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SMASH LEGENDS JULY UPDATE INTRODUCES MAYA, THE SMALL BUT STRONG THUMBELINA

2022. 07. 07

The July update for 5minlab’s real-time PvP action game also celebrates the start of the 2022 Summer Festival event and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 7, 2022 - 5minlab, an independent studio owned by KRAFTON Inc., announced that their real-time PvP action game SMASH LEGENDS' July update is now live. The update welcomed the 28th Legend named Maya, the start of this year’s Summer Festival event and more. See below for a breakdown of major additions that are live in SMASH LEG

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DESTON ARRIVES AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST DESTINATION WITH PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATE 18.2

2022. 07. 06

The new 8x8 map arrives in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on July 13 for PC and July 21 for consoles AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - July 6, 2022 - When KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 18.2 goes live on July 13 for PC and July 21 for consoles, players will finally be able to drop into Deston, the ninth map for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Along with Deston, players can find a multitude of new features dropping with Update 18.2, including Ascenders, Emergency Parachutes, Fuel Pumps, Airboats and more

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DESTON ARRIVES AS THE NEWEST DESTINATION IN PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS ON JULY 13

2022. 07. 01

Dave Curd and Michael Gilardi reveal Deston, the tallest and densest 8x8 map ever created for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS June 27, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc.’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has formally announced its newest map, Deston, is launching on July 13. Players have seen sneak peeks of the partially flooded, futuristic megacity map through Developer Letters and creative assets, however players can now get an in-depth look of Deston, which was revealed by Dave Curd (Creative

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ROAD TO VALOR: EMPIRES LAUNCHES GLOBALLY

2022. 06. 24

Dreamotion’s sequel to Road to Valor: World War II is now available for players to download through Google Play and Apple’s App Store AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 24, 2022 - Dreamotion, a subsidiary of KRAFTON, Inc., announced that Road to Valor: Empires, the real-time player-versus-player (PvP) strategy (RTS) game, is now available to download worldwide on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. https://youtu.be/sTfnh1lv5sw Road to Valor: Empires is the sequel to Road to Valo

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TEAM UK CROWNED PUBG NATIONS CUP 2022 CHAMPIONS

2022. 06. 20

The roster received the largest share of the $500,000 USD prize pool after finishing first with a 203 points total AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 20, 2022 - On Sunday 19 June 2022 Team United Kingdom defeated 15 other rosters to be crowned the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2022 champions at the ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand. The roster - consisting of Alex "vard" Gouge, Christopher "Fexx" Wheddon, Luke "TeaBone" Crafer, Michael "mykLe" Wake and coach Justin "MiracU" McNally - finished first place

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PUBG NATIONS CUP 2022 AND PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 18.1 UPDATE KICKS OFF TODAY

2022. 06. 16

The world's best PUBG Esports teams are set to battle it out over the course of four days for their share of a prize pool worth more than $500,000 USD AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 16, 2022 - Today KRAFTON Inc. officially kicks off the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand, an international competition where 16 of the best PUBG Esports teams from across the globe will come together to see which region is crowned champion. A total of 20 matches will be played from June 16 through 1

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NEW STATE MOBILE TO KICK OFF THE JUNE UPDATE WITH LINE FRIENDS

2022. 06. 16

Available now on Android and iOS, the update also includes a new Survivor Pass and new weapon customization options AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 16, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced that the June Update for NEW STATE MOBILE is live on Android and iOS. This update marks the launch of the battle royale game’s collaboration with LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand enjoyed by many, as players can experience the joy of major characters including BROWN, CONY and SALLY through variou

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KRAFTON TEASES THE COMPANY’S VIRTUAL HUMAN, ANA

2022. 06. 15

Powered by hyperrealism, rigging and deep learning, ANA will be deployed across KRAFTON’s business, including entertainment and esports AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 15, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. unveiled the first images of ANA, the company’s virtual human that is powered by hyperrealism, rigging and deep learning. ANA is designed to engage a global audience and help establish KRAFTON’s Web 3.0 ecosystem. ANA is the first virtual human introduced by KRAFTON since its initial plan was r

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PICK’EM CHALLENGE RETURNS FOR PUBG NATIONS CUP 2022

2022. 06. 10

Exclusive PNC items will be available in-game; 30% of net sales will be added to PNC 2022’s the overall $500,000 USD prize pool AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 10, 2022 - KRAFTON, Inc. today announced the Pick’em Challenge has returned for PUBG Nations Cup 2022 (PNC) to give fans the opportunity to earn in-game rewards by correctly predicting the outcome of matches throughout the competition. Exclusive PNC 2022-themed items are also now available to purchase in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.

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5MINLAB’S SMASH LEGENDS JUNE UPDATE INTRODUCES MOLLY THE LONESOME HUNTRESS

2022. 06. 08

The real-time PvP action game also brings a new mode, Credit Hot Time Event and more AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 8, 2022 - 5minlab, an independent studio owned by KRAFTON Inc., announced that their real-time PvP action game SMASH LEGENDS received an update that went live on June 7. The update introduced the 27th Legend named Molly, a new game mode called Team Touchdown, an event that offers double credits during specific timing and more. See below for a breakdown of major addition

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