G-STAR 2025 Pass Prices and Perks Explained: Which Ticket Should You Get?

G-STAR 2025, Korea’s largest game exhibition, officially kicks off from November 13 to 16 at BEXCO in Busan, and this year’s edition is already being called the biggest in its history. With 1,273 companies from 44 countries filling 3,269 booths, the event runs under the slogan “Expand Your Horizons.”

If you’ve ever wanted to see the gaming industry at its most diverse, this is the place to be. The program isn’t just about flashy booths, it includes business meetings, conferences, and esports competitions, making it a hub for both fans and professionals.

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Big Names and Major Game Reveals

NCSOFT, the main sponsor this year, is leading the charge with a 300-booth exhibition space. The company is showcasing five new titles, including AION 2 and Cinder City. I like that visitors can actually get hands-on with demos across both PC and mobile, which makes the experience more personal. NCSOFT is also running a “Startup with NC” booth to support indie developers such as NewCore, Gangnam Games, NadiaSoft, and Influsion.

Netmarble is stepping up with four new titles: Project Evilbane, Solo Leveling: KARMA, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, and Monster Guild: Star Dive. According to Netmarble Monster, Project Evilbane is making its first public debut as a third-person cooperative action game, which is bound to draw attention.

Krafton returns for the ninth consecutive year, bringing back its PUBG-themed rest zone, Palworld Mobile, Café PUBG, while Blizzard makes a dramatic comeback after 12 years with an immersive booth.

Global publishers like Sega Atlas, Bandai Namco, Warhorse Studios, and Unity are also part of the lineup, adding an international flavor.

Conferences, Esports, and Indie Showcase

The G-CON Conference will feature talks from game developers, film directors, and webtoon creators. Indie developers get their spotlight too, with the Indie Showcase 2.0: Galaxy hosting a record 80 studios.

Esports fans can look forward to the G-STAR Cup 2025, an Overwatch 2 tournament running from November 13 to 15. Meanwhile, a joint pavilion of Busan-based game companies will promote networking and industry growth. The Korea Game Awards will also take place on November 12 as a pre-event, celebrating standout achievements.

Location and Dates

• Venue: BEXCO (Busan Exhibition and Convention Center), 55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea.

• Dates: November 13–16, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday).

  • B2C (Business-to-Consumer) public access: November 14–16.

  • B2B (Business-to-Business) sessions: November 13 (invite-only for industry professionals).

The event spans multiple halls at BEXCO, with Hall 1 hosting major Korean publishers and Hall 2 featuring global developers and indie zones.

G-STAR 2025 Passes – Price & Access Summary

1. BTC PASS

• Price:

  • Regular: ₩18,000

  • Youth: ₩8,000

• Access:

  • BTC Exhibition (only on purchase date)

2. BTB PASS

• Price:

  • Early Bird: $200

  • Regular: $300

• Access:

  • BTC Exhibition (full schedule)

  • BTB Exhibition

  • Dedicated registration desk

3. G-CON PASS

• Price:

  • Regular: $250

  • Student: $120

• Access:

  • BTC Exhibition (Nov 13–14 after 12 PM)

  • G-CON Conference

  • Dedicated registration desk

4. G-CON V PASS

• Price: $700

• Access:

  • BTC Exhibition (full schedule)

  • BTB Exhibition

  • G-CON Conference

  • Dedicated registration desk

  • Reserved seating at G-CON

  • VIP Lounge (meeting room access)

  • VIP Package (souvenirs)

Where to Buy: Tickets are exclusively available via online pre-booking through the official G-STAR website (gstar.or.kr).

For safety and convenience, the stretch between BEXCO’s main gate and Centum City Station will be designated a car-free zone during the festival. All admissions will follow a 100% advance reservation policy, ensuring smoother crowd control.