Source: Kakao Games

Kakao Games (co-CEOs Kim Tae-hwan and Lee Si-woo) announced on the 28th that it has signed a global publishing agreement for 'Guardian Maiden,' a new title currently under development by global game developer Kong Studios (CEO Seok Gwang-won).

'Guardian Maiden' is a pixel-art collectible action RPG being developed for mobile and PC platforms. It features an epic fantasy narrative set on a vast continent where various races coexist, following a hero and a saint who partner up to stand against evil forces.

Through this publishing agreement, Kakao Games has secured the domestic and global service rights for 'Guardian Maiden,' excluding the Greater China region. 'Guardian Maiden' is currently being prepared for an official launch within the year, and Kakao Games plans to provide stable service based on its accumulated publishing expertise.

Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo stated, "Kong Studios is a company with the capability to develop games of high quality and unique world-building. Having collaborated with them on game services for a long time, we will do our best to create synergy once again and ensure a successful launch in the global market."

Kong Studios CEO Seok Gwang-won said, "We are delighted to introduce 'Guardian Maiden,' which encapsulates our development experience and know-how in pixel art, action combat, and the collectible RPG genre, to users worldwide. As Kakao Games is a trusted partner with whom we have collaborated for a long time, we will work closely together to deliver a high-quality game."

Meanwhile, a booth introducing 'Guardian Maiden' was operated at ILLUSTAR FES held last May. At the event, a video showcasing the game's concept, combat, and key content was unveiled for the first time, and the distribution of various merchandise received a positive response from attendees.

Kakao Games and Kong Studios plan to release further details about 'Guardian Maiden' sequentially in the future.