Games & Commerce
GTA 6 tsunami, China assault put K-games on the brink in \'fateful year\'
South Korea\'s game industry is bracing for a pivotal 2026 as it faces intensified competition from Rockstar Games\' Grand Theft Auto 6 and an expanding Chinese presence across mobile, PC and console platforms. Korean publishers are accelerating big releases in the first half to avoid GTA 6\'s impact, while others weigh late-year timing. Companies are pinning hopes on higher-quality, well-made titles, including Pearl Abyss\' Crimson Desert.
