Gamescom 2020 “will definitely take place at least in a digital format from August 25 to 29,” organizers Koelnmesse and Game – The German Games Industry Association jointly announced. The same goes for Devcom 2020, which runs from August 22 to 24.

Organizers will determine in mid-May whether Gamescom 2020 can also take place on-site in Cologne based on the latest developments of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the time in accordance with state authorities. If an on-site event is possible, information regarding what changes will need to be made in order to protect the health of all visitors will be announced. Currently, Gamescom 2020 plans are continuing “at full speed.”

If Gamescom 2020 or Devcom 2020 cannot take place on location, visitors will receive a refund for already paid tickets and exhibitors will be reimbursed in full for payments made to Koelnmesse.

Further details on digital formats will be announced in the coming months.

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