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4:04PM- And that’s a wrap for GamesCom Opening Night Live. Uneven pacing, depending on what you’re here for, but certainly some exciting stuffmixed in. Among the new reveals, I’m most excited for theLEGO Batmangame andBlack Myth: Zhong Kui, but it’s also nice to see a bit more of games likeBlack Ops 7andSilent Hill f.Gamescom should have more to see over the next few days as people go hands-on with games likeHollow Knight: Silksong, so it’s worth keeping an eye on anything that’s on your radar.
4:03PM- That’s a nice end to the showcase! I have my issues withWukong, mostly regarding level design, but it has a lot of strong points. I’m excited to see how GameScience can build on it.
UPDATE: 2025-07-28 16:03 EST
Black Myth: Zhong Kui revealed
The secondBlack Mythgame isBlack Myth: Zhong Kui, focusing on a classic Chinese ghost hunter of folklore.
4:02PM- Could be aBlack Mythabout another classic Chinese story, could be a direct continuation or expansion forWukong.I can’t tell yet.
4:01PM- GameScience - the studio behindBlack Myth: Wukong -has the “one last surprise” for the showcase.
4:00PM- That was it? We did get a little more of a look at Grace, but no grand reveals for the game, so a bit of an underwhelming end to the showcase. Unless…?
3:56PM- And it’s finally time forResident Evil: Requiem, with a deeper dive into protagonist Grace Ashcroft.
Ghost of Yotei: Legends coming in 2026
Multiplayer componentGhost of Yotei: Legendsrevealed for next year.
3:53PM- Getting a new look atGhost of Yotei. Great year for anyone who likes the Sengoku period and stealth.
3:51PM- That wasProject Spectrum. Looks nicely atmospheric, with some stuff about embracing the beast within yourself for horrifying powers.
3:49PM- Now we’ve got some FPS horror action from the company behindDelta Force.
3:45PM- I’m not enough of aWoWexpert to properly recap the trailer here, but it’s certainly dramatic. It’s worth checking out if you’re aWoWplayer. I believe the heroes are defending the Sunwell. Coming 2026.
UPDATE: 2025-07-27 15:43 EST
World of Warcraft reveals next expansion Midnight
World of Warcraft’s next expansionMidnightgets a cinematic introduction trailer at Gamescom
3:42PM-World of Warcraftis now on stage to reveal its next expansion.
UPDATE: 2025-07-31 15:41 EST
Cult of the Lamb expansion Woolhaven revealed
A majorCult of the Lambexpansion is set to come in 2026.
UPDATE: 2025-07-28 15:39 EST
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2DLCLegacy of the Forgecoming September 7
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s DLC got its autumn window narrowed down to September 7.
3:37PM- Survival crafting gameEnshroudedhighlights an update calledWay of the Water, if I didn’t misread that. Very James Cameron in that way. Maybe I did misread it.
UPDATE: 2025-08-09 15:36 EST
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 releases on October 21
Bloodlines 2finally narrows down its release window to a specific date, after years of delays and development troubles.
3:35PM-Moonlighter 2is coming to early access October 23.
3:32PM- Guess what - we’re back to anime-style. This one isFate Trigger, early access coming Q1 2026. And it’s followed by a trailerSeven Deadly Sins: Origin,an open-world RPG set in the world of the popular anime.
3:31PM- Remember theSimscompetitorInZoifrom a few months ago? If you’re still playing, theIsland GetawayDLC is out tomorrow, with a new trailer highlighting its relaxed vibes.
3:29PM- Ben Schwarz introduces a new trailer for Obsidian’sOuter Wilds 2, the last big release of the studio’s busy 2025 slate.
3:27PM- A newChronos: The New Dawntrailer highlightsBloober Team’s recent pivot toward action-packed horror.
3:25PM- Italian studio Jyamma Games revealsDivina Commedia, if you’ve been wanting a Dante game of a different flavor fromDevil May CryorDante’s Inferno.
3:20PM- A new look atSilent Hill f,potentially one of the main attractions of the show.English voice actress revealed as Suzie Yeung, who played Yuffie in theFF7 Remakegames, Makima in Chainsaw Man, and more.
3:19PM- NCSoft is showing off the new gamesCinder CityandTime Takers.Both are action-packed multiplayer experiences, withCinder Citypromising an MMO tactical shooter experience andTime Takersfocusing on more casual team-based shooting.
3:15PM- Onto a new trailer forNinja Gaiden 4.
3:12PM- No news for the next few minutes, but something better forClair Obscurfans - a live performance of the songAliciafrom the game.
3:11PM- A reminder that free-to-play FPSDelta Forceis dropping on consoles today.
3:10PM-Honor Of Kings: Worldshowed off a boss fight, and aFortnite Squid Gamecrossover made a brief appearance.
3:08PM- If you want something anime-style thatdoesn’tlook so much likeGenshin Impactand company, we’ve also got the stylish rhythm gameUnbeatable, coming November 6. I’ve heard good things about the demo.
3:07PM- Another anime-style game - this one looks like it has both brawling and racing action.NTE: Neverness to Everness. Try remembering that one.
Zero Parades revealed from ZA/UM
ZA/UM reveals new gameZero Parades.
3:03PM- ZA/UM ofDisco Elysiumfame is showing its new game. Geoff briefly mentioned the studio’s complicated history, but as a recap, there was a very messy split some time afterDisco Elysium’s release. A lot of the great minds behindDisco Elysiumare no longer there.
