GDCy - Game Dev Cyprus

🙈 Hello GDCy People! 🙈 The 2nd batch of the official photos from GDCy FEST '26 is also ready! ➡️ Check out the albums on our Facebook page Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 ➡️ Download high-quality photos from our Google Drive See you soon WE ARE GDCy! 💘

🙈 Hello GDCy People! 🙈 The 1st batch of the official photos from GDCy FEST '26 are finally ready! ➡️ Check out the albums on our Facebook page Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 ➡️ Download high-quality photos from our Google Drive What a day it was! Amazing people, incredible speakers, networking, music, T-Rexes, and memories that will stay with us for a very long time. 🎆 Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, spoke on our stages, partnered with us, and helped make GDCy FEST '26 another unforgettable event. See you soon at our upcoming events WE ARE GDCy! 💘

📸 Hello GDCy People! 📸 The photos from our GDCy Fest '26 PreParty by Unlimit are here! 🔴 The full album is on our Facebook page 🔴 High-quality photos are available on Google Drive Save your favorites and share the best moments from the evening! In the meantime, we will be cooking the next batch of the photos from the Fest 🙈 Thanks to everyone who joined the PreParty! ✨

Hello GDCy People! The FEST is tomorrow already and we have one more exciting news for you - we will have a SPECIAL GUEST - Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of famous METRO 2033/2034 universes and other books! He will be taking part in a panel discussion at 14:00 in Game Business track, so don’t miss it! SEE YOU TOMORROW!

Hello GDCy People! Together with 69pixels, we decided to do something different. At GDCy Fest, we’re launching a live custom print station where you can build your own drop during the festival. - Custom tees - Stickers - Mix-and-match graphics - Unlimited questionable design decisions 1️⃣ Build your combo. 2️⃣ Post your shot. 3️⃣ Tag @gdcy.eu and @69pixels.studio Best drop wins a full month of 69pixels design & development subscription worth €6900. Preview the collab and see how the challenge works GDCy Fest × 69pixels

🙊 Hello GDCy People! 🙈 We can hardly believe it ourselves, but there are just TREE DAYS LEFT until GDCy FEST '26! Our team is already in full-scale preparation mode — and we hope you are too! If you still haven’t grabbed your ticket… this is definitely the time 🔗 www.gdcy.eu/fest And of course, it’s time to announce one of the most legendary FEST traditions — the T-Rex Costume Run! 🦖 🔴Beach Area 🔴16:00 Want to participate? Just grab your T-Rex costume from our shop, keep an eye on announcements, and be ready at the beach on time! And yes… the prizes are SERIOUS this year 🔴1st Place — PS5 Pro 🔴2nd Place — PS5 Digital 🔴3rd Place — Nintendo Switch 2 Get your costume and LET’S RACE TOGETHER! SEE YOU AT THE FEST!

Join Women Connect Hour at GDCy Fest 💜 On May 29 at 17:00, GameDev Women Cyprus is hosting in-person meetup at GDCy Fest — a cozy gathering with a tea ceremony. No business agenda — just human connection to reset and recharge. ✨ We’re deeply honored that Manizha will join the ceremony in support of the women of our industry and the power of female communities ✨ Whether you're just starting out in the industry or already leading teams, this is your space. GameDev Women Cyprus is a community where women in the gaming industry share career stories, navigate challenges, celebrate wins, and support each other — on and offline. Come as you are. And bring your industry bestie 👧 👉 Register here: link

Hello GDCy People! If you’re coming to our GDCy FEST, there’s one more event worth adding to your Limassol schedule before the event kicks off. On May 28, WN Growth Summit Limassol brings together founders, publishers, investors, product leaders, and growth teams from across the games industry for a full day focused on one thing: how game companies grow in today’s market. While GDCy FEST is all about the wider gamedev community, creativity, and industry culture, WN Growth Summit is designed for conversations around business, scaling, partnerships, distribution, and growth strategy. Expect: 🔥 senior-level networking 🔥 roundtables & interactive discussions 🔥 practical talks instead of trendwatching 🔥 direct access to decision-makers from game companies worldwide Topics include: — UA & product-led growth — alternative distribution — entertainment IP & licensing — funding & investment — team-building in uncertain markets So if you want to spend your week in Limassol with even more value, networking, and business opportunities — come a day earlier and join the summit before GDCy FEST 🚀 GDCy community members can also get 10% off tickets with promo code: GDCY More info & tickets: https://wnconf.com/events/limassol-2026/

🦆 Hello GDCy People! 🦆 We promised you exciting news — and here we go! This year, for the VERY FIRST TIME EVER, we’re launching the official GDCy FEST AFTER-PARTY, powered by Ducky! And trust us… we’re doing it in style. After the FEST, we’ll continue the night on board the beautiful Salone Catamaran, cruising along the Limassol coastline with the city lights around us ⛵ At 22:30, the catamaran will be anchored near St. Raphael Resort, and our transfer boat will take you directly from the marina to the party. What’s waiting for you onboard? 🟡Unlimited free drinks (yes… Jägermeister included) 🟡Free food 🟡Shisha 🟡KARAOKE (and who knows… maybe even with Manizha herself) Come and experience our true GAME DESIGN 🟣 📍Official GDCy FEST After-Party powered by Ducky ⚪ 29.05 — 22:30 ⚪ St. Raphael Marina (our team will guide you to the transfer boat) ⚪ 3-hour night cruise along Limassol ⚪ Return to St. Raphael Marina See you there, everyone who’s always been asking for “just one more level” after the FEST 💫 WE ARE GDCy!

