Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, has acquired a 5.19% stake in South Korean game developer Neowiz, becoming a major shareholder. The bank purchased 1.13 million shares on 6 May, filing a disclosure report as required when holdings exceed 5%. The investment came after Neowiz shares fell from a 52-week high of KRW 31,550 in January to KRW 23,000 in early May, marking what analysts interpret as a bottom-fishing opportunity. Shares have since recovered to around KRW 27,000. Neowiz, known for titles including "Lies of P", which has sold over 4 million copies globally, reported 2024 revenue of KRW 432.7 billion, up 18% year-on-year. Operating profit rose over 80% to KRW 60 billion. Analysts expect the company's six upcoming titles to drive medium-term growth.

SANABI free DLC 'A Haunted Day' for Switch launches January 15, 2026. Switch physical edition due out on February 26, 2026 in Japan. SANABI free downloadable content expansion "A Haunted Day" will launch for Switch on January 15, 2026, publisher NEOWIZ and developer Wonder Potion announced. The downloadable content first launched for PC via Steam In addition to the downloadable content release, NEOWIZ will release a new physical edition of SANABI for Switch in Japan called SANABI Signal Redux Edition on February 26, 2026 for 3,960 yen. It will include both the base game and "A Haunted Day." All pre-orders include a special acrylic stand as a bonus. About "A Haunted Day" takes place prior to the events of the base game and centers on Major Song during her time at Uigeumbu No. 12 as she follows a lead into a treacherous scrapyard. Unlike the grappling mechanics in the base game, the downloadable content's combat gameplay combines recoverable jumps with the raw power of Song's shotgun for spectacular aerial maneuvers. The first spin-off downloadable content of SANABI, packed with thrilling action expanding on the main story. The downloadable content includes eight new stages and two boss fights. Story 13 years ago, under an unreasonable order from her superior, Major Song headed to a suspicious scrapyard outside of Hanyang. What awaited her there was a hail of bullets, explosions... and a general with a steel tiger? The New Playable Character: Major Song The playable character of this spin-off is Major Song, during her time serving in Uigeumbu No.12, before she met the General. Stylish and Agile "Aerial Action" Platformer Major Song can perform agile aerial maneuvers with precision. Combined with her unique abilities - a recoverable mid-air jump and expert use of a shotgun - she becomes a formidable opponent, even against a General. From Burst Mode, which defends against enemy attacks and boosts the power of all actions, to the enhanced shotgun that deals massive damage... Play as Major Song, who is the youngest to ever pass the martial exam, a government-certified living weapon! Spin-Off Scenario: A Haunted Day Operation 3 was issued at an assault robot scrapyard, outside of Hanyang. Major Song found a clue to the treason. She dives into this massive scrapyard with confidence, but something about this place feels... off. There are maniacally aggressive robots and a disturbingly ominous signaling device. A superior giving unreasonable orders, a scrapyard plagued by strange phenomena, and... a general with a steel tiger? Today, it feels like haunted or something What's happening in this scrapyard?

The South Korean government is promoting the indie boom, says Neowiz's co-ceo! According to one of the leaders of Neowiz, the developer of Lies of P, the South Korean government is supporting game development, a practice that many other countries could learn from. Sean Kim, the co-CEO of Neowiz and developer of Lies of P, said that the South Korean government supports the country's indie gaming scene. In an interview with Knowledge, Kim said that the number of independent developers in the region has grown. Kim added that many large companies want to release games from this industry and that financing has become more conservative in recent years. After moving from mobile and online titles to other areas, Neowiz's future lies in single-player premium (paid) games for consoles and PCs. Kim said the company's strategy is multi-pronged, consisting primarily of its own titles, such as the sequel to Lies of P, and external projects, including titles from Wolfeye Studios and Zakazane Studio. Best video game consoles "The government is helping a lot of indie developers grow. Many indie studios are emerging, particularly from young, talented developers in Korea. Many mid-sized and large Korean publishers are also exploring the indie scene while gradually pivoting to the PC and console space. The mobile gaming market is saturated. Funding has become much more conservative compared to past years, especially from VCs. It's difficult to raise funding unless it's a large, ambitious project. In-house studios are vulnerable to changes, which is why Thegeek work with multiple teams on multiple projects. Since Thegeek need to publish at least two titles every year, Thegeek try to partner with external studios, such as Wolfeye and Zakazane, as much as possible. These studios have great creative talent and visions that align with its strategy. Thegeek is seeing a lot of great developers emerge in China these days, so Thegeek is focusing on that region as well," Kim said. In 2023, Neowiz invested $17 million in Blank Game Studios in Poland. Then, in November 2024, Neowiz signed an $8 million publishing deal with Zakazane, also in Poland. Finally, in early 2025, Neowiz entered into a publishing partnership with WolfEye. Neowiz also signed an agreement with Shanghai-based Shadowlight for its debut title, Kill the Shadow. Since its release in September 2023, Lies of P has attracted over 7 million players and sold over 3 million copies.