SXSW Sydney
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The premier destination for creative discovery.
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🗓️ 13-19 October 2025
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🗓️ 13-19 October 2025
🎮 See Ghost of Yōtei come alive at SXSW Sydney!
Join Rob Davis, Campaign Director at Sucker Punch Productions, for a live one-hour PS5 gameplay session, complete with behind-the-scenes insights into combat, missions, design and storytelling - all spoiler-free. 👀
Join Rob Davis, Campaign Director at Sucker Punch Productions, for a live one-hour PS5 gameplay session, complete with behind-the-scenes insights into combat, missions, design and storytelling - all spoiler-free. 👀
September 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🎮 See Ghost of Yōtei come alive at SXSW Sydney!
Join Rob Davis, Campaign Director at Sucker Punch Productions, for a live one-hour PS5 gameplay session, complete with behind-the-scenes insights into combat, missions, design and storytelling - all spoiler-free. 👀
Join Rob Davis, Campaign Director at Sucker Punch Productions, for a live one-hour PS5 gameplay session, complete with behind-the-scenes insights into combat, missions, design and storytelling - all spoiler-free. 👀
The mind behind Dimension 20, Critical Role’s next Dungeon Master, and now… your SXSW Sydney® 2025 Games Keynote Speaker 🎲
Hear from one of the most imaginative storytellers in games and a master of collaborative play, @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social
Secure your pass here bit.ly/4lTXvw4
Hear from one of the most imaginative storytellers in games and a master of collaborative play, @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social
Secure your pass here bit.ly/4lTXvw4
September 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The mind behind Dimension 20, Critical Role’s next Dungeon Master, and now… your SXSW Sydney® 2025 Games Keynote Speaker 🎲
Hear from one of the most imaginative storytellers in games and a master of collaborative play, @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social
Secure your pass here bit.ly/4lTXvw4
Hear from one of the most imaginative storytellers in games and a master of collaborative play, @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social
Secure your pass here bit.ly/4lTXvw4
🚨Only 3 days left!
Save up to $100! On your SXSW Sydney 2025 Pass before prices rise after Sept 4.
Don’t miss out, secure your pass or wristband now here www.sxswsydney.com/attend
Save up to $100! On your SXSW Sydney 2025 Pass before prices rise after Sept 4.
Don’t miss out, secure your pass or wristband now here www.sxswsydney.com/attend
September 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
🚨Only 3 days left!
Save up to $100! On your SXSW Sydney 2025 Pass before prices rise after Sept 4.
Don’t miss out, secure your pass or wristband now here www.sxswsydney.com/attend
Save up to $100! On your SXSW Sydney 2025 Pass before prices rise after Sept 4.
Don’t miss out, secure your pass or wristband now here www.sxswsydney.com/attend
Join Future Stories creators Guy Lobwein & Professor Michael Balfour as they discuss their experience creating virtual reality worlds designed by children in end of life care 🌏
Using VR headsets this team builds creative & expansive worlds collaborating with the children, their parents & hospital.
Using VR headsets this team builds creative & expansive worlds collaborating with the children, their parents & hospital.
August 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Join Future Stories creators Guy Lobwein & Professor Michael Balfour as they discuss their experience creating virtual reality worlds designed by children in end of life care 🌏
Using VR headsets this team builds creative & expansive worlds collaborating with the children, their parents & hospital.
Using VR headsets this team builds creative & expansive worlds collaborating with the children, their parents & hospital.
📲 The Official SXSW Sydney app has landed!
It’s time to build your personal schedule, discover the sessions, showcases and start connecting with like-minded attendees.
Don’t wait. Download now!
It’s time to build your personal schedule, discover the sessions, showcases and start connecting with like-minded attendees.
Don’t wait. Download now!
August 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
📲 The Official SXSW Sydney app has landed!
It’s time to build your personal schedule, discover the sessions, showcases and start connecting with like-minded attendees.
Don’t wait. Download now!
It’s time to build your personal schedule, discover the sessions, showcases and start connecting with like-minded attendees.
Don’t wait. Download now!
Games are everywhere, and our kids are playing them.
But as parents and developers, are we truly prepared to guide them through the digital worlds we create and consume? This thought-provoking panel explores what it means to be an ethical developer and an informed consumer - especially as a parent.
