gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 Concludes as Its Most International Edition Yet
In a nutshell
- gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 welcomed 219,546 attendees from 113 countries, making it the event’s biggest and most international edition to date.
- The show featured 335 exhibitors from 29 countries, including 20 national pavilions and industry delegations.
- Organizers have confirmed the event will return to Bangkok from October 21 to 24, 2027.
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 has officially wrapped up, marking what organizers are calling the most international edition in the show’s history.
Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the four-day event attracted 219,546 attendees from 113 countries and featured 335 exhibitors and pavilions from a record 29 countries, surpassing last year’s 294 exhibitors. Notably, 64% of participating exhibitors came from outside Thailand, highlighting the event’s growing importance as a hub for the global games industry in Southeast Asia.
The show also hosted 20 national pavilions, government agencies, and industry delegations, representing 12 markets. Participating countries included Austria, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and the United States, among others.
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 – A Growing Hub for Business in Southeast Asia
The business area, held from October 29 to 30, drew 6,923 business visitors from 78 countries, up from 5,590 attendees in 2025.
One of the event’s major highlights was an industry conference headlined by legendary game designer John Romero, co-creator of DOOM. Across four stages, a total of 81 speakers from 27 countries shared insights covering game development, publishing, investment, and emerging industry opportunities.
Further strengthening the show’s business credentials was the continued growth of the Invest Circle and VIP XPerience programs, sponsored by Xsolla. These initiatives connected 509 developers, publishers, and investors, a significant increase over the previous year’s 418 participants.
Indie Games Shine at Pitch Competition
The annual Pitch Competition showcased 13 finalists from across the region, with several standout projects earning recognition.
Little Old One and the Witch by MiMu Studio secured the award for Best Visual, while Slop Capital from NOTAI Games won Best Game Design. Meanwhile, Backroom Cleaners by Hypercent Inc. captured the audience-voted Most Anticipated Game award.
Publishers such as PlaySide, Focus Entertainment, Fireshine Games, and Team17 also participated in the Reverse Pitch segment, where publishers presented directly to game developers about the projects and genres they are actively looking to fund.
The Asia Game Talent Showcase, organized by the Thai Game Association, further highlighted emerging talent by featuring 20 student-developed games from across Asia.
Hundreds of Games for Players to Experience
From October 30 to November 1, the entertainment area transformed into a massive gaming festival featuring 470 playable titles from indie developers and major publishers.
Attendees had the opportunity to try games from industry leaders including:
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- CAPCOM
- Nintendo Switch 2 by Synnex
- PlayStation by Gameshop Concept Store
- Riot Games
- SEGA
- The Pokémon Company
- Ubisoft
- KURO Games
- Gryphline
- PlayPark
Among the biggest attractions were several highly anticipated unreleased titles, including:
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation
- Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance
- Persona 4 Revival
- Silver Palace
- Stranger Than Heaven
- Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000
Pop Culture Takes Center Stage
The 2026 edition also saw the debut of ACE (Anime Asia Comics Content Entertainment Expo), a dedicated pop culture festival integrated into the entertainment area.
Adding star power to the festivities, America’s Got Talent 2026 winner Nene Royal performed the event’s theme song during the Grand Opening Ceremony.
The Thailand Game Awards also celebrated the industry’s best titles, with CAPCOM’s Pragmata taking home the coveted Game of the Year award. Meanwhile, the event’s cosplay competition offered a prize pool of THB 300,000, attracting participants from across the region.
