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Kakao Games to launch \'ArcheAge S\' globally in 2027 Q2

Kakao Games will launch XL Games\' PC massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) \"ArcheAge S: The Strait of Freedom\" in global markets in the second quarter of 2027. The company on Sept. 7 unveiled the game\'s official brand identity and key visual, and said global service will be offered mainly through Steam. Producer Kim Kyung-tae will oversee development, carrying over the original\'s worldview while rebuilding content and systems.

AI & Enterprise

OpenAI holds first Game Builders Seoul in South Korea

OpenAI has held its first event in South Korea to explore AI-based game development with local developers. The company said it hosted “OpenAI Game Builders Seoul” on Aug. 31 in Seoul. Attendees included Oliver Jay of OpenAI International, former XL Games chief executive Song Jae-kyung (송재경) and Com2uS Chairman Song Byung-joon (송병준). Speakers discussed applying AI code-generation tools, changes in game production and services, and plans for mentoring and hackathon programs.

Games & Commerce

Kakao Games sets rebound push with five new games, targets return to profit in Q1 2027

Kakao Games is reorganising non-core businesses under a new co-CEO structure and concentrating on launching five new titles. The company reported second-quarter revenue of 75 billion won and an operating loss of 23 billion won, with revenue down year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. It sees sales bottoming in the second and third quarters, expects a meaningful rebound from the fourth quarter, and aims to turn profitable in the first quarter of next year.