The city of Busan, the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency, and the Busan Indie Connect Festival Organizing Committee (hereafter referred to as the BIC Organizing Committee) are set to kick off the Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026 (BIC 2026) online exhibition on August 7. The event will run for 22 days, from August 7 to August 28, via the official website. This year, the number of participating titles has seen a significant increase, promising a much broader spectrum of indie games to explore within the virtual gallery.

For the price of a single ticket, you gain unrestricted access to the event, allowing you to dive into the games as much as you like throughout the duration. The exhibition is categorized into General, Rookie, Connect Pick, Public Indie, and Prime Indie sections. This structure showcases a diverse array of developers, ranging from solo creators to projects from global platform giants. Furthermore, the committee has curated an exclusive selection of online-only titles that you simply won't find at the physical venue.

The online format means you have three full weeks to enjoy your chosen titles without any limits on play count, making it a perfect setup for fans across the globe who cannot make the trip to Busan. It is not just a passive viewing experience, either; you can send your feedback directly to the developers, fostering a two-way dialogue. Special events tailored specifically for the online audience are also on the cards.

Joo Sung-pil, the chairperson of the BIC Organizing Committee, shared, "As this year's BIC online festival has expanded to its largest scale ever, it will serve as a hub of open communication connecting gamers and developers worldwide." Joo Sung-pil added, "We hope to transcend physical and temporal barriers to broaden the indie game ecosystem, providing a moment for domestic and international fans to experience the infinite potential of indie games."