Snail (Nasdaq: SNAL) will exhibit at the 2026 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, March 9–13, 2026, showcasing updates across its expanding gaming portfolio and developments within the ARK franchise.
Company leadership and development teams will meet partners, investors and media at Booth #1238 to discuss publishing, partnerships and growth initiatives.
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GDC 2026 dates
March 9–13, 2026
Timing of Game Developers Conference where Snail will exhibit
Expo booth number
Booth #1238
Location of Snail Games’ presence on the GDC Expo Floor
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Volume 6,741 is well below the 20-day average 41,799, indicating limited pre-news positioning.
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Technical
Shares at 0.615 are trading below the 200-day MA of 1.01, reflecting a longer-term downtrend.
SNAL was up 2.62% while peers showed mixed moves: GIGM +0.64%, MSGM +0.63%, TBH +1.63%, BHAT -26.15%, GXAI -2.38%, suggesting stock-specific dynamics rather than a clean sector rotation.
Common Catalyst
Only one peer (BHAT) had same-day news, so no clear common event links these moves.
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 | Positive | +0.6% |
Early Access launch of Echoes of Elysium with strong wishlist interest. |
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| Jan 26 | Positive | -0.1% |
Presentation at Noble Capital Markets’ Emerging Growth virtual conference. |
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| Jan 15 | Positive | +2.5% |
Double‑digit sales multiples during Steam Winter Sale for key titles. |
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| Jan 08 | Positive | -1.3% |
Planned participation in the 2026 ICR Conference with investor meetings. |
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| Dec 30 | Positive | -2.4% |
Year‑end engagement milestones and multi‑year content roadmap disclosure. |
Recent history shows more divergences than alignments, with shares often slipping on otherwise positive operational updates and conference participation news.
Over the last few months, Snail has highlighted engagement and growth initiatives across its portfolio. On Dec 30, 2025, it reported high engagement and a multi‑year roadmap but the stock fell 2.39%. Participation in the 2026 ICR Conference on Jan 8 and the Noble Capital virtual conference on Jan 26 also saw modest negative or flat reactions. By contrast, stronger commercial data, like the Steam Winter Sale update on Jan 15 with large sales multiples, coincided with a 2.55% gain. Today’s GDC presence fits the pattern of strategic visibility efforts around the ARK franchise and broader portfolio.
This announcement highlights Snail’s plan to use the 2026 Game Developers Conference to showcase ARK franchise developments and an expanding portfolio, while engaging partners, investors, and media. In recent months, visibility events and roadmap updates have produced mixed share reactions, whereas concrete performance metrics, such as strong sale-driven multiples, aligned better with positive moves. Investors may focus on what specific projects, partnership discussions, or ARK updates emerge from GDC and how those translate into future engagement and revenue metrics.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced it will exhibit at the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC), taking place in San Francisco, California, from March 9-13, 2026. As one of the industry’s premier gatherings for developers, publishers, and technology leaders, GDC serves as a cornerstone event for collaboration, business development, and insight into the future of interactive entertainment.
Snail Games’ participation at GDC 2026 reflects the Company’s continued commitment to strengthening relationships across the global development community and advancing its long-term strategic growth initiatives. Throughout the conference, Snail Games will unveil new projects and share updates across its expanding gaming portfolio, including developments within the ARK franchise.
The Company’s leadership and several development teams will be available onsite to meet with partners, investors, and media to discuss ongoing initiatives, publishing opportunities, and expansion strategies. Meetings will focus on cultivating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth within the interactive entertainment ecosystem.
Attendees are invited to visit Snail Games at Booth #1238 on the Expo Floor.
Media representatives interested in scheduling interviews may contact press@snailgamesusa.com
Creators interested in potential collaboration opportunities may reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg
About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: snail.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Snail’s presence at the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC), which include the statements that the GDC is the industry’s premier gatherings for developers, publishers, and technology leaders, and that the GDC serves as a cornerstone event for collaboration, business development, and insight into the future of interactive entertainment and that Snail Games’ participation at GDC 2026 reflects the Company’s continued commitment to strengthening relationships across the global development community and advancing its long-term strategic growth initiatives. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on March 26, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company’s Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Investor Contact:
John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
SNAL@gateway-grp.com
FAQ
When and where will Snail (SNAL) exhibit at GDC 2026?
Snail will exhibit at GDC 2026 in San Francisco March 9–13, 2026. According to the company, leadership and development teams will be onsite to present portfolio updates, meet partners, and discuss publishing and collaboration opportunities at Booth #1238.
What will Snail (SNAL) showcase at the 2026 Game Developers Conference?
Snail will unveil new projects and updates across its gaming portfolio, including ARK franchise developments. According to the company, presentations will highlight ongoing initiatives, publishing opportunities, and expansion strategies for partners and creators.
Where can investors and media meet Snail (SNAL) at GDC 2026?
Investors and media can meet Snail at Booth #1238 on the Expo Floor during GDC March 9–13, 2026. According to the company, leadership and several development teams will be available onsite for meetings and interview opportunities via press contacts.
How can creators request collaboration meetings with Snail (SNAL) at GDC?
Creators interested in collaboration can contact creatordirect@noiz.gg to request meetings at GDC. According to the company, development teams will discuss potential publishing and partnership opportunities during the March 9–13 conference at Booth #1238.
What strategic goals is Snail (SNAL) pursuing by attending GDC 2026?
Snail aims to strengthen developer relationships, cultivate partnerships, and advance long-term growth initiatives. According to the company, meetings will focus on strategic partnerships, publishing opportunities, and sustainable growth within the interactive entertainment ecosystem.
How can media schedule interviews with Snail (SNAL) at GDC 2026?
Media can schedule interviews by emailing press@snailgamesusa.com ahead of the conference. According to the company, leadership and development teams will be available onsite at Booth #1238 during GDC March 9–13, 2026 for press meetings and briefings.