WEBZEN's new MMORPG R2 ORIGIN ranked No. 1 on the Google Play Store's popularity chart.
WEBZEN said on the 2nd that R2 ORIGIN reached No. 1 that day, after climbing to No. 3 on the popularity chart three days after its service began on the 25th of last month.
R2 ORIGIN is a reinterpretation of the company's online game R2 based on Unreal Engine 5. While keeping the original's competitive elements and universe, it introduced new content such as the instance dungeon "Tower of Conquest" and a reputation system.
WEBZEN is carrying out various marketing activities to sustain its early momentum. It released a parody ad featuring comedian Lee Su-ji, and is also running outdoor ads in major downtown areas such as Gangnam and Yeouido, as well as at express bus terminals and on metropolitan area and Busan bus routes.
In the game, reward events are being held for attendance rewards, mission completion, and level achievement.