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Xsolla spotlights industry trends and regional commitment at Digital Dragons 2026
Xsolla said it will participate in Digital Dragons 2026 in Kraków, highlighting early Q1 2026 momentum in gaming. The company pointed to live-service and hybrid monetization strength, rising direct-to-consumer adoption, and demand for localized payments and retention tools.
Galaxy Gaming launches MONOPOLY Table Games Progressive at Pechanga Resort Casino
Galaxy Gaming debuted its MONOPOLY Table Games Progressive at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The installation brings the MONOPOLY brand to 151 table games and adds random qualifying-hand multipliers of up to 10x to boost engagement.
GK Digital Ventures and HBSE reschedule ‘The Global Game’ soccer summit for July 15
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment moved their second annual soccer, tech, and media summit to Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The event will now take place at Prudential Center in Newark during the week of the FIFA World Cup Final.
Nexon reports strong Q1 2026 and outlines major second-half release slate
Nexon’s Q1 earnings highlighted continued growth across key franchises, including 42% year-over-year growth in MapleStory and strong momentum for ARC Raiders. The company also previewed 2H 2026 launches and updates, including Mabinogi Mobile in Taiwan and Japan, a Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders, and Dungeon&Fighter: Idle RPG.
ARC Raiders surpasses 16 million units sold ahead of Frozen Trail update
Nexon said ARC Raiders has sold more than 16 million units and won the Multiplayer Award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. Embark Studios is now preparing the October Frozen Trail update, which will add free and premium content, including a new map.
MapleStory franchise posts 42% year-over-year growth
Nexon attributed MapleStory’s Q1 strength to franchise expansion and continued player engagement. The company’s update suggests the long-running IP remains one of its most important revenue drivers as it expands across platforms and markets.
Dungeon&Fighter Mobile faces softer engagement after March cap update
Nexon said Dungeon&Fighter Mobile revenue declined year over year and is expected to fall in Q2 after a March level-cap update failed to sustain player engagement. A May anniversary update and later Tencent co-developed content are intended to rebuild the player base.
Nexon teases new publishing projects Azur Promilia and Project T
As part of its 2026 pipeline, Nexon named two new publishing projects: Azur Promilia and Project T. The company said these titles are part of its broader growth plan alongside franchise updates and mobile launches.
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE completes closed alpha with more than 37,000 concurrent players
Nexon said its post-apocalyptic multiplayer survival game NAKWON: LAST PARADISE recently completed a closed alpha test with over 37,000 concurrent players. The company described that result as significant for a brand-new title with no marketing, with release planned for 2027.
Digital Dragons 2026 underscores Europe’s role in gaming business and monetization
Xsolla’s appearance at Digital Dragons reflects broader industry attention on monetization, localization, and player retention. The company framed these themes as central to how developers and publishers are expanding globally in 2026.