DarkIris Inc. Updates Strategic and Operational Progress on AI Initiatives and Gaming Business
Rhea-AI Summary
DarkIris (Nasdaq: DKI) reported strategic and operational progress across its AI and gaming businesses for the first half of fiscal 2026. Its Singapore subsidiary Aether Intelligence was added to the qualified vendor directory of a leading global social media and technology company, opening opportunities in technical testing and multimodal AI development.
The company detailed a full-stack AI platform suite spanning text-to-video generation, drama and film workflows, AIGC marketing, enterprise APIs, and a game animation frame extraction platform that achieved a paid conversion rate above 15% in its first month. Core gaming revenue rose 13.9% year over year to $5.93 million, with 79,608 monthly paying gamers and ARPPU of $22.38. DarkIris is also progressing its first independently produced AI-powered premium film, targeted for release later in 2026.
Positive
- Gaming revenue up 13.9% YoY to $5.93 million in H1 2026
- Monthly paying gamers reached 79,608; ARPPU was $22.38
- Game animation frame platform reported >15% paid conversion in first month
- Aether Intelligence added to qualified vendor directory of a leading global tech company
- First AI-powered premium original film targeted for release later in 2026
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | Revenue update | Negative | +1.0% | Revenue growth accompanied by a net loss and weakened liquidity |
| May 29 | AI platform launch | Positive | -7.1% | Commercial AIGC video platform launch was followed by a decline |
| May 07 | Share consolidation | Negative | -14.3% | Announced 1-for-16 share consolidation preceded a decline |
| Apr 24 | PIPE financing | Positive | +12.5% | Closed financing and content acquisition preceded a gain |
| Apr 09 | R&D expansion | Positive | +142.7% | Established Singapore R&D headquarters and announced private placement |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent history was mixed: positive announcements included both gains and declines, while a negative corporate action aligned with a decline.
Key Terms
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HONG KONG, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DarkIris Inc. (Nasdaq: DKI) (the “Company” or “DarkIris”), an innovative technology provider in the digital media and entertainment sector, today provided an update on recent progress across its artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology initiatives, digital gaming operations, and content development pipeline.
Expansion of AI Technology Ecosystem
Following the successful completion of its onboarding and compliance procedures, Aether Intelligence Pte. Ltd., the Company’s Singapore subsidiary, has been included in the qualified vendor directory of a leading global social media and technology company. Under this vendor framework, DarkIris expects to explore opportunities in technical testing and multimodal AI development, including the potential use of the partner’s proprietary AI engine to co-develop interactive entertainment and digital content.
Full-Stack AI Platform Suite & Commercialization
DarkIris continues to advance the development and commercialization of its independently developed AI platform suite, which is designed to provide creators, studios, and developers with end-to-end generative AI tools supporting digital content creation and production workflows. The Company’s current AI product portfolio includes:
- Video Generation Platform (https://video.aideptus.com/): A text-to-video generation platform designed to support the creation of professional-quality dynamic visual content.
- Drama & Film Creation Center (https://lab.aideptus.com/): An integrated production workflow covering script development, character design, and final rendering.
- Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (“AIGC”) Marketing Suite (https://aigc.aideptus.com/): An AI-enabled platform designed to support the generation of digital marketing asset, which is currently advancing toward broader commercial deployment.
- Enterprise Application Programming Interface (“API”) Service Platform (https://api.aideptus.com/): A standardized, scalable, cloud-native API distribution gateway to support enterprise integration.
- Game Animation Frame Extraction Platform (https://www.framepacker.cn/): A specialized platform for extracting 2D game visual effects (“VFX”) asset. This platform recorded a paid conversion rate of more than
15% during its first month following launch, and the Company is accelerating its expansion into international markets.
Steady Growth in Gaming Revenue & User Monetization
The Company’s core digital gaming business continued to demonstrate operating resilience during the first half of fiscal year 2026. Revenue increased
DarkIris believes the continued growth of its gaming operations will provide a stable source of cash flow to support the development and commercialization of its broader AI platform suite.
Advancing into AI- Entertainment with High-quality Film Works
Leveraging its AI-enabled production capabilities, DarkIris is advancing several film and digital media initiatives, including partnership opportunities with a renowned Asia-based media and film company.
The Company’s first independently produced AI-powered premium original film is progressing as planned and is expected to be officially released later in 2026. The project represents an important milestone in DarkIris’ efforts to explore the commercial application of AI in the global entertainment industry.
Management Commentary
Mr. Zhifang Hong, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of DarkIris, commented: “We have entered a new stage of transformation, supported by recognition from a leading global technology company, the commercialization of our AI platform suite, resilient gaming revenue, and our ongoing AI-powered film production efforts. These developments demonstrate our ability to translate generative AI capabilities into practical applications and potential business opportunities. Looking ahead, we remain committed to expanding our technology capabilities, broadening our commercial applications, and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
About DarkIris Inc.
DarkIris Inc. (Nasdaq: DKI) is an innovative, growth-oriented public company focused on AI-driven digital media and content production technologies. Through advanced production capabilities, including its artificial intelligence platform, aideptus.com, the Company aims to provide creators, studios, and developers with generative AI solutions designed to streamline creative workflows and enhance digital content production experiences. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.darkiris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performances, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s ability to achieve its goals and strategies, the Company’s future business development and plans for future business development, including its financial conditions and results of operations, product and service demand and acceptance, reputation and brand, the impact of competition and pricing, changes in technology, government regulations, fluctuations in general economic and business conditions, the Company’s ability to comply with Nasdaq continued listing standards and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, as well as its current reports on Form 6-K and other filings, all of which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
DarkIris Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: dki@darkiris.com
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
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