gamescom 2023 Set for Record Breaking Show
gamescom 2023 is gearing up for an extraordinary five-day event in August, poised to break previous records with a multitude of exhibitors from 60 different countries and an expanded showfloor that surpasses the grandeur of last year’s spectacle.
Expanded Showfloor and Country Pavilions
The organizers of gamescom have announced that this year’s event will boast a remarkable 33 country pavilions representing 26 nations. As a result, the exhibition space will expand by an impressive 10,000 square meters compared to 2022, reaching a total of 230,000 square meters—a new milestone for gamescom. Moreover, the number of states represented has increased to 60, surpassing last year’s count of 53.
Exciting Opening Night Live and gamescom Studio
gamescom 2023 has received significant interest from prominent publishers and developers for its highly anticipated Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley. This showstopping event promises to captivate audiences with an array of exciting showcases.
In addition, IGN has once again partnered with gamescom to produce gamescom Studio—the official live stream of the event. gamescom Studio will offer viewers the opportunity to witness the best gameplay, demos, news, interviews, and game releases directly from the show floor.
Industry Support and Growth
Tim Endres, Director of gamescom at Koelnmesse, expressed his enthusiasm for the event’s growth and the overwhelming support received from the industry. He highlighted the participation of large companies that had been absent in recent years, signaling the event’s increasing significance. The expanded presence of the streaming sector further showcases the broad appeal of gamescom.
Noteworthy Exhibitors and Presence
Numerous prominent companies have already confirmed their attendance at gamescom 2023. The list includes 9GAG, Aerosoft, Amazon Games, Amazon Prime, AMD, Assemble Entertainment, astragon Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks, Crunchyroll, Devolver Digital, ESL FACEIT Group, Focus Entertainment, Frontier Developments, GIANTS Software, Headup Games, Hoyoverse, The LEGO Group, Level Infinite, MINI, Netflix, Nexon, Nintendo, Pearl Abyss, PLAION, Raw Fury, Rocket Beans TV, Samsung, SEGA, Star Wars Ashoka (Disney+), Team17, TikTok, Ubisoft, and Xbox. Additional companies will be announced in due course.
International Appeal and Anticipation
Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – the German Games Industry Association, emphasized the international nature of the gaming community, with around 3 billion people worldwide engaging in cross-border play. He described gamescom as the premier event for this global community, emphasizing the importance of central gatherings where industry and community converge to celebrate games and recognize the industry’s significance. Falk highlighted the growing exhibitor numbers and increased international presence as a testament to the vital role of gamescom. Millions of people worldwide are eagerly anticipating the opening of gamescom in late August, both physically in Köln and digitally across the globe.
gamescom 2023 in Facts & Figures:
- The showfloor for gamescom 2023 will encompass a staggering 230,000 square meters, surpassing the extensive space of gamescom 2022.
- Hall 1 will be introduced as the “social area” for this year’s event, featuring the Creator Co-Working Space and signing area.
- The entertainment area and indie area will also undergo expansions, offering more opportunities for participants.
- The internationality of gamescom 2023 is notable when compared to gamescom 2019, the last event before the COVID-19 pandemic. While gamescom 2019 featured exhibitors from 48 countries with a foreign share of 70%, gamescom 2023 will showcase exhibitors from 60 countries, with a foreign share of 78%.
- This year, gamescom will host 33 country pavilions from 26 countries, a notable increase from the 27 stands representing 25 countries in 2022.
- The official partner country for gamescom 2023 is Brazil, and it will bring nearly 50 Brazilian companies to the event, marking the largest Brazilian presence since the inception of gamescom.
- The highly anticipated gamescom: Opening Night Live will once again be produced in collaboration with Geoff Keighley, generating substantial interest from game companies, as in previous years.
- The renowned media company IGN will partner with gamescom to produce gamescom Studio, a daily digital broadcast covering the event’s highlights and reaching audiences worldwide.
