Russian studio WATT at the Korean exhibition G-STAR 2025
From November 13 to 16, the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) will host G-STAR 2025 — one of the largest exhibitions in South Korea dedicated to the gaming industry. The event has been running since 2005 and in recent showings has attracted nearly 200,000 gamers, as well as developers, publishers, and industry representatives from around the world.
This year's theme is "Game Beyond," reflecting the organizers' and participants' desire to transcend familiar boundaries by showcasing the future of gaming through the blend of virtual worlds, advanced technologies, and the latest innovations.
WATT studio, supported by the Creative Industries Agency (AKI), will participate in G-STAR 2025 with two of its projects — the slasher "Tsarevna" and the shooter Grimps. Both games feature unique styling, and such a large event presents an important opportunity to showcase them to the global market, while allowing the studio to announce its presence on the global stage.
"Participating in G-STAR is an important strategic step for us. We are bringing to Busan two of our projects: 'Tsarevna,' the world's first ballet slasher, and GRIMPS, a chaotic shooter with plush invaders, to show the international community a fresh perspective on game design and high-quality execution. The support from the Creative Industries Agency allows us to confidently present ourselves at such a significant venue," commented WATT studio's CEO, Yegor Tomskiy.
"Tsarevna" is the world's first ballet slasher. Players take on the role of the mysterious warrior — Tsarevna Swan. The world of the project immerses players in the atmosphere of Slavic folklore and the fairy tales of Alexander Pushkin, with its main feature being a unique combat style based on ballet choreography. The development uses motion capture technology involving prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theater, Alyona Kovalyova, which ensures incredible grace and realism in every movement of the heroine.
Grimps (formerly 'Plushies') is a crazy and dynamic shooter where cuteness has crossed all boundaries. Players will have to battle plush invaders, explore a city full of mysteries, gain powers from defeated bosses, and unlock new zones in this chaotic and fun adventure.