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📢 #BitSummit 2027 Theme Revealed!
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The theme for 2027 is “High” ✨

BitSummit High is coming to Kyoto's Miyako Messe from May 21–23, 2027

Sponsorship opportunities and corporate exhibitor applications are now open❗️

▼ Find out more:
bitsummit.org/en/

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✨BitSummit Official Indie Selection✨
Applications Are Now Open!
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Applications for the #BitSummit 2027 Official Indie Selection are now open!

We can't wait to see your amazing indie games!

🎮 Apply here:
bs-entry-system.com/en/

📅 Deadline: January 31 (JST)

It’s Go Time.

LINK: bs-entry-system.com/en/

#BitSummitPUNCH may be over…
but we’re not done yet !!

#BitSummit Punch Mixtape 2026 Presented by @GamesRadar + premieres tonight at 1AM JST !

To everyone who powered through these 3 days,
and everyone catching up from home:
see you tonight →
youtube.com/watch?v=zgIG4c…

An enormous shout out to our incredible interpreter volunteer team!! It is an absolute honor to work alongside you every year. 本当にお疲れ様でした！
See you all next year ❤️✨

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆📷 Vermillion Gate Award ＜Grand Prize＞ Nominee 📷📷
『Satoyama Note: Spring Walk』 - Satoyama Note

@satoyamanote

bitsummit.org/en/game/satoya…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『Surface Maze: Kurumab』 - KUMAZASA @kumazasa1965

bitsummit.org/en/game/surfac…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎮 Best Game Design Award Nominee 🎮🏆
『Werewolf Burger』 - uracon
@uracon_

bitsummit.org/en/game/jinro-…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨 Best Visual Design Award Nominee 🎨🏆
『Satoyama Note: Spring Walk』 - Satoyama Note
@satoyamanote

bitsummit.org/en/game/satoya…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨ビジュアルデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎨🏆
『Moldwasher』 - Anshar Publishing
@moldwasher

bitsummit.org/en/game/moldwa…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎵オーディオデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎵🏆
『Katuba's Poacher』 - Joe Yu Studio
@KatubasPoacher

bitsummit.org/en/game/38021/

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎵オーディオデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎵🏆
『Starless Umbra』 - Alcuria Games
@StarlessUmbra

bitsummit.org/en/game/starle…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆
『Dungeon Clawler』 - Stray Fawn Studio @StrayFawnStudio

bitsummit.org/en/game/dungeo…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『On Air! Taxi Detective Casebook』 - 373 STUDIO
@373Studio

bitsummit.org/game/on-air-ta…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎵オーディオデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎵🏆
『Cento』 - Hoshimadara Lab.
@hoshimadara_lab

bitsummit.org/game/cento/

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎵オーディオデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎵🏆
『【 DEATH A LIVE 】デス・ア・ライブ』 - Rabbit Trigger
@RabbitTrigger6

bitsummit.org/game/death-a-l…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎵オーディオデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎵🏆
『リクイッド・アビス - The Melted Jelly -』 - Hello Quest
@_HelloQuest

bitsummit.org/game/リクイッド・アビス-the-melted-jelly/

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨ビジュアルデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎨🏆
『Into The Haunted Land』 - Kevin Lai
@HauntedL71737

store.steampowered.com/app/1917470/In…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨ビジュアルデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎨🏆
『ダレカレ』 - yona・TearyHand Studio
@yona_unltb

store.steampowered.com/app/3308870

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨ビジュアルデザイン最優秀賞ノミネート🎨🏆
『Finding Polka』 - lidlocks
@lidlocks

bitsummit.org/game/finding-p…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨 Best Visual Design Award Nominee 🎨🏆
『FEAR FA 98』 - Jacob Jazz
@CeleryEmblem

bitsummit.org/game/fear-fa-9…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎨 Best Visual Design Award Nominee 🎨🏆
『High Fructose』 - Chazak Games
@canterochris

bitsummit.org/game/high-fruc…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎮 Best Game Design Award Nominee 🎮🏆
『NIGHTMARE OPERATOR』 - DDDistortion
@DDDistortionDev

bitsummit.org/game/nightmare…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎮 Best Game Design Award Nominee 🎮🏆
『OPUS: Prism Peak』 - SIGONO
@sigonogames

store.steampowered.com/app/1947910/OP…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎮 Best Game Design Award Nominee 🎮🏆
『Parking Together!』 - Yane-Ura Games
@ebibitter

store.steampowered.com/app/3623330/Pa…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎮 Best Game Design Award Nominee 🎮🏆
『Astromine』 - Alientrap Games
@AlientrapGames

bitsummit.org/en/game/astrom…
#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🎮 Best Game Design Award Nominee 🎮🏆
『Lost and Found Co.』 - Bit Egg Inc
@_LostAndFoundCo

