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Berlin Selects Lux Berlin as Site for New House of Games

The Senate has allocated €4.6 million to convert the historic Lux Berlin building into a central hub for game developers scheduled to open in early 2026.

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Das „House of Games“ soll neben dem Lux Tower an der Warschauer Brücke in Friedrichshain im Frühjahr 2026 eröffnen.

Overview

  • The House of Games will occupy nearly 15,000 square meters across five floors of the former Lux Berlin complex in Friedrichshain.
  • Renovation funded by a €4.6 million Senate grant is set to conclude by year-end ahead of an early 2026 launch.
  • Ubisoft will serve as the anchor tenant alongside a mix of studios, start-ups, technology service providers, industry associations and cultural and research institutions.
  • State development agency Wista will oversee operations and fit the space with offices, conference rooms, product presentation areas, podcast studios and communal facilities.
  • Berlin’s gaming sector comprises roughly 350 companies with over 4,000 employees, has expanded by more than 75% in seven years and generates upwards of €400 million in annual revenue.