In a nutshell
- Expanded entertainment area with Nintendo, CAPCOM, SEGA, Bandai Namco, PlayStation, The Pokémon Company, and more.
- John Romero (DOOM, Quake) to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award live on stage.
- Thai-Japanese idol Cherprang Areekul to perform the event’s theme song The Biggest Dream Revision 2026.
The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 press conference in Bangkok has revealed a packed lineup of gaming showcases, entertainment highlights, and industry celebrations under the theme “The Heart of Gaming.” The event returns to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) from October 29 to November 1, 2026, supported by Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa).
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 Entertainment Area Highlights
The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 entertainment halls expand to four zones this year, featuring:
- Game showcases: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Street Fighter 6, Pragmata, Arknights: Endfield, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, and more.
- Hardware & peripherals: AMD, Lenovo, SteelSeries, SIGNO, XPG, and others.
- Fan activities: Cosplay contest with new Best Duo category, fan meetings with creators like zbing z., PangBoy CH, EVA GAMER, and limited-edition merchandise drops.
Stage & Special Events
Fans and attendees can also look forward to the following stages and special events:
- John Romero will meet fans and receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Thailand Game Awards 2026 expands to 31 categories, spotlighting indie developers and diversity in gaming.
- Cherprang Areekul headlines the main stage with the official theme song performance.
- ACE (Anime Asia Comics Content Entertainment Expo) debuts, bringing anime, comics, toys, and panels including Ghost in the Shell producers.
Online & Business Area
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 will also look forward to hosting various business:
- Primetime livestream kicks off October 29 at 8 PM GMT+7, streamed in English, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia, and Vietnamese.
- Steam Festival lets fans demo and wishlist featured titles online.
- Business area (Oct 29–30) hosts 70+ speakers, 25 country pavilions, pitch competitions, and networking events like Invest Circle and VIP XPerience.
