Gamescom Latam 2025 prepares for a grand edition in Brazil. The event, which will take place from May 1st to 4th in the Anhembi District in São Paulo, revealed news during a launch cocktail. Among the highlights are the unprecedented presence of Michael Steranka, senior director of Pokémon GO , the participation of large industry companies, such as Level Infinite and Gravity , and the long-awaited award for the best Brazil game , which brings together ten national titles in the dispute.
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Double the size of the previous edition, the fair will have interactive attractions, e-sports competitions, expert panels and fans dedicated to the industry's releases. In addition, new experiments will be available to the public, including special Pokémon GO and personalized credentials with exclusive franchise arts.
Pokémon GO will have unprecedented presence and interactive activities
One of the main news of Gamescom Latam 2025 is the coming of Michael Steranka, senior director of Pokémon GO. This will be the first time the executive will attend an event in Brazil. In a special panel, he will discuss the concept of Pokémon GO as a “forever game”, addressing the evolution of games in augmented reality and the next steps of the industry.
In addition to the lecture, Niantic confirmed exclusive experiences for the event visitors. Annhembi district can meet special missions within the game and capture Pokémon , which will be available only during Gamescom Latam. In addition, for the first time, the general public credentials will feature exclusive Pokémon illustrations, becoming collectible items for franchise fans.
Dispute for the Award for Best Game Brazil
The Best Brazil Game Award is one of the most anticipated moments of Gamescom Latam. By 2025, ten national titles will compete for the country's best game recognition. Among the nominees are projects that have already participated in the Panorama Brasil Show in previous editions, but now competing in the main awards.
The nominees are:
- Corebreaker (Aquadiun / Astrolabe Games)
- CyberWar: Neon City (Cyber Monkey Studios / Gogo Games Interactive)
- Deathbound (TrialFore 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)
- Madjack (Hammer 95 Studios / Epic Games)
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (Pocket Trap)
The winner will be announced on May 2, at a ceremony on the main stage of the event.
Level Infinite and Gravity are present with news
Gamescom Latam 2025 will also feature the participation of big names in the industry. Level Infinite, one of the main 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, a South Korean company known for the Ragnarök Online franchise, returns to the fair with an even larger space. The brand will have a 120sqm booth, where visitors will be able to test games such as 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, bending in size and bringing attractions such as eSports championships, expert panels, 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) and R $ 333 (full) for a single day. The package for the four days costs between $ 525 (half) and $ 1,051 (full). Customers Visa Ourocard Banco do Brasil have 30% off the entire entrance.
The event is held with the support of the Federal Culture Incentive Law and is sponsored by Banco do Brasil, Claro, Seara and TNT, as well as partnerships with ABRAGAMES and APAA. More information can be accompanied by the official website and social networks with the hashtag #GamesComlatam2025.