But as parents and developers, are we truly prepared to guide them through the digital worlds we create and consume? This thought-provoking panel explores what it means to be an ethical developer and an informed consumer - especially as a parent.
August 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Games are everywhere, and our kids are playing them.
But as parents and developers, are we truly prepared to guide them through the digital worlds we create and consume? This thought-provoking panel explores what it means to be an ethical developer and an informed consumer - especially as a parent.
But as parents and developers, are we truly prepared to guide them through the digital worlds we create and consume? This thought-provoking panel explores what it means to be an ethical developer and an informed consumer - especially as a parent.
Get ready to level up at the SXSW Sydney 90 Minute Game School! 🎮
A rapid-fire crash course for indie developers covering everything they didn’t teach you in game dev school. From creative intention and team communication to data, finance, art, and pitching. ✅
A rapid-fire crash course for indie developers covering everything they didn’t teach you in game dev school. From creative intention and team communication to data, finance, art, and pitching. ✅
August 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Get ready to level up at the SXSW Sydney 90 Minute Game School! 🎮
A rapid-fire crash course for indie developers covering everything they didn’t teach you in game dev school. From creative intention and team communication to data, finance, art, and pitching. ✅
A rapid-fire crash course for indie developers covering everything they didn’t teach you in game dev school. From creative intention and team communication to data, finance, art, and pitching. ✅
Join the SXSW Sydney Games Mentorship Program and learn from international experts in the games industry, like Jon! 👇
August 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Join the SXSW Sydney Games Mentorship Program and learn from international experts in the games industry, like Jon! 👇
Don’t miss your chance to apply! All studios are eligible and can apply online with an Expression of Interest to participate in the VIP Event.
Apply here sxswsydney.fillout.com/t/vdmotsjATbus
Please note: Studios must have a Pro Pass to attend this event. #sxswsydney
Apply here sxswsydney.fillout.com/t/vdmotsjATbus
Please note: Studios must have a Pro Pass to attend this event. #sxswsydney
August 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Don’t miss your chance to apply! All studios are eligible and can apply online with an Expression of Interest to participate in the VIP Event.
Apply here sxswsydney.fillout.com/t/vdmotsjATbus
Please note: Studios must have a Pro Pass to attend this event. #sxswsydney
Apply here sxswsydney.fillout.com/t/vdmotsjATbus
Please note: Studios must have a Pro Pass to attend this event. #sxswsydney
The Games Investment Forum offers meaningful access to the people who can help make it happen. All studios are eligible and can apply online with an Expression of Interest to participate in the VIP Event. Apply here bit.ly/4lndvq9 Please note: Studios must have a Pro Pass to attend this event.
August 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
The Games Investment Forum offers meaningful access to the people who can help make it happen. All studios are eligible and can apply online with an Expression of Interest to participate in the VIP Event. Apply here bit.ly/4lndvq9 Please note: Studios must have a Pro Pass to attend this event.
The SXSW Sydney Games Festival is back — 120+ games from 38+ countries, dev commentary sessions, big industry convos & pro dev/networking built in. It’s not just a showcase, it’s where the future of games is being built.
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
August 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The SXSW Sydney Games Festival is back — 120+ games from 38+ countries, dev commentary sessions, big industry convos & pro dev/networking built in. It’s not just a showcase, it’s where the future of games is being built.
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
🎮 Read more bit.ly/3HiRjzp
#SXSWsydney #indieGames #indieDev
🐍🐍🐍SXSW Sydney's Annual Game Jam is here!!! This year's theme is SNAKE. Make a game between now and September 4th for your chance to win 2x Games Pro Passes to attend the festival and showcase your creation.
Join the jam here! itch.io/jam/snakejam
#indiedev #gamedev
Join the jam here! itch.io/jam/snakejam
#indiedev #gamedev
August 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🐍🐍🐍SXSW Sydney's Annual Game Jam is here!!! This year's theme is SNAKE. Make a game between now and September 4th for your chance to win 2x Games Pro Passes to attend the festival and showcase your creation.
Join the jam here! itch.io/jam/snakejam
#indiedev #gamedev
Join the jam here! itch.io/jam/snakejam
#indiedev #gamedev
Our Mentorship Program Applications Close Soon!
Get 1:1 mentoring with experts, Connect and expand your network, Learn relevant business skills to develop your studios, Practice pitching your games to experienced mentors.
