Krafton, during its financial report for the second quarter of 2024, reported that the first half of this year was an all-time record. In the first six months, total sales exceeded one billion dollars (1.3729 trillion won), and net profit amounted to more than 506 million dollars (690 billion Korean won). Compared to last year, the growth was 48.3% and 74.4%, respectively. Last year’s records are no longer so great.
The main driver of sales and profit growth was the PUBG: Battlegrounds franchise. In the first half of 2024, the PUBG Mobile audience increased by 30% compared to last year, and PUBG: Battlegrounds by 40%. Interestingly, the number of paying players increased by an impressive 40% in the mobile version of the game and by 130% in the PC version.
By the end of the year, the company plans to launch two projects: PvPvE action game Dark and Darker Mobile and life simulator inZOI.
In addition, it was reported that investments in gaming companies will continue and full-fledged takeovers are being discussed. One of the latest acquisitions was the Tango Gameworks studio, known for the games The Evil Within 1 and 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hi-Fi RUSH.
