Gen Con 2020 is canceled due to COVID-19. Known as the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, the July event will skip a year and will return in 2021.
A statement from Gen Con representatives says,
The announcement came after “extensive consideration” from Indianapolis government officials and health experts. Though expected, the cancelation comes just two months before the event was expected to kick off on July 30.
Those who have already purchased badges will be contacted with information about how to get a refund or roll them over to next year’s event.
Critical Role also attended the show in 2019 but will not be having a live show there this year as they prepare for their cartoon.
There is a bit of good news, however, as the convention will be holding Gen Con Online. It will be a free-to-attend all digital con that will include live streaming, remote gaming, and a bunch of other online events. More details about the online con will be announced at a later date.
Gen Con first started in 1968 in Lake Geneva, WI, and has held a total of 52 conventions since then. The 2019 show saw more than 70,000 attendees pack the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium during its four days.
If you want to prepare yourself for the 2021’s event, check out what we thought during our visit last year.
