Project D – Open world action MORPG aims to be more than Dragon Nest and not a sequel

Korean developer Hound13 made some waves in the gaming industry 2 weeks back when Project D was announced, given that it looks similar to Dragon Nest with the studio founded by formers core members of the Dragon Nest development team.…

Brown Dust 2 – Global Early Access test phase begins on Google Play

Publisher and developer Neowiz today announced the start of the Global Early Access test phase for Brown Dust 2, its new mobile RPG sequel. Exclusively on Google Play for Android devices, everyone with an Android device which runs on 64-bit…

Project DW – Nexon is working on new open world action RPG based on DNF

It was announced earlier today that Nexon Games, formed in 2021 after a merger, is now working on a new “open world action RPG” based on the Dungeon & Fighter IP. You might be wondering why this is news, since…

Night Walker – Nexon begins pre-registration in Korea for new PC action RPG

First announced at G-Star 2022 a few months ago, publisher Nexon today announced that pre-registration has started in South Korea for its new PC online action RPG, Night Walker. In case you are surprised that Night Walker is not a…

Eversoul – Kakao Games launches highly anticipated anime mobile RPG

After achieving over 1 million in pre-rregistrations, Eversoul has now launched on Google Play (Android) and App Store (iOS) across North America, Europe, South Korea, Taiwan, and more by publisher Kakao Games. The first title from Korean developer Nine Ark,…

Brown Dust 2 – Early Access Period announced for Android users

Neowiz recently announced that it would hold an Early Access Test for its upcoming mobile RPG sequel, Brown Dust 2, on the Android platform. All data will be wiped after the 1-week test phase and no data will be brought…

ArcheAge War – Korean pre-registration date announced for cross-platform PVP MMORPG

Following the reveal of ArcheAge War for the Korean market some weeks back, developer XLGAMES, now a subsidiary of publisher Kakao Games, announced that pre-registration would begin on 11 January 2023, with an aim to launch the game within the…

Project TS – Unreal Engine 5 cross-platform MMORPG confirms global publisher

Project TS, or TS Project which we previously mentioned here in MMO Culture, was perhaps the first Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG publicly announced by a Korean developer. It is an ambitious title from Game Tales, a rather new developer which…

Project D – First look at new co-op action RPG from Hundred Soul developer

Back in July 2021, it was announced that Korean developer Hound13 received a major investment from Singapore-based game publisher Garena and is working on Project D and Project M. Today, the first look at Project D was showcased for the…

Million Arthur Codename MA – Mobile RPG based on Square Enix IP begins new test phase in China

Million Arthur is a Square Enix IP which might be unfamiliar with most gamers, and those who know of it mostly have just heard of it but not play any of the games. Chinese developer Perfect World has developed several…

Throne and Liberty – NCSOFT shares what players can expect in new MMORPG for PC and consoles

Following the preview provided last week, developer NCSOFT today released the full Developer Preview trailer for Throne and Liberty out to the public. Featuring NCSOFT’s founder, the current CEO Kim Taek-jin, he also serves as Throne and Liberty’s Chief Creative…

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE – Tencent purchased 20% of Korean developer SHIFT UP

Unless you are living under a rock, you would have noticed how popular the single-handed mobile shooter Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is. In fact, according to Sensor Tower, the game has earned over USD 66 million in revenue since its…

Throne and Liberty – NCSOFT releases new teaser trailer for upcoming Director’s Preview showcase

This is the right time to preview any upcoming games as most companies are busy with their Christmas in-game events than to announce new ones. NCSOFT, which has been rather quiet in 2022, is promising a mega 2023 with Throne…

Mecharashi 钢岚 – Former Front Mission mobile game gets rebranded

Formerly known as Front Mission 2089: Borderscape, it seems that Beijing-based publisher ZlongGames and subsidiary developer BlackJack Studio have decided to stop using Square Enix’s Front Mission IP as part of the game’s brand identity. Recently, the game was re-named…