Nexon Announces Continued Publishing Agreement with Tencent for PC Dungeon Fighter Online in China
Nexon has announced a 10-year extension of its publishing partnership with Tencent for the hit PC action RPG "Dungeon Fighter Online" in China. This new long-term agreement ensures the continued delivery of the best gaming experience to the vast community of players in China for the next decade.
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NEXON Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Owen Mahoney / Lee Jung-hun; TSE: 3659), a company engaged in the production and operation of online games, today announced a 10-year extension of its partnership agreement with Tencent (Headquarters: Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China; Chairman and CEO: Ma Huateng) for the publishing of its flagship PC action RPG, "Dungeon Fighter Online," in China. The details of the contract terms have not been disclosed.
Owen Mahoney, President and CEO of Nexon, stated:
"We are thrilled that Nexon and Tencent's new long-term agreement will allow us to continue delivering the best experience with the PC version of 'Dungeon Fighter Online' to players in China for the next decade. Through our long-standing and mutually beneficial partnership with Tencent, we will continue to provide a future filled with fun and friendship to the many players gathered in the Chinese 'Dungeon Fighter Online' community."
First released in South Korea in 2005, "Dungeon Fighter Online" has garnered hundreds of millions of registered users worldwide, becoming one of the most popular and beloved franchises in the entertainment industry, as well as a highly profitable and long-lasting one. In 2008, Tencent launched the Chinese version of "Dungeon Fighter Online," which quickly grew to become one of the most popular and successful PC online games in China.
About NEXON Co., Ltd.
https://company.nexon.co.jp/
Founded in 1994, Nexon (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is a company that produces, develops, and distributes online games. It was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011 and is a constituent of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400, Nikkei Stock Index 300, and Nikkei 225. Currently, Nexon provides over 40 games, including its representative titles "MapleStory," "Mabinogi," and "Dungeon Fighter Online," for PC, consoles, and mobile in over 190 countries and regions. In 2024, the company formulated an IP growth strategy consisting of two pillars: vertical growth through providing new experiences in major franchises, and horizontal growth to create the next pillar in Nexon's IP portfolio.
Owen Mahoney, President and CEO of Nexon, stated:
"We are thrilled that Nexon and Tencent's new long-term agreement will allow us to continue delivering the best experience with the PC version of 'Dungeon Fighter Online' to players in China for the next decade. Through our long-standing and mutually beneficial partnership with Tencent, we will continue to provide a future filled with fun and friendship to the many players gathered in the Chinese 'Dungeon Fighter Online' community."
First released in South Korea in 2005, "Dungeon Fighter Online" has garnered hundreds of millions of registered users worldwide, becoming one of the most popular and beloved franchises in the entertainment industry, as well as a highly profitable and long-lasting one. In 2008, Tencent launched the Chinese version of "Dungeon Fighter Online," which quickly grew to become one of the most popular and successful PC online games in China.
About NEXON Co., Ltd.
https://company.nexon.co.jp/
Founded in 1994, Nexon (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is a company that produces, develops, and distributes online games. It was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011 and is a constituent of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400, Nikkei Stock Index 300, and Nikkei 225. Currently, Nexon provides over 40 games, including its representative titles "MapleStory," "Mabinogi," and "Dungeon Fighter Online," for PC, consoles, and mobile in over 190 countries and regions. In 2024, the company formulated an IP growth strategy consisting of two pillars: vertical growth through providing new experiences in major franchises, and horizontal growth to create the next pillar in Nexon's IP portfolio.