Webzen Unveils 'Project D1,' a New Title Based on Naver Webtoon for the First Time

Diorama Pixel Art Crafted with Unreal Engine 5

Webzen unveiled gameplay images and partial game information for its self-developed new title, 'Project D1,' on August 10.

'Project D1' Character Gathering Production. Provided by Webzen

Project D1 is a tactical strategy role-playing game (RPG) currently being developed by Webzen’s subsidiary, Webzen Crevix, based on the hit Naver Webtoon series 'I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game.'

The development team is focused on depicting the protagonist’s summoned background game world from the original webtoon using a diorama pixel art technique based on dot graphics to realize and express the game.

Diorama pixel art is a presentation method that combines the charm of 2D pixel art with a sense of 3D space, emphasizing detail and dimensionality. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5, with the entire process being manually completed by hand.

The narrative unfolds through party gameplay and combat. Episodes and storylines from the original, such as the protagonist’s journey through exploration, defense battles, and territory management, are reimagined within the game via party composition, tactical maneuvers, strategic development, and command-based battles.

News of the development of Project D1 was first released in December last year. Webzen plans to release further detailed game information and begin preparing for the game's service within the year. The company will later announce the launch schedule according to development and business readiness.

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