Apply here before 10 August 2025 bit.ly/46o7R3m
Get 1:1 mentoring with experts, Connect and expand your network, Learn relevant business skills to develop your studios, Practice pitching your games to experienced mentors.
Apply here before 10 August 2025 bit.ly/46o7R3m
July 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Our Mentorship Program Applications Close Soon!
Get 1:1 mentoring with experts, Connect and expand your network, Learn relevant business skills to develop your studios, Practice pitching your games to experienced mentors.
Apply here before 10 August 2025 bit.ly/46o7R3m
Get 1:1 mentoring with experts, Connect and expand your network, Learn relevant business skills to develop your studios, Practice pitching your games to experienced mentors.
Apply here before 10 August 2025 bit.ly/46o7R3m
We're bringing Taipei to Sydney! 🎮 Discover a curated selection of standout games presented by Taipei Game Show—only at SXSW Sydney 2025. Play exclusive Taiwanese indies and see why this region is a rising star in global game creativity.
July 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
We're bringing Taipei to Sydney! 🎮 Discover a curated selection of standout games presented by Taipei Game Show—only at SXSW Sydney 2025. Play exclusive Taiwanese indies and see why this region is a rising star in global game creativity.
The WINGS Award is back for SXSW Sydney 2025!
The WINGS Award highlights outstanding games with women and other gender marginalized developers in key positions. The chosen winner receives a 2000€ prize.
2024 WINGS Award winner was @imissmyfriends.bsky.social for their ourstanding title Fishbowl
The WINGS Award highlights outstanding games with women and other gender marginalized developers in key positions. The chosen winner receives a 2000€ prize.
2024 WINGS Award winner was @imissmyfriends.bsky.social for their ourstanding title Fishbowl
July 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The WINGS Award is back for SXSW Sydney 2025!
The WINGS Award highlights outstanding games with women and other gender marginalized developers in key positions. The chosen winner receives a 2000€ prize.
2024 WINGS Award winner was @imissmyfriends.bsky.social for their ourstanding title Fishbowl
The WINGS Award highlights outstanding games with women and other gender marginalized developers in key positions. The chosen winner receives a 2000€ prize.
2024 WINGS Award winner was @imissmyfriends.bsky.social for their ourstanding title Fishbowl
Time’s almost up! Last chance to submit your game for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Games Showcase. 🕹️
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of gaming.
Submit before it’s too late ⏰
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of gaming.
Submit before it’s too late ⏰
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Time’s almost up! Last chance to submit your game for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Games Showcase. 🕹️
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of gaming.
Submit before it’s too late ⏰
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of gaming.
Submit before it’s too late ⏰
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
XR+ submissions are closing tomorrow. ⏳
Whether it’s VR, AR, or something in between, this is your moment. It’s your final chance to submit. Apply through the link below. ⬇️
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Whether it’s VR, AR, or something in between, this is your moment. It’s your final chance to submit. Apply through the link below. ⬇️
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
XR+ submissions are closing tomorrow. ⏳
Whether it’s VR, AR, or something in between, this is your moment. It’s your final chance to submit. Apply through the link below. ⬇️
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Whether it’s VR, AR, or something in between, this is your moment. It’s your final chance to submit. Apply through the link below. ⬇️
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
🌐 XR + immersive storytellers: 2 days left to submit!
Show us how you’re pushing tech, story & interaction.
🔗 Apply via the link below.
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Show us how you’re pushing tech, story & interaction.
🔗 Apply via the link below.
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 28, 2025 at 5:29 AM
🌐 XR + immersive storytellers: 2 days left to submit!
Show us how you’re pushing tech, story & interaction.
🔗 Apply via the link below.
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Show us how you’re pushing tech, story & interaction.
🔗 Apply via the link below.
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Last chance for Game Devs! 🎮
2 days left to submit for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Games Showcase. Hit the link below to apply! 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
2 days left to submit for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Games Showcase. Hit the link below to apply! 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Last chance for Game Devs! 🎮
2 days left to submit for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Games Showcase. Hit the link below to apply! 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
2 days left to submit for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Games Showcase. Hit the link below to apply! 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
XR+ is calling. 🌐
Got something immersive, inventive, or unexpected?
Submit by June 30, 2025. Apply below. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Got something immersive, inventive, or unexpected?
