Devsisters' mobile running action game 'Cookie Run: OvenBreak' rolled out a major update on October 27 to mark its 10th anniversary of service. Since launching globally on October 27, 2016, 54.08 million players worldwide have enjoyed the game over the past 10 years, with cumulative revenue surpassing 415.6 billion won.
According to the 10th anniversary statistics disclosed by Devsisters, the total time players spent running in the game reached 38 billion minutes. Converted into years, this equals approximately 72,300 years. The cumulative distance run, measured in the in-game distance unit 'Cookiemeter', reached 33 trillion Cookiemeters, while peak monthly active users hit 4.69 million.
Over the past 10 years, a total of 242 updates have been released. Throughout this time, 336 Cookie types and 277 Pet types were introduced, alongside 2,136 Cookie and Jelly skins and 8,274 maps. Completed storylines also reach 150 chapters. More than 740,000 players cumulatively participated in the competitive 'Grand Champions League', and the game recently expanded its competitive scope into an official esports tournament, the World Championship.
The centerpiece of the 10th anniversary update is the new storyline 'For All the Brave Us', which features players themselves as the main protagonist inside the game. It follows the story of a player transforming into a Cookie through a mysterious screen glitch and exploring the 'Sweet Archive', a space where memories are kept. Composed of six stages in total, the story unfolds as players resolve incidents alongside Cookies existing in different timelines.
Alongside this, the 'MyCookie' system was introduced, allowing players to create their own custom characters. Players can customize their unique Cookie by combining hairstyles, outfits, accessories, and more, as well as select abilities to use during runs. Created Cookies can be used in existing content such as Trophy Race and Breakout, and players can also participate in 'MyCookie Buddy Run', a two-player cooperative mode running together with another player.
New characters include the Epic-grade 'Jump Cookie' and Legendary-grade 'Brave Lord Cookie'. Jump Cookie possesses the ability to navigate through the air with continuous jumps, while Brave Lord Cookie features the power to battle glitches corrupting the screen. Another new character, 'Slide Cookie', is scheduled to be revealed in mid-November.
An event looking back on past content has also been prepared. 'Bustling Breakout' is a mode that brings together key scenes from the 19 Breakout episodes released over the past 10 years. Players run using 10 designated Cookies, and achieving a specific rank unlocks a commemorative Lobby Skin that allows placing multiple Cookies on a single screen.
In addition, 10 commemorative events are underway, including new skins for past anniversary characters, progression support, and benefits for returning players. Further details can be found on the official YouTube channel and Naver Official Cafe.
