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    Krafton closed 2025 with annual revenue of KRW 3.3266 trillion (around $2.50 billion), crossing the KRW 3 trillion mark for the first time in company history. Revenue rose 22.8% year-over-year, driven by a 16% jump in PUBG: Battlegrounds PC revenue, two new million-seller titles, and a 27% rise in paying BGMI users. This piece breaks down the latest Krafton statistics 2026 across revenue, segments, games, and stock performance.

    Krafton Statistics 2026 – TLDR;

    • Krafton reported KRW 3.3266 trillion (~$2.50 billion) in 2025 revenue, up 22.8% year-over-year.
    • Operating profit reached KRW 1.0544 trillion (~$790 million), the second straight year above the trillion-won threshold.
    • Mobile generated KRW 1.7407 trillion, PC contributed KRW 1.1846 trillion, and console added KRW 42.8 billion.
    • PUBG: Battlegrounds PC IP recorded its highest-ever annual revenue with 16% YoY growth.
    • The company runs 19 creative studios, employs about 2,100 people, and had a market cap near $8.82 billion in May 2026.

    How Much Revenue Did Krafton Make In 2025?

    Krafton recorded KRW 3.3266 trillion in 2025 revenue, an increase of KRW 616.8 billion from 2024. It is the first time the South Korean publisher has crossed the KRW 3 trillion mark since its founding in 2007.

    Operating profit landed at KRW 1.0544 trillion, down about 10.8% year-over-year as the company spent more on talent, AI, and franchise development. Net profit fell sharper, dropping 43.7% to roughly KRW 733.7 billion ($503 million).

    YearRevenue (KRW Trillion)Revenue (USD)YoY Growth
    20221.86$1.40B–
    20231.93$1.45B+3.8%
    20242.71$1.97B+40.4%
    20253.33$2.50B+22.8%

    Source: Krafton FY2025 Earnings Release

    Q4 2025 revenue alone hit KRW 919.7 billion, up roughly 49% from the same quarter a year earlier. Q3 added KRW 870.6 billion, marking a +21% YoY gain. For broader context on how Krafton fits into the wider industry, see the latest global video game industry numbers.

    Krafton Statistics 2026 By Business Segment

    Mobile remained Krafton’s largest revenue source in 2025, contributing more than half of total sales. PC came second, with the “others” segment surging on the back of newly consolidated subsidiaries ADK Group and Neptune.

    Segment2025 Revenue (KRW)Share of Total
    Mobile1.7407 trillion52.3%
    PC1.1846 trillion35.6%
    Other358.5 billion10.8%
    Console42.8 billion1.3%

    Source: Krafton 2025 Annual Earnings Briefing

    The “Other” line jumped 963% YoY because it now includes the consolidated performance of ADK Group and Neptune. Q4 PC revenue alone reached KRW 287.4 billion, a 24% YoY increase. For a deeper look at how mobile compares with other platforms, see the mobile vs console revenue breakdown.

    How Is The PUBG Franchise Performing?

    PUBG: Battlegrounds delivered its highest-ever annual PC revenue in 2025, with the IP recording 16% year-over-year growth. The Porsche collaboration in November 2025 produced the strongest performance among all supercar tie-ins in PUBG history.

    PUBG Mobile And BGMI

    PUBG Mobile averaged 112.9 million monthly active users in June 2025 and 24.3 million daily users. Combined with Game for Peace in China and BGMI in India, daily players cross 90 million. Lifetime revenue for PUBG Mobile sits above $15 billion, with monthly revenue ranging from $90 million to $140 million through 2025. The full PUBG Mobile statistics breakdown covers download share, country distribution, and demographics.

    MetricFigurePeriod
    Monthly Active Users112.9 millionJune 2025
    Daily Active Users24.3 millionJune 2025
    Lifetime Downloads1.75 billionJanuary 2026
    Lifetime Revenue$15+ billionJanuary 2026
    Paying User Growth (PUBG Mobile)+5% YoY2025
    Paying User Growth (BGMI)+27% YoY2025

    Source: Krafton, Business of Apps, Sensor Tower

    On Steam, PUBG: Battlegrounds still holds the all-time concurrent player record with 3,257,248 players set in January 2018, a number no other game has matched. The title averaged 331,747 concurrent players through 2025, according to recent Steam usage data.

