NEOWIZ announced on November 9 that it will showcase two indie games at the 2026 Game Culture Festival, held from November 19 to 22 at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2 in Busan. The titles on display are SANABI: A Haunted Day, the first spin-off of SANABI, and Goodbye Seoul: Itaewon.
Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), the Game Culture Festival marks its 6th edition this year. Taking place during G-STAR, the event will also feature games such as Crimson Desert, Overwatch, and MONGIL: STAR DIVE. NEOWIZ will set up booths that reflect the settings of both featured games, offering hands-on demos and interactive activities.
The Goodbye Seoul: Itaewon booth brings its apocalyptic world to life under the concept of "Seoul's Final Message". Visitors who play the demo can participate in a vote to select their most memorable moment. A stamp mission is also prepared, featuring a "Seoul's Final Phone Call" experience and a message board activity. Attendees who complete the demo will randomly receive one of two acrylic keyrings, while vote participants will receive a 4-key keycap keyring.
Developer live commentary sessions will run once each day on November 19 and 20, introducing visitors to the world and story of Goodbye Seoul: Itaewon.
Goodbye Seoul: Itaewon is a narrative puzzle adventure game set in near-future Seoul facing an impending asteroid collision, where the protagonist, Rion, tracks down clues regarding the government's space evacuation project. The game captures the landscapes of Seoul in 2.5D pixel art and won Best Game at the Gamescom 2025 Indie Arena Booth Awards.
The SANABI: A Haunted Day booth will be designed around the "Mago City Operation Zone" concept, highlighting red lights and a cyberpunk atmosphere. At the venue, visitors can try out the DLC demo and join a speedrun challenge to clear the game within a time limit. Every hour on the hour, top-ranked record holders will receive a Mexican Chicken gift card and special prizes, while second-place finishers will receive a Mexican Chicken gift card. All challenge participants will also receive commemorative merchandise.
Outside the main venue, a SANABI fan signing event will take place. On November 21, CEO Seung-hyun Yoo of developer Wonder Potion—who oversaw SANABI's scenario and game design—will meet fans and sign autographs on a first-come, first-served basis at the ANIPLUS Busan Seomyeon store.
SANABI: A Haunted Day is a 2D action platformer taking place prior to the main story. Set in the past when Major Song first met the General, players trace the secrets of a robot scrapyard. Featuring roughly two hours of scenario content, the game delivers chained aerial action combining jumps and aerial shotgun blasts.
A NEOWIZ representative stated, "We prepared booths and interactive programs reflecting each game's world so visitors can vividly experience their unique individuality and charm on site." They added, "We hope visitors can enjoy both titles more deeply and create special memories through game demos, developer meet-and-greets, and various interactive events."
