# Nexon financial performance and game revenue

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nexon-financial-performance-and-game-revenue
> Updated: 2026-08-17T07:13:41.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Nexon has reported record-breaking financial results for the first half of 2026, achieving its highest-ever semi-annual revenue, operating profit, and net profit. Growth was largely driven by the expansion of the ‘MapleStory’ franchise and the success of the extraction shooter ‘ARC Raiders’ in Western markets.

Specifically, ‘ARC Raiders’ has generated over ¥88 billion (approximately $552.8 million) in lifetime revenue since its launch, with cumulative sales exceeding 16.3 million units. In the second quarter, the title accounted for roughly 15% of Nexon’s total quarterly revenue, earning approximately $115 million and surpassing analyst expectations. While Nexon noted that sales for ‘ARC Raiders’ are beginning to normalize, Embark Studios is preparing ‘Frozen Trail’—described as the game’s largest content update—for release on October 8. This update is expected to introduce a new mountain map, new operations, new ARC threats, and a customizable player space called the ‘Outpost’.

Despite these successes, Nexon faced challenges with certain intellectual properties. The ‘Dungeon & Fighter’ franchise saw a 44% decline in second-quarter revenue, and the ‘FC’ franchise experienced a 17% drop in operating profit due to rising user acquisition and service maintenance costs. While total quarterly revenue reached ¥121.1 billion (about $760.8 million), a 2% year-over-year increase, operating income saw a 17% decline to ¥31.3 billion due to increased expenses related to global live-service games, including user acquisition and cloud service costs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: ARC Raiders reaches 16.2 million units sold and $115 million in Q2 revenue

Embark Studios' ARC Raiders has sold 16.2 million units, generating $115 million in revenue during Q2 2026, exceeding financial forecasts for parent company Nexon.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arc-raiders-reaches-162-million-units-sold-and-115-million-in-q2-revenue

### 2026-08-15: Nexon reports ARC Raiders lifetime revenue exceeds $552 million

Nexon’s ARC Raiders has surpassed $552.8 million in lifetime revenue and 16.3 million units sold, contributing significantly to the company’s Q2 2026 financial results.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nexon-reports-arc-raiders-lifetime-revenue-exceeds-552-million

### 2026-08-13: Nexon reports record semi-annual revenue driven by MapleStory

Nexon achieved record semi-annual revenue and profits, driven by the MapleStory franchise and the success of Arc Raiders in Western markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nexon-reports-record-semi-annual-revenue-driven-by-maplestory

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