Kakao Games partners with Lionheart Studio for triple-A MMORPG game codenamed Project Q

• Inspired by the Norse mythology Edda, Kakao said the game will support cross-play between mobile and PC to give players

Kakao Games has penned a global publishing agreement with developer Lionheart Studio for a new triple-A MMORPG codenamed Project Q.

The upcoming game will launch for mobile and PC next year and is set to be revealed for the first time at G-Star 2024 on November 14th. 

Inspired by the Norse mythology Edda, Kakao said the title will support cross-play between mobile and PC to give players “a seamless 3D open-world experience” powered by Unreal Engine 5. 

Reaching new audiences 

“Through this partnership, we’ve secured the global publishing rights for “Project Q” (excluding China), further expanding our portfolio and accelerating our global reach,” said Kakao Games’ head of business in a LinkedIn post. 

“With our extensive publishing expertise and close collaboration with Lionheart Studio, known for the success of “Odin: Valhalla Rising,” we are committed to bringing another blockbuster experience to players worldwide.”

The South Korean-based company is focused on publishing and developing a variety of games, including MMORPGs, RPGs, and casual titles for mobile and PC. 

Notable games in its portfolio are Odin: Valhalla Rising, R.O.M, Eversoul, ArcheAge War, Goddess Order, and Project V. Kakao Games often uses in-house teams and external partners to target both domestic and international markets across PC and mobile platforms.