Blizzard Entertainment and Nexon to Transfer Overwatch® Service in Korea to Nexon from August 12

Nexon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Lee Jung-heon; TSE: 3659; hereinafter "Nexon"), a company that develops and operates online games, and Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (Location: California, USA; President: Johanna Faries; hereinafter "Blizzard") today announced the commencement of registration and account linking for the PC version of Overwatch® to Nexon's service in Korea. The new service, to be published by NEXON Korea Corporation (Location: Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; Joint CEOs: Kang Dae-hyun, Kim Jung-wook; hereinafter "Nexon Korea"), a consolidated subsidiary of Nexon, is scheduled to launch on August 12, coinciding with Overwatch® Season 4.

Lee Jung-heon, our Representative Director and President, stated:

"With the start of registration in Korea, anticipation is building for the launch of Nexon's PC version of Overwatch® service on August 12. We will work closely with Blizzard to further enhance the game experience value of Overwatch® through Nexon's world-class live operations and hyper-localization capabilities."

Walter Kong, SVP of Live Games and Mobile Development at Blizzard, stated:

"The start of registration is a significant step towards the launch of Nexon's PC version of Overwatch® service in Korea this August. We are proud to be working with Nexon to create a high-quality, customized experience for Korean players. We are truly excited for this new chapter for the Overwatch® community in Korea."

Since the release of the first title in 2016, Overwatch® has been known as one of Blizzard's flagship franchises, with a cumulative global player base exceeding 100 million. Set in a hopeful and bright future, the game features diverse heroes and fast-paced, strategic gameplay.

For more details, please visit the official Overwatch® website and YouTube channel.

Official Website: https://overwatch.nexon.com

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OverwatchKR

Nexon Co., Ltd. https://www.nexon.co.jp/

Founded in 1994, Nexon (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is a company engaged in the development, development, and distribution of online games. It was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011 and is included in the JPX Nikkei Index 400, Nikkei Stock Price Index 300, and Nikkei Average 225. Currently, Nexon offers over 40 titles, including its flagship games MapleStory, Mabinogi, and DNF Duel, across more than 190 countries and regions for PC, consoles, and mobile devices. In 2024, the company formulated an IP growth strategy consisting of two pillars: vertical growth through the provision of new experiences in its major franchises, and horizontal growth to create the next pillar in Nexon's IP portfolio.

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. https://www.blizzard.com/ja-jp/

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., known for titles such as Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, is a world-class game developer and publisher under Microsoft. For over 30 years, it has delivered masterpieces that have laid the foundation for genres with industry-leading acclaim, earning numerous Game of the Year awards. Its compelling game experiences are delivered to players worldwide through various platforms, including Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch®, iOS, and Android.