SEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - South Korean game developer Wemade said Tuesday it will officially launch its multiplayer online role-playing game Mir M in China next month, aiming to regain traction in the world’s largest gaming market.
In China, the title will be released as Mir M: Twilight Double Dragons, a modern adaptation of Wemade’s long-running hit Legend of Mir 2.
Legend of Mir 2 once dominated China’s online gaming market, capturing a 65 percent market share in 2004. The game was also listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 2005 after reaching 800,000 concurrent users.
Wemade said it plans to capitalize on the franchise’s strong brand recognition to accelerate its re-entry into the Chinese market, where competition has intensified and regulatory scrutiny remains high.
To improve its chances of success, the company has implemented an extensive localization strategy, incorporating feedback from multiple pre-launch tests and reflecting current player preferences in China. While retaining signature elements such as eight-directional grid-based combat and a quarter-view perspective, the game’s combat system, equipment progression and user interface have been redesigned for local audiences.
Wemade has also added China-exclusive cinematic content and unique design features to enhance player immersion.
An early access server launched on Dec. 4 has been operating smoothly, the company said, with user data set to carry over to the official release. Wemade said it is focusing on service stability and optimization ahead of the full launch.
* This article, published by Economic Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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