bitsummit.org/game/ロスト＆ファウンドco/

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time』 - Coin Drop Game
@TRotEotGRPGoaT

bitsummit.org/en/game/the-re…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『Hermit Computer』 - VIA Studio
@HermitComputer

bitsummit.org/game/38969/

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『Bytes and Knights – ADVENTURE』 - Jonathan Holmes (crait)
@crait

bitsummit.org/game/bytes-and…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『Sloppy Forgeries』 - Playful Systems
@sloppyforgery

bitsummit.org/en/game/sloppy…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『YaoyoroZOO』 - AlSH

bitsummit.org/game/yaoyorozo…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🔥 Innovative Outlaw Award Nominee 🔥🏆
『Type & Magic』 - Decoboco Games

bitsummit.org/game/type-magi…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆
『Whisper Mountain Outbreak』 - Toge Productions
@WMOgame @togeproductions

store.steampowered.com/app/1953230/Wh…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆
『Surfpunk』 - Double Stallion Games
@dblstallion

bitsummit.org/game/surfpunk-…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆

『TCG Card Shop Simulator』 - OPNeon Games @OPNeonGames

store.steampowered.com/app/3070070/TC…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆
『the Berlin Apartment』 - PARCO GAMES
@_blue_backpack @parco_games

store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/Th…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆
『Sledding Game』 - The Sledding Corporation
@sledding_game

store.steampowered.com/app/3438850/Sl…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆🌐 International Award Nominee 🌐🏆
『The King Is Watching』 - Hypnohead
@HypnoheadStudio @tinyBuild

store.steampowered.com/app/2753900/Th…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆✨ Vermillion Gate Award ＜Grand Prize＞ Nominee ✨🏆
『Artis Impact』 - Mas
@artisimpact

store.steampowered.com/app/1864000/Ar…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆✨ Vermillion Gate Award ＜Grand Prize＞ Nominee ✨🏆

『City of None』 - Extremely OK Games, Ltd.

bitsummit.org/game/city-of-n…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆✨ Vermillion Gate Award ＜Grand Prize＞ Nominee ✨🏆

『Algolemeth』 - Medium-Rare Games
@Algolemeth
store.steampowered.com/app/2731030/Al…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】 🏆✨ Vermillion Gate Award ＜Grand Prize＞ Nominee ✨🏆

『Am I Nima』 - HO! Games

@HO_games_studio
store.steampowered.com/app/3224600/Am…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

【BitSummit PUNCH】
🏆✨ Vermillion Gate Award ＜Grand Prize＞ Nominee ✨🏆
『Denshattack!』 - Undercoders
@FireshineG_JP

fireshinegames.co.uk/featured/densh…

#BitSummitPUNCH #BitSummit

The BitSummit PUNCH Award nominees are here!

We're spotlighting the best indie games at this year's show — stay tuned as we reveal nominees across all six award categories!

#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH

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"BitSummit PUNCH"
2026 Official Selection Revealed 🎉
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Check out participating #BitsummitPUNCH games‼️We'll be sharing more titles soon.
bitsummit.org/search_games/?…

Our updated booth map 🗺️
bitsummit.org/venue/

#BitSummit

🏃 Late entries for BitSummit PUNCH 2026 are now open! Deadline: Jan 16th 4 pm JST

This is your LAST CHANCE to exhibit at this year's BitSummit~! We look forward to receiving your application.

Find out more at bs-entry-system.com/en/

#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH

🚨 General Exhibitor Entry Deadline Extended

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused due to a technical issue with our entry system.

As a result, the deadline for BitSummit PUNCH general exhibitor entries has been extended as follows:

Original deadline: Dec 31st, e: Jan 7th, 4:00 pm JST

👉 Apply here:
bs-entry-system.com/en/

Please note: applications submitted during the extended period will be accepted at the standard entry fee only.

#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH

皆さん、こんにちは！
BitSummitへの応募締切は12月31日（応募料：2,750円）ですので、ぜひお忘れなく。
レイトエントリーは2026年1月16日まで受付（応募料：5,500円）しています。
詳細は bitsummit.org をご覧ください。

Hello everyone! Just want to remind you that the deadline for BitSummit submissions is December 31st (submission fee: ¥2750). Late entries are open until January 16, 2026 (¥5500). Looking forward to seeing your games! For more information visit bitsummit.org.

Get ready for BitSummit PUNCH!

📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026

Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥

🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com

#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH

Hello friends. If you’ve received this email, it’s because we’re upgrading our backend and this automated email went out. Ultimately you will need to reregister when our upgraded system is in place, but please accept our apologies for the abrupt notification.

