BitSummit

Original deadline: Dec 31st, 4:00 pm JST
New deadline: 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

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Bitsummit Entry System 毎年京都で開催している日本最大級のインディーゲームの祭典 です / Japan’s Industry-Leading Independent Game Development Festival in Kyoto

🚨 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:

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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 #パンチ

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-The BitSummit Team

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IGN Japan’s @nomoredaniels.bsky.social puts forth the best wrap-up of @bitsummit.bsky.social that I’ve read yet. japan-forward.com/gamers-world...

YouTube video by BitSummit BitSummit 2013 -- 2025 Cinematic Intro Archive

Here is the complete run of opening cinematics from #BitSummit's 13-year history thus far, animated by @jan3d.bsky.social and directed by @milkman.bsky.social (but it's mostly Jan).

YouTube video by BitSummit BitSummit 14 2026 Event Date Reveal -- May 22~24, 2026

A reminder that #BitSummit 14 will take place on May 22~24, 2026. Moving out of the heart of summer to the most beautiful time of year. See you there!

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Follow our Youtube channel for video recaps of the event, our CG cinematics made annually by @jan3d.bsky.social, and other fun stuff.

#BitSummit

They showed up for the 🐐

Thank you for joining us in such record numbers this past weekend. We’re still not over it. #BitSummit

BitSummitの週末最初の音楽ゲスト：植松伸夫とconTIKI。植松様、戸塚様、およびXiao様にご協力いただき、今年のステージを共に過ごせたことを心より感謝申し上げます。

『Eyes On Me』の演奏中は、針が落ちる音すら聞こえるほど静まり返っていた。

For Uematsu様。٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ #BitSummit

"Sausage Legend is a 3D physics-based fighting game where over 3 million players have clashed their sausages in battle."

bitsummit.org/en/game/saus...

#indiedev #gamedev #BitSummit #Kyoto #Japan #SausageLegendArena

Takuya Aizu of Inti Creates takes the stage at #BitSummit to discuss their latest game ‘Majogami.’

Takaya Imamura tagging up his awesome manga, #Omega6. I love this guy. So nice. #FZero #Starfox

#BitSummit クリエイティブディレクターの @milkman.bsky.social 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！#植松伸夫 #conTIKI #NobuoUematsu

A year ago #BitSummit creative director @milkman.bsky.social’s son handed out the first ever Kid’s Selection Award. What will this year’s favorite game be with the kids at the show? #KidsSelection

Hey look, it's @genkigamer.bsky.social! 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。

If you're attending #BitSummit this year, take that cake and head over to the Life is Fantasia #cosplay both and unleash your real selves. #lifeisfantasia fantasyguild-bahamut.jp

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

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。

We’re at @bitsummit.bsky.social here in Kyoto!

Meet the mastermind behind Hauntii, Dev/Lead Artist Leo Dasso and pick up a *super limited edition Hauntii print* this weekend 👻

We’re super excited to be here, so don’t be shy come say hi! 👹

#BitSummit is popping off starting: Now. 🏁👏🏼 #gamedev #kyoto #Japan #videogames

The EDITMODE #BitSummit shirt.

#NobuoUematsu と #conTIKI が、土曜日の #BitSummit でのパフォーマンスとサイン会に持参する極めて限定的なグッズを展示しています。@bravewave.net のブースで conTIKI のグッズを ¥8000 購入すると、公演後のサイン会への限定チケットが手に入ります！