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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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Existing IPs, not new releases, to divide Korean game makers\' Q2 results

South Korean game makers\' second-quarter results are expected to diverge based on profits generated by existing intellectual property rather than whether they released new titles. Krafton and NC, which own PUBG and Lineage, are forecast to post sharp gains helped by new titles and acquisitions. Netmarble is expected to see weaker profitability due to marketing and IP fees, while Nexon expects a pause as some key titles soften despite stable live services.

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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.