Game City Vienna 2025 Breaks Attendance Records with Over 87,000 Visitors
Austria’s Premier Gaming Event Achieves New Milestone
The 16th Game City Vienna concluded with a record attendance number, with over 87,000 visitors attending Vienna City Hall from October 10 to 12, surpassing last year’s 85,000 visitors. The festival has established itself as a cornerstone event for the gaming community, bringing together enthusiasts of all ages in the unique setting of Vienna’s historic Rathaus.
A Unique Blend of Gaming Culture and Education
Game City 2025 became the centre of gaming culture in Austria, bringing gaming, education and information together at Vienna City Hall and Rathausplatz, creating a place of togetherness and shared experiences. Admission was free, allowing visitors to enjoy Game City at no cost. The event featured over 130 exhibitors, including major brands such as Nintendo and Samsung, alongside indie game developers showcasing their latest creations.
Game City offered a mix of entertainment, technology, and education with free admission, emphasizing entertainment and education with an advisory area on topics such as addiction prevention and cyberbullying. The festival included dedicated zones for different age groups, from a children’s area for four to twelve-year-olds to e-sports competitions where participants could qualify for the Tetris World Finals in Dubai.
Community Engagement and Cultural Significance
On Saturday, October 11, a cosplay parade ran from Mariahilfer Straße to Rathausplatz, representing the largest of its kind in Austria. The event also featured the FROG (Future and Reality of Gaming) conference, which focused on esports and youth work, highlighting the festival’s commitment to addressing broader gaming-related issues.
Gaming in the City Hall brings people together in an analogue way, enriches their lives and, above all, is fun, showing that gaming is also about education, innovation and responsible gaming. MediaMarkt, as the main partner, conveyed enthusiasm for state-of-the-art gaming technology at Game City 2025, with the event serving as the ideal platform to bring diverse products from high-end PCs to VR and gaming handhelds to life.
Looking Ahead
The success of Game City 2025 demonstrates the growing importance of gaming culture in Austria and Europe. The festival’s emphasis on combining entertainment with education and youth protection sets it apart from traditional gaming conventions. By providing free access to gaming technology, educational resources, and community experiences in the historic setting of Vienna City Hall, Game City continues to evolve as more than just a gaming event—it has become a celebration of digital culture that resonates with families, educators, and gaming enthusiasts alike. As the gaming industry continues to expand, events like Game City play a crucial role in fostering responsible gaming practices while celebrating the creativity and innovation that define modern gaming culture.