India’s largest digital festival returns from October 31 – November 2, blending esports, comics, cosplay, and fandom in one mega event

New Delhi, September 18, 2025: NODWIN Gaming, India’s leading esports and youth entertainment company, today announced the return of DreamHack India 2025, the country’s biggest digital festival, as part of Hyderabad Comic Con 2025. The three-day extravaganza will take place from October 31 to November 2, 2025, bringing together gaming, comics, cosplay, music, and fandom under one roof.
This year marks the 6th anniversary of DreamHack India, solidifying its place as a landmark in the nation’s gaming calendar. Fans can expect a power-packed lineup of experiences including high-stakes LAN tournaments, cosplay contests, retro gaming, creator meet-and-greets, and the ever-popular Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Zone, where players can set up their own rigs or rent high-performance PCs to game nonstop with friends and creators.
Festival Highlights:
PAN FEST (BGMI): Open-to-all competition with daily lobbies for solo players and squads.
KO Fight Night: Featuring Tekken 8, Super Smash Bros, and Street Fighter VI.
Chess at DreamHack: Rapid and Blitz showdowns merging strategy with spectacle.
BYOD Tournaments: Game on your own PC, console, or mobile—or rent one on-site.
Retro & Board Games Zone: From Pac-Man and Contra to Monopoly and Carrom.
Akshat Rathee, Co-founder & MD, NODWIN Gaming, said:
> “Our partnership with DreamHack has created some of India’s most iconic gaming moments. Blending it with Comic Con makes for a one-of-a-kind celebration where gaming meets pop culture. This year, we’re coming back bigger and bolder, with esports, cosplay, comics, music, and geek culture all together in Hyderabad.”
Shefali Johnson, CEO, Comic Con India, added:
> “Hyderabad Comic Con thrives on bringing every kind of fan together—from cosplay enthusiasts and gamers to comic lovers and creators. By joining forces with DreamHack once again, we’re elevating that magic to new heights. Fans can look forward to three unforgettable days of competition, creativity, and community.”
Comic Con India continues to be the nation’s definitive pop culture festival, drawing tens of thousands of fans across multiple cities every year. With DreamHack returning to Hyderabad, this edition promises to be India’s ultimate entertainment destination for youth, gamers, and fandoms alike.