Gamescom Exhibition Space Fully Booked For The First Time

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‘Games Spark Excitement for the Future’ is Main Theme of Gamescom 2026

As part of the July press conference for gamescom, game and Koelnmesse have, as is traditional, also unveiled the fair’s main theme and two trend themes for the show. The focus is on social responsibility and indie games.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Update: Confirmed gamescom Exhibitors 2026

Want to know which exhibitors have already confirmed their gamescom presence? We are keeping count: In our always up to date list of companies, delegations and joint booths with links to additional info on the exhibition presence.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Interview: Transition to the Next Stage of Gamescom Dev

The upcoming gamescom dev will be Stephan Reichart’s last as Managing Director of game events and, at the same time, Frederik Hammes’ first. We spoke to both of them about the upcoming change, the transition period and what lies ahead for Stephan and gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

gamescom

‘Games Spark Excitement for the Future’ is Main Theme of Gamescom 2026

As part of the July press conference for gamescom, game and Koelnmesse have, as is traditional, also unveiled the fair’s main theme and two trend themes for the show. The focus is on social responsibility and indie games.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Update: Confirmed gamescom Exhibitors 2026

Want to know which exhibitors have already confirmed their gamescom presence? We are keeping count: In our always up to date list of companies, delegations and joint booths with links to additional info on the exhibition presence.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

Interview: Transition to the Next Stage of Gamescom Dev

The upcoming gamescom dev will be Stephan Reichart’s last as Managing Director of game events and, at the same time, Frederik Hammes’ first. We spoke to both of them about the upcoming change, the transition period and what lies ahead for Stephan and gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

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Aerosoft Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence

Sim publisher Aerosoft has confirmed its gamescom 2026 presence. Along with Winter Resort 3 and Professional Ship Simulator, five unannounced sims will be shown for the first time: In the fields of police work, mining, firefighting, crab fishing and roadmaking.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Abyssus

With so many cooperative roguelite shooters out there, it's hard to stand out from the crowd. Abyssus, from DoubleMoose Games and The Arcade Crew, attempts to do just that, offering players an unconventional underwater setting and powerful gunplay.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Development

Unity Announces Release of Unity 7 For Q1 2027

At Unite in Seoul, Unity unveiled the roadmap for the release of Unity 7. The beta is set to launch in December. The release is scheduled for Q1 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read