Japanese indie game festival enters its "twelfth lap" in July '24.
November 30, 2023
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Bitsummit :
KYOTO, JAPAN – November 20th, 2023
Start your engines for BitSummit Drift, the twelfth lap of Japan's most exhilarating indie game festival! Next year, from July 19th to 21st, we're revving engines and bringing developers from around the globe back to celebrate the spirit of indie games and game development in Kyoto– a city not only steeped in game development history but also a heart of gaming innovation.
BitSummit Drift: A Fusion of Speed and Creativity:
Embracing the spirit of "BitSummit Drift," this year's event symbolizes the swift and dynamic flow of indie gaming. Kyoto, a city with a legacy of game development and home to leading indie studios, sets the stage for this global gathering of creativity and collaboration.
Key Dates for Indie Developers Submitting to BitSummit:
Start Your Engines (entries open!): November 30th, 2023
Final Lap (entries close!): February 29th, 2024
Dev in Tandem, Join the Drift:
BitSummit Drift is more than a festival; it's a launchpad for indie developers to showcase their talent. With industry giants in attendance as sponsors, and partnerships with influential Japanese media, developers have the chance to turbocharge their visibility and network with key industry players.
Those eager to showcase their games are encouraged to visit the BitSummit submission portal here or visit the website for more details. Sponsors looking to participate can contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Join us in Kyoto for an event that celebrates the past, present, and future of indie gaming!
About BitSummit:
BitSummit is one of Japan's largest indie game festivals, held annually in Kyoto. The first BitSummit was held in 2013 as a small-scale event for the industry, attracting about 200 visitors, but by 2022 it had grown into a major event with more than 23,000 visitors. This year marks its 12th anniversary. It has also been featured on every major gaming website in the world and domestic and international gaming magazines such as Weekly Famitsu, Dengeki PlayStation, GamesTM, and EDGE, and has been the center of discussion at Game DevelopersConference, IndieCade, IndieCade East, and CEDEC's It has also been the center of discussion at panel discussions at Game DevelopersConference, IndieCade, IndieCade East, and CEDEC.
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