Gamescom Latam 2025 is preparing for a grand edition in Brazil. The event, which will take place from May 1st to 4th at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, revealed new details during a launch cocktail party. Highlights include the unprecedented presence of Michael Steranka, Senior Director of Pokémon GO , the participation of major industry companies such as Level Infinite and Gravity Best Game Brazil award , which brings together ten national titles in the competition.
Twice the size of the previous edition, the fair will feature interactive attractions, e-sports competitions, panels with experts, and dedicated areas for fans to explore industry releases. In addition, new experiences will be available to the public, including special Pokémon GO and personalized credentials with exclusive artwork from the franchise.
Pokémon GO will feature unprecedented presence and interactive activities
One of the main highlights of Gamescom Latam 2025 is the appearance of Michael Steranka, Senior Director of Pokémon GO. This will be the first time the executive has participated in an event in Brazil. In a special panel, he will discuss the concept of Pokémon GO as a "game for all time," addressing the evolution of augmented reality games and the next steps for the sector.
In addition to the presentation, Niantic confirmed exclusive experiences for event attendees. Those present at the Anhembi District will be able to complete special in-game missions and capture Pokémon , which will only be available during Gamescom Latam. Furthermore, for the first time, general public credentials will feature exclusive Pokémon illustrations, making them collectible items for fans of the franchise.
Competition for the Best Game in Brazil award
The Best Game Brazil award is one of the most anticipated moments of Gamescom Latam. In 2025, ten Brazilian titles will compete for the title of best game in the country. Among the nominees are projects that have already participated in the Panorama Brasil showcase in previous editions, but are now competing for the main prize.
The nominees are:
- Corebreaker (aQuadiun / Astrolabe Games)
- Cyberwar: Neon City (Cyber Monkey Studios / GoGo Games Interactive)
- Deathbound (Trialforge Studio / Tate Multimedia)
- Debtors' Club (mecagames / indie.io)
- Forgotten Mines (Cannibal Goose / Ishtar Games)
- Hell Clock (Rogue Snail/Mad Mushroom)
- E-Lich: Corporate Souls (JohnnyR Designs)
- Mechanines Tower Defense (Flying Cakes Studios / PUC-SP)
- Mullet MadJack (Hammer 95 Studios / Epopeia Games)
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (Pocket Trap)
The winner will be announced on May 2nd, at a ceremony on the event's main stage.
Level Infinite and Gravity make their presence felt with new features
Gamescom Latam 2025 will also feature the participation of big names in the industry. Level Infinite, one of the leading global publishers, returns to the event to present news about its successful titles, such as Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, Warhammer 40k and Dune: Awakening.
Gravity, the South Korean company known for the Ragnarök Online franchise, returns to the fair with an even larger space. The brand will have a 120m² booth where visitors can test games like Gunbound and Ragnarök Latin America, as well as check out other attractions prepared especially for the event.
Tickets and general information about Gamescom Latam 2025
The 2025 edition will be the largest ever held in Latin America, doubling in size and featuring attractions such as eSports championships, panels with experts, meet & greet sessions with content creators, and interactive spaces.
Tickets are available on the official Gamescom Latam website. Prices range from R$133 (half-price) to R$333 (full price) for a single day. The four-day pass costs between R$525 (half-price) and R$1,051 (full price). Visa Ourocard Banco do Brasil customers receive a 30% discount on full-price tickets.
The event is supported by the Federal Law for Cultural Incentive and is sponsored by Banco do Brasil, Claro, Seara, and TNT, in addition to partnerships with Abragames and Apaa. More information can be found on the official website and social media using the hashtag #gamescomlatam2025.
