Krafton has taken a significant step to distance itself from the ongoing legal issues surrounding Ironmace Studios by rebranding Dark and Darker Mobile to Abyss of Dungeons. This move comes in the wake of Ironmace's legal battle with Nexon, which accuses the studio—founded by former Nexon employees—of misusing trade secrets and assets developed during their tenure at Nexon to create Dark and Darker.
The lawsuit remains unresolved, and as we previously reported in February, there were indications that Dark and Darker Mobile might undergo a name change. That speculation has now been confirmed with the introduction of Abyss of Dungeons.
No Difference
Fortunately, the name change appears to be the primary alteration, with the core gameplay mechanics remaining unchanged. Dark and Darker Mobile had already diverged from its original concept by adopting a third-person perspective and other modifications, but fans can rest assured that the essence of the game will stay intact.
For supporters of Ironmace, this rebranding might be disheartening. However, there's hope that the legal disputes will resolve soon, allowing fans to enjoy Abyss of Dungeons alongside the main PC version of Dark and Darker. With a soft launch scheduled for June 11th in Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico, anticipation is building.
In the meantime, for those craving more RPG action on their mobile devices, our curated list of the top 25 best RPGs on iOS and Android offers a plethora of grimdark adventures and fantastical journeys to explore.