2K interactive today announced a partnership with Korean based company XLGames to develop and publish an massive multiple online game for the Asian market based on one of 2K games top selling franchises.

At the announcement Christoph Hartmann president of 2K said:

“One of 2K’s key long-term initiatives is to bring our groundbreaking, triple-A entertainment experiences to broader audiences through emerging online platforms and markets,”

Jake Song who founded and leads XLGames revealed that they (2K and XLGames) have being working on the project for at least 1 year.

“We have already been working together for a year on the game, and I can tell you this is one of the most exciting projects that I’ve ever undertaken. I cannot wait to launch this collaboration, which illustrates our shared development talent and passion to create cutting-edge entertainment experiences.”

Hopefully in the not to distant future we will learn which 2K franchise will be getting the mmo treatment.