Sony Interactive Entertainment has entered a strategic partnership with Korean publisher and developer NCSOFT, both companies announced this week.

Both soon-to-exit Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan and NCSOFT CEO Taekjin Kim met to sign the new partnership, which will have both companies collaborating in global business fields, including mobile.

“This partnership with SIE is the beginning of our efforts to build various synergies together, utilizing both companies’ core competencies, technological capabilities, and expertise,” said Taekjin Kim, President and CEO at NCSOFT. He added, “We will deliver a new and enjoyable experience to our audience across and beyond genres and regions.”

“Partnering with NCSOFT advances our strategy to expand beyond console and broaden PlayStation’s reach to a wider audience,” said Jim Ryan, President and CEO, SIE. “Like SIE, NCSOFT shares a similar vision in creating high-quality, impactful entertainment experiences for players everywhere, and together we’re excited to collaborate to push the boundaries of gaming further.”