Guardian Tales: Dig Dot named by Netmarble, set for 2027 mobile release
Key takeaways
- Netmarble revealed Guardian Tales: Dig Dot and key art on the 6th
- Guardian Tales: Dig Dot is scheduled as a 2027 mobile release
- Original Guardian Tales: ~6,000억 KRW revenue and ~41 million downloads (as of late July 2026)
Netmarble announced the new Guardian Tales spin-off Guardian Tales: Dig Dot and revealed key art on the 6th, confirming the game is planned as a 2027 mobile release. The publisher said the title comes from Kongstudio, the developer behind the original Guardian Tales.
Guardian Tales: Dig Dot is the series’ first spin-off and is pitched as a casual roguelite that blends deck-building and varied character combinations so each run plays differently. The game keeps the franchise’s emotive dot-pixel look and puts gameplay in a mine setting; Netmarble’s preview notes easy controls, town-growth mechanics, and the promise of mixing characters to craft personal combat strategies. The newly released key art shows the main cast who will lead the story.
Netmarble and Kongstudio previously signed a global publishing deal in November for ‘Project Octopus,’ and this announcement follows that agreement. Kongstudio’s credits include mobile puzzle RPG Dungeon Link and the original Guardian Tales, giving the studio recurring series experience. The original Guardian Tales launched in 2020 and, as of late July 2026, had recorded about 6,000억 Korean won in global cumulative revenue and roughly 41 million mobile downloads, with strong popularity in Korea, Japan and China.
Why it matters
Takeaway: with Netmarble’s November publishing pact, Kongstudio’s track record, and Guardian Tales’ roughly 6,000억 KRW lifetime revenue alongside ~41 million downloads across Korea, Japan and China, Dig Dot arrives under a clear commercial spotlight — and it leans into the franchise’s signature pixel charm while shifting the gameplay toward roguelite deck-building.
Original source
Google News: ThisIsGame
