NEXON has posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue, operating profit, and net profit for the first quarter of 2026.

On the 14th, NEXON unveiled its consolidated financial results for Q1 2026. The firm clocked in revenue of 152.2 billion JPY (approx. 1.4201 trillion KRW), marking a 34% jump year-on-year. Operating profit hit 58.2 billion JPY (approx. 542.6 billion KRW), while net profit reached 57.2 billion JPY (approx. 533.8 billion KRW)—a staggering 40% and 118% increase respectively.

Much of this success can be attributed to the 'MapleStory' franchise and the momentum of 'ARC Raiders'. Specifically, 'MapleStory M' and 'MapleStory Worlds' saw a 42% year-on-year growth. 'MapleStory M' exceeded expectations across Southeast Asia, while 'MapleStory Worlds' enjoyed a 79% surge compared to the same period last year, thanks to its Lunar New Year update in Taiwan. Meanwhile, 'ARC Raiders' shifted an additional 4.6 million units in the first quarter alone.

Looking at the regional breakdown, Korea accounted for 38%, China for 21%, Japan for 2%, North America and Europe for 29%, and other regions for 10%. Notably, North America and Europe saw a massive 310% revenue spike, with other regions climbing by 111%. Platform-wise, PC/console titles dominated with 77% of total revenue, leaving mobile at 23%.

Operating expenses rose to 93.1 billion JPY, an increase of roughly 28.6% year-on-year. This hike was driven by a larger headcount, increased royalties, and higher commission fees linked to the robust sales of PC/console and mobile titles. Additionally, aggressive marketing spend to acquire users for 'MapleStory M', alongside rising cloud service and software costs, contributed to the overall spike.

Alongside the earnings call, NEXON confirmed a series of long-term publishing renewals. A deal was signed with EA to continue publishing the 'FC' franchise in Korea, while a 10-year extension was locked in with Tencent for the PC version of 'Dungeon & Fighter' in China. They also teased upcoming titles, including the fantasy world RPG 'Azur Promilia' and the MMORPG 'Project T'.

NEXON Japan CEO Lee Jung-hun remarked, "The global success of the MapleStory franchise and ARC Raiders allowed us to deliver stellar results in the first quarter. We are securing mid-to-long-term growth through strengthened partnerships and a robust lineup of new titles, while doubling down on profitability and global competitiveness via the innovation initiatives presented at CMB 2026."