Korean Overwatch fans gathered in Busan for 'Overwatch Day,' held over two days on August 22 and 23 at BEXCO. Overwatch Day is a large-scale event hosted by Nexon to commemorate taking over domestic publishing for Overwatch. Nexon decorated Hall 1 of BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 taking inspiration from the game's Busan map.
One attendee said, "I'm so glad I got to see my favorite creators and receive gifts. It's great that such a large gaming event is being held in Busan." Another attendee shared, "It was fun hearing various stories during the Developer Talk."
An indispensable part of offline events is the hands-on activities and stamp tour. Attendees could become heroes of the MEKA Squad, completing missions in each area to collect stamps.
Seven types of interactive programs were prepared at the venue. Attendees enjoyed various activities, including Fusion Cannon Target Practice—where players hit targets with three shots—MEKA Supply Escort to transport a supply cart, "Find D.Mon" to locate D.Mon, and Drumbeat of Victory where players hit LED drums. In addition, an Overwatch PC Cafe capable of accommodating 60 players simultaneously and a merch zone were set up.
On the massive stage located at the far end of the venue, a variety of programs took place all day long. Blizzard developers took the stage in person to share behind-the-scenes stories of Overwatch's development, and a Creator Match featuring famous content creators such as Runner and ryujehong was held. During the Creator Match in particular, nearly every attendee in the venue could be seen fully immersed and cheering.
Cosplayers dressed as Overwatch heroes also graced the venue. Selected through advance registration, the cosplayers greeted attendees in stunning attire as the doors opened. They later took the stage to show off impressive performances.
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