As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.

As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.

Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne as the global gaming industry continues to grow. But rising hardware costs, AI concerns and slowing user growth all pose challenges.