BitSummit
@bitsummit.bsky.social
Japan’s leading indie game dev festival, getting ready to rumble in May 22-24, 2026! Save the date for the world's best indie gaming event!
日本を代表するインディーゲーム開発者向けフェスティバルが、2026年5月22日～24日に開催決定！世界最高のインディーゲームイベントの日程を今すぐ確保しよう！
日本を代表するインディーゲーム開発者向けフェスティバルが、2026年5月22日～24日に開催決定！世界最高のインディーゲームイベントの日程を今すぐ確保しよう！
Original deadline: Dec 31st, 4:00 pm JST
New deadline: Jan 7th, 4:00 pm JST
👉 Apply here:
bs-entry-system.com/en/
Please note: applications submitted during the extended period will be accepted at the standard entry fee only.
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH
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New deadline: Jan 7th, 4:00 pm JST
👉 Apply here:
bs-entry-system.com/en/
Please note: applications submitted during the extended period will be accepted at the standard entry fee only.
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH
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December 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Original deadline: Dec 31st, 4:00 pm JST
New deadline: Jan 7th, 4:00 pm JST
👉 Apply here:
bs-entry-system.com/en/
Please note: applications submitted during the extended period will be accepted at the standard entry fee only.
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH
2/2
New deadline: Jan 7th, 4:00 pm JST
👉 Apply here:
bs-entry-system.com/en/
Please note: applications submitted during the extended period will be accepted at the standard entry fee only.
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH
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🚨 General Exhibitor Entry Deadline Extended
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused due to a technical issue with our entry system.
As a result, the deadline for BitSummit PUNCH general exhibitor entries has been extended as follows:
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We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused due to a technical issue with our entry system.
As a result, the deadline for BitSummit PUNCH general exhibitor entries has been extended as follows:
1/2
Bitsummit Entry System
毎年京都で開催している日本最大級のインディーゲームの祭典 です / Japan’s Industry-Leading Independent Game Development Festival in Kyoto
bs-entry-system.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🚨 General Exhibitor Entry Deadline Extended
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused due to a technical issue with our entry system.
As a result, the deadline for BitSummit PUNCH general exhibitor entries has been extended as follows:
1/2
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused due to a technical issue with our entry system.
As a result, the deadline for BitSummit PUNCH general exhibitor entries has been extended as follows:
1/2
皆さん、こんにちは！
BitSummitへの応募締切は12月31日（応募料：2,750円）ですので、ぜひお忘れなく。
レイトエントリーは2026年1月16日まで受付（応募料：5,500円）しています。
詳細は bitsummit.org をご覧ください。
BitSummitへの応募締切は12月31日（応募料：2,750円）ですので、ぜひお忘れなく。
レイトエントリーは2026年1月16日まで受付（応募料：5,500円）しています。
詳細は bitsummit.org をご覧ください。
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
皆さん、こんにちは！
BitSummitへの応募締切は12月31日（応募料：2,750円）ですので、ぜひお忘れなく。
レイトエントリーは2026年1月16日まで受付（応募料：5,500円）しています。
詳細は bitsummit.org をご覧ください。
BitSummitへの応募締切は12月31日（応募料：2,750円）ですので、ぜひお忘れなく。
レイトエントリーは2026年1月16日まで受付（応募料：5,500円）しています。
詳細は bitsummit.org をご覧ください。
Hello everyone! Just want to remind you that the deadline for BitSummit submissions is December 31st (submission fee: ¥2750). Late entries are open until January 16, 2026 (¥5500). Looking forward to seeing your games! For more information visit bitsummit.org.
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Hello everyone! Just want to remind you that the deadline for BitSummit submissions is December 31st (submission fee: ¥2750). Late entries are open until January 16, 2026 (¥5500). Looking forward to seeing your games! For more information visit bitsummit.org.
Get ready for BitSummit PUNCH!
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Get ready for BitSummit PUNCH!
