10 percent more exhibitors in comparison to the reporting date +++ Exhibitors from over 60 countries +++ 230,000 m² of exhibition space +++ Increased international participation +++ 43 country pavilions from 33 countries +++ New additions such as social stage and cards & boards areas

gamescom 2024 is set for success – with just five weeks to go, the highly anticipated global gaming event is already boasting impressive numbers! The level of international representation has also risen with the number of country pavilions reaching 43 from 33 countries. New this year is the introduction of the social stage and cards & boards areas.

“Following the strong growth of last year, we expect to set new records with gamescom, featuring even more exhibitors and greater international participation,” said Tim Endres, Director of gamescom. “Fans, industry professionals and partners from around the world can experience an even more diverse gamescom this year with additions like the new social stage, cards & boards and artists areas.”

“One thing is for sure: gamescom 2024 will once again be the ultimate gaming festival. One of the key highlights is the growing international character of gamescom, which is also attributable to the establishment of satellite events of gamescom asia and gamescom latam. With gamescom present on three continents, the fascinating world of gaming is now more accessible than ever,” says Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – The German Games Industry Association and co-organizer of gamescom.

Familiar and new faces

The list of exhibitors continues to grow. Many companies have already announced their participation in the past few weeks on their social media channels, including many exhibitors who have been regulars at gamescom as well as those that will be attending for the first time. Registered exhibitors, partners and sponsors include:

1047 Games, 2K, 9gag, aerosoft, Amazon Games, AMD, astragon, Bandai Namco, Bethesda, Bilibili, Blizzard, Capcom, Electronic Arts, ESL FACEIT Group, Focus Entertainment, GIANTS Software, Hoyoverse, Jyamma Games, Konami, Krafton, Lego, Level Infinite, Meta Quest, Microsoft, Mooneye, NetEase Games, Nexon, Pearl Abyss, PLAION, Proxima Beta Pte. Limited, Qiddiya Gaming, Rocket Beans Entertainment, Samsung Electronics, SEGA, SK Gaming, Sony Deutschland, Square Enix, Supercrowd, Take Two, Team 17, The Pokémon Company, THQ Nordic, TikTok, Ubisoft, Xbox. Many more names will follow in the weeks to come.

New areas at the gaming festival

In addition to the increased number of exhibitors, gamescom’s growth also includes new areas for the various communities. For the first time, the gamescom congress will be held in the newly opened Confex, which offers participants more space and opportunities for exchange.

The new cards & boards area will cater to the growing number of board game and trading card enthusiasts, featuring major names like ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Hasbro Deutschland, Konami, Pegasus Spiele, Ravensburger Verlag and Ulisses Spiele.

The new social stage in Hall 11.3 will be dedicated to content. Visitors will be able to enjoy a free curated program consisting of performances, local content creators and musical acts.

International meeting point

The global significance of the event is once again highlighted by the growing number of international exhibitors. In total, there will be 43 country pavilions from 33 countries, compared to 33 pavilions from 26 countries in 2023. The event’s international reach is further underscored by a 10 percent increase in exhibitor numbers from over 60 countries in comparison to the reporting date.

gamescom Opening Night Live Ticket Shop now live

In keeping with tradition, on August 20 gamescom Opening Night Live will kick off the event in Cologne with thousands of attendees on-site and millions of fans online eagerly awaiting numerous premieres. Geoff Keighley will host and be joined by renowned e-sports host Eefje “sjokz” Depoortere as co-host.

If you want to attend in person, you should hurry. The ticket shop for the gamescom Opening Night Live is now open.