Gamescom Asia 2026 Draws 219,546 Attendees

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gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 reported 219,546 attendees and 335 exhibitors and pavilions from 29 countries. The preliminary results accompany confirmation of its Bangkok return on October 21–24, 2027.

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Organizers reported 219,546 attendees from 113 countries.
The event hosted 335 exhibitors and pavilions from 29 countries.
Business participation reached 6,923 visitors.
Independent developers accounted for 347 of 582 exhibited titles.
The next Bangkok edition is scheduled for October 21–24, 2027.

Organizers report exhibitors from a record 29 countries, stronger business participation, and a return scheduled for October 21–24, 2027.

gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 closed with 219,546 attendees from 113 countries, according to preliminary figures released by organizers.

Held from October 29 to November 1 at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event combined game demonstrations, industry meetings, developer presentations, cosplay, and pop-culture activities.

Organizers described it as the show’s most international edition yet, citing participation by 335 exhibitors and pavilions from a record 29 countries. Sixty-four percent came from outside Thailand.

The figures are preliminary as of 7:30 p.m. on November 1, 2026, and may change.

More International Business Participation

The business area, held on October 29–30, attracted 6,923 visitors from 78 countries, compared with 5,590 visitors in 2025. Organizers said 51% of business visitors came from outside Thailand.

The Philippines was among the countries represented through national pavilions. Overall, the event hosted 20 national pavilions, government agencies, and industry delegations from 12 markets.

John Romero, co-creator of DOOM, headlined a conference featuring 81 speakers from 27 countries across four stages.

Meanwhile, the Invest Circle and VIP XPerience, sponsored by Xsolla, connected 509 developers, publishers, and investors, up from 418 in 2025.

For developers, these activities provided opportunities to present projects, meet potential partners, and hear directly from publishers seeking games to support.

Across the business and entertainment areas, organizers reported 582 exhibited titles, including 347 from independent developers.

The Pitch Competition recognized three projects:

Award	Game	Developer
Best Visual	Little Old One and the Witch	MiMu Studio
Best Game Design	Slop Capital	NOTAI Games
Most Anticipated Game — audience vote	Backroom Cleaners	Hypercent Inc.

The Asia Game Talent Showcase, organized by the Thai Game Association, also featured 20 student-made games from across Asia.

Publishers including PlaySide, Focus Entertainment, Fireshine Games, and Team17 participated in a Reverse Pitch, explaining to developers the projects they wanted to fund.

A Festival Beyond the Business Floor

The entertainment area ran from October 30 to November 1, offering visitors access to 470 playable titles from independent studios and major gaming brands.

Participants included CAPCOM, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Riot Games, SEGA, The Pokémon Company, and Ubisoft, among others.

The event also introduced ACE—Anime Asia Comics Content Entertainment Expo—within the entertainment area, expanding the program into anime, comics, and related pop culture.

The Thailand Game Awards named CAPCOM’s “Pragmata” Game of the Year, while the cosplay competition awarded THB300,000 in prizes.

Beyond the venue, organizers reported that livestreams and digital content generated close to 34 million views across platforms.

Bangkok Return Confirmed for 2027

The event will return to Bangkok on October 21–24, 2027.

The 2026 results highlight the show’s dual role: a gathering for players discovering games and a business platform where developers, publishers, and investors can explore partnerships.

Visit gamescom.asia for official announcements about the next edition.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the 2026 event held?

October 29–November 1 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.

How many attendees were reported?

Organizers reported 219,546 attendees from 113 countries.

Are the figures final?

No. They are preliminary figures recorded at 7:30 p.m. on November 1, 2026.

Was the Philippines represented?

Yes. The Philippines was among the countries represented through national pavilions.

When will the event return?

October 21–24, 2027, in Bangkok.

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