KRAFTON

KRAFTON today announced that Dark and Darker Mobile, the mobile adaptation of the breakout dungeon-crawling survival game, will launch its third seasonal update on April 16. Available in soft launch in Canada and the U.S., this update introduces all-new competitive and cooperative game modes, expanded character growth systems, and enhanced social features that invite both veteran adventurers and newcomers to test their skills — and luck — in the darkest dungeons yet.

Running from April 16 to June 10, the new season — Pre-season #3: Grappling with the Abyss — offers players multiple new ways to play, progress, and earn exclusive rewards. Players returning from Pre-season #2 will receive Season Coins, which can be used in the Season Shop, while all players can enjoy faster coin acquisition rates and access to a brand-new seasonal Game Pass.

Key Highlights from Pre-season #3: Grappling with the Abyss

• Arena Mode: Competitive PvP Arrives: Jump into 3v3 best-of-five deathmatches on one of three randomized maps. Unlocked at Account Level 10 with a minimum equipment score of 500. Enter the arena with one hired mercenary companion and climb the weekly leaderboard. Exclusive costumes, poses, and Season Coins await the top 1,000 adventurers.
• Shadow Realm: Brutal PvE Boss Gauntlet: Team up weekly to take on escalating boss fights featuring powerful and exclusive monsters. Clear multiple waves to meet special conditions and summon a final boss. Strategy and coordination are key. Unlocked at Account Level 15.

Additional Features and Improvements

• Guild Encampment – Social Play Begins: Guilds reaching Level 3 can now access a shared space to chat, view member info, and strategize together.
• Soulstone System – Power Through Monsters: Equip monster’s soulstones for powerful new traits, with Regular and Elite types unlocked at Account Level 8.
• Stat Tree System – Persistent Progression: Earn and invest stat points as you level to unlock lasting traits, with respecs available using gold.
• New Stat Bonuses and Loot: Boost gold and item drops, deal extra damage to specific monster types, and reduce damage taken.
• New Monsters & Gear: Battle the new Lich boss in the Forgotten Castle Inferno and earn exclusive-tier accessories like the Immortal Lich Belt, Balanced Lich Necklace, and Chaotic Lich Belt.
• Quality-of-Life Upgrades: Enjoy clearer maps, improved dungeon navigation, and lobby and UI updates for smoother play.
• Balance & Optimization: Higher-tier monsters hit harder, merchants now appear in advanced dungeons, and performance has been improved across devices.

Built for Growth – Welcoming All Adventurers

Whether you’re a returning adventurer or exploring your first dungeon, Pre-season #3 makes Dark and Darker Mobile more rewarding and accessible than ever. With powerful new systems like Soulstone and Stat Trees, competitive thrills in Arena, and rich co-op challenges in Shadow Realm, players have more agency than ever in how they grow stronger — and stay alive.
Join the Adventure

Dark and Darker Mobile continues to evolve in soft launch, with ongoing updates planned as it progresses toward global release. Learn more and sign up for updates at https://dndm.krafton.com.