Hello Seoul, Indie Game Published by Neowiz: Itaewon Flight, Crowdfunding Completion
May 15, 2025
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The month-long funding raised about 38 million won, more than 1,300 percent of the original target amount, significantly exceeding expectations, the company said. It is meaningful that the indie game in the demo release stage before the official release has achieved such a result, and it is analyzed that the solid narrative and puzzle flatformer elements set in the devastated Itaewon attracted the attention of users.
Neowiz organized a total of 52 types of rewards in this funding. Increasing the satisfaction of funding participants by introducing items that give them the desire to collect and goods that reflect the world view of the game was also effective in the success of the funding. In particular, the basic configurations 'survival clues' and 'vigilant traces' and 'found goals' were cited as the most popular rewards for funding participants. It also ranked fourth in terms of fundraising among the game projects held at Tumblebuck this year.
Kim Jin-ho, CEO of Gino Games, which is developing 'Hello Seoul: Itaewon Edition" through Discord of the game, said, "I will not lose my initial commitment and try to be humble until the end." conveyed his aspirations.
A Neowiz representative said, "This funding is proof that the unique charm and originality of "Hello Seoul: Itaewon Edition" have been recognized in the market. "Based on our solid fandom, we will focus on development for official launch this year and repay our fans with high-quality games."" he said.
Meanwhile, 'Hello Seoul: Itaewon Flight' will participate in 'PlayExpo' to be held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do from the 22nd to the 25th. At the Neowiz Indie Game Hall, a Tumble Buck Rewards product will be displayed and an event will be held to present limited edition canned drinks','acrylic keyring','can badge set' will be held. In addition, a build that updated the demo version currently released on Steam will be introduced for the first time at the site, and visitors who participated in the play will be presented with 'limited edition sticker' goods.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
