BITSUMMIT PUNCH
Until the Event
5.22FRI
Business Day
5.23SAT
-24SUN
Public Day
MIYAKO MESSE［entire building］
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OFFICIAL PR SUPPORTER (TAIWAN)
Official Reporter
10:00-10:30
OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome back to BitSummit! Three days of indie games, new discoveries and celebration start now!
GUEST
Dylan Cuthbert
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
James Mielke
Creative Director, BitSummit
10:35-11:05
INTI CREATES New Title Announcement
As is BitSummit tradition, INTI CREATES will discuss their newest announcement on stage.
Could it be the follow up to a certain game fans have long anticipated…?
GUEST
11:10-11:40
Worst Practices in Game Development: Pitfalls to Avoid
Jenn Sandercock, who has been active in the indie game industry for over 15 years, will draw on her own experience to share the mistakes she has made, as well as common bad practices she has seen in the field, with concrete examples.
GUEST
11:45-12:15
『Shibuya Scramble Stories』 — A Story About Indie Games and Crowdfunding —
GUEST
12:20-12:50
A next-generation AI infrastructure and inference platform that solves the cost and consistency challenges of game character creation
GUEST
13:00-13:30
2P Games Publisher Selection 『R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program』
GUEST
13:40-14:10
What Is The Battle Cats Really Fighting?
A special talk session with industry leaders Seiichiro Sano (PONOS) and Masaya Nakade (R/GA): ‘The Battle Cats — What Exactly Are the Cats Fighting Against?’
GUEST
14:20-14:50
Discover Google Play’s latest multiplatform strategy and a new support program designed to accelerate global growth for developers
GUEST
15:00-15:30
The Producers Behind the ARG Brand The Fourth Boundary Discuss “Narrative” and “Experience”
The creators behind ARG brand ‘The Fourth Boundary’ explore the relationship between story and experience.
What does it mean to say that storytelling and experience are one and the same?
GUEST
15:40-16:10
K-Indie Preview
GUEST
16:20-16:50
Catalan Videogame Ecosystem
GUEST
Eva Colom
Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies - Catalan Arts Catalan Videogame Ecosystem
Eva Gaspar
Abylight Studios Developing y Publishing services
Mariona Valls
Mango Protocol Angie Magica
SantiLuján
RebornPlanetStudios Kumari Samsara: Rescuing a Lost Culture through Karma.
DavidJaumandreu
Undercoders Denshattack! — Where Japan’s Energy Meets Arcade Chaos
Jose A. Andujar (Jandu)
Weird Beluga The troupe
16:55-17:00
Day 1 Closing & Wrap-Up
Catch up on Day 1’s highlights and take a look ahead at what’s coming on Day 2!
10:00-10:35
OPENING Performance
Day 2 kicks off with a musical blast from Professor Sakamoto—our morning espresso in sound form!
GUEST
10:40-11:20
Introducing 『Yodel Golf』
Enjoy a special presentation of Q-Games’ newly announced title 『Yodel Golf』 followed by a live gameplay session featuring four influencers.
GUEST
11:25-11:55
PlayStation Indie Game Spotlight 『34 Everlast』
Join the developers behind exciting new indie games coming to PlayStation for a special showcase!
GUEST
12:10-12:40
Shuhei Yoshida on Indie Games and the VR Games Industry
A returning BitSummit tradition, Shuhei Yoshida and rising developers come together this year to discuss the VR games industry.
GUEST
12:40-12:50
Official Reporters Take The Stage!
公式Reporterステージ出演！
13:05-13:25
Musical Performance『Musou Infinity』
Legendary composers behind some of gaming’s most iconic music come together for a special live performance, featuring Gen Z mega-influencer MumeiXXX as guest vocalist.
GUEST
13:35-13:55
AI and Indie Games
Game creator Kazutoshi Iida and AI researcher Yoichiro Miyake explore the future of AI and human creativity through conversation and new game titles.
