More than 30 Brazilian game studios will attend the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026 as part of a coordinated effort to position Brazil as a major player in the international games industry. The initiative is led by Abragames, the Brazilian Game Developers Association, working alongside ApexBrasil, the government's trade and investment promotion agency. Participating companies span game development, publishing, and production services.
Brazil is pushing to cement its status as both Latin America's largest games market and a dependable international partner for co-development projects. The delegation's goal is to connect Brazilian talent with global publishers and studios seeking collaborative production arrangements.
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Brazilian Studios Cover Full Production Pipelines
Over the past few years, Brazilian studios have built capabilities across the entire game production spectrum, from full-cycle development to live-ops support and external development services for mobile, PC, and console. This growth signals the country's emergence as a business-ready ecosystem for partnerships with international teams.
At GDC 2026, the Brazil Games delegation will operate a mini booth featuring playable demos of titles including Sportia - The Journey, Rogue Reigns, and Eden's Frontier. The selection represents a variety of genres and production sizes, showcasing the diversity of Brazil's development community.
New Accelerator Program Targets Global Expansion
One of the delegation's main features is the Brazil Games Accelerator, a program created to help studios scale internationally. The accelerator offers mentorship, investor introductions, and direct connections to global publishers and partners, equipping Brazilian developers for long-term international operations.
Bringing more than 30 studios to GDC 2026 underscores Brazil's ambition to establish itself as a recognized development hub and to create co-production opportunities with international companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Brazil Games?
Brazil Games is a program run by Abragames and ApexBrasil to showcase Brazilian game studios on the international stage and establish the country as a trusted partner for global game development projects.
How many studios will participate in GDC 2026?
Over 30 Brazilian studios are set to attend, covering development, publishing, and production services across multiple platforms.
What types of games will be showcased?
Attendees can play demos spanning different genres and production scales, including titles like Sportia - The Journey, Rogue Reigns, and Eden's Frontier.
What is the Brazil Games Accelerator?
The Brazil Games Accelerator is a new program that provides Brazilian studios with mentorship, investor access, and connections to global publishers to support their international growth.
Why is Brazil participating in GDC 2026?
Brazil wants to highlight its full-service development capabilities, attract international partnerships, and strengthen its role as Latin America's largest games market.
