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GamingUp Showcase 2026

Aired
Aug 23, 2026
Games we track
13 of 39 shown
Revealed
2
New date
2
New trailer
7

Created as a dedicated stage for the DACH games industry, the GamingUp Showcase brings together independent developers, established studios and publishers, including Ivy Juice Games, Assemble Entertainment and astragon Entertainment, in one digital presentation. Viewers can expect World Premieres, exclusive gameplay, release date reveals, developer insights and further announcements throughout the show.

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Revealed at the show 2

  1. Valkyrie Rising: Hordes of Ragnarök Q4 2026 · Linux, PC 24
  2. Burning Bridges Q2 2027 · Linux, Mac, PC 20

New date 2

  1. Echoes of Mora New trailer · September 21, 2026 · PC 35
  2. Cat Me If You Can New trailer · September 8, 2026 · Switch, PC, Xbox Series 29

New trailer 7

  1. Staged September 2, 2026 · PC 46
  2. Echoes of Mora New date · September 21, 2026 · PC 35
  3. Ikuma: The Frozen Compass 2026 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series 33
  4. Cat Me If You Can New date · September 8, 2026 · Switch, PC, Xbox Series 29
  5. Dawn of Defense November 17, 2026 · PC 28
  6. In Hope Voiden TBA · PC 28
  7. My Dear Emma 2027 · PC 25

Also shown 4

  1. Wizzo PopOut September 29, 2026 · Linux, Mac, PC 30
  2. Construction Simulator: Evolution Q4 2026 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series 26
  3. Kerogen Q1 2027 · PC 21
  4. My Little Cafe Nightmare June 2, 2026 · PC —

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