The game developers conference is changing course from its original plan to host a hybrid in-person / digital event in 2021. Gdc 2021 will be all-digital and split into three separate events to better and more safely accommodate the networking, games showcases, and seminars the event is known for.

Gdc showcase will be open to the public and free to attend. It will run from March 15th through 19th. The independent games festival will also take place on July 21st.

Last year’s mobile world Congress was pushed back to the summer and held digitally, retitled as GDC summer. Keeping the events digital in 2021 ensure the conference wo n’t become a potential covid-19 superspreader event.