By Staff | March 3, 2022

The Game Developers Conference returns to San Francisco this month, with hundreds of sessions, talks, and special events for the game dev community. GDC 2022 offers several pass levels to make sure you're able to get everything you need from the event.

Thousands are expected to return to San Francisco from March 21 to March 25 for the in-person Game Developers Conference (along with the virtual option). If you're still deciding which in-person pass works best for you or your company, here's a handy list of pass details to help you get started!

All-Access Pass

The All-Access Pass ($2,099) gives complete access to what GDC 2022 has to offer. This includes all Core Concepts and Summit sessions, networking opportunities, and special events like the GDC Main Stage and the 2022 IGF Awards and GDCA ceremony. In addition, All-Access pass holders will receive one year of GDC Vault access, which hosts videos and slideshows for thousands of previous GDC talks and sessions.

1-Year GDC Vault Access ($500 Value, Ends March 1, 2023)
Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Virtual Networking with Attendees
Sponsored Content
Virtual Networking with Exhibitors
GDC Expo + Online Expo
2022 IGF Awards & GDCA
Special Events (e.g. GDC Main Stage)
Access to Online Content (Equal to Pass Type)
Advocacy Sessions

Core Pass

The Core Pass ($1,449) is perfect for those who are eager to attend the incredible GDC 2022 sessions from Wednesday through Friday—including the GDC Main Stage on the "Developer's Renaissance," Josh Wardle's talk about the creation of Wordle, and the Classic Game Postmortem on Wolfenstein 3D: Achtung!—but do not have a specific Summits track to follow this year. The pass also provides access to GDC Expo, networking opportunities, the virtual event, and so much more.

Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Virtual Networking with Attendees
Sponsored Content
Virtual Networking with Exhibitors
GDC Expo + Online Expo
2022 IGF Awards & GDCA
Special Events (e.g. GDC Main Stage)
Access to Online Content (Equal to Pass Type)
Advocacy Sessions

Summits Pass

Interested in getting in-depth tips, advice, and coaching related to a specific field in the world of game development? The Summits Pass ($949) is just for you. This pass provides access to Monday and Tuesday's Summits sessions, which cover everything from Audio to Game Narrative, Production & Team Management, and User Experience (UX). The pass also provides access to GDC Expo, networking opportunities, the virtual event, and so much more.

Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Virtual Networking with Attendees
Sponsored Content
Virtual Networking with Exhibitors
GDC Expo + Online Expo
2022 IGF Awards & GDCA
Special Events (e.g. GDC Main Stage)
Access to Online Content (Equal to Pass Type)
Advocacy Sessions

Be on the lookout for another post soon with information on our Expo, Expo Plus, Specialty, and our All Access Online Only passes. There's so much to see and experience at GDC 2022, and the only way to do so is to sign up today. Register for GDC 2022!

GDC returns in-person to San Francisco, March 21-25—registration is open! For more information on GDC 2022, including our virtual options, be sure to visit our website and follow the #GDC22 hashtag on social media.

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