Producer Koo Do-hyung: It remains a massive challenge. We are pushing for a simultaneous launch because we believe it's vital for players to start on equal footing. We are currently pouring our efforts into mobile optimization and look forward to showing it to you soon.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: Our primary focus is Japan, the birthplace of the IP. We are also targeting the US, Latin America, and European markets like France and Germany, where the previous game performed well. Ultimately, our target is global.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: TGS is incredibly important, which is why we put so much effort into our booth. We are also taking sign-ups for a closed beta test here. This event carries immense weight for the project.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: Given that it’s an open-world game based on a Japanese anime IP, we view Japan’s biggest game show as critical. It is the core market for both mobile and console gaming, making it the perfect stage to showcase the strengths of the IP and our gameplay features.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: It has been about three years and nine months since the reveal. I rarely spend this long on a single project. Since this genre is relatively rare in Korea, we faced plenty of trial and error. Because the world we built is so vast, ensuring it felt 'complete' was tough. At times, we actually had to trim down features because we added too much.

We aren't just copy-pasting the original material, so there was a rigorous collaborative process. However, the creator was quite open to our ideas given our long-standing partnership.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: We don't have specific targets. However, having been the producer for the previous title as well, I have a small, personal ambition for this one to do even better. For now, my focus as a developer is simply to create a great game.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: Not at all. I am genuinely happy that our other titles are doing well. It just makes me more determined to ensure Origin doesn't miss a beat.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: The company has clearly seen great success recently. Our developers and related departments are providing immense support, and our data teams are helping us understand exactly what players want. We are doubling down on our efforts, especially regarding the multi-cross-platform experience, to ensure it remains smooth and fun for everyone.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: We considered that, but decided to move forward believing it wouldn't be a major issue. While GRAND CROSS had a long and successful run, it lacked a certain level of action depth. We expect players who left the previous game due to those limitations will find Origin quite appealing.

The story is original, and we are competing against many open-world games on the market. We have put significant effort into creating original characters that will resonate with a broader audience. These characters weave into the existing world, each developing their own story arc.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: Where the previous game followed the original story, Origin sits somewhere between the original 'Seven Deadly Sins' and the sequel anime 'Four Knights of the Apocalypse'. We believe this will satisfy both current anime fans and those who felt the previous game left something to be desired.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: We are indeed planning to add regions and characters. Producing the story and coordinating voice acting in advance is challenging, but beyond that, the process is quite manageable.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: Of course, we would have liked 'Four Knights' to perform even better. However, it still holds a strong position on Netflix and continues to garner interest. Regardless of the IP, we have plenty of elements we are confident in sharing with our players. We are doing our absolute best to reach them.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: While the open world naturally encourages gathering and completing achievements, we prioritize the storyline. We are planning updates that integrate dungeons, new characters, and regional resources into the narrative flow.

We’ve spent a lot of time trying to satisfy both casual and hardcore players. Beyond the basics—like new dungeon raids, depth-focused difficulty tiers, and story-only modes—dungeons and bosses will serve as our core end-game content.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: While we are adhering to the conventions of the open-world genre, the key is the multiplayer aspect. 'Adventure together' is our keyword. You can play solo, but we are designing Origin to encourage friends and allies to tackle dungeons and tough quests together. We will also support cross-platform play across console, mobile, and PC.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: We showcased mostly source-material backgrounds at TGS, but there are plenty of original regions coming. Players need constant stimulation in an open-world game, and since the original source didn't feature biomes like deserts or snowy mountains, we plan to add them as part of our original content. Updates will be a mix of both, depending on the story.

Art Director Park Dong-hoon: We have abundant internal resources and experience in 3D game development. There was a lot of room to upgrade the source material. While the previous game kept the animation style quite literal, we’ve put immense effort into directing the visuals to suit this new narrative. We hope you look forward to it.

Producer Koo Do-hyung: I am sorry for making our fans wait for so long. We will do our absolute best to deliver an incredible game.

Art Director Park Dong-hoon: We have prepared thoroughly, so please keep your expectations high.

Head of Business Kim Byung-rok: We’ve emphasized online multiplayer and collaborative elements as our key differentiators. We hope to weave these together to transcend the limitations of the IP and set a new standard for open-world multiplayer games.

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