This year, the renowned gaming exhibition Gamescom 2024 in Cologne, on 21–25 August, will once again feature the Ukraine Pavilion. Following last year’s successful debut, Ukrainian game studios, service companies, and startups will showcase their projects and services on the international stage.
“We are at Gamescom to showcase the resilience and innovation of the Ukrainian games industry. Despite the ongoing war, our developers continue to create exceptional games and seek new business opportunities, proving that the spirit of Ukrainian gaming is unbreakable”
– Elena Lobova, GDBAY Co-founder & CBDO
The Ukraine Pavilion is organized by the Games Gathering conference, the GDBAY platform, and VG Entertainment. The booth will be located in Hall 4.1, A-010g. You can learn more details and stay updated about the event by visiting the website www.gamesukraine.com and following the initiative on its social media platforms.
Organizers:
Founded by game dev veterans from Ukraine in 2012, VG Entertainment has grown from a small team of developers to a full-scale studio. The studio is now working on an AAA shooter based on a brand-new IP.
GDBAY is a platform for game developers from around the world. Their main projects are GDBAY.Network (online portal where professionals can meet each other and discuss business) and Global Games Pitch (the biggest international online game pitching show and matchmaking portal).
Games Gathering is one of the biggest B2B conferences in Eastern Europe. It is dedicated to game development and the creation of high-quality gaming content. The event provides the latest information on the trends in the gaming industry.
Participating game development studios:
The company is based in Lviv, Ukraine. It has delivered hits like Party Hard 2 and the asymmetric multiplayer success Secret Neighbor. Currently, they’re working on SAND, a vast PVPVE game where players explore the fallen planet filled with anomalies and other players.
Kava Studio brings creative visions to life with stunning concept art, illustrations, character designs, and environmental designs. Specializing in game development and outsourcing, their dedicated team ensures visual excellence and consistency across the projects.
PlayToMax is an expert HTML5 game developer with over 12 years of industry experience, specializing in creating high-quality, cross-platform games and engaging playable ads. The studio offers custom game development, including web and instant games, as well as porting games from other platforms to HTML5.
GSC Game World, a Ukrainian video game developer with offices located in Ukraine and Czech Republic, was founded in 1995 and is renowned for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is currently focused on the upcoming release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
UGI Studio is a boutique, full-cycle game development and art production company, offering exceptional services to gaming companies worldwide. They offer full-cycle game development, art production (2D/3D/UI/UX), and VFX/animation (2D/3D).
Twigames is an independent game studio located in Kyiv, Ukraine. They provide a full range of game development services: programming, 2D/3D art creation, game design and others.
Service studios:
The company specializes in creating software products aimed at programmatic monetization for mobile applications, web, and CTV. According to open data from Buildwith, WMG International serves around 9,000 websites and has over 10,000 mobile applications as clients. WMG is an Official Google MCM partner, an IAB-certified tech vendor, TCF 2.2 compliant, TAG-verified, and a Prebid-certified DSP.
QPM is an ecosystem for strategic and operational management. The company’s mission is to create the world’s 1st AI-based project management system, as many organizations struggle to manage project development processes effectively, often requiring using multiple tools (2-5) and still experiencing missed delivery deadlines.
Last year, the pavilion captured the audience’s attention, achieving significant results, which you can discover on the official blog. This year, we aim to impress trade show visitors even more! Follow event updates on the Games from Ukraine website and social media: Facebook, X, and Instagram.
There will also be a networking and charity reception at Wartesaal Am Dom where you can expect drinks, snacks, hugs, and a charity auction for Gamedev Under Bombs. Sign up to participate in this event for a great cause: #SupportUkraine Networking and Charity Reception @ gamescom 2024
Support Ukrainian initiatives, discover new developments and achievements in our gaming industry, and visit the booth at Gamescom 2024 if you’re going to attend the event!
