Netmarble Unveils 'Guardian Tales: Dig Dot' for the First Time

On the 6th, Netmarble revealed the title and key art for Guardian Tales: Dig Dot, currently under development by Kong Studios. The new title, serving as the first spin-off of Guardian Tales, is scheduled to launch as a mobile game in 2027.

The original Guardian Tales is a mobile RPG released in 2020. As of late July 2026, its cumulative global revenue reached approximately 600 billion won, with around 41 million cumulative mobile downloads. Featuring pixel art graphics, story content, and puzzle elements, the game gained popularity in regions including South Korea, Japan, and China.

Set in a mine, the new title is a casual roguelite utilizing character combinations and deck-building. Players engage in combat through simple controls while forming strategies by combining various characters. Each playthrough offers a fresh combat experience, complemented by elements of town progression alongside mine exploration.

Carrying over the original's pixel art graphics is also reflected in the game's title. Dig Dot combines "Dig," representing the act of excavating the earth, and "Dot," referring to pixel art graphics, symbolizing the core concepts of mine exploration and pixel aesthetic. The revealed key art features the main characters who will lead the new title's story.

Netmarble signed a global publishing agreement with Kong Studios for Project Octopus in November 2025. With this announcement, the official title of the project was confirmed as Guardian Tales: Dig Dot, along with an introduction to its key features.

Developer Kong Studios is a global game development company known for titles such as the mobile puzzle RPG Dungeon Link and the mobile adventure RPG Guardian Tales.

Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. [Read Original]

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