[Industry news] Biggest ever guildford.games Festival returns in February 2027

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Bringing together independent developers, world-renowned studios and talented students and graduates, this year’s guildford.games Festival will once again champion Guildford’s extraordinary games development community through events, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and opportunities for the next generation of game creators.

The previous edition of the guildford.games Festival brought together over 4000 games industry professionals and students and the 2027 edition will be bigger than ever, with 70+ speakers and approximately 60 exhibitors.

The 2027 Festival will have a focus on supporting indies and inspiring the next generation of talent.

This year guildford.games will be providing additional support to the independent games community through Indie Amplified – where one festival exhibitor will be able to promote their game to a global audience through being selected for a free place at next year’s UK industry showcase, For One Night Only.

Taking place on Friday the 19th of February 2027, students and under 16s can attend for free, general admission is £25, with a discounted rate of £15 for Guildford Developers.

Tickets for the guildford.games Festival are available now via guildford.games Festival . (https://www.skiddle.com/e/43125811).

guildford.games are also proud to be continuing their charity partnership with Oakleaf Enterprise – a mental health charity working to transform lives and build new futures for adults managing their mental health.

Lauran Carter, from guildford.games said: “Every year guildford.games Festival welcomes thousands of students, graduates, independent creators and established industry professionals to share knowledge, forge connections and create opportunities and the 2027 edition will be bigger and better than ever.”

“guildford.games is committed to celebrating Guildford’s creative legacy while helping build the future of the industry. We know that building a successful games business is particularly tough at the moment, so we’re making sure that this festival really supports indies, helps inspire the next generation of developers and still champions the Guildford studios and the individuals behind some of the world’s best-loved games.”

Dylan Beale, Studio Head of Larian Guildford,who are Gold Sponsors of this year’s guildford.games Festival said: “Guildford is an iconic hub for game development, and it’s a huge privilege for Larian to be part of a community shaped by so many talented, creative and passionate people. guildford.games Festival is a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate the community, share our love of games, and inspire the next generation of developers.”