[NC]Krafton and Pearl Abyss Head to Germany... New K-Games and Hits to Continue

Korean Game Developers Confirm Participation in the World's Largest Gaming Show, 'Gamescom'
From Unveiling and Demoing New Titles to Interactive Exhibits and B2B Promotion

Korean game companies are rapidly confirming their participation in 'Gamescom 2026,' the world's largest gaming exhibition, which will take place in Cologne, Germany from August 26 to 30 (local time). With plans to unveil and demo new titles and expand partnerships, they aim to accelerate their efforts to target the global market.

Krafton 'Gamescom 2026' Booth. Provided by Krafton

According to the gaming industry on July 18, this year’s Gamescom will feature participation from Krafton, Pearl Abyss, Nexxus, and others. Gamescom serves as a major promotional platform for game developers targeting the North American and European markets. Companies use the event both to gauge reactions to their new releases and to build global brand recognition.

Krafton, which first participated in Gamescom in 2022, will attend the event for the fourth time this year. The company will set up an interactive booth at Hall 9 of Koelnmesse, allowing visitors to experience its new titles and enjoy on-site events dedicated to each game. A total of five new titles will be showcased, including an as-yet-unannounced game from PUBG Studios, as well as 'NO LAW', 'Project ZETA', 'Age Twister', and 'Tare: Unbound'.

The undisclosed new title from PUBG Studios will feature a space that vividly recreates part of the game’s universe. Visitors can encounter in-game characters in a specially designed experiential zone and earn exclusive merchandise through experiences inspired by key gameplay elements. The 'NO LAW' booth will hold participatory events, such as lock-picking and shooting challenges, using actual gameplay components.

'Age Twister' and 'Tare: Unbound' will offer their first-ever public demos at this year’s Gamescom, while 'Project ZETA' will host a stage battle event, along with game demos and a cosplayer program. Krafton explained that the booth is designed not only for demo play but also for exploring the unique worlds and gameplay of each intellectual property (IP) in an offline setting.

Pearl Abyss 'Red Desert'. Provided by Pearl Abyss

Pearl Abyss will collaborate with Samsung Electronics to build on the popularity of 'Red Desert.' Attendees can experience 'Red Desert' at the Samsung Electronics booth. Samsung Electronics will feature 30 gaming PCs for the demo, equipped with the world's first 6K gaming monitor, the 'Odyssey G8 (G80HS).' The Odyssey G8 offers a ‘dual mode’ that allows free switching between a 6K 165Hz ultra-high-resolution mode and a 3K 330Hz ultra-high-refresh-rate mode, providing the optimal gaming environment.

Pearl Abyss stated, "With our proprietary next-generation game engine, the 'Blackspace Engine,' combined with Samsung Electronics’ cutting-edge gaming technology, 'Red Desert' will deliver even more realistic graphics and dynamic action."

Nexxus will set up the 'Nexxus Hub' in partnership with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), joining the unified pavilion of Dubai governmental organizations. They plan to introduce an acceleration program for global game studios, seek new partners, and expand the blockchain and gaming ecosystem. NC plans to operate a business-to-business (B2B) booth through its North American subsidiary, NC America, as it did last year. Specific titles and programs have not yet been disclosed.

Additionally, small and indie game developers will participate in Gamescom via the Korea Pavilion organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency, seeking overseas opportunities. Titles such as 'Guns and Dragons' by Aveton and 'Mu Drum' by Emotionwave will be featured. An industry official commented, “More game developers are joining major international gaming events like Gamescom. Such participation not only aids in publicity but also helps in identifying trends by seeing the latest releases from global developers.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.