Krafton has officially rebranded Dark and Darker Mobile to Abyss of Dungeons, marking a clear move to distance themselves from the ongoing legal troubles of Ironmace Studios. The name change is primarily cosmetic, with little to no alterations expected in the core gameplay mechanics that fans have come to love. This shift comes amidst Ironmace's legal battle with Nexon, who alleges that the studio misused trade secrets. These allegations stem from the fact that Ironmace was founded by former Nexon employees, whom Nexon claims used company-developed assets and ideas to create Dark and Darker.
Despite the ongoing lawsuit, the rebranding of Dark and Darker Mobile to Abyss of Dungeons was anticipated as early as February. The new name reflects Krafton's strategy to separate themselves from the legal fray while continuing to develop and promote the mobile version of the game. Importantly, the essence of the game remains untouched; the shift to a third-person perspective and other modifications were already in place, ensuring that players won't face a complete overhaul.
For fans of Ironmace, this rebranding might be disappointing, but there's hope that the legal issues will resolve soon. In the meantime, Abyss of Dungeons stands ready to complement the PC version of Dark and Darker. An exciting soft launch is scheduled for June 11th in Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico, promising new adventures for mobile gamers.
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