Media Release:
The PAX Aus 2026 schedule is now LIVE – see it here, revealing a packed three days of panels, live shows, special guests and gaming deep dives across 9–11 October at MCEC.
Among the highlights is Storytime with Holly Longdale, Executive Producer World of Warcraft, opening PAX at 12 noon on Friday 9th October. Holly will take fans behind the scenes of World of Warcraft, sharing stories from her career, the evolution of WoW Classic, and the ongoing development of the Midnight expansion and the wider Worldsoul Saga.
On Saturday, visitors can join team members from CD PROJEKT RED and Fool’s Theory for a behind-closed-doors live demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past, followed by a panel discussion with the developers.
The action doesn’t stop there, PAX Aus has a huge line-up of panels planned throughout the weekend, including:
- A Realm Reburned: The Stories Behind the Stories of FINAL FANTASY XIV on Saturday, where FINAL FANTASY XIV veterans Koji Fox and Toshio ‘Foxclon’ Murouchi will tackle increasingly fiery hot sauces while answering questions and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from one of the world’s biggest MMOs.
- Austin Creed discussing his career across gaming, wrestling and entertainment;
- Jasmine ‘ThatBronzeGirl’ Bhullar talking D&D, Dimension 20, Critical Role and the art of storytelling;w
- Australian game developer Gregory Louden, Creative Director on SAROS, discussing his career across Control, Returnal and more;
- Ify Nwadiwe joins Deerstalker Pictures for a chaotic live D&D one-shot on Sunday;
- Mick Gordon joins to reflect on the creative journey behind some of the industry’s most iconic IPs, sharing stories, challenges, and memorable moments from a career that has left a lasting impact on the industry;
- Legendary Australian fantasy author Isobelle Carmody in a Saturday fireside chat;
- Back Pocket’s PAX PRIME returns daily for the latest and greatest with special guests and your fave hosts!
- Cosplay Central Crown Championships returns to PAX AUS to host the Australian leg of the Champs. While the judges deliberate, catch the PAX AUS Cosplay Catwalk and the Kids Cosplay Catwalk!
- And the iconic Omegathon will be returning.
The full PAX Aus schedule is now available online and in the PAX Aus mobile app, with plenty more panels, performances, tournaments and community events still to discover.
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