GDC Festival of Gaming has confirmed it will return to San Francisco from March 1-5, 2027, despite ongoing concerns about high attendance costs and anxiety among international visitors due to US immigration crackdowns. The event, now rebranded and expanded beyond the Moscone Center, faced speculation it might relocate to more affordable cities like Las Vegas or Texas. Some international companies have redirected budgets to alternative events such as Develop Brighton and Tokyo Game Show. Opening day attendance was nonetheless strong.
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