# Indie devs and publishers hit in Gamescom equipment thefts

DevFeed: [Indie devs and publishers hit in Gamescom equipment thefts](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/indie-devs-and-publishers-hit-in-gamescom-equipment-thefts-15059.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/indie-devs-and-publishers-hit-in-gamescom-equipment-thefts>)

Author: Bryant Francis

Published: 2026-08-31T14:58:21Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [gamedeveloper](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/gamedeveloper.md>)

Topics: [Steam Deck](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/steam-deck.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [arena](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/arena.md>), [company](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/company.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [laptops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/laptops.md>), [publisher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/publisher.md>), [report](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/report.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [statement](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/statement.md>), [steam-deck](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/steam-deck.md>)

## AI overview

Independent developers and publishers reported laptops and Steam Decks stolen from Gamescom booths, prompting questions about the event's security practices and response.

## Source excerpt

Thieves obtained access to Gamescom's Indie Arena and business area and stole a number of laptops and Steam Decks from smaller exhibitors.