Lucca Comics & Games 2026: Claudio Castellini's Meta-Poster Unveiled, First Video Game Announced
One of the world's most prestigious comic, anime, and game events, Lucca Comics & Games, has made an exciting announcement for 2026. The festival management unveiled the official meta-poster created by renowned Italian illustrator Claudio Castellini. Alongside this, for the first time in its history, it was announced that a special video game under the Lucca Comics & Games brand is being developed and will meet participants in 2026.
Castellini's meta-poster brings together symbols and characters from past festivals, serving as a kind of "visual summary." The artist's signature detailed and epic style enhances both the collectible value and promotional power of the poster. Claudio Castellini is an Italian legend known for his artwork for Marvel and DC; he has earned a respected place in popular culture, especially with his covers for Wolverine and Batman: Dark Knight. Having such an experienced artist contribute to the festival reinforces confidence in the visual identity of the 2026 edition.
The most striking part of the announcement was undoubtedly the news of the first official video game. Until now, Lucca Comics & Games has been mostly associated with physical events, exhibitions, and cosplay competitions. However, officials stated that they are working on a game that will allow participants to experience the festival spirit in a digital world in 2026. The game's genre, platforms, and publisher have not yet been announced; but according to preliminary information, the festival's iconic locations and characters will be featured in this production. This move is considered an important step in the digital transformation of physical events in the industry.
Lucca Comics & Games has been held annually in the Italian city of Lucca since the 1960s and hosts an average of over 200,000 visitors per year. The event is one of the most important meeting points in Europe, especially for manga, anime, and cosplay communities. The 2026 edition shows that the festival is accelerating its multimedia strategy with both the visual richness of the meta-poster and the video game project. More details about the game (gameplay trailer, release date) are expected to be shared in the coming months. Fans have already started sharing Castellini's poster on social media, showering it with likes, while the game announcement has been met with great curiosity.
