Narrative Director Choi:Iron Mask is a character I feel sorry for, in a way. He lived his life to the fullest, but he was essentially a pawn, causing quite a few disasters in the process. The new lines added to the game reflect his deep regret and his desperate desire to undo his past mistakes.

But simply hitting the reset button would ruin the narrative. That is precisely why we split him into two distinct characters. It's about how he resolves his 'adult's revenge'—a theme mentioned in last year's developer notes—without breaking the continuity of the story.

Narrative Director Choi:Kim Hye-sung has been with us for a year and a half, voicing six or seven characters, so he is fully immersed in the lore. Hong Si-ho, on the other hand, hasn't touched the material in over 20 years—which is perfectly understandable. We spent a lot of time briefing him on the lore, changes in settings, and our narrative direction, taking a completely different approach with each.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:It is currently just an internal 'what-if' at the brainstorming stage. Given our focus on the live service, our bandwidth is limited. We’ve finished the War of Genesis 2 story and will wrap up Rhapsody of Zephyr by year-end. We are considering bundling these stories for platforms like Steam. It would be a great way to bring in new users and satisfy those who just want to experience the narrative.

Also, I am aware that another company is preparing a remaster for Rhapsody of Zephyr. As a player, I’m looking forward to it, and I think it’s meaningful to release standalone titles for long-time fans.

Narrative Director Choi:As the CEO noted, we are stretched thin. However, as we develop the mobile version, we are naturally accumulating voice data, modeling, and art assets, so it is certainly a possibility if the opportunity arises.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:I can't disclose specific figures, but every time a new 'Outer One' drops, we see a surge of returning fans and new players. Since this is the first time a major War of Genesis 3 character has appeared, we expect a wave of fans from the later series to return.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:We buff existing 'Outer Ones' whenever a new one is introduced. Since competition is the core of our game, we definitely plan to buff and rerun characters like Heideloon, the Black Prince, and Sirano alongside Iron Mask.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:That’s a fair point. Since competition is the main draw, easy resource accumulation can be a double-edged sword. We believe idle content fits the mobile platform, but we are looking into specialized resource management or weapon-specific balancing to ensure the playing field remains fair.

Narrative Director Choi:Completing Part 1 and Part 2 alone will take over three years. I’m genuinely worried if I’ll finish before I retire (laughs).

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:As both CEO and director, I initially thought, 'If we just finish the War of Genesis 2 story, that would be a success.' But now, I’m confident we can stick with it through the end of War of Genesis 3 Part 2.

We want to keep the service running for over a decade. I’ve personally kept the door open for an official numbered sequel—whether it’s a new game or something else. Our goal is to push the unique narrative of the mobile version, and once Part 2 concludes, we will need to pivot to a fresh main storyline.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:That’s a constant concern. We are primarily catering to the 30-50 age demographic who grew up with the series. Reaching out to the younger generation is a challenge we face daily.

We are exploring ways to expand the reach of the IP beyond just the mobile game. While it’s too early to share details, we are definitely looking into broader expansion strategies.

Narrative Director Choi:The original series was developed under tight constraints, leading to some plot holes. We are effectively 'remaking' the story through the mobile version, filling in those gaps so that newcomers can jump in and enjoy the experience without feeling lost.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:Nothing is in active production yet, but we have aspirations. We are in ongoing discussions with Line Games. If we do move forward, I personally think a web novel would be a great fit.

CEO Nam Ki-ryong:I am both grateful and apologetic to our players. We read all your feedback and strive to incorporate it. Please continue to share your thoughts, and stay tuned for Iron Mask and the new Cosmos Saga story.

Narrative Director Choi:Honestly, I didn't realize it 20 or 30 years ago, but I now see how vital the painful feedback from our players is. We acknowledge that we still have areas where we fall short, and I promise we will continue to work hard to refine the story and world-building.