NODWIN Gaming has confirmed that DreamHack India will return to Hyderabad this year as part of Hyderabad Comic Con 2025. The three-day celebration of gaming, comics, cosplay, and fandom culture will run from 31 October to 2 November.
This edition marks the sixth anniversary of DreamHack in India – a milestone that underlines its place as a fixture in the nation’s gaming and esports calendar. Over the years, the festival has grown into a hub for competition and creativity, featuring LAN tournaments, cosplay showcases, retro gaming zones, tech expos, community meet-ups, and the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) experience.
In the BYOD arena, fans are invited to set up their own PCs, consoles, or mobiles and play across the weekend alongside friends, creators, and fellow gamers. For the first time, attendees will also have the option to rent high-performance PCs on-site, making it simpler than ever to jump straight into the action.
DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2025 will host a lineup of activities, including:
* PAN FEST (BGMI) – An open-for-all BGMI competition with daily lobbies, giving fans a chance to drop in solo or squad up with friends.
* KO Fight Night – DreamHack’s fighting games tournament returns, featuring Tekken 8, Super Smash Bros, and Street Fighter VI.
* Chess at DreamHack – Rapid and Blitz chess formats showcased on DreamHack’s competitive stage, merging the intensity of classic strategy with festival energy.
* BYOD Tournaments – The heart of DreamHack, where fans can bring their own PCs, consoles, or mobiles (or rent one on-site) to game non-stop across three days with friends, communities, and creators.
* Retro & Board Games Zone – Packed with nostalgia and casual fun, from classics like Contra, Pac-Man, and Tetris to board game staples such as Monopoly, Carrom, and Ludo.
NODWIN Gaming co-founder and managing director Akshat Rathee said, “Over the past six years, our partnership with DreamHack has built some of India’s most iconic gaming moments, and blending it with Comic Con has created a one-of-a-kind celebration where gaming meets pop culture. Hyderabad’s fans have always brought unmatched energy, and last year’s three-day format proved just how powerful this fusion can be. This October, we’re coming back bigger and bolder than ever with everything from comic book launches, spectacular cosplay showcases, music and comedy performances, and geeky shopping to esports tournaments, chess, retro, and tabletop games, all under one roof.”
Comic Con India CEO Shefali Johnson added, “What makes Hyderabad Comic Con truly magical is how it brings every kind of fan under one roof, from cosplay enthusiasts and comic collectors to gamers and creators. Last year, over 40,000 fans cheered as Wagh Suyog was crowned champion in both the Blitz and Rapid Chess formats, a perfect example of how competition, creativity, and community thrive together here. This year, by joining forces with DreamHack once again, we’re taking that spirit to the next level. Fans can look forward to three unforgettable days where pop culture, gaming, and fandom collide like never before.”
