Gamescom 2026: What's next for the gaming industry?

As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.

Published on RocksNews: 18 Sept 2026, 13:17 UTC
Updated: 18 Sept 2026, 13:17 UTC
Language: English

Gamescom 2026: What's next for the gaming industry? — Gamescom 2026: What's next for the gaming industry? — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.

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