KRAFTON Inc. has recently established ReLU Games, an independent studio dedicated to game development using deep learning technology. MJ Kim, formerly the leader of KRAFTON’s Special Project 2, has been appointed as the CEO of ReLU Games. As the 11th independent studio under KRAFTON, ReLU Games aims to leverage deep learning technology to create innovative and enjoyable gaming experiences.
KRAFTON Establishes New Studio ReLU Games – All Details You Need to Know
Drawing inspiration from KRAFTON‘s in-house incubating program, “Special Project II,” launched in 2020, ReLU Games will continue the effort to apply deep learning technology to enhance the fun factor in games. The studio will utilize its accumulated knowledge and ideas from running Special Project II for the past three years to develop new titles.
The first project from ReLU Games is “FOONDA: AI Puzzle,” which aims to provide users with a hyper-personalized puzzle experience using deep learning technology. The studio plans to release the mobile version of FOONDA: AI Puzzle in the third quarter of 2023. Additionally, ReLU Games has several other projects in the pipeline, including Project Orchestra, which utilizes speech recognition technology to explore the potential of deep learning in gaming.
KRAFTON is committed to embracing deep learning in 2023 and revolutionizing game production methods. With the establishment of ReLU Games, KRAFTON will integrate deep learning technology into game content and make significant investments in this field.
CEO MJ Kim of ReLU Games expressed confidence in the integration of deep learning and gaming, emphasizing that it is the inevitable future. The studio is poised to tackle new challenges based on its experience in leading the integration of deep learning and gaming, lets see how this new game studio will be profitable to Karfton in the long run.
