Based on the global publishing collaboration for 'Outerplane' initiated last year, MAJOR9 acquires IP and development team. Merges development capabilities and global business expertise to enhance competitiveness in the game business. Continues efforts for further growth of 'Outerplane' and expansion of new projects. MAJOR9 Inc. (CEO: Park Sung Tae) announces that it is proceeding with the acquisition of the IP and development team for the mobile strategy RPG 'Outerplane' from VAGAMES Inc. (CEO: Son Beom Seok). 'Outerplane' Main Visual This transaction is not an M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) between companies, but rather a transfer of the 'Outerplane' IP and the development team responsible for this title to MAJOR9. VAGAMES plans to continue its business as an independent game development company. MAJOR9 Official Logo Since signing the global publishing agreement for 'Outerplane' in September last year, both companies have maintained close collaboration. By combining MAJOR9's global business expertise with VAGAMES' development expertise, they have achieved certain results in service operations from a user perspective and in improving user satisfaction. Notably, the 'Outerplane' 3rd Anniversary Update, conducted after the service transfer, saw over 300,000 pre-registrations, ranked first in Google Play's popular rankings in South Korea and Taiwan, and ranked high in Japan's popular rankings, achieving strong results in the global market. MAJOR9 plans to further strengthen its game business by leveraging its accumulated service operation expertise, along with the acquired IP and development team. Furthermore, it aims to enhance its global market competitiveness by utilizing the unique subculture worldview and character development capabilities that 'Outerplane' has established. With this acquisition as an opportunity, MAJOR9 will proceed with the service operation and continuous content development for 'Outerplane,' while also working on the development of new projec