PlayX4, which has established itself as a leading domestic game show in the first half of the year, is returning this May. The organizers are conducting 'pre-registration' for ticket sales again this year, but unlike the previous free policy, attendees must now pay a 3,000 KRW pre-registration fee.

The organizers of PlayX4 will accept pre-registration applications from April 1 to May 15. You can apply via Naver Booking, and purchase a 4-day unlimited entry pass for 3,000 KRW. For on-site registration, a 1-day pass costs 10,000 KRW for adults and 6,000 KRW for primary, middle, and high school students.

The change from the previous years is that the formerly free pre-registration has been converted to a paid service. Regarding this, the organizers stated, "We have maintained a free pre-registration policy to support the development and revitalization of the Korean game industry. However, due to continuous inflation and increased safety management costs, we have introduced a small pre-registration fee starting this year to provide a safer and more pleasant viewing environment." They also explained that all proceeds from pre-registration will be used for event operation costs.

Meanwhile, the 2026 PlayX4 will be held from May 21 to 24 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 in Ilsan. It is the largest gaming exhibition in the capital region, hosted by Gyeonggi Province and organized by the Gyeonggi Content Agency. The B2C section will feature numerous PC, mobile, console, and indie games, and zones for related hardware and merchandise will also be operated. The B2B export consultation sessions, which include business matching, investment and collaboration consultations, and industry networking, will be held on May 21 and 22.