Krafton has acquired Last Epoch dev Eleventh Hour Games. Here’s what that means for the action RPG’s future, upcoming hires, and how it fits into Krafton’s big 2025 plans.
A Big Move in the ARPG World—Last Epoch Joins the Krafton Family
Last Epoch just got itself a major stat boost. Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG and Subnautica, has officially acquired Eleventh Hour Games, the studio behind the breakout action RPG Last Epoch.
And despite Krafton currently being in the middle of some high-drama headlines (hello, Subnautica 2 lawsuits), this new acquisition might be one of their smartest plays yet.
From Passion Project to Powerhouse Studio
Game Director Judd Cobler, who started Last Epoch as a solo project, dropped the news himself on the game’s official forums. He confirmed that Eleventh Hour is now under the Krafton banner, and the energy? All positive.
Cobler made it clear:
“What began as one person’s dream is now a team of over 100—and growing.”
The move comes just as Last Epoch gears up for Season 3 in August 2025, riding high off a strong launch in 2024. For a first title, it’s crushed expectations in the ARPG space—earning comparisons to Path of Exile and Diablo 4, but with a much more dev-friendly reputation.
Krafton’s Controversy Storm… and Why This Feels Different
Let’s address the elephant in the loading screen: Krafton’s not exactly in “fan-favorite publisher” mode right now. They’re embroiled in legal beef with Subnautica 2’s original studio heads, who were ousted earlier this year. On top of that, they recently laid off folks from The Callisto Protocol team.
BUT—and it’s a big but—Krafton has also rescued studios, like when they swooped in to keep Hi-Fi Rush dev Tango Gameworks alive after Microsoft nearly pulled the plug.
So yeah, Krafton’s hit-or-miss, but when they hit? It’s big.
What This Means for Last Epoch Going Forward
Cobler’s post made it clear: this isn’t a creative handover. Eleventh Hour stays in control, and now they’ve just got Krafton’s resources to power up:
Key Takeaways:
- More hiring across the board – Multiple roles opening up in the coming weeks
- Bigger development bandwidth – Potential for faster updates, better polish, and new features
- Global publishing reach – Krafton gives them access to bigger markets and new platforms
- Community-first approach remains – The devs promise to keep listening and engaging with players
This could be the difference between “great indie ARPG” and “next-gen genre staple.”
Krafton + Last Epoch = Big Moves
Who: Krafton acquires Eleventh Hour Games
What: Last Epoch dev joins Krafton family
When: Announced mid-2025, just ahead of Season 3
Why It Matters: More resources, more hires, more growth
Red Flags?: Krafton’s past drama, but this deal looks stable
What Comes Next?
With Last Epoch heading into its next season and Eleventh Hour hiring up, this acquisition could supercharge the game’s evolution. Whether it means console ports, bigger expansions, or just more frequent updates, the path ahead looks promising.
And if Krafton truly leaves the creative reigns in Eleventh Hour’s hands? We might be looking at the ARPG to watch in 2026 and beyond.
Do you think this acquisition levels up Last Epoch—or are you cautious about Krafton’s involvement? Drop your take in the comments and tell us what you want to see from Season 3 and beyond.
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