05 May 2021, 07:05 pm
Gamescom 2021 will proceed as an online-only event in August, reversing previous plans to hold a hybrid physical gaming expo.
The decision to hold the biggest game-industry trade show was made based on responses from fans and potential exhibitors.
Gamescom 2021 Schedule of Events
Gamescom 2021 is slated to take place from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, with Devcom starting the events on Aug. 23.
According to VentureBeat s report on May 5, tickets are planned to be available for purchase starting May. This decision was made after extensive discussions with partners and exhibitors, the press release reads. Thus, the organizers take into account the current situation, in which too many companies are unable to participate in physical events this year due to the still difficult development.
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En messe. Updated on 5 May 2021
The people behind Gamescom have ditched plans for a hybrid event and announced its 2021 show will be digital only.
Gamescom will now be online and free for all, the German Games Industry Association announced.
Eurogamer news cast: are metaverse economies the future of video games? This decision was made after extensive discussions with partners and exhibitors, Gamescom said. Thus, the organisers take into account the current situation, in which too many companies are unable to participate in physical events this year due to the still difficult development. In this way, they also meet the partners strong need for planning security.
Gamescom 2021 will no longer be held as a hybrid event as originally intended. Instead of mixing in-person and online experiences, Gamescom 2021 will be a digital-only event scheduled to take place in August. Its digital format may be disappointing to those who were planning on attending the event [.]