Hello!

The online semifinals of the Streamer Invitational Event Match, a special event of the previously announced will begin shortly.

Please find below the lineup of the 4 teams (12 streamers) and the broadcast crew taking part in this event, along with the semifinal format.

Semifinal Rules

• Format: Full round-robin. Every team faces each other once. Each match is a Bo3, consisting of a maximum of 3 games.

• Scoring: 1 point is awarded for each game won, with a maximum of 2 points per match.

• Advancement: After all matches are played, the top 2 teams with the highest points advance to the finals. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker match will be held between the tied teams to determine who advances.

• Technical Issues & Disqualification: If a technical issue occurs within the first 2 minutes of a game, a rematch may be granted. Disconnections that occur after the 3-minute mark will not result in a rematch unless both teams agree. Any rule violation will result in an immediate loss for that game, and the opposing team will be awarded 1 point.

Broadcast Crew

• Caster Jinbaba / Caster Kojinjing

Participating Teams

• Team Dadita: Dadita, Hanpa, Kkaesoreum

• Team Buff Me Please: Ttattai, Kim Hyeakjin, Noryangjin Tajja

• Team Circus: Ruple, Navyseals, AquaSixMage

• Team Underdog: Daengwooju, Excalibu, Reiya

Semifinal Bracket

• Team Daddita vs Team Buff Me Please

• Team Daddita vs Team Circus

• Team Daddita vs Team Underdog

• Team Buff Me Please vs Team Circus

• Team Buff Me Please vs Team Underdog

• Team Circus vs Team Underdog

How to Watch

• Date & Time: May 16, 7:00 PM KST (10:00 AM UTC)

• Live Broadcast Channels (Commentary in Korean) - \[IRONMACE__ — Twitch][www.twitch.tv]

Offline Finals on May 24

The offline finals will be held at the PlayX4 E-sports Festival. The same rules from the semifinals apply, with the following change:

• Format: Single elimination (tournament bracket), Bo5

Thank you sincerely for the overwhelming interest and support. We will do our utmost to make this a meaningful and memorable event for everyone.

Thank you.

Hello, Adventurers! This is IRONMACE.

We’re excited to share some great news about an opportunity to meet you all in person!

Dark and Darker has been selected for the e-Sports Title Support Program, and we’ll be participating in PlayX4, held at KINTEX in Ilsan, from May 21 to May 24.

For anyone who is visiting or living in Korea, stop by the IRONMACE booth at PlayX4 to take part in various events where you can win exclusive Dark and Darker merch.

On Sunday, May 24, we’ll be hosting a special event match featuring Korean streamers who have continuously supported and played Dark and Darker.

• Dates: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Sunday, May 24, 2026 / 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM KST (01:00 – 09:00 UTC)

• Venue: IRONMACE Booth (B10), KINTEX Hall B2C, Goyang-si

• PlayX4 Visitor Information: 2026 PlayX4 Official Website[www.playx4.or.kr]

• Program: Mini card games, Dark and Darker demo zone, and other giveaway events.

We’re hosting an event match featuring Korean streamers who have shown their dedication to Dark and Darker. A total of 12 streamers will compete in this event, with the top 2 teams advancing through the online semifinals to face off in a head-to-head showdown at the offline showcase.

• Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM KST (01:00 – 03:00 UTC)

• Venue: PlayX4 e-Sports Festival Main Stage

Online Semifinals Information

• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 / 7:00 PM KST (10:00 UTC)

• Format: 4-team round-robin league (6 matches total / best-of-three per match)

• Advancement: The top 2 teams will earn tickets to the finals, which will be held on-site at the e-Sports Festival

Further details regarding the Dark and Darker Streamer Invitational Event Match online semifinals will be shared in a separate announcement.

We deeply appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm!

Thank you.