INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022 has revealed the first wave of 200-plus games that are participating in the two-day live showcase held on December 3 and 4. And among the long list, the event will feature the world premiere of the first project from Fahrenheit 213, the new studio founded by Yosuke Shiokawa, known for his work on beloved titles like Kingdom Hearts, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and Fate/Grand Order.
Additional titles set to take part include Mindhack, the psychological visual novel developed by VODKAdemo; the adventure co-op BOKURA and story-rich adventure The 13th month both published by Kodansha Games; and deep lore adventure Rakuen from creator Laura Shigihara’s Morizora Studios with support from 8-4.
As the sixth entry in the biannual live digital showcase, which connects indie game fans all over the world with more than 57.5 million total views, the event will take place on December 3 and December 4 starting at 3:00 AM [PDT]. The show will stream live on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and bilibili, in Japanese, English, and Chinese.
▍INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022 Highlights
DAY1: Let’s Play will highlight previously released and Early Access games. Watch for reveals of updates and new content for select titles and spotlights on games worth playing from notable figures in the media, content creators, and gaming industry. Learn about many games in as little time as possible in the return of the rapid-fire INDIE Waves segments spotlighting dozens of games from creators worldwide.
DAY2: Awards will split its focus between unreleased titles with INDIE Live Premiere segments and more INDIE Waves features, along with honoring the winners of the third-annual INDIE Live Expo Awards. Winners from 10 categories, including Game of the Year, will be determined by an international judges’ panel and public voting.
The deadline for public contributions is December 3 at 8:59 AM [PDT], with voting available at this link. The latest INDIE Studios Around the World feature takes place on DAY2, with a spotlight on developers from Korea.