-The BitSummit Team

【BitSummit the 13th Special Content #2】
What brings you to BitSummit?
HighGai hits the floor to interview attendees at Japan’s indie game festival!

▶ Watch here:
youtu.be/g8TPSQCpzF4

Official Reporter：@highgai

#BitSummit #BitSummit13th

[BitSummit the 13th Special Content #1]
HighGai sneaks into a REAL Isekai tavern?! 🍻✨

▶ Watch here:
youtu.be/X-dhG_9x1bs

Official Reporter：@highgai

Special thanks to @bahamut_drei for the filming support!

#BitSummit #BitSummit13th

🎤 #5 Highgai x Yuzo Koshiro & Makoto Wada – Exclusive Uncut Interview!

Now streaming on the official BitSummit YouTube : an exclusive, uncut interview featuring Yuzo Koshiro (@yuzokoshiro) and Makoto Wada (@karu_gamo), hosted by Highgai (@highgai)!

🎥 Watch now: httpitSummit #BitSummit13th

🎤 #4 Highgai x Chip Tanaka – Exclusive Uncut Interview!

Now streaming on the official BitSummit YouTube : an exclusive, uncut interview featuring Chip Tanaka (@tanac2e), hosted by Highgai (@highgai)!

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/GUQGEnE4h_o

#BitSummit #BitSummit13th

🎤 #3 Highgai x Kaz Ayabe – Exclusive Uncut Interview!

Now streaming on the official BitSummit YouTube : an exclusive, uncut interview featuring Kaz Ayabe (@ayabekaz), hosted by Highgai (@highgai)!

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/TYfehQ5muBs

#BitSummit #BitSummit13th

🎤 #2 Highgai x Kazuto Sakajiri＆Hiroyuki Kotani – Exclusive Uncut Interview!

Now streaming on the official BitSummit YouTube : an exclusive, uncut interview featuring Kazuto Sakajiri＆Hiroyuki Kotani from『Ratatan』 (@ratatan_game), hosted by Highgai (@highgai)!

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/b7t1lGP6OmY

#BitSummit #BitSummit13th

🎤 #1 Highgai x Hideki Kamiya – Exclusive Uncut Interview!

Now streaming on the official BitSummit YouTube : an exclusive, uncut interview featuring Hideki Kamiya (@HidekiKamiya_X), hosted by Highgai (@highgai)!

The interview is conducted in both Japanese and English, so even Japanese, you’ll still enjoy every moment!

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/2mNyd91RJRk

#BitSummit #bitsummit13th

So beyond grateful for everyone here with us celebrating indies. Here are some highlights of our award ceremony last night.
Make sure to visit our BitSummit Steam event continuing all the way til July 23rd to discover our full lineup! store.steampowered.com/sale/bitsummit…

🏆🎨 BitSummit Excellence in Visual Design Award 2025🎨🏆

[Dreams of Another - Q-Games]
@PixelJunkJP

Come play it at BitSummit booth 3F PL-01 and here: store.steampowered.com/app/3561230/

🏆🎮 BitSummit Excellence in Game Design Award 2025🎮🏆

[Tournamentris - Studio ZeF]
@ZeF_games

Come play it at BitSummit booth 3F-D27 and store.steampowered.com/app/3849410/To…

🏆🔥 BitSummit Innovative Outlaw Award 2025🔥🏆

[Flip Panic! - Software Control Inc.]
@sc_makers

Come play it at BitSummit booth 1F-D58!
bitsummit.org/game/flip-pani…

🏆🌐BitSummit International Award Winner 2025🌐🏆

[A Week in the Life of Asocial Giraffe - Quail Button]
@AsocialGiraffe

Come play it at BitSummit booth 3F-D38 and here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3071440/A_…

🏆✨Vermilion Gate Award 2025✨🏆️

[Ratatan - Ratata Arts]
@ratatan_game

Come play it at BitSummit booth 1F BZ-08 and here: store.steampowered.com/app/2949320/

RISE AND SHINE KYOTO ☀️
It's time to play some indies!!!

BitSummit the 13th LAST DAY
Doors are now open.

bitsummit.org/en/

植松伸夫と『conTIKI』が#BitSummitのフォトブースに。どちらが現実でしょうか？ #conTIKI #BitSummit #NobuoUematsu

The crowd is here for Uematsu-san. #NobuoUematsu #BitSummit #BitSummit2025

"Sausage Legend is a 3D physics-based fighting game where over 3 million players have clashed their sausages in battle." bitsummit.org/en/game/sausag…

Level up your true BitSummit experience by visiting the special controller corner on the first floor!

CHECK OUT THE MERCH!!

#BitSummit #bitsummit13

Nate the Great (interpreter volunteer extraordinaire) models the @EDITMODE_KYOTO #BitSummit shirt, which *glows* in the dark.

