Dive into other worlds at the SXSW Sydney Games Festival

The SXSW Sydney Games Festival program is full of incredible games and sessions that will transport you to thrilling and imaginative new worlds.

Below, we’re highlighting some amazing titles with a focus on immersive world building from our Games Festival Showcase, which will feature over 120 games from more than 30 countries around the world.

Relive the memories of the ALLMOTHER in 1000xRESIST. Game studio sunset visitor 斜陽過客 has woven an intricate sci-fi tale with an exclusively Asian-Canadian voice cast. As Watcher, investigate futuristic locales and surreal dreamscapes as you unravel the intrigue at the center of a society of clones.

‍Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the adventures of the ever-curious Jemma as she travels through her shifting, painted world. Plan each step carefully! In Furniture & Mattress’ debut title, when you move across its vibrant landscapes, they move alongside you.

Journey through a handcrafted stop-motion tale in Judero, inspired by the rich folk history of the Scottish Borders. As the titular Judero, Talha & Jack Co invite you to explore a world made entirely from real-life handcrafted objects and bespoke figurines.

Curious about what goes into crafting a game world? Take a peek behind the curtain with sessions designed to shed light on the game making process led by insightful industry professionals. 

Join Lead Narrative Designer and Lead Writer Karrie Shirou Shao for a live developer commentary of Pacific Drive, an atmospheric driving game about surviving the unpredictable, hostile wilderness. Hear about Pacific Drive's development, story, influences, and more alongside stunning live gameplay.

In Writing Game Music: Behind a Composer’s Creative Process, Noa Beazley and Teddy Dief will dissect game music from concept-to-soundtrack using real-world examples. Whether you’re a developer working with a composer or writing music for your own game, a musician interested in games, or just curious about the composing process, this talk is for you - no music background required.

Stay tuned as we spotlight more of the Games Festival Program as it’s revealed. Until then, take a look at our showcase lineup so far.

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