Gamescom 2026 begins with 1600 firms

The Gamescom 2026 exhibition kicked off in Cologne, Germany, with a record participation of over 1,600 companies, the highest since 2025. It is expected to attract more than 350,000 visitors from 128 countries. The event showcases the latest video games, despite challenges faced by the gaming industry such as studio closures and rising hardware prices. Participants confirmed that major companies and independent developers continue to develop new games. The event features numerous announcements and new games scheduled for release in the upcoming period. Meanwhile, the German gaming market experienced a slight decline in revenue during the first half of 2026, with total earnings down by 3% to 4.2 billion euros, and hardware sales decreasing by 8%. The rise in memory and storage prices contributed to the decline in hardware sales, whereas online gaming services saw a 3% increase.

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