To celebrate gamescom 2024, KRAFTON, Inc. (CEO CH Kim) hosted an exciting showcase, giving attendees the chance to hear from key figures behind their upcoming games. Producer and Director Hyungjun Kim unveiled the innovative life simulation inZOI, while Executive Producer Jooseok Ahn introduced the highly anticipated Dark and Darker Mobile.
Showcase Highlights: A Journey Through KRAFTON’s Evolution
The KRAFTON team shared intriguing insights into their game development journey and future roadmaps. The showcase highlighted the company’s evolution and allowed fans to dive deep into the creative worlds of inZOI and Dark and Darker Mobile.
inZOI: More Than Just a Life Simulation
Hyungjun Kim, Producer and Director of inZOI, presented the game’s creative vision, inspired by the question, “Are you living the life you desire?” inZOI aims to help players live their dream life through a versatile character customization tool, enabling unique personalized characters and dream homes.
Key Features of inZOI:
- Canvas Platform: Players can showcase their creative works and interact with others, fostering a vibrant community.
- Advanced AI Technology: Features like a 3D printer transform a simple image into a decorative item, enriching the gameplay experience.
- Community Simulation System: Players can influence the city by decorating over 200 locations and adjusting citizens’ emotions and consciousness, creating a dynamic environment filled with unexpected moments.
“Our goal with inZOI is to create a world where creativity knows no bounds, and where every choice leads to new and unexpected experiences,” said Hyungjun Kim. “We want players to enjoy not only the joy of crafting their ideal lives but also the thrill of navigating a dynamic, evolving world.”
The inZOI: Character Studio, released on Steam on August 21, quickly garnered attention and is available to all users from August 21 to 26.
Dark and Darker Mobile: Dungeon Crawling on the Go
Dark and Darker Mobile offers meticulously designed settings, from ruined castles to monster-filled caves, with unique gameplay twists. The game takes players on a daring journey to escape with as much loot as possible, elevating the dungeon-crawling genre to new heights.
Key Features of Dark and Darker Mobile:
- PvPvE Structure and RPG Elements: Combining player vs. player and player vs. environment elements for a thrilling experience.
- Detailed Gameplay Features: Executive Producer Jooseok Ahn explained the game’s classes, combat system, and user interface, highlighting what makes Dark and Darker Mobile special.
- Global Pre-Registration: Now available on multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Galaxy Store, and PC via Google Play Games. Players who pre-register will receive an A-grade mercenary and limited-edition costume skin.
“We aim to make Dark and Darker Mobile feel like playing a console game in the palm of your hand,” said Jooseok Ahn. “Following the announcement at Opening Night Live, global pre-registrations have begun, and we are hopeful that players around the world will be able to experience the immersive gameplay of Dark and Darker Mobile firsthand.”
