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The World of Dokkaebi Tops App Charts After Launch

Kakao Games' 2.5D MMORPG also hit 6th on Google Play and 2nd on the App Store in revenue rankings after its official debut.

Kakao Games' new 2.5D MMORPG The World of Dokkaebi reached the top of the popularity rankings on both Google Play and the Apple App Store following its official launch, according to Mobile Index.

In revenue rankings, the game climbed to a peak of 6th place on Google Play and 2nd place on the Apple App Store.

On October 9 the developers held an emergency livestream to address growth stagnation in certain sections and currency shortages, announcing improvement plans and sharing a future update roadmap.

An official broadcast on October 13 will announce upcoming milestones and a long-term roadmap, including a marriage system.

In the second week after launch, the Battlefield of Fallen Flowers server matching will be reorganized into a two-week cycle to alleviate power disparities between servers, and a nickname auction house system allowing free character name changes will be introduced sequentially. Appearance content will be updated on a four-week cycle, with convenience features such as gender switching applied in sequence.

Pre-Launch Momentum

Kakao Games officially launched The World of Dokkaebi on October 8, 2026, after pre-downloads began on October 6 and the game ranked first on the Apple App Store popularity chart on October 7. The title is based on the Naver web novel and webtoon 'Myeolgwisu Dojeon' IP and combines 2D dot characters with 3D backgrounds in a worldview incorporating traditional Korean sentiment.

Quick answers

When did The World of Dokkaebi launch?

Kakao Games officially launched the game on October 8, 2026.

What is The World of Dokkaebi based on?

It is based on the Naver web novel and webtoon 'Myeolgwisu Dojeon' IP.

What updates are planned for The World of Dokkaebi?

An October 13 broadcast will detail milestones and a long-term roadmap, including a marriage system. Server matching changes, a nickname auction house, and appearance updates on a four-week cycle are also planned.

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