Gamescom Thieves Stole Unfinished Game Builds — Were Indie Booths Secure Enough?
Multiple Gamescom exhibitors reported stolen laptops, including devices with unfinished game builds, raising questions about show-floor security.
An Unfinished Game is a casual adventure title released for PC in June 2025. The game gained attention following Gamescom when it emerged that demo builds were among several laptops stolen from the show floor. The incident sparked broader discussion about security measures at major gaming conventions, with multiple exhibitors affected by the theft. The stolen devices underscore ongoing vulnerabilities in how indie developers protect their work during public exhibitions.
Multiple Gamescom exhibitors reported stolen laptops, including devices with unfinished game builds, raising questions about show-floor security.