Game developer publishing narrative-driven titles across console, mobile, and PC
NEOWIZ is a South Korean game publisher and developer working across multiple genres and platforms—console (PlayStation, Xbox), PC (Steam), and mobile. The tech stack reveals a dual-track operation: core game development on Unreal Engine 5 and Unity with C++ and C#, paired with an emerging AI/LLM capability (adopting Langchain, LangGraph, LoRA, ControlNet; already running ChatGPT and Claude). The hiring velocity is slowing while mid-level designers and engineers remain the bulk of active roles, suggesting consolidation around live-ops and sequel development rather than new IP launches.
NEOWIZ develops and publishes games across action, rhythm, casual, and indie genres, with titles spanning Lies of P, DJMAX RESPECT V, Cats & Soup, SANABI, and Skul: The Hero Slayer. The company operates as a public company with 1,001–5,000 employees, headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea, and is actively hiring in South Korea and Japan. Current project focus includes a sequel to Lies of P, visual identity strengthening, global partner acquisition, and localized marketing campaigns. Pain points cluster around player engagement, global community building (especially in the U.S.), marketing localization, and development process efficiency.
Unreal Engine (including Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite), Unity, and supporting tools like Maya, 3ds Max, World Machine, and RenderDoc for rendering and asset creation.
Langchain, LangGraph, LoRA, and ControlNet. Already in use: ChatGPT and Claude. Suggests active exploration of LLMs and generative AI for game development workflows.
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