The first wave of participating companies for the subculture event AGF 2026, set to be held at KINTEX this December, has just dropped. Heavy hitters like Nexon, Smilegate, Google Play, and Yostar have all secured their spots.

The AGF organizing committee officially revealed the initial participant list via their official X (formerly Twitter) account on October 19. Leading the charge is Nexon with Azur Promilia and Pareidolia, alongside Smilegate, Google Play, Hololive, Yostar, and SKON.

Last year's AGF brought an absolute avalanche of subculture titles to the floor. Fans saw everything from fresh faces fresh off their launches or gearing up for service like Arknights: Endfield, Star Savior, and Mongil: Star Dive, to established powerhouses such as Fate/Grand Order, Brown Dust 2, and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

This year looks to be no different, with a healthy mix of domestic and international studios turning the event into a fiercely contested battlefield for the subculture market. NC is stepping up as the main sponsor with Astraea Oratio, while Silver Palace's Elementa—which has already turned heads with its exceptional polish during testing—has confirmed its debut appearance.

AGF 2026 runs from December 4 to December 6 at Exhibition Hall 1 of KINTEX in Ilsan. Early bird ticket sales kicked off on October 14, including fast tickets that let attendees into the venue 30 minutes earlier than general admission at 9:30 AM. Plus, the very first official AGF merchandise will be available through online pre-sales and on-site purchases.