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Gamescom issues apology for initial response to hardware thefts: "It did not show the people affected the empathy they deserve"
Gamescom organizers have issued an apology for their initial response to hardware thefts that affected several indie developers during the event. They acknowledged their communication did not show sufficient empathy and have launched a review of security measures, particularly for indie exhibitors.
Gamescom apologises for how it initially responded to indie developer hardware thefts
Gamescom has issued an apology for its initial response to hardware thefts from indie developer booths, admitting it lacked the necessary empathy. The organizers acknowledged the significant impact of such incidents, which can derail an entire show for small studios. Gamescom is now committed to reviewing and improving security measures for indie exhibitors.
gamescom Apologizes for Its Initial Response to Thefts, Promises Improved Security Measures
gamescom has issued a second statement apologizing for its initial response to the theft of developer equipment during the event. The organization acknowledges the shortcomings in its handling of the situation and promises to implement improved security measures.
'That criticism is justified': Gamescom apologizes for its callous response to developer hardware thefts
Gamescom organizers have apologized for their initial response to a series of hardware thefts affecting indie developers at the event, admitting their first statement lacked empathy. They are committed to improving security procedures and will host a roundtable with indie exhibitors to develop concrete measures.
CD Projekt Red opens its 'Arasaka hardware archives' to help an indie dev whose gear was stolen during 1 of at…
Multiple indie developers and publishers, including CD Projekt Red, Tessera Studios, and iam8bit, reported significant equipment theft from their booths at Gamescom. CD Projekt Red offered assistance to one affected developer, while Gamescom acknowledged the incidents and emphasized existing security regulations and the recommendation for exhibitors to insure their equipment.
CD Projekt Red offers to help after police reports are filed at Gamescom over stolen dev equipment: "We'll check the Arasaka hardware archives"
Multiple game developers reported equipment stolen from their booths at Gamescom 2026, leading to early event departures for some teams. CD Projekt Red and Everstone Studios offered assistance to those affected, while Gamescom organizers stated that investigations are underway and advised exhibitors to secure their own equipment.
Indie devs and publishers hit in Gamescom equipment thefts
Several independent developers and publishers experienced significant equipment theft, including laptops and Steam Decks, from their booths at Gamescom. Organizers are facing criticism for inadequate security measures, with some developers reporting difficulties filing police reports and others receiving offers of support from larger companies like CD Projekt Red.
Gamescom addresses theft reports at this year’s event
Gamescom has issued a statement addressing multiple reports of theft during the event, where attendees and developers experienced missing equipment. The incidents have led to discussions about the event's security measures.