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KRAFTON, INC. UNVEILS VIRTUAL INFLUENCER ANA AND PROVIDES A SNAPSHOT OF FUTURE CONTENT

2022. 08. 15

Developed with hyperrealism technology, ANA takes her first steps into the world with her very own YouTube channel and a tease of what’s to come AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - August 15, 2022 - With KRAFTON, Inc. seeking to expand its areas of business beyond gaming, the company has previously unveiled images of its first virtual human, ANA, in June. As a follow-up to her introduction, KRAFTON has officially revealed more details around what’s next for its virtual denizen. Starting today

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KRAFTON, INC. REPORTS REVENUE OF $729.5 MILLION USD (946.7 BILLION KRW) FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2022

2022. 08. 11

The PUBG IP helped drive KRAFTON’s global growth as it looks toward the release of The Callisto Protocol and Unknown Worlds’ new IP later in 2022 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - August 11, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today shared its preliminary earnings announcement for the first half of 2022. The South Korean creators of the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS posted $729.5 million USD (946.7 billion KRW) in revenue during H1 2022 according to consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Korean Inte

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KRAFTON, INC. REVEALS ITS PLANS FOR GAMESCOM 2022

2022. 08. 10

KRAFTON is set to reveal a completely new IP from Unknown Worlds and offer a new look at The Callisto Protocol, the highly-anticipated survival horror game from Striking Distance Studios AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - August 9, 2022 - Following gamescom’s recent announcement confirming KRAFTON, Inc. as a participant in this year's trade show, the creators of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS revealed that its presence in Cologne, Germany will be spearheaded by two of its independent studios: Unknown

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KRAFTON, INC. BEGINS DEVELOPMENT ON A NEW GAME BASED ONTHE BIRD THAT DRINKS TEARS FANTASY NOVEL

2022. 08. 05

The company launches a project website, reveals new concept art and ramps up recruitment efforts for global talent AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - August 5, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced it has begun active development on an untitled game project based on the popular Korean fantasy novel, The Bird The Drinks Tears. KRAFTON recently launched the game’s official website as it ramps up its efforts to recruit top global talent to help it realize its ambitious vision. Additionally, new g

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PREP THAT POULTRY PLATE! PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATE 19.1 ADDS PORTABLE ENEMY DETECTOR, FOLDING SHIELD AND OTHER GEAR

2022. 08. 03

The fan-favorite 1x1 Haven map returns to the BATTLEGROUNDS rotation, colliding with the world of Assassin’s Creed and offering a new weapon, vehicle, tactical gear and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - August 3, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today revealed the next major content update for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS players — Update 19.1. When the update goes live on Aug. 10 for PC and Aug. 18 for consoles, players will be able to find the new MP9 weapon, zip down roads with sirens ablaze in the Pillar

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ASSASSIN’S CREED LEAPS INTO PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS AND NEW STATE MOBILE THIS SUMMER

2022. 07. 28

KRAFTON partners with Ubisoft to bring Assassin’s Creed cosmetics, events and world elements to its premier battle royale games in August AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, - July 28, 2022 - Today, KRAFTON, Inc. announced it partnered with Ubisoft on a multi-game collaboration that will bring the world of Assassin’s Creed to both PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and NEW STATE MOBILE this August. When the tales of the Animus become the realities of the battlegrounds, players will have the chance to acq

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NEW STATE MOBILE’S JULY UPDATE INTRODUCES EXHIBIT HALL - A NEW TEAM DEATHMATCH MAP, TROI EXTREME OVERHAUL AND MORE

2022. 07. 22

Available now on Android and iOS, this update includes a new map designed for Team Deathmatch, the MP-155 Ultima 12-gauge shotgun, a new Survivor Pass and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 22, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced that the July Update for NEW STATE MOBILE is live on Android and iOS. This update introduces the new Team Deathmatch map ‘EXHIBIT HALL,’ the new MP-155 Ultima shotgun, additional weapon customization options, Vol. 9 of the Survivor Pass and an overhaul to

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ NEW DESTON MAP AND PS5 / XSX|S GRAPHICAL OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON CONSOLES

2022. 07. 21

Like the combatants of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Update 18.2 has just dropped for console platforms. With it comes expanded graphical options for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, which now support resolutions up to 4K, frametrates up to 60fps, and the ability to switch between FXAA (Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing) and TAA (Temporal Anti-Aliasing). While all the details of Update 18.2, including the newly released Deston map, can be found HERE, see below for a breakdown of the expanded console graphic optio

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KRAFTON, INC. NAMES NEYMAR JR. AS ITS LATEST OFFICIAL PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS AMBASSADOR

2022. 07. 14

The global soccer superstar will collaborate with the popular battle royale game and host a series in-game and out-of-game activations throughout 2022 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 14, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced it has officially partnered with Neymar Jr., the global superstar soccer player, to be its newest official ambassador for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the popular battle royale video game that has sold more than 75 million copies since its release in 2017. https://youtu.be

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DESTON IS LIVE WITH PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 18.2 UPDATE OUT NOW ON PC

2022. 07. 14

A new chapter begins for KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS as the game’s 18.2 Update is now live on PC for players to drop into Deston, the ninth map for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Along with Deston, players can start experimenting with all of the new features arriving with Update 18.2, including Ascenders, Utility Parachutes, Fuel Pumps, Airboats and more. The full patch notes can be found HERE, along with the Patch Report video HERE. For assets, please visit the KRAFTON Press Site. Det

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