Paris Games Week 2026 in Paris: games to try, the lineup, tickets and schedules

Paris Games Week 2026 welcomes players, families, and the curious to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, from October 22 to 25, 2026. For its 15th edition, the Paris video game show in Paris will go by the name "Playground Edition" and is unveiling part of its lineup: playable demos at Activision, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Microids, and Ubisoft, as well as a pavilion dedicated to French creation. Nintendo and PlayStation have also confirmed their attendance, though details about their booths haven’t been disclosed yet.

Organized by GL events Exhibitions and Rivaj Group, alongside the Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs (SELL), Paris Games Week aims to put attendees at the heart of the experience. Collectors' badges, challenges to tackle, unlockable rewards, meet-and-greets and redesigned spaces are set to pace these four days devoted to gaming. The doors will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., every day of the show.

A new edition of Paris Games Week, with even more attractions

For its 15th anniversary, Paris Games Week shifts into a giant playground. This « Playground Edition » offers a more interactive visit, centered on a route to follow from the event's official app. The idea: move from booth to booth while taking on challenges, with badges and rewards up for grabs.

The show will once again bring together several worlds: video games, esports, pop culture, indie creations and family-friendly activities. The September 23 announcements offer an early glimpse of the games on offer and the publishers’ activities. Additional names, especially for competitions and meet-and-greets, are yet to be added to the lineup.

A new character also accompanies this 2026 edition: a large robot with a passion for gaming, imagined as the event's mascot. Featured in its communications, it appears notably on the official poster, crafted by the creative studio aPART and illustrator Massy Puster.

Bigflo is back on board as an artistic advisor for Paris Games Week. Already linked to the 2025 edition, the rapper is helping the event shape a program that blends live performances, video games, and pop culture.

Which games will attendees get to discover at Paris Games Week 2026?

The press release issued on September 23, 2026 outlines the first booths. Some new features will be playable in advance; others will be unveiled on stage, with no playable demo announced at this time.

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• Activision will let attendees try the multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starting on October 22, the eve of the game's announced release on October 23.
• Bandai Namco Entertainment France will unveil for the first time in France Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and Gundam Rogue Orbit, two titles slated for 2027. Visitors will also be able to discover Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy VII remakes series developed by Square Enix, will also be showcased. The central stage at the stand will host challenges, contests and guests; a detailed schedule will follow.
• Capcom unveils previews for Mega Man: Dual Override and the expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, due in 2027. Ryozo Tsujimoto, producer of Monster Hunter, and Takuro Hiraoka, game director, will meet visitors on October 22 and 23. A Freeplay zone will bring together Resident Evil Requiem, PRAGMATA, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Street Fighter 6. The Street Fighter Academy and a screening session of the Street Fighter League EMEAA 2026 are also on the agenda.
• Microids will have demos for Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia, Garfield – Escape From Monday and K-POP Rising – Dream to Shine. Hela: of Mice & Magic will be presented in a preview, alongside Planet of Lana 2, GRIME II and Luna Abyss. Meet-and-greets with the characters from Marsupilami and Hela, plus a photo area dedicated to K-POP Rising, are planned.
• Ubisoft bets on Rayman Legends Retold, playable solo or co-op on around twenty stations ahead of its planned release on December 3. Attendees will also duel in two-on-two in the Kung Foot mode and discover Heroes of Might & Magic III Remake, due in 2027. On stage: Rayman showcases, matches on Rainbow Six Siege, Just Dance sessions hosted by Dina, challenges on The Crew Motorfest and Riders Republic, plus a cosplay rendezvous.

Nintendo and PlayStation are among the headlining players announced for the show. The games and activities in their spaces have not yet been disclosed.

Over 30 French games and studios at the Game France Pavilion

The French creation will have a 300 m² space within the Pavillon Game France. Led by the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC), Capital Games and the National Union of the Video Game Industry (SNJV), it will bring together more than 30 games and studios.

The announced lineup includes, notably, Cairn from The Game Bakers, Windblown by Motion Twin, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Clutch from Focus Entertainment, Astral Ascent from Hibernian Workshop, The Witch’s Bakery from Sunny Lab, and Let’s Sing 2027 from Voxler. ARTE will present several projects, including Beyond the Plastic Wall, Looking for Fael and Tom the Postgirl. A lineup that spans very different propositions, from strategy games to more contemplative adventures, pairing established studios with fresh new teams.

This year, Paris Games Week 2026 is also taking place beyond the show floor

Paris Games Week 2026 won’t be limited to the halls of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. For the first time, the fair is planning an "Hors les Murs" program in Paris and in Île-de-France, in the weeks leading up to the event. These events, organized with cultural partners, aim to bring gaming culture to the city before the expo opens. The venues and dates will be announced progressively.

On the ticketing side, the Early Bird offer announced at the sale opening has ended on August 31. The prices currently shown on the official site for a 1-day dated ticket are €29 for 26 and up, €20 for 8–25, and €80 for two adults and two youths aged 8–25. Entry is free for children under 8. A €20 rate is also available for people with disabilities or reduced mobility, with a free pass for an accompanying person. The site also offers a 2-day Open pass.

To reach the venue, Paris Games Week points visitors to the following: Metro Line 12 to Porte de Versailles, Metro Line 8 and tram T3a to Balard, and Bus 80. Note: the Porte de Versailles stop on tram T2 is listed as closed in the event’s practical information.

FAQ Paris Games Week 2026

When is Paris Games Week 2026 taking place?
The expo runs from October 22 to 25, 2026, during the Toussaint holidays, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where is Paris Games Week 2026 held?
Paris Games Week takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris’s 15th arrondissement.

Is the Paris Games Week 2026 ticket office open?
Yes. Tickets are on sale at the official Paris Games Week site. The Early Bird offer, available until August 31, has ended.

How much does a ticket for Paris Games Week 2026 cost?
The 1‑day dated ticket is €29 for adults 26 and older, €20 for ages 8–25, and €80 for a family of two adults and two youths. Entry is free for children under 8.

Which games will be at Paris Games Week 2026?
Among the first titles announced are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Rayman Legends Retold, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Gundam Rogue Orbit, Mega Man: Dual Override and Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be showcased, though no playable version has been announced yet. More titles will be added to the lineup.

Is Paris Games Week 2026 family-friendly?
Yes. The show features games and activities for various audiences, notably at the Microids booth and the Game France Pavilion. A family ticket is available for two adults and two youths aged 8–25.

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