Before You Arrive
Five minutes of prep beats an hour of updates at the venue.
There will be internet access, but you’ll have a much better start if you prep at home.
The night before
- Update your OS (Windows Update, distro updates, etc.)
- Update your launchers (Steam, Battle.net, Epic) and make sure you can log in
- Download and update the games you actually plan to play
- Free up disk space (patches are large and failures are annoying)
- If you use VPNs, “network optimizers”, or custom DNS, turn them off or be ready to disable them on-site
Quick sanity checks
- Plug in Ethernet and confirm your adapter/port works
- Make sure your network is set to Automatic (DHCP)
Tickets
- On the lobby portal, confirm your ticket is valid: lobby.ctrl-alt-gg.hu
- Keep your ticket barcode ready (phone display or printed screenshot).
- Full guide: Tickets & Registration.
Need a packing list? See What to Bring.