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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS reaches new heights with the release of latest map, RONDO

2023. 12. 14

Peak concurrent players on Steam surpassed 620,000 with the release of the new map RONDO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – December 14, 2023: KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is celebrating success after the release of its tenth map, RONDO which launched on 6 December for PC. Featuring areas that harmoniously blend traditional beauty with modern elements, the RONDO release has resulted in attention from players worldwide. Since RONDO’s launch on 6 December, PUBG: BATTLEG

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS releases newest map RONDO, and official live-action film starring Squid Game's Lee Jung-Jae

2023. 12. 06

Extraction and Extraction 2 Director Sam Hargrave brings the world of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS to life in a hard-hitting eight-minute action film, celebrating the launch of the game’s biggest-ever playable battleground this month AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – December 6, 2023 - A new phase kicks off for KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS today with the 27.1, allowing players to dive into RONDO, the tenth map for the game. RONDO launches for PC players today, and for console players on 14 December. IN

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DANAWA E-SPORTS CROWNED PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 WINNERS

2023. 12. 04

Danawa e-sports from South Korea wins the PGC 2023 Champions title and takes home more than $600,000 in prize pool money AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 4 DECEMBER, 2023 - KRAFTON, Inc., the creator of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, announced the final results of the PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 (PGC 2023), an in-person PUBG Esports tournament broadcast live from Bangkok, Thailand from 18 November to 3 December. Korean roster Danawa e-sports, consisting of Giyeol “seoul” Cho, Heejoo “Inonix” Na, J

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KRAFTON to Host PUBG Global Championship 2023 from 18 November to 3 December in Bangkok, Thailand

2023. 11. 17

Base prize pool of $2 million, with an additional 25% of PGC 2023 item sales revenue AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 17 November, 2023 - KRAFTON, Inc. will host the upcoming 'PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2023,' the top-tier international esports tournament for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, commencing on 18 November. PGC is the ultimate international competition, where 32 teams and 128 players from around the world compete at the end of each year to determine the world's best PUBG team through f

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KRAFTON INVITES ADVENTURERS TO EXPLORE THE DEPTHS OF DARK AND DARKER MOBILE

2023. 11. 16

Developer Bluehole Studio to Deliver a Unique Survival Extraction RPG to Mobile Gamers in 2024 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 16 November, 2023 – KRAFTON, Inc., the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE, officially unveiled Dark and Darker Mobile at G-STAR 2023, an international gaming event in Busan, South Korea. This announcement marks the first time the game is being shown since KRAFTON inked an exclusive global licensing deal with IRONMACE to adapt their explosive gaming hit for m

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Introducing RONDO: PUBG's Newest Map Arrives on December 6

2023. 11. 16

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - November 15, 2023 - KRAFTON is excited to introduce RONDO, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 10th map set to release next month. RONDO was revealed through the World Art Trailer. The World Art Trailer vividly captures the essence of RONDO, featuring a captivating fusion of traditional aesthetics and modern visuals. RONDO, known as the Ground of Honor, is an expansive 8x8 map, making it the map with the largest playable area ever introduced in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Players can

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Defense Derby's November Update: New Heroes Join the Fray!

2023. 11. 08

RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., unveiled its November update for the popular real-time PvP tower defense mobile game, Defense Derby. This update spotlights three new heroes, kicking off with Rake, a beast faction magic wielder who enhances allied damage against common monsters. Her signature Chain of Hatred skill incapacitates two enemy units, preventing their deployment and attacks for a time. Hot on her heels, Finesse of the spirit faction will debut in December, fo

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KRAFTON, INC. TO HOLD PUBG EMEA CHAMPIONSHIP: FALL GRAND FINALS

2023. 10. 19

Sixteen top teams will begin fighting for their share of the prize pool and a chance to qualify for PGC 2023 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 19, 2023 - The Grand Finals for the PUBG EMEA Championship: Fall (PEC: Fall) - an online PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS tournament hosted by KRAFTON, Inc. - will run for three days from 20 - 22 October where 16 of the region’s best rosters will compete for a share of the $100,000 prize pool. The tournament is the last chance for the squads to earn PUBG Global Cham

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Defense Derby Releases October Update, Introduces New Witch Unit

2023. 10. 04

RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., unveiled its October update for the popular real-time PvP tower defense mobile game, Defense Derby. This update premieres the Witch, a magic-type unit hailing from the Human faction. Consumed by forbidden magic, the Witch has transformed into a formidable sorceress. She wields the unique Necromancy skill, allowing her to summon two Wraiths to the lanes of players who successfully protected their castles in the previous wave. These Wrait

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TEAM SOUTH KOREA CROWNED PUBG NATIONS CUP 2023 CHAMPIONS

2023. 09. 18

The roster claims the largest share of the $300,000 prize pool after finishing first with 172 total points, with last year’s champions, United Kingdom, finishing second AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 - KRAFTON, Inc. has announced South Korea as the champions of the PUBG Nations Cup 2023 (PNC 2023), defeating 15 other regions at the Sangam afreeca Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea. The team, consisting of Giyeol “seoul” Cho, Heejoo “Inonix” Na, Jungyoung “Loki” Park,

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