Summary
The 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco is facing challenges, including international attendees feeling unsafe and high costs. Reports suggest that fewer non-U.S. developers plan to attend due to concerns about U.S. immigration enforcement and overall costs.
Key Facts
- The Game Developers Conference takes place in San Francisco.
- Many international game developers are not planning to attend GDC 2026.
- Concerns include safety and high costs in San Francisco.
- Attendees worry about U.S. immigration policies and procedures.
- Some developers received safety briefings and prepared legal paperwork due to these concerns.
- Transgender developers express increased fear due to potential profiling.
- Conferences are usually restructuring costs, making them less appealing for some.
