by Suman Gupta
Total playtime has reached a record of 81,500 hours, nearly three times higher than last year’s test
The global release of the game is slated for the third quarter of 2023
New Delhi, May 31, 2023: RisingWings, an independent studio of KRAFTON, Inc., has released the early access test records for its real-time strategy defense mobile game “Defense Derby”.
The early access test lasted from April 27 to May 11 in India along with Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. The game features a new system and modes such as “Guardian’s Journey”, “Guardian Level” and “Derby Free Fight – Mirror Match”, which were not available in last year’s global pre-release test version. The test made improvement in the overall content and convenience improve the experience of users.
19,600 users participated in the early access test that took place for about two weeks. Total playtime was 81,500 hours, which is nearly three times higher than last year’s global pre-release test. The number of times the core play mode called “Derby Mode (PvP)” was played also increased. Throughout the testing phase, the Derby Mode saw approximately 381,000 playthroughs, with an average of 21 plays per person, indicating a significant preference for this mode.
The users who participated in the early access test expressed their satisfaction with the game in the survey, showing a game satisfaction score of 4.6 out of 5. Most users gave positive reviews. Users chose “Collecting and upgrading/leveling up Heroes and Units” as the most engaging feature of the game, followed by “Derby Mode”, “PvE content” and “Progressing through the Guardian’s Journey”. Aside from these, users also picked “Scouting Units”, which leads players to guess the opponents’ next move and make a bold attempt, as Defense Derby’s unique fun element.
For more details about Defense Derby, please visit Defense Derby’s YouTube and Instagram channels.
About KRAFTON, Inc. : Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games that deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant and KRAFTON Montréal Studio, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans.
KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, TERA and ELYON. With a passionate and determined team worldwide, KRAFTON is a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities as it seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning. KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India; and so far, the company has invested over $100 million in several Indian startups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports and technology.
For more information, visit www.krafton.com
ABOUT RISINGWINGS : RisingWings is a South Korean game developer studio focused on creating mobile games that are loved and enjoyed by all. RisingWings set out with the mission to become the most popular mobile game provider and continues to build on various successful mobile games from real-time strategy to casual games such as Castle Craft, Castle Burn, Archery King, Bowling King, Mini Golf King, and Golf King: World Tour. For more information about RisingWings, please visit https://en.risingwings.com.
