Observed Signal · Nov 10, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: GamesIndustry.biz · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Krafton Q3 revenue rises 11.6% despite PC and console decline
South Korean game publisher Krafton reported Q3 2026 revenue of ₩971.4 billion ($725.9 million), up 11.6% year-on-year, despite a 32.5% decline in PC revenue and a 15.9% drop in console revenue. Mobile revenue grew 3.2% to ₩504.3 billion. Operating profit fell 35.5% to ₩225 billion ($168.1 million), attributed to Gamescom participation and other costs. For the first nine months, revenue rose 51% to ₩3.6 trillion and operating profit increased 14% to ₩1.1 trillion, both all-time highs. PUBG IP revenue grew 11%, and PUBG: Battlegrounds maintained double-digit MAU growth. Krafton is advancing its AI-first strategy, previewing its in-house LLM Raon-1 and planning to expand AI capabilities in gaming and future business areas.
Krafton's Q3 earnings show strong revenue growth and record nine-month results, with notable AI initiatives. Despite a profit decline, the company's AI-first strategy and LLM development signal industry trends in gaming and adtech.
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- Krafton Q3 2026 revenue: ₩971.4 billion ($725.9 million), up 11.6% year-on-year.
- Operating profit fell 35.5% to ₩225 billion ($168.1 million) due to Gamescom costs.
- PC revenue down 32.5%, console down 15.9%, mobile up 3.2%.
- Nine-month revenue up 51% to ₩3.6 trillion; operating profit up 14% to ₩1.1 trillion.
- Krafton previewed in-house LLM Raon-1 and plans to expand AI in gaming.
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Krafton to Invest Another $250M in India
South Korean gaming company Krafton announced plans to invest an additional $250 million in India over the next three to four years, focusing on AI, robotics, and deep tech. This brings its total planned investment in India to over $500 million, separate from a $670 million India-focused growth fund with Naver and Mirae Asset. Krafton has invested in about 18 Indian startups, including Nodwin Gaming, Loco, and Pratilipi, and has navigated regulatory challenges with its BGMI game. The announcement followed a meeting between Krafton chairman Byung Gyu Chang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with discussions on closer cooperation in gaming and technology.
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