Smilegate is a privately owned company headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 2002, the company employs approximately 1,190 individuals, with its primary focus on computer games.

Revenue

Founded

2002

Headcount

1,185

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Computer Games

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On February 16, 2026, the Evolution Team (EVO) was crowned the first-ever champions of the CrossFire: Legends Championship Southeast Asia (CFLC). The inaugural tournament for Tencent's CrossFire: Legends concluded on February 8 in Manila after three months of intense competition, highlighting the growth of mobile first-person shooter (FPS) games across five markets, including Malaysia. Previously, on February 12, the "Heroes of Arkesia," referring to players of Smilegate's Lost Ark, experienced an active start to February, with new and returning players beginning their journeys and veterans exploring new classes like Guardianknight. This followed the release of a balance patch for the Korean Live Servers of Lost Ark in February, as detailed on February 10. Smilegate developer comments indicated this patch addressed recent changes in the game's combat environment.
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