United Kingdom, Feb. 12 -- Krafton is looking to "accelerate the discovery of a new franchise IP".

The publisher - which helms the battle royale title 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' - has reported "record-breaking earnings" in 2024, with revenue for the full year rising by 41 per cent to $1.85 billion, and has now said it is hoping to push forward a new big gaming series in the near future.

CEO CH Kim said in a statement: "While continuing to expand the 'PUBG' IP, we will accelerate the discovery of a new franchise IP to further reinforce our competitive edge in the global gaming market."

Krafton attributed the year-on-year operating profit increase by 54 per cent to the "continued expansion and sustainability of the 'PUBG' IP".

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