GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 cuts to four days, overhauls awards with open submissions
GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 will run from March 1 to 4, dropping Friday to focus programming on peak attendance days. The event introduces a new Business Hall, expanded passes, and integrated career sessions. Concurrently, the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) shifts from an invitation-only nomination system to open submissions for 2026 releases, adding categories for game launches and technology.