Krafton May Rename Dark & Darker Mobile

Dark and Darker Mobile, the eagerly awaited smartphone version of the popular hack 'n slash extraction dungeon crawler, is poised for a significant transformation. Recent reports indicate that Krafton is not only planning to change the game's name but is also severing ties with its developer, Ironmace Studio.

This development comes at a challenging time for Ironmace, which has been embroiled in a legal battle with Nexon. The studio was recently mandated to pay $6 million in damages to Nexon, stemming from allegations that Ironmace used trade secrets from a cancelled project, codenamed P3, to develop Dark and Darker. Ironmace was founded by former Nexon employees, adding a layer of complexity to the dispute.

Despite Krafton's assertion that the name change is unrelated to the lawsuit, they have also announced the termination of their global licensing agreement with Ironmace. This means that Dark and Darker Mobile, under its new name, will proceed as a completely independent release.

The irony of this situation is palpable. Initially, Ironmace accused Nexon of copyright infringement, but now, with Krafton ending their partnership, it appears that Krafton is ready to rebrand and move forward independently. This move signifies the opening of the floodgates for similar genres of games.

For fans eagerly anticipating Dark and Darker Mobile, the news is not entirely negative. Krafton has confirmed that they will adhere to the previously announced global release schedule. However, should there be any alterations or further developments, we will keep you informed.

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