GUEST
14:00-14:30
BitSummit × Game Market Live Talk
Linking two venues in Kyoto and Makuhari, leading creators come together for a dynamic discussion that bridges the worlds of digital and analog entertainment.
GUEST
14:45-15:15
Yosuke Saito x Hiroshi Matsuyama Discuss Game Creation
Two leading figures from the game industry discuss their experiences, the latest industry topics, and standout titles. What makes a game successful, beloved, and timeless?
GUEST
15:35-16:05
2P Games Publisher Selection 『Kotama and Academy Citadel』
2P Games presents 『Kotama and Academy Citadel』 with a live gameplay!
GUEST
16:25-16:55
Pocketpair: Palworld Multiplayer & Windrose Showcase
Join our MCs as they try out the new multiplayer mode demo for 『Palworld』 and get hands-on with Pocketpair’s newest title, 『Windrose』 Don’t miss the chance to meet the Palworld mascots!
GUEST
16:55-17:00
Day 2 Closing & Wrap-Up
Look back at the best of Day 2 and get ready for whats in store for Day 3!
17:30-18:10
BitSummit 2026 Award Ceremony
All eyes on the BitSummit Awards! It’s time to recognize the heart, risks and brilliance of this year’s games.
18:15-19:05
BitSummit 2026 Award Ceremony
Honoring our favorite games of the year and the raw talent behind them—join the celebration!
10:00-10:35
OPENING Performance
And we’re kicking off Day 3 with another electrifying performance from Professor Sakamoto!
GUEST
10:40-11:10
Happinet Indie Collection 2026 Pick Up Title Line-Up
Get the latest updates on standout new titles from the Happinet Indie Collection (HIC), currently showcasing at BitSummit PUNCH!
GUEST
11:25-11:55
New Game Reveal from Cocofolia for Analog Game Enthusiasts
We will introduce a new Nintendo Switch 2 title from CCFOLIA, an online session tool widely used for tabletop RPGs, board games, and other social tabletop experiences.
11:55-12:05
Official Reporters Take The Stage!
公式Reporterステージ出演！
12:10-12:40
PlayStation Indie Game Spotlight『AKIBA LOST』
Join the developers behind exciting new indie games coming to PlayStation for a special showcase!
GUEST
12:40-12:50
Official Reporters Take The Stage!
公式Reporterステージ出演！
13:05-13:35
Pocketpair: Palworld Multiplayer & Windrose Showcase
Join our MCs as they try out the new multiplayer mode demo for 『Palworld』 and get hands-on with Pocketpair’s newest title, 『Windrose』 Don’t miss the chance to meet the Palworld mascots!
GUEST
13:55-14:25
Rock, Paper, Scissors contest with the Lamb!
Take on the lamb from 『Cult of the Lamb』 in a special rock-paper-scissors showdown for a chance to win exclusive Devolver Digital merchandise!
GUEST
14:50-15:10
Musical Performance「KENJI ENO 55 Memorial Live」
A special live performance honoring legendary game creator Kenji Eno, celebrating his legacy through the music of his iconic works.
GUEST
15:20-15:50
『Schrödinger’s Call』 Pre-Launch Developer Talk Session
Join the development team behind the soon-to-be-released 『Schrödinger’s Call』for a special talk session exploring the creative vision, attention to detail, and unique appeal behind the game.
GUEST
16:05-16:35
holoIndie Presents: Ririka Ichijou’s Game Dig!!
『Ririka Ichijo(from hololive DEV_IS）』, official holo Indie ambassador, returns to BitSummit for a special stage event exploring this year’s award-winning titles in depth.
16:35-16:50
BitSummit 2026 Award Ceremony – Kids Selection Award and Popular Selection Award –
The results are in! Please join us as we announce this years winners chosen by YOU!
16:50-17:00
BitSummit PUNCH Ending
And with this our three-day indie celebration comes to a close. But wait? Could there be last announcement?!
