Krafton Mulls Name Change for Dark & Darker Mobile

The highly-anticipated mobile adaptation of the hack 'n slash extraction dungeon crawler, currently known as Dark and Darker Mobile, is poised for a significant transformation. Recent reports indicate that Krafton, the game's publisher, is not only planning to change its name but also to terminate its agreement with Ironmace Studio, the game's developer.

This development comes at a challenging time for Ironmace, as they've recently been mandated to pay $6 million in damages to Nexon due to an ongoing lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from Nexon's allegations that Ironmace, founded by former Nexon employees, utilized trade secrets to develop Dark and Darker, which they claim is based on a project codenamed P3 that Nexon had previously canceled.

Despite Krafton's assertion that the name change is unrelated to the lawsuit ruling, the termination of their global licensing agreement with Ironmace suggests otherwise. This means that Dark and Darker Mobile, under its new name, will proceed as a standalone release.

The ethical implications of this lawsuit are complex, especially considering Ironmace initially filed a suit against Nexon for copyright infringement. Now, with the partnership dissolved, Krafton appears ready to continue the project independently, essentially rebranding and moving forward. This move could signify a broader trend in the genre, opening up opportunities for similar releases.

For fans eagerly awaiting Dark and Darker Mobile, there's reassuring news: Krafton plans to stick to the previously announced global launch schedule. However, should there be any changes or further developments in this unfolding story, we will keep you updated.

We remain hopeful that the full launch of Dark and Darker Mobile, regardless of its new name, will uphold the exceptional quality we highlighted in our review.