PAX Australia 2024 ran October 11–13 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and this year’s show felt like a watershed moment for the Southern Hemisphere’s gaming community. Attendance continued its post-COVID rebound, and the show floor reflected a gaming industry in genuine creative flux — with indie studios, major publishers, and hardware partners all bringing their best.
Notable presences this year included playable builds of highly anticipated 2025 titles, and the indie showcase — always a highlight of PAX Aus — surfaced several Australian-developed projects that generated real buzz. The tabletop hall was once again packed, and the PC gaming corridor reminded attendees why LAN culture never really dies.
Panels this year leaned heavily into the AI conversation — both its creative applications and the anxieties it’s generating across the development community. The discourse was frank and nuanced, reflecting a games industry genuinely wrestling with what generative tools mean for jobs, creativity, and authorship.
PAX Aus 2024 also marked another year of growth for Australia’s local development scene, with investment flowing in from international publishers seeking Southern Hemisphere talent. The show is increasingly a legitimate industry event, not just a fan gathering. aus.paxsite.com