KRAFTON Q&A
To the dearest fans of Dinkum,
Since KRAFTON joined Dinkum's passionate journey, many of you have shared various thoughts and questions.
We truly appreciate your engagement, and we will try our utmost to listen to the voices of our community.
To help clarify some of the most frequently asked questions following the publisher change, we have compiled a list of explanations below.
We will continue to openly communicate with you and share updates whenever there is new information.
[h3]1. Is KRAFTON now developing Dinkum?[/h3]
[h3]2. Will Dinkum's direction change due to this collaboration?[/h3]
[h3]3. There was an announcement regarding data administration. Does this mean my personal data is being accessed or used by KRAFTON?[/h3]
[h3]4. Why do I need to agree to the EULA again to play Dinkum?[/h3]
[h3]5. Is Dinkum Together a completely separate game from the original Dinkum?[/h3]
We sincerely apologize for the insufficient communication provided regarding the publisher change, as our focus was directed toward the language support update. Moving forward, we will strive to improve our way of interacting with the dearest fans of Dinkum by delivering more precise information. Thank you to everyone who shared their valuable feedback.
Once again, thank you for your continued support.
Since KRAFTON joined Dinkum's passionate journey, many of you have shared various thoughts and questions.
We truly appreciate your engagement, and we will try our utmost to listen to the voices of our community.
To help clarify some of the most frequently asked questions following the publisher change, we have compiled a list of explanations below.
We will continue to openly communicate with you and share updates whenever there is new information.
[h3]1. Is KRAFTON now developing Dinkum?[/h3]
- No, Dinkum is still solely developed by James Bendon, while KRAFTON handles publishing activities.
- KRAFTON has partnered with James through a publishing agreement to introduce Dinkum to more players worldwide and make it available on multiple platforms so that new players can discover and enjoy the game.
- As part of this collaboration, KRAFTON now handles global operations, including marketing, promotional campaigns, localization, community management, and customer support. We will actively engage with players, gather feedback, and discuss potential improvements with James to enhance the game experience.
- Furthermore, KRAFTON provides legal support to protect the Dinkum IP and administers service and business operations, ensuring that James can focus entirely on development.
[h3]2. Will Dinkum's direction change due to this collaboration?[/h3]
- No, KRAFTON will not unilaterally change the direction of the game.
- We will listen to community feedback and work closely with James to support the development of even more attractive content.
[h3]3. There was an announcement regarding data administration. Does this mean my personal data is being accessed or used by KRAFTON?[/h3]
- Since KRAFTON has assumed the publishing role for Dinkum, we have published a notification to make sure that players recognize this change.
- However, The way personal data is handled remains unchanged, and access to such data is strictly limited.
- Furthermore, All data is securely managed with encryption and other protective measures to ensure user safety.
- You can find more details in the official announcement.
[h3]4. Why do I need to agree to the EULA again to play Dinkum?[/h3]
- Since KRAFTON has assumed the publishing role from James, the End User License Agreement (EULA) has to be reaccepted by players, following the publisher change on the Steam platform.
- This is a standard procedure that all game publishers must adhere to and an essential requirement that the platform provider must follow to administer the game service.
- The EULA update is an essential step to ensure stable service and protect player rights without impacting the ownership of the game or the individual's way of playing the game. Through these protection measures, players can safely enjoy Dinkum in the same environment as before without any disadvantages or restrictions.
[h3]5. Is Dinkum Together a completely separate game from the original Dinkum?[/h3]
- Dinkum Together is a new title inspired by the original Dinkum, designed to offer a fresh and delightful experience on various platforms.
- Since the game is still in its early stages of development, there isn't much detailed information to be shared yet. However, we will make sure to post regular updates through the Dinkum Together Discord channel, so please stay tuned for more news.
We sincerely apologize for the insufficient communication provided regarding the publisher change, as our focus was directed toward the language support update. Moving forward, we will strive to improve our way of interacting with the dearest fans of Dinkum by delivering more precise information. Thank you to everyone who shared their valuable feedback.
Once again, thank you for your continued support.