NCSOFT has significantly boosted its second-quarter performance, driven by the success of its PC games based on the 'Lineage' intellectual property (IP) and increased overseas sales.
The company reported consolidated revenue of 770.5 billion won and an operating profit of 173.9 billion won on August 11. Revenue increased by 38% compared to the previous quarter, while operating profit rose by 53%. Year-on-year, these figures represent increases of 101% and 1,053%, respectively, with an operating profit margin of 23%.
PC game sales reached 343.8 billion won, setting a new quarterly record. The success of 'Lineage Classic,' launched in March, was a key contributor, generating 185.5 billion won in revenue during the second quarter. As of the end of June, the game has accumulated total revenue of 269.1 billion won over its first 140 days.
The competitiveness of the existing Lineage IP also remained strong. Despite intensified competition in the mobile gaming market, revenue from 'Lineage M' increased by 4% compared to the previous quarter, showing solid performance.
Regionally, the growth of overseas sales was particularly notable. In the second quarter, revenue distribution was 48% from Korea, 25% from Asia, and 27% from North America and Europe. Overseas sales accounted for 52% of total revenue, surpassing domestic sales for the first time. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in overseas sales.
Mobile game revenue was 185.3 billion won, showing a slight increase from the previous quarter. Revenue from mobile casual games was 169.7 billion won, making up 22% of total revenue. The global mobile gaming platform 'JustPlay' was included in the consolidated results for the first time this quarter, establishing mobile casual gaming as a new growth area for NCSOFT.
NCSOFT plans to continue its growth trajectory in the second half of the year by launching new global titles. The company will participate in the global gaming exhibition 'Gamescom 2026' in Cologne, Germany, starting on August 26, where it will showcase new titles including 'Aion 2,' 'Cinder City,' and 'Project Bonfire.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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