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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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Defense Derby Releases First Update, Introduces New Plaguemancer Unit

2023. 09. 01

RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., today announced that the first update for its real-time strategy defense mobile game, Defense Derby, is now live. The update introduces a new unit, the Plaguemancer, a magic-type unit of the beast faction. The Plaguemancer has a special ability called Plague Time, which allows him to infect his enemies. Infection damage from the Plague Time skill increases proportionally to his attack power, so he becomes more powerful as he’s leveled up.

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KRAFTON GLOBALLY LAUNCHES DEFENSE DERBY: REINVENTING THE TOWER DEFENSE EXPERIENCE

2023. 08. 03

Defense Derby Ushers in a New Era of Tower Defense Gaming, Combining High-Stakes Strategy and Thrilling PvP Battles RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., officially launches Defense Derby, a real-time strategy mobile game that rejuvenates the tower defense genre. Now accessible in over 190 countries, players can download the game from Google Play, Apple’s App Store, and Samsung’s Galaxy Store. Defense Derby invigorates the tower defense genre with exhilarating 4-play

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‘Kill The Crows’ plunges players into the fast-paced bloody action of Wild West shootouts in new demo from 5minlab

2023. 07. 19

5minlab, the KRAFTON team behind mobile hit ‘SMASH LEGENDS’, has released a demo of their new Wild West action game, 'Kill The Crows,' which includes a special unlock for ‘SMASH LEGENDS’ players. In ‘Kill The Crows,’ players step into the dusty, spurred boots of a gunslinger named Isabella as she carves a path of bloody revenge across a twisted, lo-fi take on the Wild West. This is no ordinary Western tale, however. Our courageous heroine faces off against hordes of enemies th

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KRAFTON SET TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH DEFENSE DERBY WORLDWIDE ON AUGUST 3

2023. 07. 18

Players can pre-register for Defense Derby on Google Play, App Store, and Galaxy Store and earn a rewarding 'Welcome Package' at launch RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., has announced the global launch of its real-time strategy defense mobile game, Defense Derby, on August 3. The game will be available on Google Play, Apple’s App Store, and Samsung’s Galaxy Store. Breathing fresh energy into the tower defense genre, Defense Derby thrusts players into 4-player PvP

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PUBG and Street Fighter 6 unite as Survivor Summerfest Launches in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

2023. 07. 13

Get ready to dive into a scorching lineup of exciting new PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDScontent and events, including a big Street Fighter 6 collaboration and our new and returning non-Battle Royale modes in PUBG Arcade thanks to PUBG Survivor Summerfest. Street Fighter 6 x PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Later in July, fighting game fans can look forward to seeing a familiar lineup of notable newcomers join our roster of character skins. A new PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS collaboration with CAPCOM's fighting game, S

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KRAFTON SOFT-LAUNCHES DEFENSE DERBY IN 6 COUNTRIES

2023. 07. 06

Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, and Hong Kong New “Pick and Ban” mode is introduced, unit and combat balance improved RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., announced on July 6th the soft launch of its real-time strategy defense mobile game Defense Derby. Injecting new life into the tower defense genre, Defense Derby thrusts players into 4-player PvP battles where they face intense strategy, mind games, and powerful synergy effe

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