Nexon Resumes Development of 'The Kingdom of the Winds' Successor with 'Project BB

DiloQuest, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexon Korea, began recruiting for 'Project BB' on the 23rd, a next-generation 2.5D MMORPG based on 'The Kingdom of the Winds' IP.

Moving away from the conventions of the genre that prioritize massive multiplayer experiences, 'Project BB' focuses on solo and small-to-medium party play, alongside loose connections between users. Despite being an MMORPG, the project emphasizes the core fun of 'RPG' over massive connectivity.

The game is heavily influenced by JRPGs, suggesting a significant focus on narrative design, including story, plot, and cinematic direction. The development team also plans to provide a dynamic, engaging experience through refined combat design. Visually, they are researching top-tier 2.5D graphics by combining pixel-art characters with 3D backgrounds.

DiloQuest, the studio behind the project, was established as a new subsidiary under Nexon Korea last December. Kim Jong-yul, deputy head of Nexon Korea's Publishing Live Division, was appointed as its first CEO. Since joining the company in 2008, CEO Kim has overseen live publishing for major projects such as 'MapleStory 2', 'The Kingdom of the Winds: Yeon', and 'Wars of Prasia', establishing foundations for long-term growth.

DiloQuest has brought on a number of key personnel, led by General Director Lee Tae-seong. The company plans to expand the development team through public recruitment in 2026 to accelerate the project. In its job posting, the company stated, "Even for standardized systems, our team's baseline is to improve by at least half a step, and we will never compromise on the details."

This recruitment drive and project announcement are significant, as they signal that Nexon is directly expanding 'The Kingdom of the Winds' IP through a wholly-owned subsidiary rather than an affiliate. Nexon previously terminated its joint development agreement for 'The Kingdom of the Winds 2' with its affiliate Supercat. The strategy is to build a stable and systematic in-house development environment through DiloQuest, leveraging a deep understanding of the IP.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]