Multiple developers report equipment stolen from their Gamescom booths

At Gamescom in Cologne, several exhibitors have reported thefts of laptops and other equipment from their booths. Indie developer Ryan Laley announced that his asymmetrical survival horror game Mimic's booth was broken into overnight, resulting in the loss of his equipment. Cyberpunk 2077 studio CD Projekt Red reached out to Laley, offering support and assistance to help him start fresh.

Iam8bit also reported two stolen laptops from their booth, which were being used to demo games to media and content creators. Tessera Studios reported a similar incident where two laptops and a Steam Deck containing personal and company data were stolen from their booth in the Indie Area. Ukiyo Studios mentioned that Gamescom had previously blocked them from filing a police report due to the event's reputation concerns.

The event's management acknowledged the thefts, explaining that security is a top priority and that individual exhibitors can book separate security measures. They advised exhibitors to insure their equipment and that cases have been reported to the police. Despite the size of the event, some exhibitors have expressed disappointment and frustration over the security measures in place.