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Koelnmesse and game — The German Games Industry Association confirm 368,000 visitors from 131 countries at gamescom 2026, with the share of international attendees and exhibitors hitting new highs.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that its employee count has roughly doubled since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, with a Los Angeles office now almost entirely dedicated to building GTA 6 NPCs. The studio has also hired stylists, racecar drivers and 50 real street artists as full-time staff to make Vice City feel authentic.
IKEA and Xbox have officially unveiled YXSTABY, a nine-piece gaming-inspired furniture and accessories collection co-designed by both teams and built to blend gaming gear back into the home. The collection was announced at Gamescom 2026 and ships in IKEA stores and online from October 1, 2026.
Gamescom 2026 runs from August 24 to 30 in Cologne — here is the full daily schedule, every confirmed Opening Night Live slot, and the broadcast lineup in one place.
Gamescom 2026 has confirmed record-breaking numbers before opening in Cologne, including 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries, a sold-out 233,000-square-meter floor, the largest indie area yet, and 47 country pavilions.
Gamescom 2026 hasn't even started yet, but the world's biggest gaming event is already setting new milestones. Exhibition space is fully booked for the first time, major publishers are heading to Cologne, Saturday tickets are disappearing fast, and Games Done Quick is joining the show with a dedicated event.
