Nexon Games will utilize photo and video materials provided by the Korea Tourism Organization in developing its new title 'Woochi the Wayfarer,' set against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty.
Nexon Games announced on the 14th that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Tourism Organization on the 11th to support the development of 'Woochi the Wayfarer.' The Korea Tourism Organization will provide Nexon Games with approximately 70,000 images and over 1,000 video clips capturing natural landscapes and cultural heritage sites across South Korea.
'Woochi the Wayfarer' is a triple-A (blockbuster) adventure game currently being developed by LoreVault Studio, a division of Nexon Games. Based on the classic Korean novel 'Jeon Woo-chi,' the game follows the adventures of Jeon Woo-chi, a Taoist priest who wields mystical arts and battles demons.
The materials provided by the Korea Tourism Organization include high-quality images and drone-captured videos. They are notable for recording historical sites, terrain, and landscapes from various angles—features that are difficult to obtain through private channels. Nexon Games will also incorporate data gathered through its own location scouting to create the game's backgrounds and graphics.
Kang In-soo, Gyeong Yeong-chong-gwal (Head) of Nexon Games, stated, "This collaboration is highly significant as it allows us to leverage the Korea Tourism Organization's rich data in developing 'Woochi the Wayfarer.' Through this partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization, we aim to further enhance the authenticity of Korean settings within the game."
Kim Young-mi, Head of Tourism AI Innovation Division at the Korea Tourism Organization, remarked, "Games are influential content capable of naturally conveying South Korea's charm to global audiences. We hope that the beautiful Korean landscapes depicted in 'Woochi the Wayfarer' will serve as a natural draw for visitors traveling to Korea."
Meanwhile, Nexon Games and the Korea Tourism Organization plan to discuss further collaboration measures, including potential joint initiatives such as tourism promotion and marketing during the release and business development phases of 'Woochi the Wayfarer.'
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