KRAFTON Inc. posted impressive Q3 2025 results with revenue hitting KRW 870.6 billion, marking 21% year-over-year growth driven by PUBG franchise strength and India market dominance.
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Q3 2025 Financial Highlights
| Metric | Q3 2025 | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | KRW 870.6B | +21% |
| Operating Profit | KRW 348.6B | +7.5% |
| Cumulative Revenue | KRW 2.4069T | +15% |
| PC Segment | KRW 353.9B | +29% |
| Mobile Segment | KRW 488.5B | Steady growth |
PUBG Drives PC Platform Records
PC platforms achieved record quarterly revenue with 29% year-over-year growth, powered by PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ sustained popularity. High-profile collaborations with K-pop stars aespa and G-DRAGON, plus luxury automaker Bugatti, created engagement spikes that translated into revenue gains.
The company surpassed KRW 1 trillion in operating profit for the first three quarters—a historic milestone reflecting KRAFTON’s strengthening market position.
BGMI Dominates Indian Gaming Market
BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) reached new quarterly revenue heights through India-exclusive skins and expanded services. With over 240 million downloads, BGMI has cemented itself as India’s national game, demonstrating KRAFTON’s localization mastery.
KRAFTON committed approximately KRW 300 billion in cumulative Indian investments, acquiring Nautilus Mobile’s Real Cricket franchise to expand beyond battle royale into sports gaming territory.
AI-First Company Transformation
KRAFTON is accelerating its “AI First” transition with a KRW 100 billion GPU cluster investment. Partnering with SK Telecom, the company develops a proprietary five-billion-parameter foundation model for gaming AI innovation.
The first Co-Playable Character (CPC), PUBG Ally, launches in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade Mode during H1 2026, offering strategic AI companion gameplay that could revolutionize player experiences.
New IP Development Pipeline
Eleven projects currently in production represent KRAFTON’s five-year “Big Franchise IP” strategy. Palworld Mobile debuts at G-STAR 2025 in Busan on November 13, giving players hands-on experience with the open-world survival crafting game.
The PUBG 2.0 evolution includes Unreal Engine 5 upgrades, expanded gameplay modes, and user-generated content enhancements, positioning the franchise for sustained growth.
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FAQs
What was KRAFTON’s Q3 2025 revenue?
KRAFTON recorded KRW 870.6 billion in Q3 2025, representing 21% year-over-year growth.
When will PUBG Ally AI companion launch?
PUBG Ally releases in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade Mode during the first half of 2026.
