Nexon announced on the 27th the launch of the 'N-CONNECT' pre-season, a project designed to bridge the gap between players, creators, and their games. By teaming up with the live-streaming platform SOOP, Nexon aims to provide fresh experiences centered on their gaming library.

Rather than relying on one-off marketing stunts, N-CONNECT is designed for the long term. The goal is to build a structured ecosystem where player engagement and creator output feed directly into the gaming experience. Nexon and SOOP are setting the stage to ensure that creators and their audiences are part of a long-term, interconnected structure.

N-CONNECT offers creators more than just simple exposure; it provides opportunities to connect with Nexon games in various ways. Participants are dubbed 'N-Connectors,' gaining the freedom to broadcast Nexon titles on SOOP and engage with their community. Nexon is rolling out a program to support content creation and expansion, with a reward structure built on three pillars—activity, growth, and impact—designed to sustain creators throughout the season.

Players are also provided with new engagement experiences. By linking their SOOP and Nexon game accounts via a dedicated portal, fans can get closer to their favorite streamers while enjoying the games they love. Nexon plans to introduce various in-game perks and programs throughout the pre-season.

The pre-season kicked off on SOOP on the 27th and is slated to run for five months, ending in September. Nexon plans to use this time to gather feedback and refine the operations before the full season launch. Furthermore, they are pushing to expand the platform to CHZZK by this May.

Jung-won Chae, head of the Media Connected Division at Nexon, stated, "N-CONNECT is a project where the experience grows as users and creators collaborate together. Through this new structure, where creators' broadcasts and users' participation naturally connect, we will continue to create more diverse broadcasting experiences and gaming enjoyment."