The recent gamescom latam, held from 29 April to 3 May at the Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, achieved record-breaking attendance. It pulled in 154,000 visitors, a 17.5% increase from last year, with over 400 titles on display.

On 3 May, the organizers announced the key results for gamescom latam 2026. Now in its third year, the five-day event hosted over 154,000 attendees and showcased more than 400 games, including around 60 new titles.

The event featured 175 companies from 23 countries. Industry giants such as Arc System Works, Big Uncle Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Capcom, EA, Level Up! Games, Nintendo, PlayStation, Remedy Entertainment, Riot Games, Roblox, Sega, Skybound Entertainment, Supercell, The Pokémon Company, and Warner Bros. Games were in attendance. Key titles on display included LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Invincible VS, Phantom Blade Zero, and Marvel Duel: Fighting Souls.

Gustavo Steinberg, CEO of gamescom latam, stated, "gamescom latam is a grand celebration for the gaming community. We bring the world's leading brands together to put games in the hands of fans, offering a chance to demo upcoming titles. This is possible thanks to the DNA of gamescom latam, which has evolved from a focus on industry growth into a comprehensive experience hub."

On the B2B front, 1,100 companies from 59 countries participated, resulting in over 13,000 business meetings—a 46% increase from the previous year. It is estimated that these connections will generate more than $180 million in new business.

Eliana Russi, head of B2B at gamescom latam, noted, "Brazil is home to over 1,000 game development studios, serving as a leading hub for the Global South and a powerful consumer market. Our role at gamescom latam is to connect global investors, publishers, accelerators, and developers to strengthen and expand this ecosystem. This is why we focus on showcasing top-tier local and international titles while promoting IP exports by helping Brazilian games reach overseas markets."

Beyond B2C exhibitions and B2B meetings, various events such as panel discussions and workshops were held to explore industry trends. Highlights included news on Control Resonant, a Mortal Kombat tournament hosted by Retro League, and 'Versus One,' a dedicated fighting game showcase. Online, the gamescom latam countdown was broadcast in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, delivering exclusive news.

The indie game showcase, 'gamescom latam BIG Festival,' was also held. This year, over 960 entries were received from 75 countries, with 81 titles selected as finalists. Brazil contributed 451 entries, with strong participation from Latin American countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Uruguay.

Over 500 speakers, including Brendan Greene, Charles Marcolim, David Wise, James Salmon, and Maxence Cazorla, participated. Additionally, over 2,000 influencers and 1,000 cosplayers attended the event.