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Bandai Namco’s Big Plans for PlayX4 2026

KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Goyang, South KoreaSaturday, May 16, 2026

< PlayX4 2025: Bandai Namco’s Arcade Invasion >


🎮 Bandai Namco Takes Over PlayX4 2025 with an Arcade-Inspired Booth Experience

Next year’s PlayX4 in Goyang (May 21–24, KINTEX) is gearing up to be a must-attend for gamers, thanks to Bandai Namco Entertainment’s immersive booth—transforming the space into a mini arcade universe.


🚀 A Fighter Jet Hangar Meets Gaming Wonderland

Forget the standard booth. Bandai Namco is pulling out all the stops:

  • Ace Combat 8 dominates the space with a free-flight simulator vibe, complete with free "Nugget" hats (the series’ iconic mascot).
  • A life-sized Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree statue looms over visitors.
  • Digimon Story: Time Stranger fans can pose with their favorite creatures in a dedicated photo zone.
  • Blood of Dawnwalker brings its dark fantasy world to life with a visually striking exhibit.

🎮 Hands-On Demos & Exclusive Drops

Gamers can play upcoming titles like:

  • Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
  • Tekken 8
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
  • One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

Plus, exclusive Taiko no Tatsujin keycap keychains for early buyers.


🏆 Rhythm & Competition Collide

The Taiko no Tatsujin Korea Championship finals (May 23) will crown the nation’s best drummers:

  • Arcade winners get in-game titles.
  • Console winners take home custom plaques.

Think you’ve got the rhythm? This is your chance to prove it.

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💼 Business Meets Play

For industry professionals, Bandai Namco will host a separate business booth (May 21–22) for licensing discussions—no appointments needed.


🔥 Final Verdict: Overwhelming or Unmissable?

With demos, competitions, merch, and exclusives, PlayX4 2025 is shaping up to be a gamer’s paradise. Will the variety leave visitors dazzled or exhausted?

One thing’s certain: Bandai Namco isn’t just attending—it’s taking over.


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