Krafton Releases Early Access Test Records for 'Defense Derby'

RisingWings, an independent studio under Krafton, revealed the early access test results of the real-time strategy defense mobile game ‘Defense Derby’ on the 31st.

The early access test was conducted from April 27 to May 11, targeting South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and India. It offered new systems and modes not seen in last year’s global pre-test, such as ‘Guardian’s Path’, ‘Guardian Level’, and ‘Derby Brawl ? Mirror Match’.

Approximately 19,600 users participated in the early access test held over about two weeks. The total playtime reached 81,500 hours, nearly tripling compared to last year’s global pre-test. The number of plays in the core game mode, ‘Derby Mode (PvP)’, also increased. During the test period, the number of Derby Mode plays was approximately 381,000, with an average of 21 plays per user, demonstrating a high preference for this mode.

Users who participated in the early access test expressed satisfaction with the game through surveys. The game satisfaction rating scored 4.6 out of 5, with the majority of users leaving positive feedback. The most preferred content was ‘Character Collection and Growth’, followed by ‘Derby Mode’, ‘PvE Content’, and ‘Guardian’s Path’. Additionally, users highlighted the unique fun element of Defense Derby, the ‘Scouting System’, which involves boldly predicting the opponent’s numbers to win.