Chilean Game Developers Showcase Talent at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026
San Francisco, CA – March 10, 2026 – A delegation of 19 Chilean game development studios will participate in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) Festival of Gaming 2026, taking place from March 9-13 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, United States. This significant presence underscores the growing strength and international ambition of Chile’s video game industry.
Strengthening International Presence
The Chilean industry aims to consolidate its international positioning and forge new commercial opportunities at one of the world’s leading professional events for game developers [GDC Website]. The participation is being supported by ProChile, the Chilean export promotion agency, which will assist six companies: Playme Studio, AOne Games, Zumbástico Studios, Octeto Studios, Time Hunters SpA, and DeadlyCrow Games.
Full Delegation List
In addition to the six companies receiving direct support from ProChile, the Chilean delegation includes: Critical Failure Studio, Bekho Team Game Development, Them Handsome Fellas SpA, BrewMasters Games, Cloud Creatures Studio, Niebla Games, Baby Team SpA, Secret Mixture Studios, Dreams of Heaven Games, IguanaBee, Micropsia Games, Linked Guardians, and Abstract Digital Works.
Industry Growth and Export Success
Chile’s video game industry is experiencing a key moment of growth. The sector contributed to a historical record of US$106 million in exports for the creative industries in 2025, with video games accounting for a 20.9% increase – the highest growth rate recorded by the sector [Entnerd.com].
ProChile’s Commitment to the Sector
“At ProChile, we will continue to promote its internationalization together with the private sector and unions such as VG Chile, strengthening the presence of our studios in strategic markets such as GDC,” stated Raúl Vilches, Head of the Creative Industries Department of ProChile [Entnerd.com].
Chile’s Rising Game Development Hub
With over 80 active studios, the Chilean video game industry has demonstrated sustained growth over the past decade, expanding its reach into markets across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Chilean developers are recognized for their expertise in independent projects, proficiency in game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity, and specialized services encompassing art, programming, design, testing, and multiplatform development.
GDC Festival of Gaming 2026
The GDC Festival of Gaming, rebranded for 2026, serves as a central hub for the B2B games industry, fostering learning, connection, collaboration, and innovation [GDC Website]. The event will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from March 9-13, 2026 [Moscone Center Website].