# Panic Playdate

Playdate is a handheld game system with a free SDK for developing games using Lua and C APIs.

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## 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.

## Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers

DevFeed: [Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/playdate-maker-panic-is-refunding-tariff-fees-to-customers-15066.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playdate-maker-is-refunding-tariff-fees-to-customers>)

Author: Nicole Carpenter, Diego Argüello

Published: 2026-08-26T18:21:55Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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

Topics: [Panic Playdate](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/playdate.md>)

Tags: [company](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/company.md>), [customers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/customers.md>), [fees](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fees.md>), [money](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/money.md>), [news](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/news.md>)

### AI overview

Panic, maker of the crank-driven Playdate handheld, is refunding tariff fees to customers who bought the device during the period when the charges applied. The refund amount depends on the purchase, following Panic's successful application for tariff refunds from the United States government.

### Source excerpt

'It's just not our money to keep, and it felt really good to give it back.'