KRAFTON completed its acquisition of Eleventh Hour Games, the developer behind action role-playing game Last Epoch. The studio emerged from humble beginnings when chief executive Judd Cobler used Reddit to recruit experienced developers in 2017. A successful Kickstarter campaign in 2018 provided initial funding for the project. The game entered Steam Early Access during April 2019 before achieving its full release on February 21, 2024. Sales figures demonstrate strong market performance with three million copies sold since the February launch.
The acquisition allows KRAFTON to establish competitive positioning within the action RPG market while providing Eleventh Hour Games with enhanced resources for development expansion. Console platform scaling and seasonal content development represent primary growth objectives under the new partnership. Eleventh Hour Games maintains complete creative control and leadership autonomy despite the ownership change. However, KRAFTON faces ongoing legal disputes with Unknown Worlds Entertainment regarding Subnautica 2 development delays and bonus payment allegations. This controversy raises questions about the publisher's commitment to developer relationships and financial obligations.
The acquisition allows KRAFTON to establish competitive positioning within the action RPG market while providing Eleventh Hour Games with enhanced resources for development expansion. Console platform scaling and seasonal content development represent primary growth objectives under the new partnership. Eleventh Hour Games maintains complete creative control and leadership autonomy despite the ownership change. However, KRAFTON faces ongoing legal disputes with Unknown Worlds Entertainment regarding Subnautica 2 development delays and bonus payment allegations. This controversy raises questions about the publisher's commitment to developer relationships and financial obligations.
