Dungeon Crawler Dark and Darker Restores Its Reputation After Legal Problems

Amidst an ongoing litigation battle in South Korea, Ironmace Games can find a reason to smile as their title 'Dark and Darker' has secured an age rating in the country. This move is noteworthy considering the pending legal issues surrounding asset theft claims—an issue still very much active in Ironmace's home territory.

The news may seem irrelevant for players in the West since the US courts have already dismissed Nexon's lawsuit. However, in South Korea, the situation is critically important as both the developer and the disputed publisher originate from there, making the local court's decision all the more decisive. The case has seen its share of complications, with new evidence being presented by both parties. However, the grant of an age category to 'Dark and Darker' signals potentially positive developments for Ironmace.

The community on the game's Discord channel was informed of this development, highlighting the possibility of an optimistic outlook for the developers. In a further demonstration of confidence, Ironmace plans to "officially support" the game in South Korea, hoping to involve Korean players in the ongoing sales. The extension of their Christmas sale to January 18, including a 30% discount on both the standard and Founder's Edition: Hold the Line, shows a gesture of reaching out to their local fan base—indicating that they believe a resolution may be within reach.

Despite previous setbacks where a warrant for the studio's search and arrest was issued but later rejected by police, Ironmace sees the age rating as a victory to be celebrated. However, the legal disputes continue to impact the game's presence on worldwide platforms; for instance, 'Dark and Darker' can only return to Steam once the matter has reached its conclusion in South Korean courts.