[Alpha Biz=(Chicago) Reporter Kim Jisun] The company has launched an internal investigation into allegations that an employee of Kakao Games leaked updated information on the popular multi-access role-playing game Odin: Valhalla Rising (Odin) in advance.

Kakao Games said through its official community on the 23rd, "We are currently conducting a close investigation in accordance with internal procedures as there are reports or suspicions that a Kakao Games employee leaked game information acquired in advance."

Earlier, allegations were raised that an employee of Kakao Games leaked related information to his guild member before the update took effect. In addition, it is reported that there is a situation in which some goods in the game are recommended to be purchased in advance by informing them that the price of some goods in the game will change after the update.

"Please understand that it may take some time in the process of investigating game data and tip-off information to confirm the facts, and we will transparently disclose the results," Kakao Games said. "We apologize for the inconvenience in using the game." "If it is confirmed to be true, strict measures will be taken in accordance with personnel policy," Kakao Games stressed.

 

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