Korean Gaming Giants Hit with Fines for Misleading Rates

Gravity and WEMADE are facing fines from the Korean Fair Trade Commission for exaggerating item drop rates in their games, Ragnarok Online and NIGHT CROWS. Both companies will pay around $1,756 each for misleading players about the odds of obtaining in-game items. Gravity's inflated chances were up to 8 times higher, while WEMADE's were 3 times greater. This crackdown signals mounting pressure for transparency in the gaming industry, especially with the rise of gacha and lootbox systems. The KFTC is keeping a close eye on future practices.

Published on: 4/23/2025

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