Digital Extremes' action game 'Warframe' has climbed to 4th place in global popularity and 6th in Korea, following the release of its new narrative chapter, 'Jade Shadows.' The game is reaping the rewards of this update, with daily peak concurrent players hitting 100k for the first time since January. It has effectively surpassed Destiny 2, which had recently drawn attention as it approached its final update.

Service for over a decade since its 2013 launch, Warframe remains beloved for its high-speed gameplay, consistent updates, and low barrier to entry as a free-to-play (F2P) title. While its success has fluctuated with changes in key leadership, the game is widely praised for its non-P2W in-app purchase model, which minimizes player resentment, and its commitment to providing fresh experiences through continuous content additions.

With Destiny 2 announcing an end to its updates and the Borderlands series operating as a single-purchase franchise rather than a long-term live service, Warframe is effectively becoming the definitive title in the modern looter-shooter genre. By staying true to the core of the genre and the fundamentals of live service, it is solidifying its position as the genre leader.

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MINTROCKET's 'DAVE THE DIVER' has released its first major story DLC since launch. In the globally released 'In the Jungle,' players leave the Blue Hole to resolve incidents in the jungle village of Utara. The expansion offers a fresh gameplay experience with over 10 hours of new story content, new systems, regions, a lake-based ecosystem, and the 'Bancho Grill' jungle restaurant.

■ Early Access | Backrooms: Lost Runners

'Backrooms,' which originated as an internet meme and found success as a film, has now landed on Steam as a co-op horror game. Developed by Ukrainian indie studio ShimStudio, 'Backrooms: Lost Runners' is a co-op survival horror game where a team trapped in endless corridors must explore abandoned camps and solve environmental puzzles to survive while evading entities that react to sound, light, and movement. To distinguish itself from simple walking simulators, it incorporates storylines, quests, resource management, character progression, bizarre anomalies, and exploration structures inspired by Metroidvania games.

■ Upcoming | PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has returned to the #1 spot in both global and Korean popularity. KRAFTON launched a Steam publisher sale on the 18th, featuring discounts across its portfolio alongside a 'Double G-Coin' promotion for PUBG. The combination of the 4.21 update—which introduced the 'Ally Duo' system, Blue Zone adjustments, PUBG Fantasy, and a Black Market overhaul—and the large-scale publisher discount promotion has driven both renewed interest and increased purchasing demand.