    Krafton Studios And Workforce

    Krafton operates a network of 19 creative studios across Korea, the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Japan. Total headcount sat near 2,120 employees as of May 2026, according to TradingView, while PitchBook listed 1,926.

    Notable Krafton Studios

    • PUBG Studios – Battle royale flagship developer.
    • Striking Distance Studios – The Callisto Protocol.
    • Unknown Worlds – Subnautica franchise, acquired October 2021.
    • Eleventh Hour Games – Last Epoch developer, acquired July 2025 for $96 million.
    • inZOI Studio – Life simulation IP that crossed 1 million sales in seven days.
    • Krafton Montréal – First Canadian studio, opened February 2023.

    The company has 15 new projects in active development under newly recruited creative leadership, alongside upcoming titles such as Subnautica 2, Palworld Mobile, Dinkum Together, and No Law.

    Krafton Stock And Market Cap In 2026

    Krafton trades on the Korea Exchange under ticker 259960. As of May 2026, the stock traded around 284,000 KRW per share, putting market capitalization at roughly KRW 12.88 trillion (~$8.82 billion).

    MetricValueAs Of
    Stock Price284,000 KRWMay 2026
    Market Cap~$8.82 billionMay 2026
    Shares Outstanding45.1 millionMay 2026
    EPS (TTM)16,454 KRWMay 2026
    Dividend Yield0.79%May 2026

    Source: TradingView, PitchBook, Investing.com

    Krafton announced a three-year shareholder return plan covering 2026 to 2028, pledging more than KRW 1 trillion ($750 million) in total returns. For the first time in its history, Krafton will issue cash dividends of KRW 100 billion ($75 million) annually, totaling $225 million across three years.

    New Krafton Releases In 2025

    Two new Krafton titles broke the one-million-units mark in 2025. Life simulation game inZOI launched in March 2025 and crossed 1 million sales within seven days of early access. Cooperative horror title MIMESIS released in October 2025 and hit the same milestone in 50 days.

    TitleGenreLaunchSales Milestone
    inZOILife SimulationMarch 20251M+ in 7 days
    MIMESISCo-op HorrorOctober 20251M+ in 50 days
    Subnautica 2Survival2026 (Early Access)Upcoming
    Palworld MobileOpen WorldUpcomingPre-launch
    PUBG: BLINDSPOTTactical ShooterUpcomingPre-launch

    Source: Krafton FY2025 Earnings Release, Outlook Respawn

    Upcoming PUBG-branded projects include extraction shooter Black Budget, top-down tactical shooter PUBG: BLINDSPOT, and console battle royale Valor. The company is also evolving the core game into “PUBG 2.0” with an Unreal Engine 5 upgrade. PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 reached 1.38 million peak viewers, ranking it among the top mobile esports events by viewership.

    FAQ

    What was Krafton’s revenue in 2025?

    Krafton reported revenue of KRW 3.3266 trillion (~$2.50 billion) in 2025, a 22.8% year-over-year increase. It marked the first time the company surpassed KRW 3 trillion in annual revenue.

    How many people work at Krafton?

    Krafton employs roughly 2,120 people as of May 2026, according to TradingView data. Headcount has grown alongside the addition of new studios and 15 active development projects.

    Which Krafton game makes the most money?

    The PUBG franchise drives most of Krafton’s revenue. PUBG: Battlegrounds PC grew 16% in 2025, while PUBG Mobile and BGMI generated combined paying user growth of 5% and 27% year-over-year.

    What is Krafton’s market cap in 2026?

    Krafton’s market capitalization stood near $8.82 billion (KRW 12.88 trillion) in May 2026, with the stock trading around 284,000 KRW on the Korea Exchange under ticker 259960.

    How many studios does Krafton own?

    Krafton operates 19 creative studios globally, including PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Eleventh Hour Games, and Krafton Montréal. It acquired Last Epoch developer Eleventh Hour Games in July 2025 for $96 million.

    Sources

    https://www.krafton.com/en/news/press/krafton-records-annual-revenue-of-krw-3-3266-trillion-in-2025/
    https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/09/game-developer-krafton-strong-result/8721770687737/
    https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/53452-54
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krafton

    Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.