Stillfront and WEBTOON team up: popular webcomics turned into free-to-play mobile games

Stillfront studio’s Nanobit announced a partnership with NAVER WEBTOON, the Korean platform of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., to create free-to-play mobile games inspired by some of the webcomic giant’s most beloved series.

The initial lineup will feature five popular webcomics: Operation: True Love, My Roommate is a Gumiho, My ID is Gangnam Beauty, See You in My 19th Life, and Secretary’s Escape, with the possibility of adding more titles in the future. This collaboration supports Stillfront’s strategic focus on organic growth, expanding its narrative games portfolio, and leveraging engine-sharing opportunities. In addition, it reinforces Stillfront’s presence in Asia by forging ties with a global powerhouse.

“It is with great pleasure that we announce our partnership with WEBTOON. This collaboration will allow Nanobit to create player-centric, narrative games and bring some of WEBTOON’s most popular IP’s to life. Entering this partnership aligns with our strategy to expand our narrative games franchise portfolio. Additionally, it will boost our marketing efforts as we strive to provide an exceptional gaming experience to millions of WEBTOON readers,” said Alexis Bonte, Interim CEO of Stillfront.

WEBTOON Entertainment continues to expand its global IP & Creator Ecosystem through ventures in gaming, webnovels, TV and film adaptations, print publications, and merchandise. This partnership exemplifies the company’s commitment to exploring new formats, offering fans an engaging and interactive way to enjoy its stories and characters.

Nanobit’s collaboration with NAVER WEBTOON demonstrates the growing synergy between webcomic storytelling and gaming, promising innovative experiences for audiences worldwide.

Source: WEBTOON