We create free-to-play online games that deliver deeply immersive entertainment experiences to a global audience.
NEXON is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Creativity and innovation are the cornerstones of our company, and creating rich, deeply immersive games is our mission. Our games appeal to a broad base of users, and span a wide range of genres, demographics and geographies. Founded in South Korea in 1994 and currently headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, NEXON pioneered the free-to-play business model as it was one of the first companies to understand and capitalize on the opportunity to provide deeply immersive online games for a global audience.
We develop, launch and operate PC and mobile games from our operations and publishing platforms around the world. Our robust portfolio includes more than 60 games that are available in more than 100 countries, including China, Korea, Japan, North America, and Europe. We tailor each game to the unique geography in which it is played, which is one reason that NEXON titles appeal to more than 70 million monthly active users across the globe. Our PC titles include the popular franchises MapleStory, KartRider, Dungeon & Fighter, Counter Strike Online, Mabinogi and Sudden Attack. Our world-class creative development studios have produced some of the most successful online titles in video game history and we are continually experimenting with new genres and formats, enabling us to regularly introduce groundbreaking new games. Our diverse portfolio includes a robust presence in mobile games, bolstered by several large strategic acquisitions that have expanded our exposure to this fast-growing mobile market. Today, in addition to being a global leader in free-to-play games, Nexon is one of the leading third-party mobile game developers in the world.
NEXON games are free for everyone to play and enjoy. Within our games players have the option to purchase virtual goods that customize and enhance their in-game experience. Virtual goods improve players' experiences within the games, creating a community around each title as players become increasingly engaged. NEXON development teams keep gameplay fresh within existing titles by regularly updating content, ensuring that the user experience is constantly revitalized across years of play.
Free-to-play online gaming is currently the segment experiencing the most growth across the video game market. Our expertise in the online games industry, acquired through more than 15 years of experience, has positioned us as a leader in the rapidly expanding online gaming market as we continue to provide fun, engaging and deeply immersive free-to-play online game experiences for a global audience.