Herofest on the Bern Expo site

Sustainability meets relaxation

IKEA will be represented at Herofest with an exclusive stand. On Sunday, from 3 p.m., visitors will have the unique opportunity to win selected exhibits and take them home with them. In this way, IKEA is helping to extend the life of furniture that the lucky winners will be able to enjoy within their own four walls for a long time to come.

Culinary art in the gaming universe

Knorr presents itself with a food-inspired stand where visitors can compete in an exciting competition: In "Overcooked 2", the aim is to prove teamwork and speed in the virtual kitchen. In addition to the fun of the game, Knorr products can be sampled, which not only impress with their great taste in the game, but also in real life.

Discover the world of Pokémon

At the Pokémon PLAY LAB stand, everything revolves around the popular Pokémon universe. Here, fans have the opportunity to explore the world of pocket monsters in depth. Whether video games or the trading card game - visitors can prove themselves in battle and learn the basics of the game. A must for Pokémon enthusiasts of all ages.

Herofest 2024 offers an impressive variety: more than 70 artists will be showing their work, over 50 games will be playable and 30 communities will ensure a varied program. Whether Rocket League, Fortnite, Farming Simulator, Overcooked or Mario Kart - there will be an extensive selection of games for every taste on site. Various merchandise and fan articles, as well as retro treasures, can also be purchased in a large retail area and taken home as souvenirs. Interdiscount is also celebrating its premiere at Herofest and will be offering a wide range of electronics and computer accessories on site. With over 200 exhibitors and community areas, Herofest is set to grow again this year.

Prize money totaling over 30,000 francs will also be awarded on the Herofest main stage. Another highlight are the numerous content creators who will be on site. Among them are well-known names such as Maelo Romani, Noahreyli and Alessiadaily, who will meet their fans and provide exclusive insights into their creative projects. Whether gaming streams, vlogs or social media - the stars of the scene will bring a breath of fresh air and provide exciting moments. Some of them can also be challenged in various games at different stands.

You can find more information about the individual Herofest VIPs here here.

Indie Awards ceremony on Sunday

A special highlight on Sunday will be the presentation of the Indie Awards. The best indie games exhibited at HeroFest will be honored in the categories "Visitors' Favorite", "Nox Game Award" and "Solaris Game Award". Indie games, short for "independent games", are games that are programmed and designed by smaller, independent developer studios. They are often characterized by creative ideas, unique game concepts and a special charm.

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Cosplay flash mob thrills the city On September 28, a cosplay flash mob caused quite a stir in Bern's city center. Over 20 cosplayers from all over Switzerland took part in this colorful event to promote HeroFfest. The elaborately designed costumes, which came from various gaming and anime worlds, captivated numerous passers-by and attracted many curious glances. The campaign not only brought Herofest closer, but also showed how deeply rooted the cosplay community is in Switzerland.

The biggest LAN party in Switzerland

Around the corner And right next door, also on the Bernexpo site, SwitzerLAN, the biggest LAN party in Switzerland, is taking place again. Here, 2,000 gaming enthusiasts will celebrate their passion for gaming together for four days and into the night.