Submit by June 30, 2025. Apply below. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 25, 2025 at 6:22 AM
XR+ is calling. 🌐
Got something immersive, inventive, or unexpected?
Submit by June 30, 2025. Apply below. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Got something immersive, inventive, or unexpected?
Submit by June 30, 2025. Apply below. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Final call for Game Devs! 🚨
Show us what's next. Submit by June 30, 2025. 👀
Apply below 👇
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Show us what's next. Submit by June 30, 2025. 👀
Apply below 👇
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Final call for Game Devs! 🚨
Show us what's next. Submit by June 30, 2025. 👀
Apply below 👇
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
Show us what's next. Submit by June 30, 2025. 👀
Apply below 👇
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
First look at the XR+ Showcase 2025!
We’re unveiling three groundbreaking immersive projects, with more OTW! Submissions are open until June 30, so if you're creating something bold in XR or interactive tech, now’s the time. Use the link below to get yours in. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
We’re unveiling three groundbreaking immersive projects, with more OTW! Submissions are open until June 30, so if you're creating something bold in XR or interactive tech, now’s the time. Use the link below to get yours in. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
June 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
First look at the XR+ Showcase 2025!
We’re unveiling three groundbreaking immersive projects, with more OTW! Submissions are open until June 30, so if you're creating something bold in XR or interactive tech, now’s the time. Use the link below to get yours in. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
We’re unveiling three groundbreaking immersive projects, with more OTW! Submissions are open until June 30, so if you're creating something bold in XR or interactive tech, now’s the time. Use the link below to get yours in. 🔗
www.sxswsydney.com/participate/...
🎮 SXSW Sydney revealing the first 40 titles for the Indie Games Showcase!
From 26 countries, these hand-picked games show off the global talent you’ll playtest at ICC Sydney.
🚨 Showcase spots still open—apply by 30 June 2025.
Apply here: form.fillout.com/t/j7tNfmrZSxus
From 26 countries, these hand-picked games show off the global talent you’ll playtest at ICC Sydney.
🚨 Showcase spots still open—apply by 30 June 2025.
Apply here: form.fillout.com/t/j7tNfmrZSxus
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
🎮 SXSW Sydney revealing the first 40 titles for the Indie Games Showcase!
From 26 countries, these hand-picked games show off the global talent you’ll playtest at ICC Sydney.
🚨 Showcase spots still open—apply by 30 June 2025.
Apply here: form.fillout.com/t/j7tNfmrZSxus
From 26 countries, these hand-picked games show off the global talent you’ll playtest at ICC Sydney.
🚨 Showcase spots still open—apply by 30 June 2025.
Apply here: form.fillout.com/t/j7tNfmrZSxus
SXSW Sydney Games Mentorship Program EOI now open! 🚨
Connect 1-on-1 with industry experts to grow your skills, refine goals & boost your career.
Apply now + grab your Pro Pass (Games) before prices rise!
👉 form.fillout.com/t/9Pc3LbiKHBus
Connect 1-on-1 with industry experts to grow your skills, refine goals & boost your career.
Apply now + grab your Pro Pass (Games) before prices rise!
👉 form.fillout.com/t/9Pc3LbiKHBus
May 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
SXSW Sydney Games Mentorship Program EOI now open! 🚨
Connect 1-on-1 with industry experts to grow your skills, refine goals & boost your career.
Apply now + grab your Pro Pass (Games) before prices rise!
👉 form.fillout.com/t/9Pc3LbiKHBus
Connect 1-on-1 with industry experts to grow your skills, refine goals & boost your career.
Apply now + grab your Pro Pass (Games) before prices rise!
👉 form.fillout.com/t/9Pc3LbiKHBus
Best Student Game at SXSW Sydney wins 12-hour mentorship with @devolverdigital.com. 💡
Bold games, big lessons, real insight. Check out more here:
www.sxswsydney.com/news/devolver-x-sxsw-sydney
Bold games, big lessons, real insight. Check out more here:
www.sxswsydney.com/news/devolver-x-sxsw-sydney
May 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Best Student Game at SXSW Sydney wins 12-hour mentorship with @devolverdigital.com. 💡
Bold games, big lessons, real insight. Check out more here:
www.sxswsydney.com/news/devolver-x-sxsw-sydney
Bold games, big lessons, real insight. Check out more here:
www.sxswsydney.com/news/devolver-x-sxsw-sydney