Nexon reported record first-half 2026 results, with revenue rising 17% year over year to ¥273.3 billion, operating profit up 13% to ¥89.4 billion and net income up 102% to ¥86.9 billion, driven mainly by the MapleStory franchise and steady contributions from ARC Raiders. In the second quarter, revenue increased 2% to ¥121.1 billion, operating profit fell 17% to ¥31.3 billion and net income rose 77% to ¥29.6 billion, though all three metrics exceeded internal guidance. MapleStory franchise revenue surged 63% in the quarter to a record high, ARC Raiders passed 16.3 million cumulative units sold within nine months, first-half Western revenue more than tripled and overseas revenue rose 44%, while higher MapleStory Worlds creator fees, cloud costs, marketing spending and a 44% drop in Dungeon & Fighter revenue weighed on profitability. A broader South Korean industry comparison showed Krafton overtaking Nexon for the first time in quarterly revenue and operating profit, while Nexon also announced a ¥324 billion special dividend and a pipeline of updates and new releases.