The Jeonnam Information Culture Industry Promotion Agency announced that local game developer Mandeum has signed a publishing agreement with indie game publisher GaniTani for the Nintendo Switch version release of the game 'Clearing Blade'. With this, 'Clearing Blade' is set to expand its territory beyond the existing PC platform to the Nintendo Switch.

'Clearing Blade' is a PC-based 3D top-down roguelike game developed with production support from the Jeonnam Global Game Center in 2023. The game adopts an action-oriented hack-and-slash style where players rescue captured comrades scattered across the battlefield and fight alongside them. Featuring fast-paced combat, it offers gameplay that utilizes the support of comrades to grow the player and challenge even more formidable enemies.

Mandeum and GaniTani finalized this agreement through on-site meetings held at the previously hosted PlayX4 followed by continuous discussions. An official from GaniTani explained, "After first encountering 'Clearing Blade' at PlayX4, we proposed publishing it out of conviction in its game quality and polish." The official added, "We will actively support the entire pre-launch process to deliver a fresh kind of fun to Nintendo Switch users as well."

Director Lee In-yong of the promotion agency evaluated, "The steady effort and development by a regional game company is an excellent example showing the potential of the Jeonnam game industry." Director Lee also stated, "We will spare no multifaceted support moving forward so that games developed by regional game companies can successfully enter the market." Through the Jeonnam Global Game Center, the agency continuously pursues tailored projects such as support for participating in domestic and international exhibitions, regional game company support projects, and marketing support, focusing on enhancing the self-sustainability of regional game companies and lowering market entry barriers.