Gaming Zones and Projects at Comic Con Igromir Festival
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Since the portal Gamer.ru is primarily dedicated to gaming and related topics, the most important part of the Comic Con Igromir festival, which will take place from December 12 to 14 at the "Timiryazev Center", is, of course, the games.

Here is what the organizers and invited developers plan to present at Igromir:

New Product from the Developer of Horror Novella "Tiny Bunny" Saikono

The leader of the development team and head designer of the visual novella "Tiny Bunny", known as Saikono, will talk about working on the project, the new manga prequel to the game, answer questions from guests, distribute autographs, and take selfies with fans. Moreover, since the final chapter of the horror is approaching release, the studio is set to work on a new game, which Saikono will exclusively present at the festival.

"1000: Embrace of the Mother of All" from Developer Nikita Kryukov

Indie developer Nikita Kryukov is known for the acclaimed duology Milk inside/Outside a bag of milk. At the festival, he will present a new visual novel. He will also discuss the development process, show gameplay from various sections of the game, and answer audience questions. Additionally, at Comic Con Igromir, there will be merch from the Milk inside/Outside a bag of milk games.

"Ballet Action" TSAREVNA and Destructive Shooter GRIMPS from WATT Studio

The independent studio WATT will bring to Comic Con Igromir the world's first ballet action slasher "Tsarevna", where players take on the role of a mysterious warrior — Tsarevna Swan. The project world is inspired by Slavic folklore and the fairy tales of Alexander Pushkin. The combat style of the game is developed based on ballet choreography using motion capture technology with the participation of prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre Alena Kovalyova.

Moreover, the developers will showcase the shooter GRIMPS (previously known as "Plushies"), where cuteness crosses the line and players will have to fight against plush invaders. Breaking through a puzzling metropolis, using uninvited guests as weapons, resources, and tools.

Epic "Bylina"

The festival will showcase the action RPG in the setting of Slavic fairy tales and legends "Bylina" before its official release. Guests will be able to visit the Third Kingdom, battle mighty foes, and challenge the immortal Koshchey.

Warface Tournament in the Gaming Zone from Bloody

In the gaming zone from the gaming peripheral brand Bloody, there will be a tournament for Warface. Top gaming computers will be set up here to showcase games’ graphics at maximum settings, and there will also be giveaways of gaming peripherals and merch.

Rememento: White Shadow from Blackstorm and Lineage 2 at the Fogame Stand

The Fogame company will present at the festival the Russian-language version of the mystical detective Rememento: White Shadow from developers from South Korea. Guests of Comic Con Igromir will be among the first to immerse themselves in the open world of the game and uncover its secrets.

Visitors to Fogame’s stand can also expect an updated version of the game Blade & Soul NEO with enhanced graphics, a rich storyline, and new exciting battles in the Middle World.

In the playtest zone, visitors will be able to try out the already established hits of the online platform, particularly the legendary Lineage 2, which recently received a global update Samurai Crow. Besides the games, at the stand, visitors can try their luck at a no-loss gacha machine with dakimakuras, stickers, collectible cards, and other prizes.

World of Tanks, World of Warships, and Tanks Blitz at the Lesta Games Stand

Lesta Games will be one of the main partners of the Comic Con Igromir festival. In addition to giveaways and activities at their stand, the company will gift all visitors Comic Con Igromir bonuses for "World of Tanks" and "World of Warships".

Also, guests at the stand will be able to compete in the multiplayer shooter Tanks Blitz, managing a tank as a commander, gunner, and mechanic. And they will be the first to appreciate the exclusive design of the T-72 tank in the style of "Rising Star".

Silent Hill F, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hollow Knight: Silksong in the HYPERPC Gaming Zone

The manufacturer of powerful gaming PCs and high-class workstations HYPERPC will bring 48 gaming stations to the festival, where visitors can play anticipated new releases and time-tested titles. At the stand, the Japanese part of the legendary Silent Hill series will be presented, along with an immersion into the magical world of Harry Potter — Hogwarts Legacy, one of the most anticipated games on Steam in the last 6 years — Hollow Knight: Silksong, the remaster of the second part of The Last of Us, adventures in the world of Indiana Jones — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and other projects.

"Sobakistan", "Ark of the Edge", and Kanun 1919 in the Indie Zone of Comic Con Igromir

The Weloveplayers agency, which helps companies and indie developers promote their projects, will present an indie zone at the festival. Guests will not only be able to play promising newcomers and future hits of the domestic gaming industry but also engage with their creators.

Among the anticipated projects:

  • "Sobakistan" — an extended demo version of the game from Terletski Games, based on the popular comic about a totalitarian state governed by intelligent dogs. The game was announced recently at the Tokyo Game Show in Japan.
  • "ARK OF THE EDGE" — a journey through an endless forest in search of the mystery of an abandoned temple.
  • Kanun 1919 — an adventure set in a dieselpunk environment, with events unfolding in an alternative reality of the early 20th century. Players will find themselves in a remote provincial town, dive into its dark secrets, and battle the unknown.
  • Steel Ark — a survival game set in a world shattered after a technological disaster.
  • Virai: Doomer’s Life Escape — a simulator in which players must help reclusive Hiche escape a depressive nightmare.
  • "Klet'" — a co-op survival horror that has already received recognition: festival guests will be presented with an update in the game.
  • S.E.M.I. — a co-op game about escaping from a special clinic, with battles against staff and patients, tricky puzzles, and unpredictable traps awaiting participants.
  • IriyGate: Path of Sin — an action slasher in the sci-fi genre, set in an alternative world of technomagic, where time flows backward, and plot twists completely depend on player actions.

