Whimsy Games at XDS 2025: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration

XDS 2025 in Vancouver brought together studios, publishers, and indie developers for four days of panels, partnerships, and forward-looking conversations about the future of the games industry. For Whimsy Games, it meant fresh inspiration, stronger connections, and a clearer view of where the industry is heading.

XDS 2025 brought the global game dev community together in Vancouver for four days of panels, meaningful conversations, and new collaborations, and for Whimsy Games, it delivered exactly what we hoped for. Fresh perspectives, stronger partnerships, and a clearer sense of where the industry is heading.

XDS 2025 in Vancouver is one of the most valuable events in the global game development calendar, bringing studios, publishers, and indie developers together to share ideas, build partnerships, and shape what comes next for the industry.

For Whimsy Games, it was exactly that. Panels sparked fresh ideas, casual coffee chats turned into meaningful conversations, and even the afterparties became the starting point for future collaborations. It felt less like a conference and more like a family reunion, a place where laughter, shared experiences, and “wait, you too?” moments reminded us of the power of community.

 As Alona Tymoshenko from our team put it:

“4 days in Vancouver felt like one big game dev family reunion. The hugs, the laughs, the moments of recognition are priceless.”

At Whimsy Games, we’re deeply grateful for the chance to be part of such a dynamic ecosystem. The connections we made and the inspiration we carry forward will fuel our next projects.

We’re already counting down the days until the next XDS because when the game dev family gathers, magic happens.