Kakao Games reports Q3 revenue of 69.1 billion won, operating loss continues. Nov 3, 2026 Kakao Games Corp. announced on the 4th that it recorded consolidated revenue of approximately 69.1 billion won and an operating loss of approximately 26.3 billion won for the third quarter of 2026. Revenue decreased by approximately 46% year-over-year and approximately 8% quarter-over-quarter. Under Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS), revenue for the comparison periods stood at 127.5 billion won in Q3 2025 and 75.0 billion won in Q2 2026. Operating losses for those periods were 5.4 billion won and 23.0 billion won, respectively, extending the company's loss streak into this quarter. The company explained that a lack of new releases and the downward stabilization of revenue from existing titles affected earnings. By business segment, mobile game revenue came in at approximately 50.6 billion won, while PC online game revenue reached approximately 18.5 billion won. Mobile game revenue dropped by approximately 40% year-over-year and approximately 4% quarter-over-quarter. PC online game revenue decreased by approximately 57% year-over-year and approximately 17% quarter-over-quarter. Kakao Games is seeking a rebound through upcoming new releases and international service preparations. On December 12, the company will officially launch the PC online action-slash game Path of Exile 2, and it is preparing to simultaneously release the MMORPG Odin Q: Valkyrie's Call (hereinafter Odin Q) in South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan in January 2027. Building on the live service experience of the original Odin and the development capabilities of Lionheart Studio, Odin Q will feature quarter-view combat and large-scale competitive content. For the fourth quarter, the company plans to build on the momentum of World of Dokkaebi, which launched in October. According to Kakao Games, the title rose to No. 1 on Google Play's top-grossing chart within five days of release and has since maintained a top-tier position. Featuring 2.5D pixel graphics infused with traditional Korean aesthetics and a narrative based on the Myeolgwi Sudojeon webtoon IP, preparations for its global service have also begun. Additional lineup reveals include the open-world zombie survival simulator God Save Birmingham, the PC MMORPG ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, and the pixel-art collectible action RPG Guardian Maiden. The company plans to continue expanding its IP to global users through new titles across various genres. Under its new management system, Kakao Games is streamlining its business structure while pursuing M&As, strategic investments, and new title publishing agreements. Over the past three months, the company acquired global casual game developer Me2on and made strategic investments in AI backend technology company BackendX, among others, with plans to discover additional promising developers and tech firms. Kakao Games CEO Si-woo Lee said, "We are targeting diverse player segments with clear differentiation points for each IP, once again proving our core competitiveness based on a solid portfolio." He added, "We will pursue new title launches, shareholder returns, and investments to secure new growth opportunities, doing our utmost to ensure these efforts lead to a meaningful rebound." Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by its editorial team before publication. [Read Original]

Zombie survival sim God Save Birmingham open beta test begins next week. October 29, 2026 Survive medieval middle-England in next public playtest. Los Angeles, California - October 28, 2026 | Publisher Kakao Games and developer Ocean Drive Studio are excited to announce Beta 2, the next public playtest for upcoming physics-driven zombie survival simulator God Save Birmingham, will begin on 2 November and run until 9 November. Watch God Save Birmingham - Beta 2 Announcement below: Following months of closed playtests, Beta 2 is the second chance for most players to try God Save Birmingham since the beta test that took place this past June. Any of the returning 67,000+ players who checked out God Save Birmingham during Beta 1 will notice a considerable number of changes to the game. During Beta 2, players can attempt to survive the harsh medieval setting with their friends in an alpha build of co-op; a save feature has been added, giving players some extra security while they try to fend off zombies; and there are also plenty of general gameplay upgrades, like more ways to cook, additional items to craft, and new weapons to wield. In addition to new features, Ocean Drive Studio has made numerous tweaks based on player feedback: zombie aggression and general behaviour is now more varied based on the zombie type, clothing provides different levels of warmth for the player depending on the material, and more types of doors and windows can be barricaded or latched. Anyone who would like to jump into the playtest just has to go to the God Save Birmingham Steam page from next Monday and click the "Request Access" button that will be there. They'll then be granted instant access and get to experience a taste of zombie-filled, Middle Ages England. The God Save Birmingham public beta test begins 2 November at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET / 11:00 pm GMT and concludes 9 November at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm GMT. About Kakao Games Kakao Games (Co CEOs Taehwan Kim and Siwoo Lee) is a game company specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby and PUBG: Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape. About Ocean Drive Studio Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they have released the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13. Upcoming games include the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres. Play Hard Or Don't Play At All!

God Save Birmingham second beta begins November 3. Oct 28, 2026 Kakao Games Corp. announced on October 29 that it will conduct the second beta test for God Save Birmingham from November 3 to 10. Anyone can participate via Steam. Developed by subsidiary Ocean Drive Studio, the game saw over 67,000 players participate in its closed beta test last June. The second test incorporates player feedback to improve gameplay and introduce new features. Major additions include alpha-stage co-op play and progress saving. Players can survive together in medieval Birmingham's zombie apocalypse environment. Survival content is expanded with new weapons, craftable items, and various cooking methods. Detailed systems regarding zombies, defensive structures, and clothing have also been updated. Zombies will feature more varied aggression levels and behavior patterns depending on their type, while clothing insulation effects are now differentiated by material. The variety of doors and windows that can be barricaded or locked has also been expanded. God Save Birmingham is an open-world zombie survival simulator set in 14th-century Birmingham, England, and is preparing for launch on Steam Early Access. Players must scavenge for essential supplies such as food and water in a city overrun by zombies and secure a safe shelter. Kakao Games also released a highlight video from the first beta test. Further details regarding the second test are available on the game's Steam store page and Ocean Drive Studio's official YouTube channel. Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by its editorial team before publication. [Read Original]