HERE WE GO
#BitSummit #BitSummit3th

#BitSummit クリエイティブディレクターの @wireframejames と植松伸夫と彼のバンド『conTIKI』。BitSummitでのパフォーマンス前夜。『conTIKI』 は7月19日（土曜日）に京都のミヤコメッセで開催されるイベントに参加します！

This is what it s̶o̶u̶n̶d̶s̶ looks like when d̶o̶v̶e̶s̶ DJs cry.

@wireframejames’s #Pioneer controller wasn’t working correctly during the #BitSummit afterparty, but he came through in the crunch, constructing a DJ set solely through software which, while not ideal, worked. 👏🏼

Hey look, it's @Genki_JPN! He did the finished keyart for this year's #BitSummit! Give him a pat on the back if you see him on the show floor.

Can't be here at #BitSummit personally, but still want to experience the vibes? We've got you covered. #BitSummit2025 #yokai #gamedev #indiedev #Kyoto #Japan #videogames

#BitSummitに直接参加できないけど、それでも雰囲気を味わいたい？大丈夫、私たちがお手伝いします。

NOW WITH CORRECT TAG:

If you're attending #BitSummit this year, take that cake 🎂over to the Life is Fantasia #cosplay both and unleash your inner selves. #lifeisfantasia #コスプレ fantasyguild-bahamut.jp @bahamut_drei

You know what Takatoshi Nishiwaki (Governor of Kyoto), and Kōji Matsui (mayor of Kyoto) are thinking: "Wow, these are the freshest games, ですよ? ね〜〜〜" And they're correct. #Kyoto #BitSummit #gamedev #indiedev

Honored by the presence of Takatoshi Nishiwaki (西脇 隆俊) Governor of Kyoto, and Kōji Matsui (松井 孝治) mayor of Kyoto (right). Always grateful for their support of #BitSummit.

Not honored by Masahiko Murakami, president of @SkeletonCrewEN -- he's here all the time (just ou too). 😘

Our MC @J__mon out here giving it Busta Rhymes energy.

私たちのMC @J__mon が、バスタ・ライムズのようなエネルギーを放っています。

Immortalize yourself today (just like these handsome people) at the official #BitSummit photo booth.

今日、あなたもこのイケメンたちのように、公式 #BitSummit フォトブースで永遠の思い出を残しましょう。

Serious question: Are you here?

#BitSummit is starting: NOW. #Kyoto #gamedev #Japan #indiedev

BitSummit Official Selection 2025

[Room 502 - LOTS ]
Booth 1F-D20 @lots_indieDev

Hae-eun, a realist who only dreamed of a stable future, finds herself caught in strange rumors and bizarre incidents at her new boarding school. By day she and her roommates hunt for clues; by to uncover the truth. A charming slice-of-life mystery begins!

Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3362130

BitSummit Official Selection 2025

[Sausage Legend: Arena - Sausage Legend LLC]
Booth 3F-D53 @SausageLegend

Sausage Legend is a 3D physics-based fighting game that has been played by over 3.5 million people. The PC version features significantly enhanced graphics, gameplay, and ng an even more captivating experience.
You take on the role of a medieval slave, forced to fight in the "Sausage Duel," a pastime of the nobility. To gain your freedom, you must emerge victorious in this mad contest.

Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2959830/Sa…

BitSummit Official Selection 2025

[Horticular - inDirection Games ]
Booht 3F-D54 @HorticularGame

Horticular is a relaxing garden builder where you grow plants, design habitats and attract a wide range of wildlife. Help the gnome Keepers restore a barren wasteland with magical with adorable critters. Reclaim nature from a looming corruption and create your perfect garden.

Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/1928540/Ho…

BitSummit Official Selection 2025

[Children'sGarden - KENKOH-KIKOH]
Booth 1F-D30

Welcome to “Children’s Garden,” the Reincarnation Ethics Program. A purgatory for souls of children unloved or unable to love. Guide them to peaceful death by completing challenges through the
Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2994630/_/

BitSummit Official Selection 2025

[NITRO GEN OMEGA - DESTINYbit]
Booth 1F-D55 @nitrogenomega

A turn-based tactical RPG that makes you feel like a director of a shonen anime. Lead your allies through a desolate land overrun by ruthless machines and engage in cinematic mech store.steampowered.com/app/2525510/NI…

BitSummit Official Selection 2025

[SacriFire - Pixelated Milk]
Booth 1F-D11 @pixelated_milk

SacriFire is an upcoming RPG boasting a unique combat system, elaborate pixel art, and music by genre legend Motoi Sakuraba. Ezekiel Ridan, a young priest, struggles to keep his faith s threatened by a war between gods and demons.

Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/1661330/Sa…