{"rewrite":{"id":"r_7c64eefea6a0364ffd982287","clusterId":"c_9e78924e6c5002d9680ce11e","slug":"kakao-games-signs-global-publishing-deal-for-kong-studios-guardian-maiden","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Kakao Games Signs Global Publishing Deal for Kong Studios' Guardian Maiden","summary":"Kakao Games announced on July 28, 2026 that it has signed a global publishing contract with Kong Studios for the new title Guardian Maiden. The game is a 2D pixel art RPG in development for mobile and PC, set on the continent of Midterra where humans, elves, and beastmen coexist. The story follows a hero and a holy maiden who join forces to fight evil forces. Kakao Games has acquired the rights to operate the global service for Guardian Maiden and aims for an official release within 2026. Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo called Kong Studios a company that develops games with a unique worldview and high completion, and said the two companies have worked together for a long time. Kong Studios CEO Seok Gwang-won said the game consolidates the studio's experience in dot graphics, battle action, and 2D pixel art RPGs, and called Kakao Games a reliable partner. The announcement was covered by 4Gamer.net, Inside, and Game Spark.","whyItMatters":"The deal pairs Kong Studios, known for Guardian Tales, with a publisher that has a long working relationship with the studio, positioning Guardian Maiden for a global launch within the year.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eKakao Games and Kong Studios announced the global publishing contract for Guardian Maiden on July 28, 2026. The game is a 2D pixel art RPG for mobile and PC, set on the continent of Midterra, where humans, elves, and beastmen live together. The story centers on a hero and a holy maiden cooperating to oppose evil forces, with dot graphics and fast-paced battle action as key features.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the contract, Kakao Games holds the rights to operate Guardian Maiden\u0026#39;s global service. The company plans to use its publishing experience to provide stable service and target an official release within 2026. Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo described Kong Studios as a developer of games with a unique worldview and high quality, and noted the two companies have collaborated for a long time. Kong Studios CEO Seok Gwang-won said the title brings together the studio\u0026#39;s experience in dot graphics, battle action, and 2D pixel art RPGs, and called Kakao Games a dependable partner for many years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe announcement was reported by 4Gamer.net, Inside, and Game Spark, with all three outlets confirming the same details about the game\u0026#39;s platforms, setting, and release window.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kakao Games is publishing Kong Studios' Guardian Maiden globally, a 2D pixel RPG where a hero and holy maiden fight evil on the continent of Midterra. Release targeted within 2026.","twitterPost":"Guardian Maiden, the new 2D pixel art RPG from Kong Studios, gets a global publishing deal with Kakao Games. Mobile and PC versions are in development, with a 2026 launch planned.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Kakao Games has signed a global publishing contract with Kong Studios for Guardian Maiden, a 2D pixel art RPG set on the continent of Midterra. 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