Gamespain Go Global 2026: public support to internationalize your video game

Key data

Spanish video game developers and producers have had an institutional umbrella for their international expansion since May 22, 2026. The Under-Secretariat's Resolution formalizes the agreement with DEV (Spanish Association of Video Game and Entertainment Software Production and Development Companies) to execute the program «Gamespain Go Global. Play Spanish Culture».

The agreement does not impose obligations or costs on companies in the sector: it opens a pathway to access public internationalization resources for a sector with high export potential and qualified job creation.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement formalizes collaboration between the Under-Secretariat and DEV to execute the program «Gamespain Go Global. Play Spanish Culture». Its main pillars are:

• International promotional actions for Spanish video games and entertainment software.
• Participation in international trade fairs in the sector, with institutional support for participating companies.
• Support for accessing new foreign markets, within the framework of internationalization policies for Spanish cultural and creative industries.
• Institutional backing to position the Spanish video game brand abroad under the concept «Play Spanish Culture».

The program is part of public policies for internationalization of Spanish cultural and creative industries, recognizing the video game sector as a strategic area with high export potential.

The regulation published in the BOE is the resolution that gives official publicity to the agreement already signed between both parties, which grants it full validity and institutional transparency.

Economic and operational impact

This agreement does not generate direct costs for companies in the sector. Its impact is one of opportunity: it opens access to public resources that would otherwise require full private investment.

The concrete operational benefits for companies are:

• Reduction in the cost of entering international markets, by sharing infrastructure and institutional representation at global trade fairs and events.
• Greater international visibility under the umbrella of a country brand («Play Spanish Culture»), which strengthens credibility with foreign distributors, investors, and platforms.
• Access to networks and contacts facilitated by DEV and ministerial support, shortening the usual timeframes for market prospecting.
• Generation of qualified employment: the sector is explicitly recognized as a driver of quality employment, which may facilitate access to other public support lines linked to this recognition.

The Spanish video game sector is one of the fastest-growing within the cultural and creative industries. The public backing formalized in this agreement strengthens its competitive position against video game industries in other European countries that already have similar consolidated programs.

Who does it affect?

• Video game development companies based in Spain, regardless of size.
• Spanish video game production companies that want to access international markets.
• Entertainment software companies included in DEV's scope of action.
• Independent studios (indies) seeking international visibility without the capacity to fund their presence at global trade fairs independently.
• Executives, CFOs, and business managers of companies in the sector evaluating international expansion strategies.

Access to the program is through DEV, the association that signed the agreement. Companies not associated with DEV should assess whether joining the association is the necessary prior step to benefit from the program's actions.

Practical example

A Spanish video game studio with 12 employees has developed a title with game mechanics based on Spanish culture and history. It wants to present it at international trade fairs such as Gamescom (Cologne) or GDC (San Francisco), but the cost of independent participation (booth, travel, materials, translation) exceeds its international marketing budget.

Thanks to the program «Gamespain Go Global. Play Spanish Culture», this studio can:

1. Participate in the collective representation of Spanish video games at international trade fairs, drastically reducing its presence costs.
2. Benefit from institutional support from DEV and the Ministry for meetings with foreign distributors and platforms.
3. Position its game under the «Play Spanish Culture» brand, which provides context and differentiation against other titles in markets such as Asia or North America.

The result: access to international markets at a fraction of the cost of doing it independently, and with the backing of an institutionally recognized country brand.

What should companies do now?

1. Verify if your company is associated with DEV. The association is the entity executing the program. If you are not, evaluate the conditions for joining to be able to access the agreement's actions.
2. Contact DEV to learn about the program's action schedule. The agreement is already published and in force: promotional actions and trade fair participation may already be planned for 2026.
3. Review your internationalization strategy. If you have a title or product with export potential, now is the time to align it with the actions of the «Gamespain Go Global» program.
4. Prepare materials in English and adapted to target markets. To take advantage of presence at international trade fairs, presentation materials, demos, and pitches should be ready in advance.
5. Follow the program's evolution in the BOE and on DEV's website. Specific calls, participation requirements, or new actions derived from the agreement may be published.

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-11059