Nexon will begin its first test in South Korea for new title Azur Promilia in mid-May as it moves toward an official launch. The company said on Wednesday it will start a closed beta test for the fantasy world RPG, being developed by Manjuu Games, on May 15. The four-day test will run on PC (Windows) and mobile (Android) for selected participants who applied in advance.

Global fintech mergers and acquisitions in April highlight efforts to secure AI capabilities, bring operations under regulatory infrastructure and expand payments and loyalty businesses. Crypto firms moved to acquire exchanges to obtain regulatory licences, while big tech and financial companies focused on absorbing AI-based personal finance and corporate spending management technology. Payward, OpenAI, American Express, Mimir Group and Adyen pursued deals spanning digital assets, AI finance and payment infrastructure.