Nexon announced that it has partnered with Valve Corporation to develop Counter-Strike Online 2. The game will be a sequel to the 2007 title Counter-Strike Online that both companies co-developed, which eventually reached 500,000, 70,000 and 50,000 concurrent users in China, Taiwan and Korea, respectively.
“Counter-Strike Online 2 will offer enhanced graphics, more realistic gameplay and powerful impact sensations powered by an enhanced version of the Source engine. The game will also feature various game modes enhancing its original game experience with new and improved environments, weapons, equipment customization and more,” says the release by Nexon. “Under the terms of the agreement, Nexon Korea will develop and be the exclusive publisher of Counter-Strike Online 2 in Japan, Korea, China and other areas in Southeast Asia. Nexon Korea intends to continue to leverage its proven development expertise and deep understanding of local markets to make Counter-Strike Online 2 one of the leading first-person shooter titles in the region.”
