Dark and Darker Mobile is facing a name change as Krafton terminates its agreement with Ironmace. While Krafton denies a connection, this action follows a recent court ruling ordering Ironmace to pay Nexon $6 million in damages. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Ironmace, founded by former Nexon employees, used trade secrets from a cancelled Nexon project (codenamed P3) to develop Dark and Darker.
Despite Krafton's statement, the termination of their licensing agreement suggests a deeper connection to the legal battle. This means Dark and Darker Mobile, under its new name, will be a completely independent release. The irony isn't lost: Ironmace initially sued for copyright infringement, and now faces significant financial penalties. Krafton, however, appears poised to continue development, effectively removing the original branding and proceeding with the launch.
The situation raises ethical questions, but the impact on players might be minimal. Krafton intends to proceed with the previously announced global launch schedule for the game. We will provide updates should any changes occur. Hopefully, the final product retains the high quality we appreciated in our review.
