Trickcal Revive Named No. 1 Premium Brand by Forbes Korea

EPID Games announced on November 2 that Trickcal Revive, which it develops and operates, was ranked the No. 1 Premium Brand for Customer Trust by Forbes Korea.

This top award reflects high evaluations across multiple fronts: beyond Trickcal Revive's uniquely charming characters and world-building, it highlights the player-engaging content culture, domestic and international commercial performance indicators, and the IP's potential for multifaceted expansion. In particular, clear numerical achievements in both domestic and international markets backed its global competitiveness. Trickcal Revive recently reached No. 3 in Google Play revenue rankings in Korea through its 3rd anniversary update, and also recorded 3rd place in Apple App Store revenue in the Japanese market driven by its 1st anniversary release update in October.

Moves toward IP diversification, including offline performances and physical merchandise beyond the game itself, are also picking up momentum. The Trickcal Revive Orchestra Concert, held over two days from October 3 to 4, drew strong acclaim for successfully expanding the game IP into the realm of performing arts. In particular, a unique program where voice actors of major characters and even the CEO directly participated in the orchestra to interact with the audience became a hot topic in the community.

Additionally, the company partnered with world-renowned figure and toy companies such as Good Smile Company and Max Factory to begin releasing a variety of licensed merchandise, including Nendoroids, boosting both public awareness and commercial value by bringing in-game characters into physical form. Furthermore, fandom culture continues to thrive actively. In Japan, fan-only conventions—spontaneous events where fans create, exhibit, and sell derivative works themselves—are held regularly, with more than 300 booths gathering at a recent event. Over 400 booths have already registered to participate in the upcoming fan convention scheduled for March next year.

EPID Games stated that moving forward, it plans to leverage its unique characters and lore as an anchor to expand into various business areas—including offline events, performances, and physical merchandise—while increasing collaborations with prominent domestic and international partners to build a foundation for mid-to-long-term IP growth.

Detailed news regarding Trickcal Revive's award and the game itself can be found on official channels, including the official lounge.

Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. [Read Original]

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