‼ Hello GDCy People! ‼ It’s hard to believe, but GDCy FEST '26 is already happening NEXT WEEK! And of course, we’ve got some cool announcements prepared for you — starting with the official FEST PRE-PARTY announcement! GDCy FEST 26 Pre-Party & Badge Pickup powered by UNLIMIT ⚪Thursday, May 28th ⚪19:00 ⚪Columbia Beach (the parking spot is here) Come meet fellow FEST attendees before the big day, pick up your badge in advance to skip the queues at the FEST, enjoy welcome drinks, our famous mini burgers, and get into the FEST mood together. The countdown is on — and trust us, next week is going to be LEGENDARY 🔥 See you very soon! WE ARE GDCy! 🧡

‼ Hello GDCy People! ‼ Friday is finally here — and so is another exciting announcement from us! We all know that every great event needs a great meeting system, and over the past few years we’ve been working hard on a brand-new and improved version of our very own GDCy MEET. And now… IT’S FINALLY HERE! 🎆 🔴Open meet.gdcy.eu in your browser 🔴Or download the app on the App Store, Google Play, or AppGallery …and start NETWORKING! The system is now officially open, and everyone who purchases a FEST ticket will automatically get access to GDCy MEET. Schedule meetings, discover new connections, and plan your FEST day. See you very soon at GDCy FEST 26! 🙈

‼ Hello GDCy People! ‼ Only 17 days remain until our iconic GDCy FEST '26, and the time has finally come to reveal the FEST AGENDA! You can check it out here 🔗 This year our Game Business track is powered by Xsolla, and Cyprus GameDev powered by CYGMA, plus they will present a new track for teens - Entering GameDev We’re still putting the final polish on a few things — and trust us, we’ve got several more exciting announcements coming your way over the next couple of weeks. So keep your eyes on our social media and get ready for another unforgettable FEST experience! Grab your tickets while they last 🙈 SEE YOU VERY SOON 😃

Hello to all our amazing GDCy people out there 🙌🏻 The day for the biggest open-air GameDev conference in Europe is approaching 🗺️ GDCy FEST 26 is approaching fast and we want you to be part of it 🦖 This is a call for volunteers 👇🏻 📅 When: 28th to 30th of May 📍 Where: St Raphael Resort 👥 How many: Up to 10 volunteers 🎁 Perks: 1+1 tickets to Manizha concert, GDCy VIP branded gift pack, full access to the conference 📲 For more info contact @mariopolymniou

☀️On May 29, CYGMA is running the first dedicated Teens Track at GDCy Fest 2026 — a 3-hour program for teenagers aged 14-19 who want to understand how the games industry actually works. The afternoon covers: industry entry paths, the reality of being an artist in the age of AI, portfolio and freelance advice from developers who started young, university pathways through CUT, and a broader look at how development roles are shifting and what that means for people starting careers in gamedev today. Closing panel: what senior professionals would do if they were 16 right now. ➡️Hosted by Yulia Tarasova, Head of Education at CYGMA. 🤩100 free tickets for teenagers. Parents who’d like to attend alongside their child are welcome - discounted tickets available at registration. 📅 May 29 | 14:00-18:00 | GDCy Fest 2026 🔗 [Registration link]

Hey GDCy People! Some new things are coming to GDCy FEST this year ;)

Hello GDCy People! 🩵 Xsolla Connect is back in Limassol — Official Pre-GDCy Fest Event! On May 27, Xsolla invites the gaming community to Parklane’s Park Room for a sunset networking evening with live jazz by Leonid Nesterov Band, an outdoor cocktail reception, great company, and a focused conversation on what really works in mobile gaming right now. Join Xsolla experts for a hands-on session on D2C channels, smarter payment strategies, and how to bring world-class entertainment IPs into your game. 🎶 Live jazz by Leonid Nesterov 🌅 Sunset cocktail reception 🤝 Networking Seats are limited — secure yours. [link] http://events.xsolla.com/xsollaconnectlimassol2026/GDCy May 27, 17:30 · Parklane, Park Room · Limassol [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsUc6XoeJ7aNpxWx5]

Hello GDCy People! Partner post is here: 🚀 Get Involved in gamescom dev 2026! 🎮 gamescom dev announced first speakers and is looking for indie developers & scholarship program partners! 📅 Note these updates: 🎤 First speakers announced We're happy to reveal the first program details for our major conference in August! See confirmed speakers: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/program/ 🎮 Call for Indies - gamescom dev indie expo (Deadline: May 8) Enter your project now for a shot at being one of 24 indie teams selected to secure a sponsored booth at gamescom dev for only 299 €. Find out more: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/indies/ 🎓 scholarship program partner applications (Deadline: May 28) Help bring diverse talent to gamescom dev & gamescom! Apply now: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/scholarship-program/

Hello GDCy People! Our tradition is back on track again - our branded GDCy FEST buses are on route 30 starting from last weekend and we announcing our photo hunt again: the first who will catch our bus on photo on the road and post it in our chat will get a free VIP ticket to the FEST! THE HUNT BEGINS! ;)

📸 Hello GDCy People! 📸 The photos from our GDCy x Mellow: April '26 are here! 🔴 The full album on our Facebook page will be available later when Meta fix the error 🔴 High-quality photos are available on Google Drive Save your favorites, tag your friends, and share the best moments from the evening! Thanks to everyone who joined us — see you at the next GDCy event: the pre-party, and then the FEST! 🙊🙈

🚗 Hello GDCy People! 🚗 We all know that living in Cyprus without your own car can be… a challenge. But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered here as well! As a member of the GDCy community, you can now get an unbelievable 50% discount from our friends and partners at Weels on their service fee when you buy any car from Japan and have it delivered to Cyprus! All you need to do: ✔ Message the Weels team on Telegram or Instagram ✔ Say the secret password: “GDCy” …and get professional help with finding, purchasing, and delivering your very own car from Japan. WE ARE GDCy! 💘