Look, let's be honest: Major9 is currently navigating the acquisition of the intellectual property (IP) and the dedicated development team for the subculture RPG Outerplane from the developer VA Games. It is worth noting that this is not a full-blown corporate merger; rather, it is a strategic transfer of the Outerplane IP and the team behind it. VA Games will continue to operate as an independent entity after the deal is finalised.

The two companies have been working closely since signing a global publishing contract back in September of last year. By combining Major9’s global business muscle with the development expertise of the team at VA Games, they have managed to keep users happy with a rather player-friendly service. In fact, the recent 3rd-anniversary update for Outerplane saw over 300,000 pre-registrations.

That particular update certainly made waves, pushing Outerplane to the top spot on the Google Play popularity charts in both South Korea and Taiwan, while also securing a solid position in the Japanese market.

Major9 intends to leverage the operational experience gathered over the last year to take direct control of the IP and the development team, further cementing its foothold in the gaming sector. By leaning into the subculture world-building and character design capabilities inherent in Outerplane, Major9 aims to sharpen its global competitive edge. Moving forward, Major9 plans to maintain service operations and consistent content updates for Outerplane, while simultaneously diving into new project development and expanding its reach in the global IP market.