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Expanding opportunities for video game developers at GDC 2027

October 15, 2026•2 min
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Attending major industry events can be a game-changer for emerging game developers, yet travel costs, passes, and accommodation fees often create prohibitive barriers. To help bridge this gap, Xsolla is officially launching applications for the Xsolla Scholarship Program at GDC 2027, creating direct opportunities for global talent to join the industry's premier gathering in San Francisco. Growing the Program for Greater Global Impact Building on the foundation of bringing 45 developers to GDC in 2026, Xsolla is scaling its initiative by 67%, expanding the 2027 program to support 75 scholarship recipients. As a Diamond-Level Sponsor of the event, Xsolla is dedicated to making the GDC Festival of Gaming accessible to creator teams who might not otherwise have the resources to attend. Taking place March 1–5, 2027, at the Moscone Center, GDC 2027 features a brand-new Business Hall at Moscone West specifically built for pitching, investor conversations, and strategic partnerships. Xsolla’s program ensures that underrepresented developers and independent creators have an active voice and physical seat at these pivotal discussions. What Selected Developers Receive Each recipient of the Xsolla Scholarship receives a comprehensive package designed to maximize their experience and industry reach throughout the five-day event:
  • One full Festival Pass to GDC Festival of Gaming 2027.
  • A four-night hotel stay in San Francisco (check-in March 1, check-out March 5).
  • An exclusive invitation to an Xsolla-hosted networking luncheon at the Xsolla Clubhouse on Howard Street.
  • Direct introductions to Xsolla’s Funding, Marketing, Integration, and Customer Success leadership teams.
  • Access to curated networking sessions, exclusive developer perks, and festival swag.
How to Apply and Selection Criteria Applications are open to studios and independent developers worldwide working on an active game project at any phase—from early concept to near launch. Submissions are evaluated using Xsolla’s Developer Success Evaluation Framework, which balances project creativity and innovation, potential impact, and team readiness. Applications open on October 15, 2026, and close on November 30, 2026. Selected recipients will be notified and publicly announced in January 2027. To review eligibility guidelines or submit your application, visit the official portal at https://events.xsolla.com/gdcscholarship2027.
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