The thematic areas for the video games enthusiasts are an evergreen aspect of the festival even this year.
Giardino degli Osservanti will turn into a “video gamers paradise”, thanks to PQube, which will showcase the Tormented Souls sequel, and Clear River Games, displaying Lollipop Chainsaw available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
Bandai Namco will borrow Palestra Ducale Maria Luisa, exploiting its 400 square meters fully dedicated to video games, collecting figures, the Gunpla area and various stores.
MediaWorld will organize the Game Village experience, enriched by competitive tournaments, Let’s Talk events, and by gaming experiences, setting in a French Kiss-inspired environment, designed by the illustrator Giovanni Timpano.
For this festival edition, PalaEsport confirms itself as the hotspot of the competitive gaming, hosting Tekken, 2XKO tournaments and Team Aqua Pokémon-related activities, the Circuito Tormenta finals on Valorant and League of Legends, the Cosplay Contest and, finally, the League of Legends World Cup watch parties.
Samsung will bring its gaming ecosystem, AI-based innovations and a world premiere exclusive directly to Lucca Comics & Games. The Riot Games brand new game, awaited for 2026, can be experienced for the first time during a 2XKO live event, alongside with Valorant exclusive contents.
