NHN's new zombie game Darkist Days, global test results
Mar 17, 2025
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'Darkist Days' is an open world-based shooting RPG developed and prepared by NHN, and it conducted two domestic mobile CBTs (private beta testing) last year to accept various feedback. With better gameability, both PC and mobile versions were released in this global test, and the stability and gameability of the game were verified. Among them, the first PC version introduced was available through the 'Steam Next Fest' held on Steam, NHN said.
About 57,000 users from 107 countries around the world participated in the global test for eight days, confirming both the satisfaction and positive response of target users to the gameability, the company said. In particular, in the global case, the U.S., Brazil, and China have the largest number of users playing, and they have begun to hunt zombies in areas where shooting games are popular. Korea has played the game for the longest time per person on average, and has achieved results comparable to those of the world.
Three types of multi-content (zombie defense, cooperative boss raid, and conflict zone) enjoyed by many users were found to have received favorable reviews from users in terms of fun and immersion. The cooperative boss 'Necropula', who was able to challenge during the test period, recorded an 86% success rate with 75 out of 87 challenges being subjugated, giving users a sense of accomplishment. In addition, two users who achieved the highest level of 40 appeared during the test period.
Currently, 'Darkist Days' has more than 150,000 users registered as steam (wishlist) on Steam. In addition, during the period of 'Steam Next Fest', it is ranked at the top of 'Rising Game Scheduled to be released' and 'Most Played Experience Edition', drawing an upward curve before the release of OBT.
'Darkist Days' confirmed the OBT launch schedule for the end of April to further strengthen the foundation of its global services. NHN said it was scheduled to release OBT within the first quarter by quickly improving based on domestic CBT, user opinions, and data obtained through global testing, but the decision was made to strengthen the game's core fun and supplement improvements. 'Darkest Days' will be improved by focusing on improving the PC UI, adjusting the sound, and enhancing the gameability of each mode, using confirmed user feedback.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
