Why do joint analysis sessions? David Benefield goes over what they did for Avowed in this clip from 'Avowed' Branching Narratives: Shifting from QA Testing to Analyzing. Check out the full session on GDC Vault! https://gdcvault.com/ #GDCrewind

Thousands of developers. Hundreds of panels. Tons of insights. One comprehensive report. The GDC 2026 Trends Report captures the conversations shaping game development's future. Read it now: https://bit.ly/4dOD2H0

The tile balancing tool was key to how the biomes in Darkest Dungeon 2 appeared on your screen, in this clip from "Evolving Worlds from the Crumbling Chaos: The Art-Led Approach of 'Darkest Dungeon 2's' Procedural Generation System" Marielle Fox, explains why. Watch the full session on GDC Vault!

When building a spreadsheet "you gotta let it breath". Check out this clip from the GDC 2025 session Bear Hugs and Dev Tears: Building Stories for 'Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit' and dive into the full video on GDC Vault today! https://gdcvault.com/ #GDCrewind

The GDC Vault made our panel on the script to dialogue recording pipeline free to view! Come for the insight, stay for the live read of my FemShep and Verso fanfiction by the actors themselves: gdcvault.com/play/1035928...

My GDC talk is up! It's about the world of Baby Steps, working with what's given, and asking open questions with level design: gdcvault.com/play/1035806...

What do Frank N Furter and The Fly have in common? They're the shared DNA of a Brawl Stars character! Fernanda Oliveira explains in this #GDCrewind from Making of a Brawler: Character Creation for 'Brawl Stars'. Check out the full session on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/

How do you score The Illuminate? For Wilbert Roget it was about time. Check out this clip from GDC 2025's session 'A Cup of Liber-Tea': Scoring Satire with Sincerity in 'Helldivers 2' and watch the full video on GDC Vault! https://gdcvault.com/ #GDCrewind

"Accessibility is largely built on making marginal gains to existing features." Adam Russell (Lead Designer, Studio Gobo) explains what this means in Lego Horizon Adventures in this clip from GDC 2025. Check out the full session on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/ #GDCrewind #GDC2025

Why do you write? For Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social it's about being remembered and conveying meaning. Check out this clip from GDC 2025 and watch the full session on GDC Vault! https://gdcvault.com/ #GDCrewind #GDC2025

No true synths. That was a rule Austin Wintory @awintory.bsky.social followed when scoring Eternal Strands. What did this mean for the score? Check out the full session - Reimagining High Fantasy: The Score to 'Eternal Strands' on GDC Vault to find out! https://gdcvault.com/ #GDCRewind

At GDC 2025 Stuart Massie joined a panel of experts that shared their experiences in Neurodiversity and how it intersects with leadership in the game industry. Watch the full video "Embracing Neurodiversity and Leadership in the Game Industry" on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/ #gdcrewind

The future of games, & our planet, is something we build together! Celebrate Earth Day & press play on FREE GDC Vault sessions featuring eco-focused games, sustainable dev practices, & industry insights. https://gdcvault.com/

What does it look like when QA testing shifts to analyzing? David Benefield (QA Lead, @obsidian.net) shows us in this clip from #GDC2025 check out the entire session and more like it on GDC Vault! #GDCrewind https://gdcvault.com/

What sort of math do you need to do when planning your crowdfunding campaign? Thomas Bidaux (CEO, ICO) enlightens us in today's #GDCRewind. Watch the full talk on GDC Vault! https://gdcvault.com/

Alicia Fortier @batteringham.bsky.social (@spryfox.bsky.social), found herself in a loop of unintentionally playing battleship with her coworkers. In this clip from #GDC2025 learn what she means and watch the full session on GDC vault! #GDCrewind https://gdcvault.com/

We can't believe it's been a month since GDC Festival of Gaming. Missing the Festival like we are? Check out our Flickr for tons of photos of the week! https://www.flickr.com/photos/officialgdc/

If you make a game named 'Brawl Stars' (Supercell) you got to have memorable characters. Game Artist, Fernanda Oliveira walks us through the creation of one of those brawlers in this #GDCrewind. Want to see the rest of this talk? GDC Vault is the place to find it. https://gdcvault.com/

How you end your game is just as important as how it starts. In this #gdcrewind Pawel Ochocki (@cdprojektred.com#gdcrewind explores that concept in relation to Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Get more talks like this on GDC Vault! https://gdcvault.com/

While working on Darkest Dungeon 2 (@redhookstudios.bsky.social) Lead Environment Artist Marielle Fox liked working with a smaller unit size because it helped achieve visual variety. Check out the full session and more like it on GDC Vault! https://gdcvault.com/

Some stomping around the house inspired Wilbert Roget when writing the Automaton theme for Helldivers 2. #GDCRewind Check out more talks like this on GDC Vault https://gdcvault.com/

