Nexon's KartRider Teams Up with Pororo in Latest Collaboration Update

Nexon's mobile racing game "KartRider Rush+" has partnered with Pororo, a beloved Korean character that has maintained popularity for 24 years. The collaboration introduces various content featuring Pororo, along with in-game events offering rewards including "Pororo Character" and "Pororo Glasses." Meanwhile, "Lineage Classic," which recreates the early 2000s version of "Lineage," launches pre-open service in Korea and Taiwan. Com2uS (078340) is hosting qualifiers for the "Summoners War Korea-Japan Super Match 2026," where top players from both countries compete.

Nexon Launches 'KartRider Rush+' Collaboration with 'Pororo'

Nexon has implemented a collaboration update featuring the popular animation "Porong Porong Pororo" in its mobile racing game "KartRider Rush+." The update introduces various collaboration items and events under the concept of Pororo and friends discovering their passion for speed. Character items from the Pororo universe, including "Pororo Character," "Petty Pet," and "Harry Flying Pet," will be released sequentially. A "Crong" kart inspired by the popular character will be unveiled on March 13.

Various commemorative events accompany the collaboration. Players can earn rewards including "Pororo Character," "Pororo Glasses," and "Pororo Dashboard" based on the number of collaboration edition items collected through April 22. Daily and weekly missions provide pieces exchangeable for collaboration edition items. The "Pororo Paramedic Costume" and "Pororo/Loopy/Crong/Harry Profile Photos (4 types)" are available until March 8, while the "Pororo Helmet" runs from February 27 to March 15. Additional details are available on the official website.

NCSoft's 'Lineage Classic' Launches in Korea and Taiwan

NCSoft's (036570) "Lineage Classic" begins pre-open service in Korea and Taiwan at 8 p.m. on February 7. The PC game recreates the early 2000s version of "Lineage," which NCSoft has operated since 1998. Features include four classes (Prince, Knight, Elf, Wizard), early-version content such as Talking Island, Dragon Valley, and Giran regions, and an interface familiar to Lineage IP users.

All Korean and Taiwanese users can play "Lineage Classic" free from February 7 to 10. Starting at 10 a.m. on February 11, a subscription (29,700 won) is required to play.

NCSoft is running a "Rare Character Name Time Attack" event until March 25. Players who complete designated missions, such as "first to reach a specific level" or "land the final blow on a boss monster," can claim character nicknames including class names (Prince, Knight, Elf, Wizard), the famous boss monster "Death Knight," and boss monsters "Kurtz, Baphomet, Black Elder, Drake" by server.

Com2uS Hosts 'Summoners War Korea-Japan Super Match 2026' Qualifiers

Com2uS is conducting online qualifiers for the "Summoners War Korea-Japan Super Match 2026" on February 7 and 8. The event is an official rivalry match where top players from Korea and Japan compete and interact in "Summoners War: Sky Arena." Com2uS recruited participants from December last year through early January and selected the top 12 players from each country based on World Arena Season 35 rankings.

Qualifiers begin at 2 p.m. on February 7 for Korea and February 8 for Japan, with live broadcasts in Korean and Japanese on the official "Summoners War" YouTube channels.

Players are divided into upper and lower seeds based on rankings. The lower-seeded eight players compete in Round 1 of the quarterfinals through single elimination, with the top four seeds joining in Round 2. From Round 2, double elimination applies, giving defeated players a chance at revival through loser bracket matches. Representatives selected through these qualifiers will compete in the offline finals in Osaka, Japan on March 14.

Smilegate Releases Monthly Content Calendar for 'Road Nine'

Smilegate has released a monthly "Major Schedule Calendar" for its all-class MMORPG "Road Nine," allowing players to view upcoming updates and content at a glance. Since January, Smilegate has published the visualized calendar on its official community to help users understand game operation plans and schedule their gameplay. The company plans to regularly update the calendar with major in-game updates and important content launch dates.

The February calendar for Road Nine includes two 1.5th anniversary battle passes, avatar pickup periods for staff and dagger items, and important events such as the 4th stronghold siege war. World server transfers and various Lunar New Year event plans are also disclosed. Four Lunar New Year events will run starting February 11. Additionally, an equipment enhancement festival celebrating Road Nine's 1.5th anniversary continues through February 11. During the event, players can enhance equipment including mythic-grade items and copy or restore their equipment based on enhancement results.

Pearl Abyss Releases Second 'Crimson Desert' Preview Video on Combat and Progression

Pearl Abyss has released the second preview video for "Crimson Desert," showcasing combat and progression content. The first video, "Kliff and Pywel," released last week, presented the story, regions, exploration, quests, and major content set in the open world. The second video in the preview series, "Combat and Progression," demonstrates Crimson Desert's unique combat system and highly flexible character growth elements. Crimson Desert is scheduled for worldwide release on PC and console platforms on March 20 (Korea time).

NHN Launches 'Abyssdia' Pre-Registration Verification Event

NHN (181710) has launched various participatory events for users pre-registering for its new subculture RPG "Abyssdia," ahead of its official Q1 release. In addition to the basic pre-registration event, two additional events—a pre-registration verification event and a KakaoTalk emoticon event—are underway. The company aims to expand user touchpoints before launch and familiarize players with Abyssdia's unique worldview and character appeal.

The pre-registration verification event is available through the official Abyssdia Naver Lounge. Users can participate by completing pre-registration on their preferred platform—the official Abyssdia website, Google Play, App Store, or Kakao Games—then uploading a screenshot of the completion screen to the official Naver Lounge. Winners selected by lottery will receive prizes including limited Abyssdia merchandise, Naver Points, and Google gift cards. The event runs through February 24, with details available on the official Naver Lounge notice.

A KakaoTalk emoticon event is also underway. The webtoon-style action emoticons featuring Abyssdia's main characters are distributed in real-time on a first-come, first-served basis to users who complete pre-registration through Kakao Games. The emoticons are usable for 30 days after download.