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KRAFTON COLLABORATES WITH SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS ON DARK AND DARKER MOBILE

Play Dark and Darker Mobile on the latest Galaxy smartphones, including Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24 Ultra, with the latest graphic technologies

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 24 July, 2024 - KRAFTON Inc. has announced it is collaborating with Samsung Electronics to deliver the ultimate gaming experience for DARK AND DARKER MOBILE on Galaxy smartphones.
 
KRAFTON and Samsung Electronics have worked together to ensure that DARK AND DARKER MOBILE operates smoothly on the latest Galaxy foldable smartphones, including 'Galaxy Z Fold 6' and 'Galaxy Z Flip 6', which were unveiled globally at the ‘Galaxy Unpacked 2024' event on 10 July. DARK AND DARKER MOBILE supports the 'App Continuity' feature, allowing gameplay to continue even when the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is folded and unfolded, and provides a comfortable gaming experience on the large screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
 
The two companies have combined Samsung Electronics' expertise in the 3D graphics technology 'Vulkan' with KRAFTON’s latest Unreal Engine technologies to achieve realistic and immersive graphics. Additionally, they have applied the latest technologies such as 'Ray Tracing' to ensure the best graphics on Galaxy smartphones, including Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Dolby Atmos sound effects will also be supported when playing DARK AND DARKER MOBILE on Galaxy smartphones to enhance the gaming experience for users.
 
KRAFTON and Samsung Electronics will allow users, including those in Korea and around the world, to pre-play DARK AND DARKER MOBILE and experience the best graphics and immersion on the latest Galaxy smartphones, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6, at select Samsung Electronics stores.
 
Joonseok Ahn, the executive producer at Bluehole Studio overseeing the development of DARK AND DARKER MOBILE, stated, "The development team has worked on optimizing DARK AND DARKER MOBILE for the latest high-end Galaxy smartphones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to replicate the feeling of playing a console game in the palm of your hands, through technical collaboration with Samsung Electronics. We plan to continue this close collaboration with Samsung Electronics in the future."
 
Jungwoo Kim from Samsung System Platform R&D Group of the Mobile eXperience Business said, "We are pleased to provide a pleasant gaming environment to Galaxy smartphone users through this collaboration with KRAFTON, and we plan to continue to provide an optimized gaming environment through ongoing technical collaboration."

For more information about DARK AND DARKER MOBILE, please visit the game’s official website or follow it on social media (YouTube | X | Discord).

About KRAFTON, Inc.

Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services.

KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, Defense Derby and TERA. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company that possesses world-class capabilities and is set on expanding its business horizons to encompass multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information, visit www.krafton.com.