"Sparta 2035" from the Lipsar Studio Team

At the festival, they will present the turn-based tactical strategy "Sparta 2035", set in Africa in the 2030s. Players will lead the "Sparta" squad in both tactical missions and on the strategic map. Victories in battles are only half the task. They will also need to manage resources wisely, look for cannon fodder fighters for hire, and forge alliances with other factions.

Gameplay Demonstration of Adventure RPG "Cyber Slav: Eclipse"

Plus Studio, in collaboration with Game Art Pioneers, will present at the festival early gameplay of the game "Cyber Slav: Eclipse". The project will expand the world of alternative Ancient Rus, known from the series. The main character, a princely hunter for the undead, will have to thwart the plans of a mysterious villain who wants to steal the city of Kitezh's main sacred relic — the Source. Players will embark on a journey through the surrounding lands, complete tasks from local residents, solve puzzles, and eliminate hordes of monsters. An alpha version of the game can be tried at the thematic stand throughout the festival.

As part of Comic Con Igromir, there will also be a screening of the first four episodes of the animated action series "Cyber Slav". This will be a premiere for episodes 2-4.

Presentation of the Adventure Action Game "War of the Worlds: Siberia"

1C Game Studios will present at Comic Con Igromir the anticipated new item — the adventure action game "War of the Worlds: Siberia", set in an alternative universe of the Russian Empire at the end of the 19th century, captured by aliens. A young student, separated from his loved ones, must survive in a unique and dangerous Siberia. This is a story-driven single-player game with a third-person view that expands the universe created by Herbert Wells. Actors from the Yermolova Theatre participated in its creation: their digitized likenesses were used to create game heroes, their faces, and movements. The project script was created by the science fiction writer Sergey Burkatovsky, who was previously the lead developer of the game "World of Tanks".

Unfortunately, it is unknown whether there will be any news or previously unseen materials about the project.

Stand of the "Plus Gaming" Service

The new cloud gaming platform from Yandex will showcase at Comic Con Igromir a stand where visitors can play through the service in recently released and upcoming projects.

Among the games will be: ballet action-slasher "Tsarevna", plush shooter GRIMPS, Slavic action-RPG "Bylina", team online shooter "Kalibr", card rogue-like game "Immortal. Tales of Old Rus", tactical strategy "Sparta 2035", metroidvania AWAKEN – Astral Blade, stealth action Steel Seed, as well as other projects of various genres.

1C Game Studios Games

In addition to the action game "War of the Worlds: Siberia", 1C Game Studios will also present at Comic Con Igromir already released projects.

The card rogue-like game "Immortal. Tales of Old Rus" set in the universe of the well-known artist Roman Papsuyev offers a fairytale world where familiar characters (Koshchey, Chudo-Yudo, Yaga, Vodianoy, Leshiy, and many others) have acquired brutality in the spirit of epic fantasy. The main heroes will have to protect this Slavic fantasy universe from evil forces.

The team online shooter "Kalibr", dedicated to operatives from around the world, has already been released in full and contains over 80 characters with unique abilities and weapons. Players have access to various modes and maps, as well as special holiday promotions.

"IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles" — the legendary flight simulator allows you to feel the atmosphere of aerial combat during World War II. Supplements are still being released for the game, and tournaments are held among ace pilots.

Military-Historical Flight Simulator "Korea. IL-2 Series"

At a separate stand, 1C Game Studios will showcase the new game from the "IL-2" series about the events of the Korean War that occurred in the 1950s.

Visitors will not only be able to try out the new simulator but also immerse themselves in history, learn about the advanced technologies of that time, and explore a rich game world with a more detailed flight area that allows for a closer look at cities, airfields, seaports, roads, tunnels, and other details of the Korean Peninsula's landscape of that era.

Digital Sports and Flight Simulator Zone from SMP Racing Esports

This zone will feature places for total immersion in the SMP Racing and "Korea. IL-2 Series" simulators.

Additionally, the SMP Racing Esports team will hold a digital sports festival, including competitions in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, EA Sports FC 25, NHL 25, Assetto Corsa, Counter-Strike 2, IL-2, and Mortal Kombat. Fans will have the opportunity to chat with well-known cyber athletes and popular bloggers, and for those who cannot visit the stand, a live online broadcast will be conducted.

PUBG: Mobile

What would a large event be without the energy drink sponsorship? This time, the brand TORNADO will support the guests of Comic Con Igromir. Additionally, the company sponsors the PUBG Mobile stand, where visitors can participate in themed activities.

Game set in the POSTHUMAN TALES universe from ZDES PRODUCTION

At the presentation of the reimagined project, the authors will for the first time reveal key details of the expected novelty — an atmospheric narrative extraction strategy with large-scale battles, dynamic tactical combat system, and flexible narrative with moral choices. Players must travel to a distant future world that faces catastrophe from hordes of unknown monsters. Festival guests will be the first to see gameplay footage of the project and exclusive materials.

Gaming Platform from Rostelecom

The company Rostelecom will present at the Comic Con Igromir a whole gaming ecosystem. Festival attendees will be able to take pictures with landscapes from the upcoming MMO shooter Pioner, which will be exclusively presented only at the Gaming platform from Rostelecom. The team has also prepared quizzes and other activities, in which participants will receive prizes. In a specially designated lounge area at the stand of the Gaming Platform from Rostelecom, anyone can relax and charge their gadget.

More information about Comic Con Igromir and the projects that will be showcased at the festival can be found on the official website.