Nexon Extends Publishing Agreement with Electronic Arts for the FC Franchise in South Korea
Nexon Co., Ltd. has announced a long-term contract extension with Electronic Arts (EA) for the publishing of the FC franchise in South Korea. This agreement solidifies the future of one of the country's most popular soccer franchises.
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Nexon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jung-Hun Lee; TSE: 3659), a company involved in the production and operation of online games, announces the extension of its publishing agreement with Electronic Arts (Headquarters: California, USA; CEO: Andrew Wilson; hereafter EA) for the FC franchise in South Korea. This long-term contract solidifies the future of one of South Korea's most popular soccer franchises.
Nexon and EA will strengthen their investment to expand the fan base of EA SPORTS FC™ and will continue to cooperate to deliver authentic gaming experiences.
Jung-Hun Lee, President and CEO of Nexon, stated:
"The partnership between Nexon and EA is built on a shared commitment to providing innovative and authentic soccer experiences tailored to the styles and preferences of Korean players. The success of this franchise is supported by a vibrant player community that shares its passion with friends and family."
First released for PC in 2013, the free-to-play online game 'EA SPORTS FC™ ONLINE' has become a cultural phenomenon in South Korea with millions of registered users. In 2020, Nexon released the mobile version 'EA SPORTS FC™ MOBILE' for the Korean market. Thanks to EA's excellent core game design, combined with Nexon's live service support and hyper-localization that optimizes content, promotions, and community management for Korean players, the FC franchise has been successful for over a decade.
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 works '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.
Nexon and EA will strengthen their investment to expand the fan base of EA SPORTS FC™ and will continue to cooperate to deliver authentic gaming experiences.
Jung-Hun Lee, President and CEO of Nexon, stated:
"The partnership between Nexon and EA is built on a shared commitment to providing innovative and authentic soccer experiences tailored to the styles and preferences of Korean players. The success of this franchise is supported by a vibrant player community that shares its passion with friends and family."
First released for PC in 2013, the free-to-play online game 'EA SPORTS FC™ ONLINE' has become a cultural phenomenon in South Korea with millions of registered users. In 2020, Nexon released the mobile version 'EA SPORTS FC™ MOBILE' for the Korean market. Thanks to EA's excellent core game design, combined with Nexon's live service support and hyper-localization that optimizes content, promotions, and community management for Korean players, the FC franchise has been successful for over a decade.
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 works '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.