Observed Signal · Jul 30, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Krafton posts record Q2 revenue, up 95% YoY
South Korean game publisher Krafton reported record Q2 2026 results, with revenue of ₩1.29 trillion ($899.5M), up 95% year‑over‑year, and operating profit of ₩410.9 billion ($286.5M), up 67% Y/Y. Growth was driven mainly by PC sales (₩560.4bn / $390.8M, +155% Y/Y), while mobile contributed ₩451bn ($314.5M) with modest growth (6% Y/Y). Console revenue was smaller (₩23.8bn / $16.6M) but grew 143% Y/Y. The company credited Subnautica 2 and ongoing PUBG franchise expansion, highlighted UGC ecosystem plans (World of Wonder), and noted strategic moves including a new Chief AI Officer and an alliance with Hanwha Aerospace.
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- Krafton reported Q2 2026 revenue of ₩1.29 trillion ($899.5 million), up 95% year‑over‑year.
- Operating profit for Q2 2026 was ₩410.9 billion ($286.5 million), a 67% increase versus Q2 2025.
- PC revenue was ₩560.4 billion ($390.8 million), up 155% Y/Y; mobile revenue was ₩451 billion ($314.5 million), up 6% Y/Y.
- Console revenue was ₩23.8 billion ($16.6 million), growing 143% Y/Y.
- Subnautica 2 reached five million sales within 22 days of its early access launch, contributing to the revenue uplift.
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