NetEase, CDPR Demo Titles and Esports... Strengthened Lineup for 'G-STAR 2026'

"Overwatch" Esports Tournament 'OWCS Asia Final' to Take Place
A Festive Program with Salon de G, G-STAR Premier, and More

Numerous overseas game companies will participate in the international gaming exhibition 'G-STAR 2026', which will be held at BEXCO in Busan this November.

Logos of overseas game companies participating in 'G-STAR 2026'. Provided by the G-STAR Organizing Committee

On September 29, the G-STAR Organizing Committee released core details through its official website, including the exhibition floor plan, a lineup of major global demo titles, and information about official esports tournaments.

In BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, major sponsors like RYUTEN's "Crack", along with Krafton, Webzen, HoYoverse, Google Play, and Team42, will feature large-scale booths each with more than 100 spaces. Overseas game companies such as NetEase Games, Century Games, and Bandai Namco will also set up booths in the central area to greet fans.

Exhibition Hall 2 will be transformed into a special space dedicated to showcasing major titles from global gaming companies. This hall will feature the debut of the "G-STAR Global Game Showcase" and a variety of on-site programs at the special G-STAR stage, providing visitors with a festive experience.

First, Japan's Koei Tecmo Games will present playable demos including "Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember," which received a highly positive response after its reveal at this summer's global showcase. Attendees will also have the opportunity to play Team Ninja's highly challenging action RPG "Nioh 3."

Sega will premiere "Total War: Warhammer 40,000," which won the "Best PC Game" award at Gamescom, for the first time in Korea. The game is scheduled for release next year. Polish game company CD Projekt Red (CDPR) will prepare demo areas for its mega-IP titles "The Witcher 3" and "Cyberpunk 2077." A special showcase featuring gameplay of the Korean-language voiceover version is expected to draw attention. Hyundai Motor Company will also introduce its vision of combining next-generation mobility with gaming at its booth in Exhibition Hall 2.

Japanese animation director Shoji Kawamori and Yongha Kim, Head of the IO Division at Nexon Games, take the stage at G-CON. Provided by the G-Star Organizing Committee.

G-CON, which features "narrative" as its central theme, has also added new speakers to its lineup. Japanese animation director Shoji Kawamori, who has led the popular "Macross" series for over 40 years, and Yongha Kim, Head of IO Division at Nexon Games and executive producer of "Blue Archive," will share the stage to discuss the creation and expansion of IPs that have been loved across generations.

David Merhej of "Little Nightmares," Kerry Shaw of "Pacific Drive," Greg Kasavin and Darren Korb of "Hades" are also set to gather and share their perspectives on how players become emotionally immersed in games. Additionally, Keuntae Ahn, Art Level Director at Pearl Abyss and Jinho Yoon, Graphics Director for Game Engine, will discuss the creative process of building worlds within games, sharing their own artistic concerns and insights.

This year's event will also introduce "Salon de G," a free, discussion-based program where one or two leaders and approximately 20 participants sit together at a table to engage in in-depth conversations about creative experiences, the industry, and specific professions. This program allows participants to ask questions left unanswered by the main conference and promotes practical exchange by sharing know-how from industry veterans. Salon de G will be open for participation from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. after the main event concludes on November 19 and 20.

In the BEXCO Auditorium, the esports event "OWCS Asia Stage 3 Grand Final" will be held. OWCS is the official "Overwatch" esports tournament for the Asia region, hosted by Blizzard Entertainment. The top-seeded teams among the top eight that advanced through qualifiers in Korea, Japan, and the Pacific region will compete for the title of Asia’s best.

Additionally, on November 18, the day before the opening, the organizing committee will hold an online showcase called "G-STAR Premier," streaming information about major new releases and featured titles via live broadcast. In partnership with the global PC game distribution platform Steam, a special promotional G-STAR page will be created to introduce newly released titles with special discounts and spotlight major participants’ new offerings.

G-STAR tickets can be pre-purchased through the official website and application (app). As in previous years, ticket sales will operate on a 100% reservation system.

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