Check out this #GDCRewind from #GDC2025. Alexa Ray Corriea educates us on video game "babygirls" and why Clive from Final Fantasy XVI fits the bill. Find this session and more like it on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/

Check out this #GDCRewind from #GDC2025. Alexa Ray Corriea educates us on video game "babygirls" and why Clive from Final Fantasy XVI fits the bill. Find this session and more like it on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/

Social Takeover: BIG Fest at the GDC 2026 was a moment. Grateful for our sponsors, volunteers, and every dev who showed up. This meant something & we’re just getting started. Tag @blackingaming.bsky.social so we can amplify your moments. #blackingaming #bigfoundation #bigfest #gdc #gdcfestival

The @officialgdc.bsky.social concert this year was fire!! Here's a short clip from one of my favorite moments: performing "Alicia" from Clair Obscur: E33. This song has been stuck in my head since the game came out--so magical to perform it live with my talented colleagues in the orchestra!

It's time to say goodbye to #GDC2026 thank you for changing the game with us this year. Join us March 1-5, 2027 for our next edition of the Festival of Gaming. Stay tuned to our social channels and discord as we continue the celebration year-round!

GDC is providing an attendee Safety Hotline through March 27. Hotlines are staffed 24/7. Call +1 (925) 852-4361 to report an issue. #GDC2026

The Festival Hall has shut its' doors for #GDC2026! A huge thanks to all our partners for their work and dedication to making this year amazing and thank you to all of you for spending time in the Festival Hall!

Co-development is redefining collaboration in the gaming industry. The 2026 GDC Trends Report explores how studios are working together to create groundbreaking experiences. Pre-register today: https://bit.ly/4rl2msQ

Looking for inspiration? Experimental Game Showcase returns for year 24! See surprising prototypes that defy conventions—from the showcase that featured Baba Is You & Untitled Goose Game. It all kicks off in 15 minutes, Room 2006, West Hall! https://bit.ly/46KOL6S

It's your final day to spend some time exploring the Tabletop Free Play & Playtesting Lounge, have you found anything new? https://bit.ly/4l9Pvs1

One more time on the last day of #GDC2026, be sure to review the full GDC Code of Conduct here. https://gdconf.com/code-of-conduct

Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer and voice & localization producer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, joins host Beth Elderkin to discuss the experience of making this award-winning game & the power of creative storytelling. Begins in 15 minutes on the GDC Commons Stage. #GDC2026

Route-finding & climbing challenges defined by randomness! Learn how Baby Steps' vast open world was created by 2 people, from Everest-scale mountains to individual footholds. 30 minutes until this session in Room 2006, West Hall https://bit.ly/4rhQbgu

Breaking into the game industry as an artist? Art directors & lead artists reveal portfolio pitfalls, hiring practices & how to get an art director's attention. Plus 3-hour individual portfolio reviews! This two-part session begins at 9:30 in Room 2006, West Hall. #GDC2026 https://bit.ly/3Nm4qmz

Get one more set of networking sessions in, GDC Encounters: Speed Networking Day 3 begins in 30 minutes for session 1. 10:50 AM for session 2, and 1:10 PM to close out the day. #GDC2026

#GDC2026 registration is now open for the final day! Head to Moscone to pick up your badge. Registration is located in the South Hall, Street Level. Enter on the corner of Third and Howard Street.

Everyone attending @officialgdc.bsky.social, don't miss out on this year's Experimental Games Showcase today at 12:30pm (Room 2006)! Plus, for the first time, an extra demo session at 2:50 (Room 3002) where you can play the amazing lineup of showcased games! schedule.gdconf.com/session/expe...

Day 2 of Diversity in Game Audio Roundtable is today at @officialgdc.bsky.social  Join Star Victoria Power, Nadia W. Katelyn Isaacson and I as we continue this discussion from Tuesday about diversity and inclusion in #videogames.  Time: 9:30am - 10:30am  Room 308, South Hall #GDC26 #gamedev

It's been wonderful spending 5 days with y'all, We can't believe how quickly it's flown by. Today is the final day of the Festival Hall and sessions but that doesn't mean we're slowing down. We'll be highlighting more sessions to attend and things to do throughout the day! #GDC2026

Winner - Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Winner - Social Impact – Consume Me | Developer – Jenny Jiao Hsia | Publisher - Jenny Jiao Hsia #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Audio – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Winner of the Audience Award – And Roger | Developer – TearyHand Studio | Publisher – Kodansha #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Winner of the Innovation Award – Blue Prince | Developer – Dogubomb | Publisher – Raw Fury #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Visual Art – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Don Daglow accepts the Lifetime Achievement award at #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Technology – Death Stranding 2 | Developer – Kojima Productions | Publisher – Sony Interactive Entertainment #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Design – Blue Prince | Developer – Dogubomb | Publisher – Raw Fury #GDCA2026