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
Hello friends. If you’ve received this email, it’s because we’re upgrading our backend and this automated email went out. Ultimately you will need to reregister when our upgraded system is in place, but please accept our apologies for the abrupt notification.
-The BitSummit Team
-The BitSummit Team
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hello friends. If you’ve received this email, it’s because we’re upgrading our backend and this automated email went out. Ultimately you will need to reregister when our upgraded system is in place, but please accept our apologies for the abrupt notification.
-The BitSummit Team
-The BitSummit Team
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IGN Japan’s @nomoredaniels.bsky.social puts forth the best wrap-up of @bitsummit.bsky.social that I’ve read yet. japan-forward.com/gamers-world...
Gamer's World | BitSummit the 13th Brings Magic and Surprises from the Indie Game World | JAPAN Forward
Accessible to locals and hardcore gamers alike, Indie game festival BitSummit boasted more new exhibitors and legendary veterans than ever in 2025.
japan-forward.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
IGN Japan’s @nomoredaniels.bsky.social puts forth the best wrap-up of @bitsummit.bsky.social that I’ve read yet. japan-forward.com/gamers-world...
Here is the complete run of opening cinematics from #BitSummit's 13-year history thus far, animated by @jan3d.bsky.social and directed by @milkman.bsky.social (but it's mostly Jan).
BitSummit 2013 -- 2025 Cinematic Intro Archive
YouTube video by BitSummit
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September 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Here is the complete run of opening cinematics from #BitSummit's 13-year history thus far, animated by @jan3d.bsky.social and directed by @milkman.bsky.social (but it's mostly Jan).
A reminder that #BitSummit 14 will take place on May 22~24, 2026. Moving out of the heart of summer to the most beautiful time of year. See you there!
BitSummit 14 2026 Event Date Reveal -- May 22~24, 2026
YouTube video by BitSummit
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September 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
A reminder that #BitSummit 14 will take place on May 22~24, 2026. Moving out of the heart of summer to the most beautiful time of year. See you there!
Follow our Youtube channel for video recaps of the event, our CG cinematics made annually by @jan3d.bsky.social, and other fun stuff.
BitSummit
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September 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Follow our Youtube channel for video recaps of the event, our CG cinematics made annually by @jan3d.bsky.social, and other fun stuff.
Thank you for joining us in such record numbers this past weekend. We’re still not over it. #BitSummit
July 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Thank you for joining us in such record numbers this past weekend. We’re still not over it. #BitSummit
BitSummitの週末最初の音楽ゲスト：植松伸夫とconTIKI。植松様、戸塚様、およびXiao様にご協力いただき、今年のステージを共に過ごせたことを心より感謝申し上げます。
『Eyes On Me』の演奏中は、針が落ちる音すら聞こえるほど静まり返っていた。
『Eyes On Me』の演奏中は、針が落ちる音すら聞こえるほど静まり返っていた。
July 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
BitSummitの週末最初の音楽ゲスト：植松伸夫とconTIKI。植松様、戸塚様、およびXiao様にご協力いただき、今年のステージを共に過ごせたことを心より感謝申し上げます。
『Eyes On Me』の演奏中は、針が落ちる音すら聞こえるほど静まり返っていた。
『Eyes On Me』の演奏中は、針が落ちる音すら聞こえるほど静まり返っていた。
"Sausage Legend is a 3D physics-based fighting game where over 3 million players have clashed their sausages in battle."
bitsummit.org/en/game/saus...
bitsummit.org/en/game/saus...
July 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
"Sausage Legend is a 3D physics-based fighting game where over 3 million players have clashed their sausages in battle."
bitsummit.org/en/game/saus...
bitsummit.org/en/game/saus...
July 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Takuya Aizu of Inti Creates takes the stage at #BitSummit to discuss their latest game ‘Majogami.’
July 19, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Takuya Aizu of Inti Creates takes the stage at #BitSummit to discuss their latest game ‘Majogami.’
