The first edition of gamescom Asia, originally planned to debut in Singapore this October, has been postponed to October 14-17, 2021.
Gamescom asia is the first satellite event of the world’s largest event for computer and video games: gamescom. The event aims to showcase the diversity of gaming within the world’s fastest-growing games market – South-east Asia, while covering the global spectrum of the games industry, gaming culture, esports, regional and international releases and more.
It also seeks to serve as a platform for Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally, and act as a hub for international publishers who are looking for the next big thing in games. Attendees can also expect to see new releases and gaming-related offerings.
“As much as we would have loved to bring the event to life this October, the current global crisis has forced us to recalibrate our wants for gamescom asia. The health and safety of our visitors, exhibitors and staff is paramount.
“Moreover, for an inaugural event, we felt it was important to give the regional gaming community and fans the full experience of what an international event of this scale would be like, and not anything less,” said Mathias Kuepper, managing director of Koelnmesse Singapore, the organiser of gamescom Asia, in a statement.
Kuepper added that Koelnmesse will be refocusing its effort on 2021, as well as offer digital engagements leading up to next October.
The 2021 event will be held at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre.
