Key Takeaways
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- The Global Game Jam is returning in January 2026, with the theme for this years games to be announced soon.
- Brazil will host events in 30 venues across multiple cities, an increase from last year but fewer than in 2024.
- Cities hosting venues include São Paulo (with additional venues in Campinas, Juiz de Fora, and others), Curitiba (with two venues), and one venue each in several other cities like Campo Grande, São Luís, Belém, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, João Pessoa, Maceió, Manaus, Natal, Fortaleza, and Campina Grande.
- The Global Game Jam is the worlds largest indie game development marathon, providing a great opportunity for game developers in Brazil to collaborate and create new games.
Expanded Global Game Jam 2026 in Brazil with 30 Venues Across Multiple Cities
The Global Game Jam (GGJ), the world’s largest indie game development marathon, returns this year, running from January 26 to February 1. The theme for this year’s games will be announced soon. Brazil will host events in 30 venues across multiple cities, an increase from 29 venues last year, though slightly fewer than the 34 in 2024. Specifically, the event will take place in: São Paulo (with two venues in the city of São Paulo, plus additional venues in Campinas, Juiz de Fora, and five other locations), Curitiba (two venues), and one venue each in Campo Grande, São Luís, Belém, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, João Pessoa, Maceió, Manaus, Natal, Fortaleza, and Campina Grande.
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