenue under K-IFRS fell 7 percent from a year earlier to 102.1 billion won and operating profit dropped 57 percent to 7.9 billion won. Net profit was 18.4 billion won, reflecting gains from revaluation of financial assets. The company appointed Park Sung-jun as co-CEO and will run around three groups focused on new development, global business and live games.