Nexon is set to discontinue its PC online game "Crazy Arcade," which has been in service for nearly 25 years. On June 11, Nexon announced on its website that the service will officially end on August 13.
A representative from Crazy Arcade expressed gratitude to the game's community, stating, "We sincerely thank all the Crazy Arcade family members who have been with us, and we hope the memories we shared will remain cherished. We will do our best to ensure a smooth experience during the remaining period and provide necessary updates."
Nexon has been evaluating the viability of its live game services, considering recent declines in new user acquisition and revenue. This decision to end Crazy Arcade's service is seen as part of that evaluation. Additionally, the third-person shooter game "Bubble Fighter," based on the Crazy Arcade intellectual property, is also set to conclude its service on June 24. Last June, Nexon ended the service for another major title, "Kart Rider Drift," which is based on its flagship IP, "Kart Rider."
As a result, Nexon will cease the sale of paid items and ongoing events. Refunds will be processed for all purchases made with paid Nexon Cash from March 11 until the service termination date. Items that have not been retrieved from the temporary storage since June 11 of last year will also be eligible for refunds. Furthermore, Nexon plans to distribute free characters and items before the service ends.
"Crazy Arcade" was launched in October 2001 and is one of Nexon's early games. It has become a key intellectual property for the company, expanding into the "Crazy Park" brand. The upcoming service termination of "Bubble Fighter" on June 24 is also part of the Crazy Park IP expansion.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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