Smilegate launches *Eclipse: The Awakening*, an NPIXEL-developed MMORPG, in South Korea across PC and mobile platforms. The game supports cross-play functionality from its opening, enabling unified gameplay between devices. Service began at 12:00 PM KST.
The massively multiplayer online game *Gran Saga* shuts down after four months of operation. Developed at an estimated cost of $25 million, the game launched in December 2025 for PC and mobile devices. The closure follows a brief operational period despite the significant investment.
NPIXEL Co. becomes South Korea’s fastest game developer to reach unicorn status following a $86.4 million funding round. The company, based in Seoul, joins an exclusive group of startups valued at over $1 billion. This milestone highlights rapid growth in Korea’s gaming sector, driven by innovation in game development.
NPIXEL, the developer behind the mobile game *Gran Saga*, achieves unicorn status after securing a **₩100 billion (≈$86M) Round B** led by Saehan Startup Investment. The company’s valuation now exceeds **₩1 trillion (≈$860M)**, making it the fastest Korean gaming startup to reach this milestone. NPIXEL’s rapid growth follows its successful mobile title, which has driven investor confidence in its expansion plans.
