NHN Launches Global Open Beta for Zombie Apocalypse Game ‘DARKEST DAYS’

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NHN (KRX: 181710, CEO Jung Woo-jin) announced that its zombie apocalypse game DARKEST DAYS has launched a global open beta service for PC and mobile starting April 24.

DARKEST DAYS is an open-world shooting RPG developed and serviced by NHN. Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, the game focuses on survival through encounters with diverse groups of people.

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DARKEST DAYS is an open-world shooting RPG developed and serviced by NHN. Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, the game focuses on survival through encounters with diverse groups of people. The game supports seven languages—English (default), Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish—marking the official start of its global rollout. During the Open Beta, players worldwide will have full access to all content, and account data from the Open Beta will carry over to the official launch.

Following two rounds of closed beta tests (CBT) in Korea and a global test on both PC (Steam) and mobile platforms, DARKEST DAYS has been significantly polished. Enhancements include UI/UX improvements and an optimized PC gameplay environment. Recognizing players’ demand for multiplayer and engaging experiences, NHN accelerated content unlock timing and carried out quality improvements to enable faster interactions. Additional updates include: separating chat channels by region, and diversifying quest conditions and requirements to support more flexible playstyles—addressing key player feedback and enhancing overall gameplay.

In addition to cross-play between PC and mobile, the game is expanding gamepad support to cater to different player preferences. Players can currently enjoy the game using Xbox controllers and Steam Deck, with ongoing enhancements aimed at delivering a seamless experience.

During the global Open Beta, all pre-registered users will receive the essential survival item “Taxi” as a special reward. In DARKEST DAYS, vehicles are crucial for survival—enabling fast travel, storing items, running over zombies, and smashing obstacles. The “Taxi,” with its high speed and unique design, is expected to deepen player immersion. A variety of in-game events will also run during the beta to add more fun to the gameplay.

DARKEST DAYS drew global attention earlier this year during Steam Next Fest (February 2025), with participation from 57,000 players across 107 countries. Key achievements from the event include over 100,000 wishlists on Steam, peak concurrent viewers reaching 53,000 on Twitch, ranked among the most-played demos, and becoming #1 in the “Trending Upcoming Free-to-Play Games” category. Three multiplayer content modes—Zombie Defense, Co-op Boss Raid, and Conflict Zone—received especially positive feedback for their excitement and immersion.

For more details about DARKEST DAYS’ global open beta and upcoming events, visit the official community or check in-game.