Neowiz announced on November 9 that its games 'San Nabi: The Day of Possession' and 'Hello Seoul: Itaewon Edition' will participate in the 2026 Game Culture Festival.
The festival will take place from November 19 to 22 at the BEXCO Exhibition Center 2 in Busan, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency. Neowiz plans to create booths that highlight the unique Korean narratives of both games, featuring a variety of demonstrations and interactive events for attendees.
The booth for 'San Nabi: The Day of Possession' will emphasize a red and cyberpunk aesthetic under the theme 'Operation Area of Mago Special City.' Attendees will have the opportunity to try out additional downloadable content (DLC) and participate in a speedrun challenge to complete the game within a set time.
'San Nabi: The Day of Possession' is a 2D action platformer that explores the backstory of the protagonist, 'Major Song,' as he uncovers secrets hidden in a robot junkyard, set before the events of the main 'San Nabi' game.
On November 21, a fan signing event will be held at the Anime Plus store in Busan, featuring Yoo Seung-hyun, the CEO of Wonder Potion, the game's developer. Yoo, who oversaw the game's scenario and planning, will meet fans in person, offering signed memorabilia to the first attendees.
'Hello Seoul: Itaewon Edition' will present an apocalyptic world themed around 'Seoul's Last Message.' Visitors can vote on their most memorable moments after experiencing the game. This narrative puzzle adventure game is set in a near-future Seoul.
Participants can earn merchandise through a stamp mission that includes experiencing 'Seoul's Last Call' and writing on a message board. Additionally, live commentary sessions with developers will be held once each on November 19 and 20.
Neowiz collaborates with domestic indie game developers to showcase PC and console games. In November 2023, Wonder Potion's 'San Nabi' was globally released on Steam and Nintendo Switch, winning the Indie Game Award at the 2023 Korea Game Awards. In May 2024, Neowiz signed a publishing contract with the one-person development studio Gino Games for 'Hello Seoul: Itaewon Edition.'
A Neowiz representative stated, "We aim to provide an immersive experience of the unique characteristics and charm of both games through booths and interactive programs that reflect their worlds."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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