Smilegate Future Lab announced on the 19th that it is officially scouting exhibition teams for its indie game festival, 'BeaverRocks 2026'. This year’s event is shifting venues to the SETEC Halls 1 and 2 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where it will run for three days from December 18th to the 20th.

BeaverRocks has established itself as the largest indie game festival in the metropolitan area, dedicated to expanding the local development ecosystem and supporting creators. It is a genuine melting pot; creators get a rare chance to rub shoulders with peers and grow together, while players get to discover fresh, novel titles. Over the past four years, the event has attracted over 44,000 visitors, and with a rising influx of international talent, it is rapidly maturing into a global celebration of independent games.

If you are keen to showcase your work, applications are open from the 19th until 6:00 PM on July 27th via the official BeaverRocks website. Whether you are a solo developer or part of a studio, you are welcome to apply—and it does not matter if you have already launched your game or if you have secured funding or a publishing deal. Even if you have showcased your project at a previous event, you are still eligible to apply again.

Smilegate Future Lab provides exhibition booths and hardware free of charge to all selected teams. They also compile user feedback from the event into a report, which helps developers refine their work. Beyond that, there is the 'BeaverFeatured' award decided by peer voting, alongside dedicated creator lounges and networking programs designed to help you make vital industry connections.

Baek Min-jung, Head of Future Lab, noted, "As we hit the fifth anniversary of BeaverRocks, we’ve moved to a larger venue to ensure more creators and players can meet in a better space." She added, "We invite all teams pouring their unique philosophy into their indie games to join us and participate."