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Nexon Announces Plans for Significant Corporate Change at Capital Market Briefing 2026

In a significant event aimed at investors, Nexon Co., Ltd., a leading online gaming company headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, held its annual Capital Market Briefing 2026. Top executives including Chairman Patrick Soderlund, President Lee Jung-hun, and CFO Uemura Shiro were present to present the company’s latest strategies concerning corporate transformation and growth plans for new titles in the gaming sector.

Strategic Plans Redefined
During the event, the executives detailed a comprehensive restructuring plan focused on redesigning the development process, thorough cost management, and strategies for expanding the IP portfolio and franchises. They provided insights into upcoming game titles poised for global expansion, spotlighting the importance of maintaining long-term relationships with millions of gamers who desire innovative experiences.

Patrick Soderlund emphasized, "This is not merely a discussion about business recovery; we aim to achieve a record full-year revenue of 475 billion JPY by the fiscal year 2025, with an operating profit reaching 124 billion JPY. Coupled with cash reserves exceeding 800 billion JPY, our goal is to foster a vibrant player community around beloved games."

Soderlund also addressed the accelerating strategy towards new market expansions, referencing 'ARC Raiders' as proof of Nexon’s capability to produce globally appealing content.

Focus on Major Franchises
President Lee Jung-hun followed with a presentation on Nexon's growth strategies for flagship franchises such as MapleStory, Arad Senki, and Mabinogi. He pointed out that despite 22 years since its launch, the MapleStory franchise continues to thrive thanks to new releases and gameplay experiences. This success model influences growth strategies for other titles, notably Arad Senki, which is currently developing four titles, including 'Dungeon & Fighter: Idle RPG' and 'Dungeon & Fighter: ARAD'.

Lee asserted that leveraging decades' worth of player interaction data through AI represents a unique competitive edge for Nexon, allowing nuanced decisions in game design and service based on extensive context and not just speed. "AI without context merely accelerates uniformity in game development. Our approach enhances creators’ ability to innovate based on rich player interactions," he explained.

Upcoming Game Releases
The event also highlighted Nexon's robust development pipeline:

• - Dungeon & Fighter: Idle RPG: A new title allowing easy engagement with the Arad Senki universe, expected to launch later this year.
• - Dungeon & Fighter Classic: A reboot of Arad Senki focused on modern user experience, scheduled for release in 2027.
• - Dungeon & Fighter: ARAD: The second installment aimed at global franchise expansion.
• - Project OVERKILL: An online action RPG for PC and consoles, aiming to refresh combat mechanics and visuals.
• - Vindictus: Defying Fate: A fresh action experience based on the Mabinogi franchise for PC and consoles.
• - NAKWON: LAST PARADISE: A multiplayer survival game set in a post-apocalyptic city, boasting impressive engagement stats from a recent alpha test.

Future Goals
The Capital Market Briefing 2026 underscored Nexon's commitment to providing superior gaming experiences. The complete transcript of the event will be available on Nexon's IR website, along with archived video content highlighting key discussions.

Established in 1994, Nexon has become a pillar in the online gaming industry, providing over 40 games across 190 countries. As a publicly traded entity since December 2011 and constituent of major indices like the JPX-Nikkei Index 400, Nexon is set on charting new paths for sustained growth and innovation in its portfolio.

For more information, visit Nexon’s Official Website.