NCSOFT West

NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT Corporation, a prominent South Korean video game developer and publisher. Based in Bellevue, Washington, NCSOFT West plays a key role in consolidating NCSOFT's operations in North America and Europe. The company has a rich history, having established its U.S. presence in 2001 with the formation of NC Interactive, which later became part of NCSOFT West. NCSOFT West is known for developing and publishing massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Some of its notable titles include "Lineage II," "City of Heroes," "Guild Wars," "Blade & Soul," and "WildStar." The company has a broad global reach, attracting hundreds of millions of players across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Computer Games Bellevue, United States Founded 1997 ~865 employees KRX: 036570

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Employees
865
-0.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.4M
Revenue ~$1.2B
Stock
036570
KRX
12-month attrition
12.6%
Tech: 10.9%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

NCSOFT West went from 1,011 employees in Jul 2023 to 865 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 14 people joined, 50 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other506
Engineering165
Design68
Sales37
Marketing31
Operations18
HR16
Product14

NCSOFT West FAQ

How many employees does NCSOFT West have?

NCSOFT West has about 865 employees, down 0.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is NCSOFT West's revenue per employee?

NCSOFT West makes about $1.42M in revenue per employee, based on $1.23B annual revenue and 865 employees.

Is NCSOFT West a public company?

Yes. NCSOFT West is publicly traded under the ticker 036570 on KRX.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.