The biggest week in gaming will start on Tuesday, August 19, with Gamescom Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley. The two-hour show will feature world premieres, exclusive trailers, and developer interviews for some of the year’s most talked-about games.
When and Where to Watch
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 19 at 8:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM BST / 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
- Duration: About 2 hours (including a short pre-show)
- Platforms: Watch live on YouTube or Twitch
Confirmed Games So Far
The full lineup is still a bit of a secret, but several huge titles are already confirmed for the showcase:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – full worldwide reveal
- Resident Evil Requiem – new gameplay footage
- Ninja Gaiden 4 – the legendary action series makes a return
- Silent Hill f – new gameplay details expected
- The Outer Worlds 2 – new look at Obsidian’s sci-fi RPG
- Lords of the Fallen 2 – bigger challenges in the sequel
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – new trailer
- Black Myth: Wukong – possible first DLC reveal
- Phantom Blade Zero – wuxia combat RPG showcase
- Ghost of Yōtei – more gameplay details
- Honor of Kings: World – new trailer
- World of Warcraft – Midnight expansion reveal
(Source: Genki_JPN on X)
What Else to Expect
Opening Night Live is more than just game trailers. The show usually includes celebrity appearances, behind-the-scenes looks, and a few surprise announcements. This year also features a live performance from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, combining music and cinematic visuals for the event.
Following ONL, Gamescom continues from August 20–24 at Kölnmesse in Cologne, Germany, with over 1,500 exhibitors from 72 countries. Public tickets are sold out, but you can still catch digital showcases and livestreams throughout the week.
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