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Krafton seeks next IP with PUBG and Subnautica as twin pillars after record results
Krafton posted record results for the second quarter and first half, driven by expanding users and revenue for the PUBG franchise and early success for Subnautica 2. The company plans to unveil five new games at Gamescom in August and broaden AI research beyond games to physical AI. It also cited variables such as ADK’s advertising weakness and non-operating costs, while expanding shareholder returns through buybacks, dividends and planned share cancellations.
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Korean game makers head to Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show to test new titles
South Korean game companies are set to appear in succession at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne and Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Chiba, highlighting new PC, console and subculture titles. Krafton plans a large booth and five new games, while Pearl Abyss teams up with Samsung Electronics to show Crimson Desert. NC runs a B2B booth via its North American unit. Firms also cite overseas-focused revenue and wider platform strategies behind the push.
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PUBG, Subnautica 2 double boost signals surprise Q2 results for Krafton
Krafton is expected to post a sharp improvement in second-quarter results, helped by steady growth in PUBG: Battlegrounds on PC and faster-than-expected early success for Subnautica 2. Consensus estimates put revenue at 1.19 trillion won and operating profit at 367.1 billion won, up 80.2 percent and 49.2 percent from a year earlier. Analysts cite strong Steam metrics for PUBG and millions of Subnautica 2 copies sold soon after launch.
