NEXON Marks 30th Anniversary with 5 New Titles at G-STAR 2024

In the G-STAR 2024 event held in Busan, South Korea, Nexon displayed its vision of the future and recognized its deep-rooted history in the world of gaming. As the company marks its 30th anniversary, it offers fans a preview of upcoming games, enhanced gaming experience and a tribute to its enduring franchises.

With a successful 30-year journey in the gaming industry, Nexon has set up a “30th Anniversary Zone” at its booth. This features popular games like The Kingdom of the Winds, MapleStory, and Dungeon Fighter Online. An orchestra playing the iconic tunes from MapleStory, Mabinogi, and Tales Weaver complements the overall experience, bringing joy to the fans of Nexon’s longstanding franchises.

What’s Coming Next and Live Demos

Nexon is featuring four latest titles with live demos at G-STAR, allowing attendees to have an immersive experience of diverse game genres:

SUPERVIVE: A MOBA-inspired battle royale, taking the form of a two-player team format. It lays emphasis on swift, strategy-laden gameplay along with 14 unique characters. With some innovative mechanics like airborne combats and sound-oriented strategies, it remains to be seen how it fares in the saturated battle royale market. Anticipated global open beta of SUPERVIVE will commence on November 20.

Project OVERKILL: Hosted in the Dungeon Fighter universe, Project OVERKILL brings the fierce action into a 3D RPG format. Offering a story-driven quests and challenging dungeons, fans can reconnect with beloved characters in a fresh gaming style. Given Nexon’s record of diversifying Dungeon Fighter into different forms, it would be intriguing to observe the response of Project OVERKILL from stalwart fans and gaming newbies.

The First Berserker: Khazan: This compelling action RPG uses a cel-shaded art style and focuses on a more brutal, gritty tone. Centered on the revenge mission narrative of character Khazan within the same universe, The First Berserker offers a glimpse into Nexon’s potential exploration into darker, mature themes in storytelling.

Gensei Online: Drawing upon the Gensei Suikoden IP, Gensei Online is a light-hearted RPG featuring missions, mini-games, and character-focused combats. Including this game in the lineup suggests Nexon’s attempt to engage with more casual gamers.

Sneak Preview: ARC Raiders

Also, Nexon is unwrapping a teaser for ARC Raiders, a Sci-Fi survival shooter amalgamating PvPvE elements. Even though the full extent of game specifics is yet to be revealed, Nexon is keeping the suspense high to stimulate anticipation amongst fans.

This edition of G-STAR points towards Nexon’s strategy of expanding existing franchises while also venturing into unfamiliar genres. With a mix of firm favourites as well as fresh entries, Nexon’s 2024 release list could provide insights into how the company plans to diversify and tap into broader market possibilities.