The next pixel art, fantasy world from Kong Studios
Amsterdam, Netherlands — July 28, 2026 | Kakao Games is excited to announce Guardian Maiden, the next game from developer Kong Studios, launching worldwide on PC and mobile.
Guardian Maiden follows the story of a Hero and a Saint on a journey to defeat an emerging evil in a fantasy world. This action RPG, inhabited by a diverse set of characters, features vibrant pixel art reminiscent of Kong Studios’ previous game.
“We’re excited to introduce Guardian Maiden to players around the world,” said Kwangwon Seok, CEO of Kong Studios. “The game reflects years of experience developing pixel art titles, action combat, and collectible RPGs. Together with Kakao Games, our long-time trusted publishing partner, we’re committed to delivering a polished, high-quality experience for players worldwide.”
Siwoo Lee, Co CEO of Kakao Games, added, “Kong Studios has consistently demonstrated exceptional game development capabilities, backed by a distinctive creative vision. Having built a strong partnership through years of collaboration, we’re excited to work together once again and bring Guardian Maiden to players around the world.”
Kakao Games and Kong Studios will reveal more details on Guardian Maiden in the coming months.
About Kakao Games
Kakao Games (Co CEOs Taehwan Kim and Siwoo Lee) is a game company specializing in both publishing and development across a wide range of genres, from casual to hardcore titles on PC and mobile. Since its KOSDAQ listing in September 2020, Kakao Games has successfully developed and launched popular titles such as Odin: Valhalla Rising, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Eversoul, Guardian Tales, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, with multiple global releases on the horizon. Kakao Games remains committed to expanding its portfolio and exploring new opportunities in the evolving gaming landscape.
About Kong Studios
Kong Studios, Inc. is a startup headquartered in Silicon Valley, U.S.A. As evidenced in games such as Dungeon Link and Guardian Tales, the studio believes a game’s essence is original gameplay and narrative. Kong Studios has and continues to strive to create the best game approved by gamers across the world.
