The G-STAR Organizing Committee announced on November 12 the G-STAR 2026 Premiere, an unprecedented online showcase taking place on November 18, one day before the official opening of the event in Busan.
What happened?
The broadcast will be available on YouTube and exclusively on Naver's CHZZK platform, which returns as the official media partner after three years. The showcase will present updates and unreleased footage from participants including Capcom, CD Projekt RED, HoYoverse (miHoYo), Krafton, Koei Tecmo, Webzen, Team42, Everstone Studio, Joker Studio and Starry Studio.
Beyond individual announcements, the Premiere will detail the overall structure of G-STAR 2026, running November 19-22 at BEXCO in Busan, including visitor highlights and special stage programs.
Why does this matter?
The CHZZK partnership means all official G-STAR TV broadcasts during the event will be exclusive to the platform. The official stage at BEXCO will be renamed the CHZZK Stage, integrating online and offline experiences. CHZZK streamers will receive Influencer Passes for on-site coverage.
This expands the global reach of South Korea's largest games event, connecting international audiences with launches and updates from Korean and global studios.
What changes in practice?
Fans worldwide can watch trailers and exclusive information on November 18 without traveling to Busan. The in-person event maintains its scale, focusing on demos, indie showcases and tournaments such as OWCS Asia.
By Grok
