Kakao Games has announced a strategic investment in BackendX, an artificial intelligence backend development company. BackendX, founded in July 2025 by CEO Moon Dae-kyung, offers technology that automatically builds, deploys, and operates backends through natural language processing and over 50 AI agent pipelines. Kakao Games stated it evaluated BackendX's potential highly amid the growing Vibe coding market. The investment aims to expand Kakao Games' foundation for discovering small game developers and connecting them to acquisitions and publishing partnerships. The company plans to provide BackendX services to small developers under publishing contracts to enhance their game development and service operations capabilities. Kim Tae-hwan, CEO of Kakao Games, noted the solution's significant utility value for indie game developers globally.

Kakao Games' Dungeons Arise lets you raid enemy territories and explore dangerous dungeons in its Android closed beta this September. Build your kingdom, assemble your army, and conquer dangerous dungeons! Parash Jyoti Kalita August 26, 2026 Last Updated: August 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Story Highlights * Pre-register for Dungeons Arise to qualify for the CBT, then complete the Tester Registration through the link in the CBT Start Announcement to play. * Collect more than 50 heroes, combine five Elements and four Classes, and take on PvP, Ranked Battles, Guild Wars, and territory raids. * Restore the fallen Kingdom of Avalon, build powerful defences, explore mysterious dungeons, and take down giant bosses for Legendary loot. Kakao Games Corp. has announced a closed beta for its upcoming hybrid adventure RPG, Dungeons Arise, which is set to kick off on Android in Taiwan and the US from September 8 to September 15, 2026. Developed by Tinyfun Games Corp., recruitment for the test is now open through the Google Play Store. Get ready for a fun blend of dungeon exploration, kingdom building, and large-scale battles. So, Dungeons Arise brings together exploration, hack-and-slash combat, kingdom management, and raiding into one adventure RPG. Here, you'll be able to collect more than 50 unique heroes and experiment with different team combinations across five Elements and four Classes as you build an army capable of taking on players from around the world. You can engage in various competitive content, including PvP, Ranked Battles, Guild Wars, and territory raids to claim valuable resources and fight for control of the battlefield. Outside of combat, you'll also have to restore the fallen Kingdom of Avalon, gather resources, and gradually turn it into a powerful fortress with defensive towers and tactical abilities to keep enemies at bay. Exploration seems to be another major part of the experience, with an open-world filled with mysterious areas hidden behind fog and dungeons featuring different themes. I honestly can't wait to take on the giant bosses and see what legendary loot they drop. Overall, the game looks fun with its mix of fast-paced combat, vibrant visuals, diverse heroes, and more. Dungeons Arise is set to kick off on Android in Taiwan and the US from September 8 to September 15, 2026. You can now pre-register for the game via the Google Play Store to automatically participate in the CBT, while those who miss the recruitment period can still join using the CBT Participation Link shared in the upcoming CBT Start Announcement. For more Mobile Gaming news and updates, join its WhatsApp Channel, Telegram Group, or Discord server. Also, follow GamingonPhone on Instagram, Twitter and Google News for quick updates.

Kakao Games bets on 'Realm of Dokkaebi' for turnaround. Published: Aug. 20, 2026 - 14:23:23 Kan Hyeong-woo New title based on mythical creature from Korean folklore set for October launch Kakao Games on Thursday unveiled Realm of Dokkaebi, an upcoming 2.5D massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the Korean mythical creature Dokkaebi, as the game developer pursues a turnaround in the second half of this year. The new MMORPG, which began pre-registration at noon, combines 2D pixel-art characters with 3D backgrounds to create a hybrid visual style. The game incorporates elements of traditional Korean aesthetics into its pixel art to underline the cultural fantasy. "Realm of Dokkaebi is a title that preserves the fundamental fun of MMORPGs while incorporating a modern feel," said Lee Si-woo, co-CEO of Kakao Games, during the media showcase held at the Korea House in central Seoul. "The combination of Korean-inspired themes and a unique background has the potential to become (intellectual property) that can appeal to not only domestic players but also global audiences." According to Kakao Games, the new title will officially launch in October with plans to extend the service to overseas markets later on. One of the game's key features is the infinite skill deck-building system, which allows players to combine 12 different skill styles regardless of their character type. The game will also offer an optional player-versus-player system that lets players decide whether to participate in PvP battles. Kakao Games highlighted that an in-game artificial intelligence assistant will provide information based on users' in-game activity data, so players can make more informed decisions to enhance their gaming experiences and achieve different goals. The Korean game firm logged 23 billion won ($17 million) in operating loss in the second quarter of this year, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of losses. [email protected]