Reality Squared Games

Profile narrative

R2Games publishes and operates online games, primarily browser-based and free-to-play titles. The company’s portfolio includes online games that are accessible through web browsers and mobile devices. These games are supported by official websites and community forums where players can interact, seek assistance, and share experiences. R2Games is headquartered in China and serves an international audience.

The April 2017 security incident exposed more than one million user accounts, indicating a substantial user base. Over 540,000 unique email addresses from the breach were later added to public breach databases. The compromised data included usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, weakly hashed or plaintext passwords, and optional personal details such as instant messenger IDs and Facebook access tokens. Because the breach affected forum and website data across multiple regions, it reflects the company’s geographic reach beyond its home market.

Security researchers have criticized R2Games for repeatedly failing to address known vulnerabilities in its forum software, which they note is outdated and contains exploitable flaws. The company had previously denied an earlier security incident that reportedly impacted millions of users and did not respond to inquiries regarding the 2017 breach. This pattern of limited communication on security matters has been highlighted in external analyses of the event. While the source material does not disclose ownership or parent/subsidiary relationships, the available information centers on the company’s operational footprint and its handling of user data security.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.