3:02PM- We’re watching some top-down action footage now forDeath by Scrollingfrom Ron Gilbert of LucasArts fame.
2:59PM- Opening Night Live has the gameplay premiere trailer forJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, from the team behindSpace Marine 2.Considering Carpenter himself spends a lot more time gaming than directing now, it’s a natural fit. Coming 2026.
2:58PM-World of Tanks 2.0highlights its September release with an action-packed cinematic trailer of tanks blasting each other.
2:56PM- New trailer forDeadpool VRrevealed Mojo, voiced by John Leguizamo. Speaking of which, you should watch the 90sMariomovie if you haven’t.
UPDATE: 2025-07-25 14:55 EST
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Indiana Jones’s big 2024 game outing is now headed to Nintendo’s newest console.
2:53PM- Getting some footage from theIndiana Jones and the Great CircleDLC now. My favorite AAA game of 2024, so I’m excited for this one. It’s rare that a big game leaves me wanting more likeIndydid.
UPDATE: 2025-08-02 14:52 EST
Fallout Season Two Comes December 17
FalloutSeason Two is releasing on December 17 and bringing characters like Mr. House into the story.
2:49PM-A trailer forFalloutSeason Two is highlighting Lucy and the Ghoul’s shared journey. Mr. House is here.
2:45PM-They’re discussing Season Two’s trip to New Vegas, which is certainly a long-awaited destination for fans of the game.
2:44PM-Ella Purnell, Jonathan Nolan, and others are taking the stage to talk about the future of Amazon’sFalloutseries.
2:43PM-A new, veryCiv 7-style trailer for Paradox’sEuropa Universalis V.And then a trailer forDaemon x Machina. The games without really big news are coming and going quickly.
2:41PM-Arknights: Endfieldindeed.
2:40PM- Immediately followingOnimushais the trailer for an anime-style game - maybeArknights? I’m not entirely sure.
2:38PM- A gameplay trailer is highlighting footage fromOnimusha: Way of the Sword, coming in 2026 and available to wishlist now.
2:35PM- Opening Night Live is taking a break from the stream of announcements to play a trailer for Gamescom itself, highlighting both the in-person event and online content.
2:33PM- Yoshi-P confirms thatFFXIVwill also be receiving collaboration content fromMonster Hunter Wildsas part of the crossover. Trailer footage showcases additions like an apparent boss fight and a friendly Palico, coming in early October.
2:29PM-Monster Hunter’s Ryozo Tsujimoto andFFXIV’s Yoshi-P have taken the stage together to discuss the collaboration.
2:28PM-Monster Hunter Wildsis getting aFinal Fantasy 14crossover, with Chocobos running across the plains.
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4will release in 2026.
2:26PM- We’re looking at aWarhammersequel now.
2:23PM-Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knightlooks pretty good, even if it’s not a return to the classic no dialogue approach that a lot ofLEGOgame fans miss. I’m loving how vibrant Gotham looks, and the comic sound effect pop-ups in combat are nice.
UPDATE: 2025-07-29 14:21 EST
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight revealed
LEGO Batmanreturns with a game pulling from a lot of iconicBatmanmedia.
2:20PM- A version of Heath Ledger’s Joker is here, which is a little surprising. A Penguin that looks a lot like Danny DeVito as well. And Tom Hardy Bane!
2:19PM- Gamescom is maintaining the fast pace with a look at a newLEGO Batmangame.
Sekiro: No Defeat Is Coming To Crunchyroll
TheSekiroanime has an official name:No Defeat
2:18PM- More soulslike(-ish) news right afterLords of the Fallen 2- we’re getting a first look at theSekiroanime.
UPDATE: 2025-07-04 14:17 EST
Lords of the Fallen 2Revealed
Lords of the Fallen 2is coming in 2026, set 100 years after the first.
2:16PM- NewLords of the Fallen, it looks like.
2:14PM- TheBlack Ops 7segment wraps up with a call to watch the fullCall of Dutydirect and tune in for moreBlack Opsnews in September. Up next in Gamescom Opening Night Live is a new game reveal, apparently.
2:11PM- They’re emphasizing the co-op element ofBlack Ops 7’s campaign, which can be played with four players, along with the bespoke intent of diverse story segments.
2:09PM- We’re talking more about the details ofBlack Ops 7’s story now, from David Mason’s return to the new threat of the Guild, which is framed as a “clash of philosophies” rather than a"battle between good and evil."
UPDATE: 2025-07-10 14:08 EST
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Releases November 14
Black Ops 7has confirmed a November 14 release date, a significant update to its previously vague fall window.
2:06PM- “Master of Puppets” is a fun song choice for a conspiracy-laden trailer. Whether or not theBlack Ops 7story ends up being good, it looks like it’s full of memorable set pieces, which is probably the most important thing.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Window Re-Confirmed
Hollow Knight: Silksongis “100% launching this year.”
2:03PM- First mentioned game isHollow Knight: Silksong, showing a bit of gameplay footage and re-confirming that it’s releasing this year. More news onSilksongwill come in the form of Team Cherry’s planned stream in two days.
2:00PM-Opening Night Live is kicking off with Geoff Keighley’s entrance and a “Guten abend.”
1:45PM, Ben- We’re tuning in shortly for Gamescom Opening Night Live, which is set to show off some of the biggest game releases for 2025 and beyond. Titles likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 7,Ghost of Yotei, andResident Evil: Requiemhave been confirmed for the event, and it’s also sure to have some surprises in store. You can follow along with the video below, and I’ll be providing updates and commentary as I live-blog throughout.
