Gamescom 2020 Will Go Digital This Year In Light Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
Last month, gamescom 2020 organizers maintained that the event will still be moving forward as planned in spite of the COVID-19 situation since August is still a long way off. A recent post on Twitter, however, reveals that the organizers have decided to switch to a digital format for this year’s event to show their solidarity with the world.
“It’s official: unfortunately, gamescom will under no circumstances take place on site in Cologne this year. Just like many of you, we are disappointed, because, as the gamescom team, we have been working on a wonderful gamescom 2020 for months, just like the many exhibitors. However, it is also quite clear to us that, in the face of the corona pandemic, we must stand united. This means that we must all be considerate of each other and reduce the risk of infection.”
The organizers also assured the community that they’re working “full speed” on the digital event which will be held at the end of August. “[Gamescom] is, after all, the biggest event for games, and that’s what it should be again this year,” they said. “You can already look forward to how we will celebrate the best games and gamescom together with you and millions of gamers worldwide at the end of August, even if it will only be digital and not on location this time. Because one thing is certain: this year too, gamescom is and will remain ‘The Heart of Gaming’!”
More information will be revealed in the next few weeks.
Official statement regarding #gamescom2020 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/fHaN4GOULM
— gamescom (@gamescom) April 16, 2020