Shinsegae I&C announced on June 23 that it will release console packages for two publishing game intellectual properties (IPs), My Little Puppy and Solarateria, for Nintendo and PlayStation 5 (PS5).
The company aims to expand the demand for physical packages based on positive user feedback from digital versions while broadening its distribution channels for its publishing game IPs. Special features reflecting the unique worlds and character appeal of each title will be included to strengthen fandom.
My Little Puppy, developed by Dream Motion, and Solarateria, created by Studio Doodal, were first released on the global PC gaming platform Steam, where they received ratings of "Overwhelmingly Positive" and "Very Positive," respectively.
Shinsegae I&C secured a global exclusive publishing contract for the console packages of both titles last year. Following this, the company planned the package composition and domestic and international distribution strategies, considering the artistic quality and fandom characteristics of each IP.
My Little Puppy is a single-player adventure game centered on storytelling, inspired by the idea that a dog greets its owner after death. Players take on the role of a Welsh Corgi named Bongu, who embarks on a journey to meet their owner on the path to the afterlife.
The console package for My Little Puppy will be released on the 25th for Nintendo and PS5. It will include two limited editions: the standard edition, which comes with the game title and a lenticular postcard, and the limited edition, which features merchandise including a storybook detailing Bongu's journey of meeting and parting with its owner.
The company plans to expand its reach to global gamers by listing the package on the Hong Kong-based online gaming store PlayAsia.
Solarateria is a 2D action metroidvania game featuring hand-drawn artwork. This genre is characterized by non-linear exploration, ability acquisition, and discovering new routes as players conquer a world. The story follows a small fire spirit born in a dying world, who embarks on a quest to find the "First Flame," the only hope to save the world, featuring combat centered around timing-based attacks against powerful enemies.
The Solarateria console package will be released exclusively for Nintendo on July 23. It will also include two limited editions. The company aims to differentiate the package by offering merchandise that allows players to experience character IPs, music, and artwork together. The standard edition will include two lenticular cards of popular characters, while the limited edition will feature an art map, marker stickers, an NFC-linked OST keychain, and mini keycaps.
Jung Sang-ho, head of Shinsegae I&C's Platform BIZ, stated, "We focused on expanding excellent game IPs into physical packages and planning distribution strategies that reflect the unique worlds and fandom characteristics of each work. We will continue to discover competitive IPs that reflect the segmented demands of the gaming market, such as genre, fandom, and platform characteristics, and expand our publishing portfolio through optimized package planning."
Since 2023, Shinsegae I&C has been engaged in the domestic and international IP game publishing business, including titles like Neowiz's Lies of P and San Nabi, Kiwiworks' Witch's Stone R, Team Tetraport's Stepper Case, and Sinkhole Studio's Ogu and the Secret Forest.
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