Krafton has shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, and the company has delivered one of its strongest years so far. According to its official investor briefing, Krafton recorded KRW 870.6 billion in revenue during Q3 2025, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s operating profit stood at KRW 348.6 billion, up 7.5% year-over-year.
With this, Krafton has reached a major milestone crossing KRW 1 trillion in operating profit within the first three quarters of the year for the first time in its history. Total revenue from Q1 to Q3 reached KRW 2.4069 trillion.
Key Highlights for Q3 2025
Krafton continues to perform well across PC, mobile, and console platforms:
| Platform | Revenue (Q3 2025) |
| PC | KRW 353.9 billion |
| Mobile | KRW 488.5 billion |
| Console | KRW 10.2 billion |
| Other | KRW 18 billion |
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS remains the company’s strongest title. The PC version saw a noticeable jump in revenue, supported by high-profile collaborations with:
- K-pop artists aespa
- G-DRAGON
- Luxury car brand Bugatti
On mobile, engagement stayed high thanks to new themed modes, progressive outfits, and regional content updates. BGMI saw strong growth in India due to localized skins, events, and improved in-game services.
The “others” segment saw a 131% year-on-year boost, mainly powered by ad-tech growth from Krafton’s subsidiary Neptune.
PUBG IP Expansion and Future Plans
Krafton is working on evolving the PUBG universe into a PUBG 2.0 gameplay platform, with key updates including:
- Unreal Engine 5 upgrade
- New gameplay modes
- User-generated content (UGC) support
The aim is to strengthen PUBG as a long-term franchise, not just a standalone title.
Alongside this, Krafton is developing new franchise IPs, with 11 game projects currently in production. One of the most anticipated titles is Palworld Mobile, which will be showcased at G-STAR 2025 in Busan for the first time.
Strengthening the Esports and India Strategy
Krafton shared that BGMI is now firmly established as India’s national esports title. The company plans to:
- Expand esports tournaments in India
- Support local developers
- Enhance server and content localization
- Increase opportunities for underdog teams
Krafton has already invested around KRW 300 billion into India’s gaming and entertainment ecosystem.
The company also recently acquired a majority stake in Nautilus Mobile, the studio behind Real Cricket, and will now take over publishing duties for Real Cricket 24.
Advancing Toward “AI First”
Krafton announced plans to integrate advanced AI tools across development and game experiences. The company has:
- Built a KRW 100 billion GPU cluster
- Partnered with SK Telecom to create a 5-billion-parameter AI foundation model
- Begun work on Co-Playable Characters (CPCs)
The first CPC, PUBG Ally, is expected to launch in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade Mode in the first half of 2026.
Summary of Q1-Q3 2025 Performance
| Category | 2025 (Q1–Q3) | 2024 (Q1–Q3) | YoY Change |
| Revenue | KRW 2.4069 trillion | KRW 2.0922 trillion | +15% |
| Operating Profit | KRW 1.0519 trillion | KRW 0.967 trillion | +8.8% |
Krafton’s strong quarter reinforces its direction: expanding PUBG as a global franchise, growing BGMI esports in India, investing in new IPs, and accelerating AI-based game development. The company enters 2026 with momentum and clear plans for growth across competitive gaming and global markets.
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