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Krafton, one of the world’s leading developers of computer and mobile games known for projects like PUBG, New State Mobile, and The Callisto Protocol, is considering opening an office in Uzbekistan. Representatives from the South Korean company announced that they see significant potential for gaming industry development in the country and consider the Uzbek market one of the most promising for GameDev companies.
This was reported by the press service of “IT Park Uzbekistan” following recent talks held in Seoul.
The primary factor attracting Krafton to Uzbekistan is its demographics: 60% of the population is under 30. This young audience is highly engaged with gaming trends and has great potential for working with new technologies, making them attractive not only as consumers but also as future developers and product creators within the gaming industry.
Krafton sees the potential Uzbek office as a strategic opportunity to strengthen its position in the Central Asian market and to connect more closely with the young and rapidly growing community of gamers and developers. The company’s office could serve as a platform for interacting with local talent as well as for developing and localizing products tailored to the needs of the region. Opening an office could also simplify market access for popular games like PUBG, providing Krafton with financial and strategic benefits.
To support this cooperation, there is also discussion of hosting a large GameDev hackathon in Uzbekistan, which would bring together local gamers and developers. Such an event would promote Krafton’s products, highlight gaming professions, and allow the company to identify and nurture talented specialists. Hosting a hackathon would also underscore Uzbekistan’s appeal as a center for the GameDev industry.
Krafton’s potential presence in Uzbekistan highlights the growing interest of international companies in the country’s market. The opening of an office by such a major player in the gaming industry would be a significant step forward in GameDev development in Uzbekistan, helping to create new opportunities for young specialists and gaming enthusiasts. This event would not only strengthen Uzbekistan’s position as a promising center for IT and GameDev companies but also stimulate industry growth within the country.
Interest from major players like Krafton demonstrates that Uzbekistan is on the brink of important changes in digital technology and game development. The opening of a South Korean company’s office could create new jobs, improve the infrastructure for developers, and offer a wide range of opportunities for youth eager to innovate in the gaming industry.
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