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***FOR KOREA ONLY***<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PURPLE will sequentially unveil diverse global IP lineups, including Sony Interactive Entertainment\u2019s \u2018Horizon Forbidden West\u2019 and \u2018Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man Remastered\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today at 4 PM, PURPLE begins the rollout of its new PC titles, celebrating with a range of discount promotions and engaging events.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PANGYO, South Korea (September 10, 2024) \u2013 <\/strong>NCSOFT today announced the expansion of its online game platform, \u2018PURPLE\u2019, transforming it into a comprehensive gaming hub by integrating third-party title distribution into its offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally launched in 2019 as a cross-play service by NCSOFT, PURPLE is now expanding its service and evolving into a fully-fledged gaming platform. Starting at 4 PM (GMT\/UTC+9) today, PURPLE will introduce a broad selection of third-party titles in addition to NCSOFT\u2019s games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PURPLE\u2019s first distribution partner will be Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Korean players will have access to a diverse range of SIE\u2019s acclaimed PC titles, including Horizon Forbidden West<\/em>, Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man Remastered<\/em>, Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man: Miles Morales<\/em>, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart<\/em> through PURPLE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the release of Horizon Forbidden West<\/em> today, the above SIE titles will be added to the PURPLE Store one by one each week and will be available for play exclusively in Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lineup marks the initial collaboration outcome of the global strategic partnership announced with SIE last November. NCSOFT is gearing up to introduce more third-party titles through PURPLE. Details regarding title lineups and release schedules will be revealed sequentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In celebration of the new title launches, NCSOFT is offering a promotion on the four SIE titles coming to PURPLE, with discounts of up to 40% off. More detailed pricing information and the promotion schedule can be found on PURPLE\u2019s <\/a>official<\/a> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PURPLE is also hosting the \u2018PURPLE Store Game Review Challenge\u2019 event. Players who leave their reviews on the new titles\u2019 pages on PURPLE and verify them on the Community Board will have a chance to win prizes. Twenty lucky winners for each title will receive 30,000 NAVER Pay Points each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PURPLE players can also participate in the \u2018PURPLE Spread the Word\u2019 social media event. By sharing the PURPLE launch brand page on their social media channels using the provided button, a total of 300 winners will receive 10,000 NAVER Pay points as a giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more detailed information, please visit PURPLE\u2019s <\/a>official<\/a> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About NCSOFT Corp.<\/strong> Headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, NCSOFT is a leading global publisher and developer, renowned for its highly acclaimed original IPs, including the Lineage\u00ae, AION\u00ae, Blade & Soul\u00ae,<\/em> and Guild Wars\u00ae<\/em> franchises, as well as numerous casual games. Founded in 1997, NCSOFT has been at the forefront of technological innovation and is committed to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences worldwide. With regional offices in North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, NCSOFT\u2019s global network reaches gamers in over 60 countries. For more information, please visit NCSOFT’s official website<\/a> and brand media channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","byline":[33],"class_list":["post-3008632","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry","post-purple-by-ncsoft-expands-into-pc-game-distribution-business"],"ab_tests":{},"yoast_head":"\n\u2018PURPLE\u2019 by NCSOFT Expands into PC Game Distribution Business - Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2024\/purple-by-ncsoft-expands-into-pc-game-distribution-business\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\u2018PURPLE\u2019 by NCSOFT Expands into PC Game Distribution Business\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"***FOR KOREA ONLY*** PURPLE will sequentially unveil diverse global IP lineups, including Sony Interactive Entertainment\u2019s \u2018Horizon Forbidden West\u2019 and \u2018Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man Remastered\u2019 Today at 4 PM, PURPLE begins the rollout of its new PC titles, celebrating with a range of discount promotions and engaging events. 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