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Nexon Games Shares Slide After Cancellation of 'Project DX'
Technology Services · Internet Software/Services · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-09
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Nexon Games shares fell in early trading following the company's decision to halt development of 'Project DX', the sequel to 'Durango: Wild Lands'.
What Happened
Development Halted: Nexon Games has officially decided to cancel the development of 'Project DX', which was highly anticipated as the successor to the game 'Durango: Wild Lands'. The company informed the project studio members of the cancellation yesterday.
Market Impact: The news has dampened investor sentiment, leading to a decline in Nexon Games' stock price during early trading on the 9th. The market is reacting to the loss of a key future growth driver and potential uncertainty regarding the company's pipeline.
Project Background: Project DX was first unveiled at Nexon's G-Star pre-event in October 2024, drawing significant attention for its connection to the popular Durango IP. Despite the initial hype surrounding the sequel, the project has been scrapped during the development phase.
Stock Performance: Nexon Games saw its shares drop over 3% in the KOSDAQ market shortly after the opening bell. The loss of momentum from the cancelled project has triggered a wave of selling pressure early in the session.