On the 16th, following his keynote speech at the Nexon Developers Conference (NDC), Nexon Korea Co-CEO Kang Dae-hyun discussed the future direction of the ‘Crazy Arcade’ IP, which recently announced its service termination, and provided an update on the development of ‘KARTRIDER Classic.’ During his keynote, Kang emphasized the importance of utilizing AI technology within game development and service environments.
Speaking with reporters, CEO Kang Dae-hyun addressed the decision to end the service for ‘Crazy Arcade.’ He explained, “This is not the end of the project; we are working on plans to ensure the IP continues.”
While the current service is ending, the unique assets of ‘Crazy Arcade,’ such as its characters and world-building, will be preserved. ‘Crazy Arcade’ has been a long-standing casual game for Nexon, and its service termination has disappointed many users.
Regarding the new service format, Kang suggested the possibility of integrating it into a platform similar to ‘MapleStory Worlds.’ He mentioned, “We are exploring a unique way to provide content for fans to enjoy.” Just like ‘MapleStory Worlds,’ where users can create content using Nexon’s assets, ‘Crazy Arcade’ is expected to be reborn as a user-engagement ecosystem.
Kang also assured that there are no plans to terminate the services of other classic IPs.
He also provided an update on ‘KARTRIDER Classic,’ currently in development. Despite limited information and no teaser video, user curiosity is rising. Kang simply stated that “development is in progress.” He refrained from giving a release date, focusing on delivering quality to meet gamers’ high expectations for the original ‘KARTRIDER’ gameplay and nostalgia.
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