Kakao Games Signs Global Publishing Deal for Kong Studios' Guardian Maiden
The deal pairs Kong Studios, known for Guardian Tales, with a publisher that has a long working relationship with the studio, positioning Guardian Maiden for a global launch within the year.
Key Facts
- Kakao Games signed a global publishing contract with Kong Studios for Guardian Maiden on July 28, 2026.
- Guardian Maiden is a 2D pixel art RPG in development for mobile and PC.
- The game is set on the continent of Midterra, where humans, elves, and beastmen coexist.
- Kakao Games aims for an official release of Guardian Maiden within 2026.
- Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo and Kong Studios CEO Seok Gwang-won both commented on the partnership.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Game Spark, Inside.
Kakao Games announced on July 28, 2026 that it has signed a global publishing contract with Kong Studios for the new title Guardian Maiden. The game is a 2D pixel art RPG in development for mobile and PC, set on the continent of Midterra where humans, elves, and beastmen coexist. The story follows a hero and a holy maiden who join forces to fight evil forces. Kakao Games has acquired the rights to operate the global service for Guardian Maiden and aims for an official release within 2026. Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo called Kong Studios a company that develops games with a unique worldview and high completion, and said the two companies have worked together for a long time. Kong Studios CEO Seok Gwang-won said the game consolidates the studio's experience in dot graphics, battle action, and 2D pixel art RPGs, and called Kakao Games a reliable partner. The announcement was covered by 4Gamer.net, Inside, and Game Spark.
Kakao Games and Kong Studios announced the global publishing contract for Guardian Maiden on July 28, 2026. The game is a 2D pixel art RPG for mobile and PC, set on the continent of Midterra, where humans, elves, and beastmen live together. The story centers on a hero and a holy maiden cooperating to oppose evil forces, with dot graphics and fast-paced battle action as key features.
Under the contract, Kakao Games holds the rights to operate Guardian Maiden's global service. The company plans to use its publishing experience to provide stable service and target an official release within 2026. Kakao Games co-CEO Lee Si-woo described Kong Studios as a developer of games with a unique worldview and high quality, and noted the two companies have collaborated for a long time. Kong Studios CEO Seok Gwang-won said the title brings together the studio's experience in dot graphics, battle action, and 2D pixel art RPGs, and called Kakao Games a dependable partner for many years.
The announcement was reported by 4Gamer.net, Inside, and Game Spark, with all three outlets confirming the same details about the game's platforms, setting, and release window.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.