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NCsoft Q4 2024: Guild Wars 2 and Blade & Soul are doing great, with Aion 2 waiting in the wings
- NCsoft's Q4 2024 financial report follows recent restructures and layoffs in an effort to avoid losses, with sales up 2% since Q3.
- Despite revenue losses in the mobile segment, PC MMORPG sales surged, led by Blade and Soul and Guild Wars 2.
- Guild Wars 2's success was attributed to Janthir Wilds, while Aion's revenue declined ahead of the awaited Aion 2 release.
- Throne & Liberty's success contributes to rising royalty sales, despite not being included in NCsoft's MMO revenue chart.
- NCsoft executives anticipate a 'turnaround' in 2025 after restructures and staff cuts, focusing on global MMORPG market opportunities.
- Aion 2 is set to launch in Korea and Taiwan in the second half of the year, with a global release to follow, emphasizing a unique approach for userbases.
- AI is highlighted as essential, with NCsoft deploying AI and LLM technology to cut costs, primarily in localization, animation, and moderation.
- The company aims for a strategic comeback in 2025 following challenges, emphasizing its position in the global MMORPG market.
- NCsoft's restructures and developments, including anticipated game releases, reflect efforts to stabilize financial performance and foster growth.
- The financial landscape for NCsoft's various MMO titles shows fluctuations and developments, with a focus on balancing mobile and PC market strategies.
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