ENCHANTED CAST OF VOICEOVER LEGENDS GROWS IN FIRST-EVER OVERHIT UPDATE
Nexon’s popular turn-based action role-playing game celebrates three million downloads with fresh content on iOS and Android
Seoul – June 27, 2019 – Even more unique heroes from civilizations across time and space arrive in the first-ever content update for Overhit, the turn-based action role-playing game (RPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Beginning today, mobile players worldwide can enlist for battle in Overhit’s overhaul of fresh content on the App Store and Google Play.
In Overhit, players are invited to command a resistance army known as the Black Wings to save the world from the evil Conclave corporation. Over 120 unforgettable heroes voiced by world-renowned anime voice actors such as Ishikawa Kaito, Uchida Aya and Morikawa Toiyuki take charge in agorgeous world with console-inspired 3D backgrounds. Today’s massive content update furthers Overhit’s stunning and strategic action adventure gameplay with a myriad of new features including:
- Four Bold New Heroes – Agnes, Francesca, Sun WuKong and Saion join the already-massive cast of Overhit’s heroes. Sun WuKong and Saion are wind-type heroes and Agnes and Francesca are fire-type heroes;
- Event Dungeon ‘Celesta’ – Players can test their merits in the new wind-type hero event dungeon, packed with cutscenes and rewards for a chance at Celesta’s coveted costume;
- Arachnes Raids – Friends, guild members and other users must work together to defeat wretched bosses for massive rewards in new raids. Every monster boss is characterized with special attributes and requires unique strategies for success;
- Special Events – To celebrate Overhit’s unprecedented achievement of three million downloads, players can participate in several festive events including the seven-day attendance event, Arachnes server-cooperation event and more.
Overhit is already enjoying massive success in Korea and Japan, where the game quickly earned the number one spot as the iOS most popular application. Overhit also secured the second place and seventh place highest iOS gross revenue ranking in both Korea and Japan, respectively.
In addition to Overhit’s achievements in Japan, the game earned the number one spot for most popular application in Singapore and Thailand, second place in Hong Kong and fourth in Taiwan. Overhit also surpassed three million downloads within the first month after launch.
Overhit is now available for players worldwide on iOS and Android. Additional information for members of the press:
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About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a
worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in
1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively
multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions
and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is
free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their
experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The
Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo
Stock Exchange.
