Kakao Games Announces MMORPG Adapted from Web Novel 'The World of Dokkaebi' for October
Kakao Games has officially announced that its highly anticipated MMORPG The World of Dokkaebi will be released in October. The game is adapted from the popular web novel of the same name and aims to offer fans a brand-new experience set within the novel's universe. The announcement was featured in an Anime News Network article dated August 21, 2026.
The most striking feature of the game is its focus on a period approximately 300 years before the main story of the novel. This allows players to witness the shaping of the world and explore the background of the story in an era much earlier than the events of the novel. With this prequel approach, Kakao Games aims to appeal to both loyal readers of the novel and new players. The game will deepen the mythological and folkloric elements that form the foundation of the original story, further expanding the world of the dokkaebi (supernatural beings in Korean mythology).
As a company that has previously produced successful titles such as Black Desert and Eternal Return, Kakao Games plans to make another ambitious foray into the MMORPG genre with this new game. The company's interest in web novel adaptations is seen as a reflection of the recent intertwining of popular culture and digital games in Korea. The The World of Dokkaebi web novel has a large fan base, especially in Korea, and this game will expand the novel's universe, offering fans an interactive experience.
The platforms and regions where the game will be released in October have not yet been fully disclosed. However, given Kakao Games' presence in the global market, the game is expected to launch simultaneously in at least Asia and North America. Additionally, as the release date approaches, beta tests and new trailers are likely to be shared. Fans are excited to shape the novel's characters and world with their own hands this time. Kakao Games' move once again highlights the rise of web novel adaptations in the gaming industry.
