Gen Con 2020 cancelled, Gen Con Online announced

Due to the coronavirus, Gen Con 2020 won’t happen this year.

In a statement, Gen Con president David Hoppe said, “Gen Con is the highlight of our year, and we know that it means as much to our attendees, exhibitors, event organizers, and local partners as it does to us. But after carefully monitoring the situation and having ongoing conversations with experts and local government officials, it became clear that the only responsible option was to cancel the convention for this year.”

Those who have badges purchased for the event can either get a refund or have their badges rolled to 2021’s installment, which takes place from August 5 through August 8.

This doesn’t mean Gen Con is going away entirely this year. Instead of the traditional convention, they’ll hold Gen Con Online, which will be a virtual event for fans. Taking place from July 30 through August 2, this will feature a slew of online shows, remote gaming, and much more. More information on Gen Con Online will be released in the near future.