Japan’s #1 Indie Game Festival returns for its 13th Year!
COUNT DOWN
DATE & VENUE
2025.7
18FRI
Business Day
19SAT
20SUN
Public Day
Booth
10:00-10:30
OPENING CEREMONY
The wait is over—BitSummit the 13th kicks off three full days of indie madness in Kyoto!
GUEST
James Milky
Creative Director, BitSummit
Dylan Casbert
Japan Independent Games Aggregate (JIGA) Chairman
Hisashi Koshimizu
Japan Independent Games Aggregate (JIGA) Vice Chairman
Masahiko Murakami
Japan Independent Games Aggregate (JIGA) Director
John Davis
Japan Independent Games Aggregate (JIGA) Director
10:35-11:05
BitSummit the 13th New Title Premiere ①: RATATAN
Catch the first-ever gameplay reveal of RATATAN before it hits stores this July!
GUEST
11:10-11:40
GALLERIA Presents: Recommended Indie Game Showcase ① – Sausage Legend: Arena
GALLERIA spotlights a curated selection of standout indie titles—fresh, inventive, and full of charm.
GUEST
11:45-12:15
BitSummit the 13th New Title Premiere : Shibuya Live-Action Adventure Project
Director Jiro Ishii (428) takes the stage to pull back the curtain on his new Shibuya Live-Action Adventure Project.
GUEST
12:20-12:50
GALLERIA Presents: Recommended Indie Game Showcase ② – BOKURA: planet
GALLERIA spotlights a curated selection of standout indie titles—fresh, inventive, and full of charm.
GUEST
13:00-13:30
INDIE CROSS TALK: Conversations with Game Developers from Korea
A cross-talk session featuring six Korean game developers, presented by KOCCA.
GUEST
13:35-14:05
Create games and earn from them: choosing the path of a creator in The Sandbox.
An introduction to The Sandbox, a platform where users can freely create and share their own games.
GUEST
14:10-14:40
Indie Game Evangelist Shuhei Yoshida Talks with Yuzo Koshiro
Indie game evangelist Shuhei Yoshida sits down with legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro to explore his creative process—from Ys and Shenmue to his upcoming game Earthion, launching July 31.
GUEST
14:45-15:45
BitSummit × CAMPFIRE Project: Featuring Buzz-Worthy New Titles
Introducing the new game A FAREWELL TO AI, created using AI!
GUEST
15:50-16:20
Lost In Cult: Preserving Video Games Through Physical Media
Join Lost in Cult as they explore how physical media keeps game history alive and the importance of it’s preservation.
GUEST
16:25-16:55
The State of Video Games in Catalonia, Spain
An inside look at Catalonia’s video game industry and development scene.
GUEST
17:00-17:05
Day 1 Closing & Wrap-Up
Catch up on Day 1’s highlights and take a look ahead at what’s coming on Day 2!
10:05-10:15
OPENING Performance
Day 2 kicks off with a musical blast from Professor Sakamoto—our morning espresso in sound form!
GUEST
10:45-11:45
Pocketpair Publishing Introducing Two New Titles!
A new look at two of their upcoming titles Never Grave and Truckful.
GUEST
11:20-11:50
Inside BAKUDO & ANTHEM#9: 30 Minutes to Make Gameplay Better!
Straight from the devs: Shueisha Games dives into BAKUDO and ANTHEM#9 with behind-the-scenes stories.
GUEST
11:55-12:25
PlayStation Introduces Indie Title Dreams of Another
A segment where PlayStation highlights a selection of the latest in indies!
GUEST
12:50-13:25
Hideki Kamiya × Crystal Noda: What’s Next for Games?
Two visionary creators share their current work and bold ideas for the future of the industry.
GUEST
13:40-14:10
Inti Creates Unveils Their Next Game
Get a first look at the exciting new title from Inti Creates!
GUEST
14:25-14:55
[BitSummit Buraritabi – Let’s walk around the venue!] – Exploring This Years Award Nominees
The one and only Swery65[Deadly Premonition, D4:Dark Dreams Don’t Die] takes you on a guided tour through the exhibition floor—expect strong opinions and stronger titles.
GUEST
15:00-15:30
BitSummit Special Stage featuring the Winners of Kami-Game Creators:Evolution 2024!
Taking the spotlight is the 2024 finalist of Kami-Game Creators: Evolution, a contest for young game creators in Japan!
GUEST
15:35-16:05
Spotlight on Kaz Ayabe – Creator of Boku no Natsuyasumi
Kaz Ayabe, best known for the Boku no Natsuyasumi series, takes the stage to share his creative journey in a rare, must-see appearance.
GUEST
16:20-17:00
BitSummit Musical Performance: Nobuo Uematsu & conTIKI
Closing out Day 2 is none other than Nobuo Uematsu leading conTIKI! Enjoy an unforgettable performance live from the BitSummit stage!
GUEST
17:00-17:05
DAY②ENDING
17:30-19:10
BitSummit 2025 Award Ceremony
All eyes on the BitSummit Awards! It’s time to recognize the heart, risks and brilliance of this year’s games.
*If you would like to see the awards ceremony, please wait near the audience seats in front of the stage by 5:00 p.m.
Please note that the doors will close at 5:00 p.m. for all venues except the 3F stage.
10:05-10:15
OPENING Performance
And we’re kicking off Day 3 with another electrifying performance from Professor Sakamoto!
GUEST
10:45-11:15
What Is “Game Creator Finding” by TOKYU LAND CORPORATION?
Learn how Shibuya based real-estate corporation TOKYU LAND CORPORATION supports indie creators – together with the creators of their first title “GIRGURU”
GUEST
11:20-11:50
ComingSoon
A segment where PlayStation highlights a selection of the latest in indies!
GUEST
12:05-12:35
Let’s play Hirogami – hosted by LayerQ
Tune in as LayerQ takes a deeper look at the upcoming origami-themed action platformer being published by Kakehashi Games on PC and PlayStation 5.
GUEST
13:00-13:30
Multiplayer Tag Game Obakeidoro 2 Takes over the Stage!
Get a look at Obakeidoro 2, coming to Nintendo Switch—including a preview video featuring the game’s voice actors.
GUEST
13:45-14:15
Happinet Indie Collection: The 2025 Title Lineup!
A curated showcase of standout titles from the upcoming 2025 Happinet Indie Collection—your all-in-one preview of what’s next in indie gaming.
GUEST
14:30-15:00
Japan’s Yamien × China’s Tokage-kun: Borderless [ShapeHero Factory] Showdown!
Watch two influencers go head-to-head in a gripping live battle—who will rule the factory floor?
GUEST
15:05-15:35
holoIndie Presents: Ririka Ichijou’s Game Dig!!
holoIndie ambassador Ririka Ichijou (from hololive DEV_IS) takes the stage to explore this year’s award-winning titles in depth.
GUEST
15:45-16:05
BitSummit Musical Performance: Okan P!
OkanP (Harumi Fujita), the Capcom composer behind Mega Man 3 and Final Fight, brings her viral TikTok energy to BitSummit with a live performance where she’ll craft an original track on the spot—just like in her 2.8 million–view debut.
GUEST
16:10-16:40
BitSummit Final Musical Performance: Chip Tanaka!
Chip Tanaka closes the weekend with a pulse-pounding chiptune set to send BitSummit off in style.
GUEST
16:40-16:50
BitSummit 2025 Award Ceremony – Kids Selection Award and Popular Selection Award –
Celebrate the winners of the KIDS SELECTION AWARD and POPULAR SELECTION AWARD, chosen by audience vote—and stay tuned for a major announcement!