South Korean developer Delabs Games has announced a shift in strategy to focus on Telegram as a platform for its upcoming game releases, supported by the TON blockchain.
As part of this new direction, Delabs will adapt the popular Ragnarok IP for Telegram, bringing the game’s well-known maze exploration elements to users within the messaging app.
This move is supported by recent funding from the TON Foundation and investor Noah Kim, marking a significant pivot for the company as it enters the Telegram gaming space.
New Focus on Telegram and TON
Delabs Games’ latest strategy centers on releasing games directly within Telegram, utilizing the TON blockchain to integrate enhanced rewards systems and other in-game features.
The company’s move aims to make midcore gaming available on Telegram, offering a new experience to players already active on the platform.
TON blockchain integration will allow Delabs to incorporate blockchain-powered rewards and features designed to be accessible to players without added complexity.
Ragnarok IP Adaptation
The first game in Delabs’ new Telegram-focused lineup is an adaptation of Ragnarok, the popular South Korean IP known for its maze exploration gameplay.
This version will include classic gameplay elements from the Ragnarok franchise, along with an updated rewards system leveraging the TON blockchain.
“Bringing Ragnarok to Telegram marks a bold step in our strategy to bring well-known IPs and adventure-filled games directly to players where they’re already connecting,” said Joonmo Kwon, CEO at Delabs Games.
Whilst the exact title hasn’t been confirmed, preliminary artwork suggests the game could be a version of Ragnarok Labyrinth, which was previously released as an NFT game by Gravity before its shutdown.
What else can we expect from Delabs?
In addition to Ragnarok, Delabs plans to release Boxing Star, a mobile sports game developed by its parent company, 4:33 Creative Labs.
Scheduled for Q3 2025, Boxing Star will follow Ragnarok’s anticipated Q1 release on Telegram.
To support this shift in focus, Delabs has halted development on two previously announced titles, Space Frontier and Metabolts, to concentrate on creating games specifically designed for Telegram users.
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