ARCADIUM NEXUS OPEN SHOWCASE
AUGUST 17, 2026 — JANUARY 13, 2027
The Open Showcase is an ongoing indie-developer program for playable games, demos, prototypes, works in progress, and eligible released projects.
The Showcase began August 17 and has been expanded into a 150-day season ending January 13, 2027 at 11:59 PM America/Chicago.
Existing participants and valid submissions carry forward.
THE EXPANDED SEASON
During the Expanded Season, Arcadium Nexus is building recurring developer spotlights, progress features, feedback opportunities, submission-readiness support, campaign checkpoints, technical-readiness guidance, and qualification review around the submission window.
HOLIDAY PACE
December 21 through January 3 will be treated as a low-intensity holiday period. Submissions remain open, but Arcadium Nexus will not treat that period as a high-pressure countdown or assume developer availability. Full closing activity resumes January 4.
THE PHYSICAL SHOWCASE
The previously planned October 24 physical showcase is postponed. The future physical showcase remains part of the program, but no replacement date will be announced until venue, hardware, staffing, funding, safety, procedures, and a qualified game catalog are ready.
Entry is free. Remote participation is welcome. Physical attendance is not required to submit.
TAKE PART
Submit or review the Challenge:
https://itch.io/jam/arcadium-nexus-open-showcase-challenge
Follow the community:
Support the future physical pilot:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-arcadium-nexus-to-life-in-shreveportbossier-44qg3