gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 just revealed its exhibitor lineup, and it’s a genuinely heavyweight list.
Here’s exactly which studios and publishers are confirmed for the gamescom Asia 2026 exhibitors roster, how this event differs from the main Cologne show, and what US industry readers should know before the October 29 to November 1 event.
Confirmed gamescom Asia 2026 Exhibitors
Major Publishers and Platform Holders
Three heavyweight names are confirmed directly: Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company. Nintendo and PlayStation will also have a presence, though through regional partners rather than direct booths, according to.
Here’s a notable detail most casual coverage skips: Sony itself will be absent from the exhibition floor this year. That’s a real contrast to the prior month’s Cologne gamescom, where Nintendo and Xbox both had a strong presence, per.
Hardware and Technology Exhibitors
Beyond software publishers, the business floor brings serious hardware muscle. AMD, Lenovo, and Razer are all confirmed, bringing everything from high-performance computing solutions to gaming peripherals onto the show floor.
Regional and Indie Studios
Rounding out the lineup are Kuro Games, Gryphline, 4Divinity, and Elementa, a mix that GamerLounges describes as underscoring the event’s ambition to serve both mainstream audiences and niche gaming segments.
gamescom Asia 2026 vs gamescom 2026: What’s the Difference
This trips up a lot of first-time readers, so let’s clear it up directly.
gamescom 2026, the original and largest edition, takes place in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to 30. This year marks a genuine milestone: gamescom sold out all its exhibition space for the first time in its history, according to. Confirmed exhibitors there include Google, Microsoft, Nintendo, Xbox, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Konami, Tencent, HoYoverse, and Bandai Namco.
gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show, by contrast, is a separate regional edition under the same global gamescom brand. It runs October 29 to November 1 in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). It’s organized by Koelnmesse alongside Show No Limit and Online Station, with its own distinct exhibitor roster built specifically around Southeast Asian market expansion.
Think of it this way: gamescom 2026 is the flagship global show, while gamescom Asia is its dedicated regional arm, purpose-built to connect Western and Japanese publishers with Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing gaming market.
Business and Conference Programming at gamescom Asia 2026
The event isn’t just an exhibitor floor. Its business area spans booths from 25 countries and regions, with dedicated pavilions from Austria, Germany, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, and host nation Thailand.
Xsolla is sponsoring the Invest Circle and VIP XPerience, a curated space where developers, publishers, and investors can hold direct funding and partnership conversations. Combined with pitch and reverse-pitch competitions, this makes the business side genuinely useful for studios chasing publishing deals rather than just foot traffic.
The conference program matches that ambition. More than 70 speakers will appear across four stages, headlined by id Software co-founder John Romero, who delivers a keynote titled “Why We Still Make Games” and receives a Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional confirmed speakers come from AdHoc Studio, Roblox, Tencent, Godot, and DigixArt, covering everything from indie development to large-scale platform strategy.
gamescom Asia 2026 Growth and Attendance Numbers
The numbers behind this expansion tell a real growth story. The 2025 inaugural edition drew 206,159 visitors from 95 countries, with the business zone hosting 5,590 professionals representing 81 nations, according to both and.
Koelnmesse’s Asia-Pacific General Manager, Prakash Ramajillu, framed the 2026 expansion directly: “We are placing an even stronger emphasis on internationality.” Show No Limit CEO Pongsuk Hiranprueck echoed that sentiment, stating that last year’s turnout “proves that Thailand is not merely a consumer market but a key driver of culture and the creative economy across Asia.”
Those figures explain why this year’s exhibitor list expanded so significantly. A show that pulled in over 200,000 visitors and thousands of business attendees in its first year gives publishers real incentive to book bigger booths the second time around.
FAQs
Which companies will be exhibiting at gamescom 2026?
The main gamescom 2026 event in Cologne has confirmed exhibitors including Google, Microsoft, Nintendo, Xbox, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Konami, Tencent, HoYoverse, Bandai Namco, LEGO, SEGA, and CAPCOM, among others, after the show sold out all available exhibition space for the first time in its history.
Where is Gamescom Asia 2026?
gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 takes place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, running from October 29 to November 1.
Where will gamescom 2026 be held?
The main gamescom 2026 event takes place in Cologne, Germany, at Koelnmesse, running from August 26 to 30, with Opening Night Live held the evening before on August 25.
Is Bethesda at gamescom 2026?
Bethesda does not appear on any confirmed exhibitor list for either gamescom 2026 in Cologne or gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 in Bangkok, as of the time of writing.
What is Bethesda’s most sold game?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Bethesda’s best-selling game, having surpassed 60 million copies sold worldwide as of 2023, according to director Todd Howard. That places Skyrim among the top 10 best-selling video games of all time, ahead of titles like the original Super Mario Bros.
Conclusion
gamescom Asia 2026 brings a confirmed lineup of Capcom, Bandai Namco, The Pokémon Company, AMD, Lenovo, and Razer to Bangkok this October, alongside a genuinely serious business and conference program. Just remember it’s a separate event from the main gamescom 2026 in Cologne, which sold out its own exhibition floor for the first time ever. Both shows are worth tracking if you’re following the industry closely this year.
Abroy John is the Founder and Editor of Asia Pop Fests, where he covers
entertainment news and events from across Asia. He focuses on accurate,
up-to-date reporting on the region’s festivals and pop culture.
