”A complete transformation” NCSoft… “”””Create an environment that focuses only on game development””””

Digital Daily
Issue date 2024-11-211108.50
Reporter Baek Ji-young
Introducing the first multi-studio system since its founding and reorganizing the structure.
[Digital Daily Reporter Baek Ji-young] NCSoft (NC) is making major changes
We are trying the existing development method of making and distributing all games directly from the head office.
This month, a number of independent studio systems will be introduced, with excessive concentration at headquarters.
Develop and respond to the rapidly changing game market by distributing all central human resources.
The policy is to increase professionalism and competitiveness.
First of all, the company evaluated that it was bloated compared to other game companies and adjusted the workforce at the head office.
As of the end of last year, there were no more than 5,000 employees. Headquarters staff will be fully staffed by 2025.
In order to reduce the number of employees to 3,000, voluntary retirements and spin-offs are in progress in the gaming market.
This is a structural reorganization that cuts down on bones for survival. Although the overall workforce is decreasing,
The plan is to increase professionalism by improving the game development environment.
For the first time since its founding, a studio system was introduced far away, ahead of NCON.
In October, three independent studios for game development emerged through physical division.
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Elite development personnel for each IP gather to form an independent production team and eliminate external interference.
We focus on producing innovative games by minimizing the independent studio Tongtongtu Nonchang.
A global management pool that is dedicated to business planning and planning skills and requires experience and know-how.
Ratpum Slew Line support is handled by the head office.
An NC official said, “Through restructuring, we will create a new company with creativity and challenging spirit.”
“We will proceed with the development of Goodrence at a rapid pace,” he said. “With the diversification of genres,
“We plan to expand our user base by strengthening our capabilities in French communication.”
It was explained well.
It is evaluated that NC’s development capabilities are proven with TL already in global service.
In just one month, the number of users has already exceeded 4.52 million, making it the best seller on Steam.
They all maintain the top rank in the number of heroes.
Performance in the big market is particularly noteworthy: the United States, Canada, and the European Union region.
Recorded the most downloads among F2P games on PlayStay in October
Da Agames’ ‘Fortnite; Activision Bullizzard’s ‘Call of Duty’, etc.
Goodseul, the leading global gamer, has established itself as a core flexible product.
It is an evaluation of the know-how of developing and operating in the European market.
TL, recognized for its global competitiveness in the gaming industry, has an independent studio system
Actively reflecting rapidly changing game trends through a framework to improve users’ interests
We expect that you will be satisfied. In fact, TL will be released in December 2023.
Since its domestic launch, we have maintained Hwangol Daltae’s standards through constant communication with users.
Change after change. In an independent system, these changes are more active.
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NCSoft Co-CEO Kim Taek-jin and Park Byeong-moo said, “Independence in the game development sector is
Maximize CSoft’s creativity and initiative and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.
“It is a decision to prepare,” he said. “In the future, new IP development will be conducted by independent studios.”
We will move forward as usual, and this case will serve as an example for new development systems and
“I look forward to seeing the flower take root in a healthy manner.”
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