Nexon Gears Up for ‘Ark Raiders‘ Launch, Eyes Continued Success Following Strong Financial Performance
seoul, South Korea - October 17, 2025 - Nexon is preparing for the global launch of its new third-person PvPvE shooter, ‘Ark raiders,’ developed by its swedish subsidiary Embark studio, on October 30th. This launch follows a final “Server Slam” test commencing today, October 17th, and running through October 19th. The open test, available on PC (Steam, Epic games Store), PS5, and Xbox X|S, is designed too assess server stability and is free for all players, nonetheless of pre-purchase status.
‘Ark Raiders’ is set in a post-apocalyptic future Earth known as the ‘Rust Belt,’ ravaged by the arrival of ‘ARC,’ opposed machine lifeforms. Players take on the role of ’raiders,’ cooperating or competing to survive on the surface, battling bright enemies, securing resources, and returning to underground shelters.
Nexon has been building anticipation for ‘Ark Raiders’ through a series of tests and reveals.A frist trailer debuted in 2023,followed by a release date announcement at Gamescom in August 2024. Technical tests were held from October 24-27, 2024, and again for PC and console from April 30-May 4, 2025. The official release date was unveiled at Summer Game Fest (SGF) in June.
Pre-sales in September demonstrated significant player interest, with ‘Ark raiders’ reaching the top 10 on the Steam Global ‘Top Seller’ chart within a day and achieving high sales rankings in the united States, Sweden, Italy, and France. The game also quickly climbed to 4th place on Steam’s wishlist.
The launch comes on the heels of a record-breaking year for Nexon.The company surpassed 4 trillion won in annual sales in 2024 and reported 2.231 trillion won in sales for the first half of 2025. This success is driven by the continued performance of established titles like ‘Maple Story,’ ’Dungeon & Fighter,’ and ‘FC Online,’ alongside newer releases ‘Mabinogi Mobile’ and ‘First Berserker: Kazan.’
Industry analysts are now watching to see if ’ark Raiders’ can build on this momentum and become a new flagship IP for Nexon, following the positive reception of ‘Mabinogi Mobile’ and ‘First Berserker: Kazan.’ The success of ‘Ark Raiders’ could significantly contribute to Nexon’s continued growth and solidify its position in the global gaming market.
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