Krafton reports an 11.6% increase in Q3 revenue despite declines in its PC and console divisions

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Krafton experienced a significant decline of 35.5% in its operating earnings, reaching ₩225 billion (equivalent to $168.1 million) in the third quarter. The company linked this decrease to expenses incurred from participating in Gamescom and other events.

Despite a downturn in the PC and console divisions, the company's revenue grew by 11.6% compared to last year, reaching ₩971.4 billion ($725.9 million).

Revenues from PC activities saw a decline of 32.5%, coming to ₩238.9 billion ($178 million), while console revenues decreased by 15.9%, down to ₩8.6 billion ($6.4 million). However, mobile generated a 3.2% increase in revenue, totaling ₩504.3 billion ($375.6 million).

In the first nine months of its fiscal period, Krafton reported a 51% increase in revenue year-over-year, totaling ₩3.6 trillion ($2.6 billion). Operating profit for the same period climbed 14% to ₩1.1 trillion ($819.4 million), with both figures representing record highs for this period.

Revenue from the PUBG intellectual property exhibited an 11% growth year-on-year. Additionally, PUBG: Battlegrounds saw continued double-digit increases in monthly active users for both PC and console.

Krafton emphasized the enhancement of gameplay through user-generated content and collaborations in intellectual property post the 2025 introduction of UGC on PC. According to the company, these strategies offer players more engaging options within the franchise.

Concerning Subnautica, Krafton reiterated its focus on launching preparations. The game, which entered Early Access in May 2026, managed to sell over five million units within just the first 22 days.

Krafton has positioned itself as an "AI-first company," announcing in 2025 its concentration on prioritizing AI as a core method for resolving challenges while transforming individuals and organizations, boosting overall productivity, and driving long-term corporate value enhancement.

In the preceding month, Krafton showcased Raon-1, its internally developed large language model. This platform is expected to bolster the AI mechanics in games like PUBG Ally.

Plans are underway at Krafton to enhance its portfolio with an expanded Raon-1 and a full-duplex speech model while leveraging accumulated AI knowledge to create specialized solutions for emerging business sectors.