# Gamescom

Published articles for Gamescom.

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## CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases

DevFeed: [CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/cd-projekt-red-won-t-be-abandoning-physical-releases-15054.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/cd-projekt-red-won-t-be-abandoning-physical-releases>)

Author: Chris Kerr

Published: 2026-09-03T10:55:48Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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

Topics: [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Xbox](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/xbox.md>)

Tags: [developer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer.md>), [event](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/event.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/releases.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [xbox](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/xbox.md>)

### AI overview

CD Projekt Red says it intends to continue supporting physical game releases, although platform decisions and declining disc availability may require new approaches such as boxes containing download codes and other extras.

### Source excerpt

'What you can definitely expect from us is to put out a box that's going to make it worth your while.'

## 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.

## Panic refunds tariff fees, 1047 Games pivots from Splitgate, and Gamescom Dev grows - Patch Notes #67

DevFeed: [Panic refunds tariff fees, 1047 Games pivots from Splitgate, and Gamescom Dev grows - Patch Notes #67](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/panic-refunds-tariff-fees-1047-games-pivots-from-splitgate-and-gamescom-dev-grows-patch-notes-67-15064.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/panic-refunds-tariff-fees-1047-games-pivots-from-splitgate-and-gamescom-dev-grows-patch-notes-67>)

Author: Diego Argüello

Published: 2026-08-28T13:47:47Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [Generative AI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/generative-ai.md>), [Panic Playdate](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/playdate.md>), [Bluesky](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bluesky-social.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [dev](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dev.md>), [games](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/games.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [generative-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/generative-ai.md>), [news](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/news.md>), [tech](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tech.md>)

### AI overview

This patch-notes roundup discusses generative AI used in games shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live, including criticism of undisclosed use and the event's advertising context. It also reports that Panic will automatically refund tariff fees to eligible Playdate customers and mentions other game-industry developments.

### Source excerpt

Plus: No More Room in Hell 2 surpasses 1 million players after exiting a pivotal Early Access period.

## Saber exec: The game industry must look beyond North America and dilute risk

DevFeed: [Saber exec: The game industry must look beyond North America and dilute risk](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/saber-exec-the-game-industry-must-look-beyond-north-america-and-dilute-risk-15074.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/saber-exec-the-game-industry-must-look-beyond-north-america-and-dilute-risk>)

Author: Chris Kerr

Published: 2026-08-27T15:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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

Topics: [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pc.md>)

Tags: [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [games](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/games.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [revenue](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/revenue.md>)

### AI overview

Saber chief creative officer Tim Willits argues that game studios should diversify development locations and establish reliable income streams to reduce risk. He attributes part of the current industry strain to the high cost of developing games in North America and cites SnowRunner and World War Z as examples of disciplined, profitable development.

### Source excerpt

Saber chief creative officer Tim Willits said studios need to find 'reliable' income to support their big swings.

## GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026

DevFeed: [GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/geforce-now-gives-gamers-more-ways-to-play-at-gamescom-2026-6950.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gamescom-2026/>)

Author: GeForce NOW Community

Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:33Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [NVIDIA Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/nvidia-blog.md>)

Topics: [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nvidia.md>), [Streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/streaming.md>), [Firefox](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/firefox.md>), [amazon](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/amazon.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>)

Tags: [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cloud-gaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-gaming.md>), [firefox](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firefox.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [gaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gaming.md>), [geforce-now](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/geforce-now.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [launch](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/launch.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/streaming.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

NVIDIA's Gamescom 2026 announcements expand GeForce NOW with new cloud-gaming capabilities, device and platform support, DLSS 4.5 controls, GOG single sign-on, Firefox support, and additional games.

### Source excerpt

NVIDIA's Gamescom announcements are revealing what's next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single sign-on, Firefox browser [...]

## Ubisoft debuts Player Council platform to expand early game development feedback

DevFeed: [Ubisoft debuts Player Council platform to expand early game development feedback](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ubisoft-debuts-player-council-platform-to-expand-early-game-development-feedback-15083.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-debuts-player-council-platform-to-expand-early-game-development-feedback>)

Author: Bryant Francis

Published: 2026-08-26T15:50:50Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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

Topics: [Game Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/game-development.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [communication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/communication.md>), [development-process](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-process.md>), [external](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/external.md>), [game-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/game-development.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [multiplayer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/multiplayer.md>), [platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform.md>), [play](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/play.md>), [projects](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/projects.md>), [prototype](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/prototype.md>), [prototypes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/prototypes.md>)

### AI overview

Ubisoft has launched The Player Council, a platform that invites players to provide feedback on early concepts, prototypes, and live experiences. The initiative is intended to involve players before games reach the first playable prototype stage and includes projects such as Codename Split Point and Codename Rook.

### Source excerpt

Player Council members will be invited to test 'early concepts, prototypes, and live experiences.'

## Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark

DevFeed: [Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/leading-publishers-bring-blockbuster-pc-games-and-technology-to-nvidia-rtx-spark-6948.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gamescom-rtx-spark-pc-games-technology/>)

Author: Alexander Mejia

Published: 2026-08-25T15:30:48Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [NVIDIA Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/nvidia-blog.md>)

Topics: [Nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nvidia.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>)

Tags: [conference](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/conference.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [game-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/game-development.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [gaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gaming.md>), [geforce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/geforce.md>), [geforce-now](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/geforce-now.md>), [generation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/generation.md>), [launch](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/launch.md>), [model](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/model.md>), [nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia.md>), [nvidia-rtx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia-rtx.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performance.md>), [platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform.md>), [ray-tracing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ray-tracing.md>), [rtx-spark](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rtx-spark.md>), [technology](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technology.md>)

### AI overview

NVIDIA is bringing RTX Spark gaming PCs to Gamescom with support from major publishers including Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft. The platform combines NVIDIA RTX technologies, Windows gaming, anti-cheat support and AI-enabled capabilities, with a launch planned for this fall.

### Source excerpt

NVIDIA is bringing the next wave of RTX gaming to the Gamescom conference running this week in Cologne, Germany, with support for new games, anti-cheat technologies and increased visual quality. Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft are among the latest game publishers and developers bringing their blockbuster titles to NVIDIA RTX Spark ahead of its launch [...]

## Transforming Game Discovery with Instant Play Experiences on Discord

DevFeed: [Transforming Game Discovery with Instant Play Experiences on Discord](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/transforming-game-discovery-with-instant-play-experiences-on-discord-288.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://discord.com/blog/transforming-game-discovery-with-instant-play-experiences-on-discord>)

Author: Discord

Published: 2025-08-18T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Discord Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/discord-blog.md>)

Topics: [Discord](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/discord.md>), [Cloud Gaming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud-gaming.md>), [Nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nvidia.md>), [GeForce](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/geforce.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pc.md>)

Tags: [cloud-gaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-gaming.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [discord](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/discord.md>), [gamescom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gamescom.md>), [gaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gaming.md>), [geforce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/geforce.md>), [graphics](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/graphics.md>), [integration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/integration.md>), [nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia.md>), [partner](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/partner.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performance.md>)

### AI overview

Discord and NVIDIA are partnering to bring GeForce NOW cloud-streamed gaming directly to Discord, beginning with a Fortnite demonstration at gamescom. The integration is intended to let players discover and try games without downloads, installations, patches, or separate launchers.

### Source excerpt

Discord and NVIDIA partner to showcase cloud-streamed gaming experiences on Discord to transform game discovery for players and developers, starting with Fortnite.