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World of Dokkaebi achieves commercial success post-launch

Overview

Following its launch on October 8, Kakao Games’ 2.5D MMORPG, ‘World of Dokkaebi’, has achieved significant commercial success. The title reached top popularity rankings on both the Apple App Store and Google Play shortly after release, climbing to 2nd place in Google Play revenue rankings as of October 12.

Developed by Supercat and based on the Naver web novel and webtoon ‘Myeolguisudojeon’, the game utilizes a hybrid visual style of 2D pixel-art characters and 3D backgrounds inspired by Korean traditional folklore. To assist new players, the game features ‘Myorong’, an AI-driven chatbot that analyzes player data to provide personalized gameplay guidance. Combat mechanics allow players to freely combine 12 distinct skill styles rather than following a traditional class-based system.

To maintain fairness, developers have ensured that cosmetic items, such as clothing and mounts, do not provide combat stats. In response to early user feedback, Kakao Games is currently working on service stabilization. Planned updates include a marriage system, a nickname auction system, and periodic server matching adjustments to mitigate power gaps between players. Future content updates are also expected to include gender transformation features and additional cosmetic items.

Entities

Supercat · Kakao Games · World of Dokkaebi · REDICE STUDIO · Naver

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Kakao Games' World of Dokkaebi reaches top revenue rankings

    Kakao Games' new MMORPG ‘World of Dokkaebi’ has reached 2nd place in Google Play revenue and topped popularity charts shortly after its launch.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Kakao Games to launch ‘World of Dokkaebi’ MMORPG on October 8

    Kakao Games will launch ‘World of Dokkaebi’, a Korean-themed 2.5D MMORPG featuring AI-driven player guidance and customizable skill combinations, on October 8.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Kakao Games reveals details for new MMORPG ‘Dokkaebi’s World’

    Kakao Games revealed the economic structure and release details for its new MMORPG ‘Dokkaebi’s World’, featuring a 2.5D hybrid visual style and a scheduled launch on October 8.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Kakao Games to host ‘World of Dokkaebi’ showcase on September 8

    Kakao Games will host an online showcase for its new MMORPG ‘World of Dokkaebi’ on September 8, revealing gameplay and official launch details ahead of its October release.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Kakao Games unveils Realm of Dokkaebi MMORPG

    Kakao Games unveiled ‘Realm of Dokkaebi’, a folklore-based 2.5D MMORPG set for October, aiming to drive a corporate turnaround through unique skill systems and AI assistance.

Sources

animenewsnetwork.com · gameboy.kr · gamevu.co.kr · invenglobal.com · koreaherald.com · sateconomy.co.kr · sportschosun.com · tokenpost.kr · zdnet.co.kr

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