G-CON 2025, the conference held alongside the G-STAR exhibition, is set to kick off once again at BEXCO in Busan.

This year, G-CON takes 'Narrative' as its primary theme, inviting creators from gaming, film, webtoons, and animation to take the stage. The event features 16 sessions, primarily structured as fireside chats and panel discussions.

Leading the charge is Yuji Horii, best known for the legendary Dragon Quest series. Yuji Horii will explore the origins of storytelling and character creation, detailing how these fundamental elements have evolved to the present day.

Following this, Jennifer Svedberg of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Disco Elysium Creative Director Robert Kurvitz will engage in a discussion. Lee Jong-beom, the creator of the webtoon 'Dr. Frost' and host of the YouTube channel 'Story Camp', will join as a special moderator.

Atlus's creative duo, Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima, are also set to appear. They plan to share the creative philosophy behind their latest title, Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Domestic creators are joining the fray as well. Director Jang Sung-ho of the animation 'King of Kings' will share insights on how animated narratives resonate with audiences and expand across various genres and media. Cine21 Editor-in-Chief Song Kyung-won will serve as a special moderator for this session.

Hideki Kamiya, renowned for his work on Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and Okami, will hold a session with Yoko Taro, who rose to fame with NieR: Automata.

Beyond these, major figures driving the global RPG scene are joining the roster. Storytelling Session 1 features Martin Klima, Executive Producer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Jason Latino, Cinematic Director of Baldur's Gate 3, and Josh Sawyer, famous for Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity.

Storytelling Session 2 will include a discussion between Ben McCaw, Narrative Director of Horizon Forbidden West, Dino Patti, known for Limbo and Inside, Kate Dollarhyde of Pentiment, and Reece Mobley, who led the narrative team for Hogwarts Legacy.

Final Fantasy 14 Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida and Senior Story Designer Banri Oda will also grace G-CON with their presence. They will discuss the narrative value of online games co-created with players and how this differs from traditional storytelling.

Additional sessions are expected to be announced in September. A representative from the G-STAR Organizing Committee stated, "G-CON 2025 is an unprecedented stage that gathers the narrative experiences and philosophies of creators from around the world," adding, "Attendees will be able to experience the power and potential of how stories function across culture, transcending the boundaries of gaming."

G-CON 2025 will be held over two days, from November 13 to 14, at the BEXCO Convention Hall Grand Ballroom in Busan.