>The reason why Moon-soo wants to directly operate Outerplane.

[PD Hyun Moon-soo & Outerplane] — Summary of Game Philosophy, Direct Operation, and User Response

1. “Outerplane” is not just a simple IP, but the result of PD Hyun Moon-soo’s philosophy and his ‘first project as General Director.’

PD Hyun Moon-soo previously served as the 2nd main director for ‘Closers,’ but that was a project he joined mid-way. “This is the first time he has led everything from planning to worldview and direction, from start to finish.”

While co-founding the development company VA Games, he personally designed Outerplane as his first ‘General PD work,’ and this project started with the direction, “I will make the game I want to make, myself.”

2. Publisher Transfer: This is more meaningful because they are not just developing, but also handling operations directly.

Originally, Outerplane was published by Smilegate Megaport.

However, on July 11, 2025, the end of publishing and the transition to direct operation by VA Games were announced through an official developer's note.

Source: Official Developer's Note No. 13 https://page.onstove.com/outerplane/kr/view/10859608

Transfer applications were accepted from August 12 to September 23. From September 23, VA Games became the main entity for all operations.

This goes beyond simply “accepting user feedback”; it is a declaration that, “We will make it ourselves, and we will take responsibility for it ourselves.” In other words, this shows a move to protect the brand and philosophy itself, rather than just mass-producing a game to make money.