These were the best cosplays we saw at Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix
Cosplaying characters from "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" at Game On Expo. Benjamin Leatherman
They came, they saw and they dressed up for the occasion. Arizona cosplayers took it to the next level at Game On Expo 2026 in downtown Phoenix.
The three-day gaming event at the Phoenix Convention Center was attended by thousands of Arizona gamers, including hundreds of local cosplayers who paid tribute to their favorite video games and anime titles.
Among the crowd of thousands attending Game On Expo were folks dressed up like Nintendo icons Samus Aran and Princess Zelda, characters from infuential games like “Undertale” and anime favorites like “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Cosplay inspired by the popular game “Undertale.”
Many Game On Expo 2026 attendees showed their love for “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” the wildly popular role-playing title, by dressing as characters from the game. The spike in cosplay inspired by the RPG was no accident, as multiple voice actors appeared at the event, prompting fans to express their fandom through intricate costumes.
Ditto for “Final Fantasy VII” cosplay, which was inspired by voice actors Briana White, Britt Baron and John Bentley appearing at Game One Expo 2026.
And then there were our favorite costumes and cosplayers.
Tucson’s Kyle Appel as Ultron.
Kyle Appel of Tucson came to Game On Expo in an impressive-looking armor depicting Ultron from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Phoenix cosplayer Velvet Chartreuse recreated the look of one of the characters from the popular game “Stardew Valley.”
Here’s a look at some of the most amazing costumes we encountered at Game On Expo 2026.
Video game cosplay at Phoenix’s Game On Expo.
This cosplayer portrayed Cloud Strife from “Final Fantasy VII.”
A “Katamari Damacy” cosplayer at Game On Expo 2026.
An amazing Freddy Fazbear from “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”
Cosplaying Cad Bane from the “Star Wars” universe.
Maelle from “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.”
An original character inspired by “Guitar Hero.”
Characters inspired by “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
Boosette from the “Super Mario” series.
Jedi Master Shaak Ti from the “Star Wars” prequel films.
Cosplaying Marvel supervillain Mysterio.
This cosplayer came to Game On Expo as The Bride from “Kill Bill.”
Fox McCloud from Nintendo’s “Star Fox” series.
A local cosplayer dressed as Rauru from “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”
Cosplaying the character Sun/Daycare Attendant from “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach.”
