The Black Myth: Wukong vibes are off the charts in the gorgeous and unnerving reveal trailer for this action game from The First Berserker: Khazan’s Nexon and the Squid Game composer

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Wukong. However, I’m currently pondering over Woochi the Wayfarer, a fresh title from Nexon, which shares striking similarities in its narrative roots with the game I typically suggest.

Today, it was revealed that the game titled “Woochi the Wayfarer” is coming soon to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC platforms. However, a specific release date has not been announced yet. The game appears to be influenced by the renowned Korean novel “The Tale of Jeon Woochi,” which takes place in a fantasy world set during the Joseon era, spanning from the late 14th century to the early 20th (or according to some sources, the late 19th) century. The main character, Jeon Woochi, is said to be a powerful magician or “Dosa” who finds himself entangled in the supernatural realm.

The latest notable release from Nexon’s subsidiary Neople is likely The First Berserker: Khazan. While the specifics about Woochi the Wayfarer are still unclear, and it remains to be seen if it will share the Souls-like (or more accurately, Nioh-like) elements as Khazan, this new reveal trailer filled with curses, swords, and monstrous transformations certainly suggests an upcoming boss fight.

Nexon announces that the single-player story will offer players an immersive and exciting action gameplay set in enchanting environments, with Korean folklore creatures and music to create a unique experience.

Park Yong-hyun, CEO of Nexon Games, shared some exciting news about their upcoming game, Woochi the Wayfarer. He explained that this game will offer a distinctive and novel gaming experience rooted in traditional Korean elements, yet universal enough to emotionally resonate with players worldwide. The goal is to create a game that caters to gamers of all cultures, featuring a compelling story that not only reflects Nexon Games’ development skills but also their extensive industry experience.

In another notable credit, we find Jung Jae-il, the mastermind behind the music for both the Netflix series Squid Game and the movie Parasite. His soundtrack is said to be influenced by traditional Korean tunes.

At this point, we don’t have much information about this game, but what we do have piques my interest. The genre of action games is flourishing in China and Korea right now, and the material I’ve seen so far, including the intriguing source literature and visually appealing teaser trailer, has me hooked, even if it doesn’t reveal much about the gameplay. I find myself growing more and more interested in Chinese and Korean action games with each passing day.

Transforming the essence of Black Myth: Wukong into something unique, it showcased a rich tale in a way that made it an immersive world ripe with challenging boss battles and unforgettable characters. If Woochi the Wayfarer manages to replicate this for Korean folklore, it could be truly remarkable.

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2025-08-12 00:03