Gamescom 2026 attendance rose 6% to 368,000 visitors
Gamescom 2026 saw a 6% increase in attendance, reaching 368,000 visitors, with a notable rise in international participation and exhibitors. In contrast, Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio and cancelled the mobile game Sonic Blitz due to poor retention, impacting approximately 20 employees and reflecting broader industry challenges.
- Entities
- Company: SEGA
- Company: Game - German Games Industry Association
- Person: Alex Pelletier-Normand
- Game: Sonic Blitz
- Person: Gerald Böse
- Company: Koelnmesse
- Person: Felix Falk
- Company: Rovio
- Topic: Video Game Industry Events
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