Last week, thousands of game developers from the Nordic region and beyond gathered in Malmö, Sweden. The organisers said that NG25 Spring was a resounding success.

During conference week, 182 speakers, including Josef Fares (Split/Second) and Peter Molyneux (Black & White, Fable), shared their expertise across five stages. The main stage sessions were streamed live on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch and Steam, attracting over 100,000 unique viewers. Including re-streams and social media posts, NG25 Spring reached almost one million people this year. The organisers did not disclose the number of people in attendance, only referring to 'thousands'. GamesMarkt was also on site and captured some impressions, which can be found here.

"The entire NG25 team is exhausted but elated after producing and executing the event," said Program Director Jacob Riis. "We're deeply grateful to every speaker, partner, sponsor, and attendee who brought their knowledge and enthusiasm to the show. It proved once again how vital togetherness is for our industry, especially during challenging times."

NG25 Spring also featured the 2025 Nordic Game Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in game development."With the success of NG25 Spring, Nordic Game remains a cornerstone of the Nordic games industry, one of the world's most vibrant game development communities. Despite ongoing challenges in the industry, several sponsors and partners have already committed to returning for Nordic Game 2026," wrote the organisers. The next Nordic Game conference will take place at Slagthuset in Malmö and online from 26 to 29 May 2026.

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Marcel Kleffmann
Marcel Kleffmann