Today, Penny Arcade and ReedPop, at the conclusion of this year's PAX East, announced that the show will be returning to the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center from Thursday, April 22nd, through Sunday, April 25th, in 2027.
This year, the convention welcomed more than a hundred thousand attendees from all over the world, with more fans watching the festivities online via Twitch, Steam, YouTube, and more. Highlights from the event include hands-on demos for Pokopia and the upcomign Pokemon Champions, a keynote from Xalavier Nelson Jr., a panel for IllFonic's Haloween featuring John Carpenter, and the world premiere for the co-op fantasy RPG, Wyldheart. The show also featured a massive expo hall filled with gaming industry veterans, AAA and indie, tabletop freeplay areas, and tournaments for cash prizes.
“PAX East is always the Grand Opening for a year of shows, and we’re taking that momentum with us,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play. “We’re always thinking about the future.”
You can catch up on the show with uploads of all the recorded content via the official PAX YouTube channel. For those who can't wait until next year for more PAX, PAX West will return to Seattle, WA, this Labor Day weekend from Friday, September 4th, through Monday, September 7th, 2026. Badges for the event wil go on sale in the coming months.
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