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July 19, 2025 at 1:29 AM
#BitSummit クリエイティブディレクターの @milkman.bsky.social と植松伸夫と彼のバンド『conTIKI』。BitSummitでのパフォーマンス前夜。『conTIKI』 は7月19日（土曜日）に京都のミヤコメッセで開催されるイベントに参加します！#植松伸夫 #conTIKI #NobuoUematsu
July 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
#BitSummit クリエイティブディレクターの @milkman.bsky.social と植松伸夫と彼のバンド『conTIKI』。BitSummitでのパフォーマンス前夜。『conTIKI』 は7月19日（土曜日）に京都のミヤコメッセで開催されるイベントに参加します！#植松伸夫 #conTIKI #NobuoUematsu
A year ago #BitSummit creative director @milkman.bsky.social’s son handed out the first ever Kid’s Selection Award. What will this year’s favorite game be with the kids at the show? #KidsSelection
July 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A year ago #BitSummit creative director @milkman.bsky.social’s son handed out the first ever Kid’s Selection Award. What will this year’s favorite game be with the kids at the show? #KidsSelection
Hey look, it's @genkigamer.bsky.social! He did the finished keyart for this year's #BitSummit! Give him a pat on the back if you see him on the show floor.
July 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Hey look, it's @genkigamer.bsky.social! He did the finished keyart for this year's #BitSummit! Give him a pat on the back if you see him on the show floor.
Can't be here at #BitSummit personally, but still want to experience the vibes? We've got you covered. #BitSummit2025 #yokai #gamedev #indiedev #Kyoto #Japan #videogames
#BitSummitに直接参加できないけど、それでも雰囲気を味わいたい？大丈夫、私たちがお手伝いします。
#BitSummitに直接参加できないけど、それでも雰囲気を味わいたい？大丈夫、私たちがお手伝いします。
July 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Can't be here at #BitSummit personally, but still want to experience the vibes? We've got you covered. #BitSummit2025 #yokai #gamedev #indiedev #Kyoto #Japan #videogames
#BitSummitに直接参加できないけど、それでも雰囲気を味わいたい？大丈夫、私たちがお手伝いします。
#BitSummitに直接参加できないけど、それでも雰囲気を味わいたい？大丈夫、私たちがお手伝いします。
If you're attending #BitSummit this year, take that cake and head over to the Life is Fantasia #cosplay both and unleash your real selves. #lifeisfantasia fantasyguild-bahamut.jp
July 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
If you're attending #BitSummit this year, take that cake and head over to the Life is Fantasia #cosplay both and unleash your real selves. #lifeisfantasia fantasyguild-bahamut.jp
You know what Takatoshi Nishiwaki (Governor of Kyoto), and Kōji Matsui (mayor of Kyoto) are thinking: "Wow, these games are 🔥, ですよ? ね〜〜〜" And they're correct. #Kyoto #BitSummit #gamedev #indiedev
July 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
You know what Takatoshi Nishiwaki (Governor of Kyoto), and Kōji Matsui (mayor of Kyoto) are thinking: "Wow, these games are 🔥, ですよ? ね〜〜〜" And they're correct. #Kyoto #BitSummit #gamedev #indiedev
Immortalize yourself today (just like these handsome people) at the official #BitSummit photo booth.
今日、あなたもこのイケメンたちのように、公式 #BitSummit フォトブースで永遠の思い出を残しましょう。
今日、あなたもこのイケメンたちのように、公式 #BitSummit フォトブースで永遠の思い出を残しましょう。
July 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Immortalize yourself today (just like these handsome people) at the official #BitSummit photo booth.
今日、あなたもこのイケメンたちのように、公式 #BitSummit フォトブースで永遠の思い出を残しましょう。
今日、あなたもこのイケメンたちのように、公式 #BitSummit フォトブースで永遠の思い出を残しましょう。