Nexon is set to discontinue its PC online game "Crazy Arcade," which has been in operation for nearly 25 years. On June 11, Nexon announced that the service will officially end on August 13.
A representative from Crazy Arcade expressed gratitude to the game's community, stating, "We sincerely thank all the Crazy Arcade family members for their support over the years and hope that the memories we created together will remain cherished. We will do our best to ensure a smooth transition during the remaining period of service."
Nexon has been evaluating its live game services in light of recent declines in new user acquisition and revenue, which likely influenced the decision to end Crazy Arcade. The company is also preparing to shut down the third-person shooter "Bubble Fighter," based on the Crazy Arcade intellectual property, on June 24. Additionally, last June, Nexon ended the service for "Kart Rider Drift," another game based on its flagship IP, Kart Rider.
As part of the service termination, Nexon will cease the sale of paid items and ongoing events. Refunds will be issued for all items purchased with paid Nexon Cash from March 11 until the closure date. Items that have not been retrieved from the temporary storage since June 11 of last year will also be eligible for refunds. Furthermore, Nexon plans to distribute free characters and items to players before the service ends.
Crazy Arcade, launched in October 2001, was one of Nexon's early games and has become a significant part of the company's intellectual property portfolio. The Crazy Arcade IP has expanded to include "Crazy Park," and "Bubble Fighter," which is also part of the Crazy Park IP, will conclude its service on June 24.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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