German Developer Award 2026 nominations announced

The nominations for the 2026 German Developer Award (DEP) have been finalized. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 8, 2026, at the Gürzenich in Cologne, Germany.

In the premier category for Best German Game, the nominees include Anno 117: Pax Romana by Ubisoft Mainz, Corsair Cove by Limbic Entertainment, and Forever Ago by Studio Third Shift. Limbic Entertainment holds a strong position with six total nominations, including a nomination for Studio of the Year alongside Quad Head and Stray Fawn Studio.

The event will be hosted by Lynne Glaner and game journalist Dom Schott. Established in 2004, the DEP is the oldest award for excellence in game development across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.