For three days in November, DreamHack Atlanta will host an ultimate gaming weekend at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. Experiences include content creator/You Tuber Ludwig spending 50 hours in a glass box to raise funds for charity, game championships, cosplay competitions and live music creation.
Ludwig charity lock-in
In “The Truman Show” style, Ludwig will live in a locked glass box for 50 straight hours at DreamHack Atlanta. During this time, he will strive to raise at least $100,000 for two charities: Alveus Sanctuary and No Kid Hungry.
Throughout his lock-in, Ludwig can be expected to participate in a variety of his infamous stunts and antics. Attendees can purchase DreamHack tickets with the code “LUDWIG20” to help support his cause; 20% of the ticket sale price will be added to Ludwig’s fundraising totals. Learn more at dhk.gg/ludwig.
Expo and exhibitions
In the DreamHack Expo Hall, exhibitors will present the world’s newest hardware and software, games, gadgets, gaming gear and swag. Official partners include Monster Energy, Circle K, Intel, Juniper and United States Air Force.
Other expo highlights include Artist Alley, Cosplay Corner and Indie Playground, where visitors can get a sneak peek at new games before they hit the market.
On Friday evening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., DreamHack Atlanta will feature a live music creation experience with invited creator Justine Griffin. She will build iconic and nostalgic songs via looping from DreamHack Atlanta’s Main Stage.
Attendees will also find activities such as giveaways and contests. Note that developers, programmers, streamers, pro gamers and other celebrities also frequent the expo.
Skyscraper
The next generation of third-person shooter (TPS) Battle Royale Shooter games, Skyscraper, is set in cityscape where mobility and verticality are key to staying a step above the competition.
Attendees are invited to visit the Skyscraper space in the Expo all weekend long. There will be freeplay, giveaways and a chance to sign up for The Beta (taking place after DreamHack Atlanta).
On Saturday and Sunday, the Skyscraper stage will feature broadcasted tournaments. Details to be announced.
Competitions and tournaments
More than $400,000 in prize money will be up for grabs through competitions and tournaments open to everyone. Some of the competitions are DreamHack Featuring Fortnite, DreamHack Starcraft 2 Masters (invitation only), DreamHack Fighters (fighting games) and BYOC Tournaments. Newly added contests include Magic: The Gathering DreamHack Showdown, Cosplay Championship and Street Dancing Exhibition.
Check out the website for more competitions, like the “Gamer’s Best Friend” Pet Cosplay Contest, as well as details for all the tournaments.
Tickets and more info
Tickets, available at dreamhack.com/atlanta/tickets, start at $31 for a one-day pass and $85 for a three-day experience.
DreamHack is part of ESL FACEIT Group, a competitive games and esports company. The DreamHack 2022 global tour covers a total of 10 festivals in seven countries. It has not been to Atlanta since November 2019, due to the pandemic. Find out more at dreamhack.com.
Esport Summit on November 17-18
Before DreamHack opens, the annual Esport Summit will take place on Nov. 17 and 18, punctuating the thriving esports industry in Georgia and beyond. Esports Summit provides business leaders and educators a comprehensive view of the entire esports ecosystem.
There will be networking opportunities, presentations from industry leaders, and workshops with some of the largest names in the esports and scholastic esports industry. Find out more and get tickets at esportssummit.live.
