New title based on mythical creature from Korean folklore set for October launch Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo speaks during a showcase of upcoming MMORPG, Realm of Dokkaebi, in Seoul on Thursday. (Kakao Games) Kakao Games on Thursday unveiled Realm of Dokkaebi, an upcoming 2.5D massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the Korean mythical creature Dokkaebi, as the game developer pursues a turnaround in the second half of this year.The new MMORPG, which began pre-registration at noon, combines 2D pixel-art characters with 3D backgrounds to create a hybrid visual style. The game incorporates elements of traditional Korean aesthetics into its pixel art to underline the cultural fantasy."Realm of Dokkaebi is a title that preserves the fundamental fun of MMORPGs while incorporating a modern feel," said Lee Si-woo, co-CEO of Kakao Games, during the media showcase held at the Korea House in central Seoul."The combination of Korean-inspired themes and a unique background has the potential to become (intellectual property) that can appeal to not only domestic players but also global audiences."According to Kakao Games, the new title will officially launch in October with plans to extend the service to overseas markets later on.One of the game’s key features is the infinite skill deck-building system, which allows players to combine 12 different skill styles regardless of their character type. The game will also offer an optional player-versus-player system that lets players decide whether to participate in PvP battles.Kakao Games highlighted that an in-game artificial intelligence assistant will provide information based on users’ in-game activity data, so players can make more informed decisions to enhance their gaming experiences and achieve different goals.The Korean game firm logged 23 billion won ($17 million) in operating loss in the second quarter of this year, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of losses.