World's First Curatorial Art Showcases 20+ Iconic Studios Through Curated Artworks, with Select Artworks Making Their Global Debut SHENZHEN, China, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent&nbsp;announced &quot;Worlds of Play: The Game Art Exhibition,&quot; a first-of-its-kind global art exhibition co-hosted with leading game studios from around the world, set to take place during gamescom 2026. Showcasing 40 iconic game titles through gallery-worthy artworks and immersive installations — some making their global debut — the exhibition celebrates the artistry and cultural significance of game creation. &quot;Worlds of Play&quot; will be open to media, influencers, and the public from August 27 to 29 at WASSERMANNHALLE, Cologne, Germany. The exhibition is organized around five themed zones — Reality, Experiments, Abyss, Epics, and Wonderland — each offering visitors a distinct journey through the diverse worlds of gaming. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3005383/image1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> <img src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3005383/image1.jpg?p=medium600" title="" alt="" /> </a> </div> Spanning five immersive zones, the exhibition brings together an extraordinary lineup of game IPs from both Tencent's in-house studios and partner studios worldwide. Each zone offers a distinct creative journey: Reality brings the intensity of modern combat through Arena Breakout, Arma Reforger, DayZ, Delta Force, PUBG MOBILE and Rust Mobile; Experiments explores the sci-fi frontier with CONTROL Resonant from Remedy Entertainment; Abyss explores humanity's darkest fears through Cronos - The New Dawn, the Dying Light series, GTFO, Layers of Fear and The Medium; Epics celebrates legendary worlds spanning the Assassin's Creed franchise, Atomic Heart, Black Myth: Wukong, Golden Spatula, Honor of Kings, Honor of Kings: World, League of Legends, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Phantom Blade Zero, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT and VALORANT Mobile; and Wonderland showcases the vibrancy of ACG culture through the Girls' Frontline series, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, and Wuthering Waves, as well as the romance game Light and Night. Each zone features original concept art, character statues, scale models, and immersive installations that reveal the artistry behind every title. &quot;Great games are remarkable expressions of creative collaboration, bringing together art, storytelling, music, design, and technology to create an experience unlike any other medium,&quot; said Steven Ma, Senior Vice President of Tencent. &quot;With 'Worlds of Play,' we are proud to collaborate with partner studios from around the world to celebrate the artists and creators behind them.&quot; Several activities and attractions will be available for media, influencers, and the public. Opportunities with the public include a face-to-face dialogue with the game developers of renowned game titles. Visitors will also have an opportunity to access curated exhibition installations featuring original concept art, character statues, figurines, and other behind-the-scenes creative assets. Interactive experiences focused on engaging with the community will also be offered to museumgoers, including cosplay showcases and other immersive experiences. Registration for &quot;Worlds of Play&quot; is now open. Media, influencers, and members of the public are encouraged to register early, as space is limited. For more information and to register, please visit <a href="http://tencent.com/worldsofplay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">tencent.com/worldsofplay</a>. 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