Major Gaming Studios to Showcase Titles at AGF 2026
James Whitfield
2 min read
A significant lineup of domestic and international gaming studios will exhibit at AGF 2026, the annual subculture festival taking place this December in South Korea. The event, running from December 4 to 6 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 in Ilsan, will feature everything from unreleased titles to established live-service games across multiple halls.
NC has taken on the role of main sponsor and will anchor the exhibition with the largest booth footprint at 150 spaces. The company plans to showcase Astrae Oratio, a neo-mythical magic RPG currently in development by Dynamis One. Attendees will have the chance to play hands-on demos of the title, which previously appeared at international events including Japan's Comic Market and Tokyo Game Show 2026. NC will also display supplementary materials such as art books featuring the game's narrative and early character artwork, with exclusive souvenirs available to visitors who participate in booth activities.
Nexon will present Pareidolia, a new title developed by its RX Studio division using Unreal Engine 5. The game combines turn-based combat mechanics with character interaction systems. A significant draw for Korean audiences is that a playable Korean-language demo will debut at AGF 2026. Nexon's booth will recreate Tasogare Hall, a key location within the game world, and feature interactive elements allowing visitors to engage in voice-command conversations with characters or participate in rock-paper-scissors challenges. The company will also have a presence for Azur Promilia, which it publishes in Korea.
Several established titles will maintain booths as well. Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Epid Games' Trickcal Revive have both confirmed attendance, with Goddess of Victory: Nikke planning on-site events and stage programming. Smilegate will display Chaos Zero Nightmare and Miraesi: Invisible Future, while Neowiz will showcase Brown Dust 2 and Cats & Soup. Global publisher SEGA/ATLUS will feature Persona 4 Revival alongside Metaphor: ReFantazio. Additional gaming participants include Google Play, Yostar, and various independent developers.
Beyond gaming, the festival will host content from adjacent entertainment sectors. Crunchyroll, the anime streaming platform, will participate alongside merchandise vendors and virtual content creators. Nijisanji, the virtual talent agency, BanG Dream! Our Notes, and Studio Green Kirin are also included in the exhibitor roster. The event aims to consolidate anime, games, webtoons, light novels, and virtual artists in a single venue, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of Korean and international subculture entertainment. Complete exhibitor details are available through AGF's official social media channels.
