The developers of the marine adventure Dave the Diver are preparing to leave their parent company, Nexon, according to The Korea Economic Daily, citing sources. Instead of physically separating the studio Mintrocket from Nexon, they plan to establish a new independent company.
Dave the Diver
It is reported that Nexon has supported the developers' decision. They also allegedly intend to invest an undisclosed amount in their new studio.
Nexon and Mintrocket have not commented on the article by The Korea Economic Daily.
Mintrocket entered the market in 2022. From its inception, the studio operated within Nexon, specializing in small, innovative games for a global audience. Their first project was Dave the Diver, which by June 2024 had sold over 4 million copies.