Krafton achieved record-breaking earnings in the first half of this year, driven by the success of its popular game PUBG: Battlegrounds. The Korean game developer reported revenue of 1.37 trillion won ($1 billion) and an operating profit of 642.6 billion won for the January-to-June period, marking a significant increase from the previous year. In the second quarter alone, Krafton recorded 707 billion won in revenue and 332.1 billion won in operating profit, setting new quarterly highs. The company attributed this success to the continued popularity of PUBG across all platforms, with a significant increase in monthly active users and in-game purchases. Looking ahead, Krafton plans to launch two new major titles, Dark and Darker Mobile and Inzoi, in the second half of the year. These games will be showcased at Gamescom in August, with the mobile RPG set for a global launch in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Krafton has been actively investing in new intellectual property and has made its first significant investment in Japan by scouting personnel from Tango Gameworks, a renowned game developer known for hit titles such as Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within. Overall, Krafton's strong financial performance and strategic investments demonstrate its commitment to diversifying gaming genres and platforms while continuing to expand its global presence.