Well, look at this then. NCSoft has just dropped its Q1 2026 consolidated earnings report, and it seems the success of Aion 2 and the enduring appeal of the Lineage classics have propelled them to some rather impressive gains. It's a bit of a turnaround, wouldn't you say?

Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 clocked in at 557.4 billion KRW, a staggering 55% jump year-on-year. But the real showstopper? Operating profit rocketed by a frankly astonishing 2,070% to reach 113.3 billion KRW. Net profit wasn't too shabby either, hitting 152.4 billion KRW.

Breaking it down by region, Korea still holds the lion's share at 58%, with Asia following at 27%. The international markets, including North America and Europe, made up the remaining 15%. What's particularly interesting, though, is the international revenue share, which has steadily climbed from 35% in the same period last year to 42%. They're clearly making inroads.

PC game revenue achieved a new quarterly high, reaching 318.4 billion KRW. This surge is thanks to the full-quarter impact of Aion 2, which launched in November last year, and the continued popularity of the Lineage classics. We're talking a 210% year-on-year growth here. Specifically, Aion 2 contributed 136.8 billion KRW, while the Lineage classics brought in 83.5 billion KRW. Speaking of Lineage classics, they've raked in a cool 192.4 billion KRW in their first 90 days post-launch (February 11th to May 11th).

On the mobile front, however, things are a bit more subdued, with revenue dipping 15% year-on-year to 182.8 billion KRW. While Lineage 2M held steady with 37.4 billion KRW, both LineageM (112.8 billion KRW) and LineageW (32.4 billion KRW) saw declines of 8% and 39% respectively. On a brighter note, mobile casual games from NCSoft's investments, such as Rifhu and SpringComms, have now been consolidated into the earnings, adding 35.5 billion KRW to the pot this quarter.

Looking ahead, NCSoft has big plans for a global rollout of Aion 2 in the second half of 2026, targeting North America, South America, Europe, and Japan. They're also gearing up to launch new IPs like Cinder City, Limit Zero Breakers, and Time Takers, following global tests. It certainly sounds like they're not resting on their laurels. Adieu.