PAX Aus has announced an eclectic mix of guests for its 2026 event, scheduled to take place in Melbourne from October 9-11. Among the confirmed attendees are former WWE superstar Austin Creed, known to wrestling fans as Xavier Woods, and award-winning Australian composer Mick Gordon.
Austin Creed, a lifelong gamer, hosts the popular YouTube channel UpUpDownDown. Mick Gordon, celebrated for his musical scores in titles such as Doom (2016), Doom Eternal, and the MachineGames Wolfenstein series, will offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process.
Also joining the guest list is Gregory Louden, Creative Director at Housemarque and director of the PlayStation-published title Saros. Louden, who was born in Sydney, is based in Finland with Housemarque.
Previously announced guests include Holly Longdale, Executive Producer for World of Warcraft, who is set to be a Storytime speaker. Lauren Luciani, PAX Aus Event Director, stated that the event aims to bring together diverse talents from across the gaming spectrum, including game development, content creation, tabletop gaming, literature, voice acting, and live performance.
PAX Aus 2026 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and will once again serve as the concluding event for Melbourne International Games Week.