Local developers now regularly showcase projects at major events like GameSummit , where the "Indie Game Award" highlights innovations in visual effects and gameplay.
A new training center, the Xsolla StarNest Academy, was developed in partnership with PAŞA Holding to train local developers for mobile, PC, and console gaming. Old Baku Yeni GuncЙ™lЙ™mЙ™
In April 2026, Azerconnect Group and Nvidia signed a deal to bring GeForce NOW to the country, allowing players to run demanding games on standard hardware via the internet. Local developers now regularly showcase projects at major
The gaming landscape in Baku has transitioned from independent "indie spirit" to a formal State Strategy integrated into the 2022–2026 Socio-Economic Development Strategy. the Xsolla StarNest Academy
Major technical shifts in 2026 are making high-performance gaming more accessible within Azerbaijan:
