PAX West 2026 will run from September 4 to 7 at Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.

Notable panels include:

(All times are Pacific Time.)

September 4

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Konami Presents: Silent Hill: Townfall and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – Join Konami and special guests for an inside look at Silent Hill: Townfall and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Hear directly from the development team and cast as they share insights from these highly anticipated games.

September 5

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – ATLUS Presents: Persona 4 Revival Live – Attending PAX West for the first time, ATLUS developers Kazuhisa Wada (general producer for the Persona team), Shigenori Soejima (character designer / illustrator at ATLUS), and Akane Kabayashi (art director for Persona 4 Revival) will provide a special look at what’s to come in Persona 4 Revival. As September also marks the 30th anniversary of Persona, the team behind the franchise will share some personal thoughts on the history of the acclaimed series. All panel attendees will walk away with a keychain featuring the protagonist. Come play the game at PAX West and see what’s in store for Persona at the panel!
• 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game – The Next Chapter – Join the team behind Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game for an exclusive look at what’s next. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from development, celebrate the game’s launch, and get a first look at future content, updates, and other exciting announcements.
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Civilization VII Developer Panel – Join the Sid Meier’s Civilization VII team for the developer panel happening live at PAX West 2026! In addition to celebrating the series’ 35th anniversary, the team from Firaxis Games will hold an in-depth discussion about what’s next for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Join creative director Ed Beach, lead producer Tom Shaw, game director Matt Owens, and host Matt Schembari as they celebrate the Civilization community and take an exciting look into where the game is headed next.
• 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – From Reunion to Resolve: Designing the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy – A special talk featuring Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Teruki Endo, battle director, as they look back on the journey of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series and delve into what fans can expect in the final installment, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The developers will share the latest information on the upcoming title—including introductions to new playable characters and details on FITS—making this a conversation fans won’t want to miss!

September 6

• 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Riot Games Developer Panels featuring League of Legends Classic, Teamfight Tactics, and Riftbound – Join the developers behind League of Legends Classic for a look at how a small internal passion project became a playable experience. They’ll share how the team is harnessing the spirit of early League without simply recreating one specific patch, and what it takes to rebuild gameplay, champions, animations, and a version of the Rift that became something of legend. Then, Teamfight Tactics and Riftbound developers will share how each game expands the lore and brings the world of Runeterra to life with each set. Beyond the League of Legends champion roster, they’ll discuss how they collaborate across games to bring over familiar creatures like Baron Nashor, champions like Norra, and skins such as Crystal Rose to their games. They’ll also chat about how they create original creatures and champions like Kobuko to deepen the world of Runetterra and unlock new ways for players to discover the stories of Runeterra through strategy games.
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Returning to the Path: The Story Behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Expansion “Songs of the Past” – In 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched to global acclaim, followed by two successive expansions that brought new depth to the generation-defining RPG. In 2027, players will return to the Path in “Songs of the Past,” the third expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Join team members from CD Projekt RED and Fool’s Theory, and hear all about the origins of a story that began over ten years ago.