Nexon : to Highlight DAVE THE DIVER and MapleStory at The Game Developers Conference 2024

March 4, 2024

NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/(Stock Code: 3659, TSE Prime Market)

Nexon to Highlight DAVE THE DIVER and MapleStory at

The Game Developers Conference 2024

Using Characters and Humor to Demystify In-game Systems in DAVE THE DIVER

Bringing Blockchain to MMORPGs

TOKYO - March 4, 2024- NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced plans for presentations at the Game Developers Conference 2024 to be held at the San Francisco Moscone Center, March 18-22.

Presentations will include:

Using Characters and Humor to Demystify In-game Systems in DAVE THE DIVER Date and Time: March 21 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT

Location: Room 2002, West Hall

MINTROCKET Studios' Development Director Jae-ho Hwang will present on using humor and characters to demystify in-game systems embedded in the massively popular title, DAVE THE DIVER. Combining deep-sea exploration and fishing by day and sushi restaurant management by night, DAVE THE DIVER has been nominated for two awards at the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards. Released on MacOS, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch in 2023, DAVE THE DIVER was "Recommended" by more than 97% of players on Steam and is scheduled to launch on PlayStation in April 2024.

Bringing Blockchain to MMORPGs

Date and Time: March 20 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm PDT

Location: Room 3009, West Hall

NEXPACE Head of Strategy Joeong-heon Kim will present on designing an NFT game ecosystem in MMORPGs like the project which explores the introduction of blockchain in one of the world's most enduring game franchises, MapleStory.

For latest information and details, visit GDC 2024 official website: https://gdconf.com/.

About NEXON Co., Ltd.https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

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Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

Contact Information

NEXON Co., Ltd. Corporate Communications

CorporatePR.Team@nexon.co.jp

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