Gamescom 2025: How to Follow and Which Games to Expect

Gamescom 2025: Watch Opening Night Live and Confirmed/Anticipated Announcements

Gamescom 2025 will host its annual video game celebration in Cologne, Germany. As with previous iterations, the event features an opening ceremony, Opening Night Live (ONL), which showcases major announcements. Other conferences, including Xbox, will also participate in the show. This guide details how to watch Opening Night Live and lists confirmed alongside anticipated announcements for Gamescom 2025.

Gamescom 2025 takes place in Cologne, Germany, from Wednesday, August 20, to Sunday, August 24. The event officially begins with Opening Night Live (ONL), hosted by Geoff Keighley. ONL is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, one day before the main exhibition opens. The pre-show begins at 8:00 PM local time, followed by the main ceremony. The entire broadcast, including the pre-show, is projected to last approximately 2.5 hours. Viewers can stream Opening Night Live live on the official Gamescom Twitch channel or The Game Awards YouTube channel. The ONL presentation is expected to follow a format similar to other major gaming events, featuring various announcements, world premieres, and discussions with speakers. Geoff Keighley has hinted at several titles to be showcased and has also mentioned the possibility of a Muppet Show segment, alongside other surprises, including rumored or speculative reveals.

Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live – Blockbuster Titles Previewed and Announced

The following titles have been confirmed for Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live: Black Myth: Wukong (including a cinematic for an upcoming expansion) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (with potential DLC announcements) Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Fallout Season 2 (Amazon) Ghost of Tsushima Ghost of Yotei Honor of Kings: World Lords of the Fallen 2 (expected to introduce a new chapter) Ninja Gaiden 4 (featuring a new presentation) Resident Evil 9 Requiem Silent Hill f The Outer Worlds 2 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin World of Warcraft: Midnight

Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live – Anticipated Announcements and Surprises Revealed

Beyond the confirmed lineup, Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live is expected to feature additional announcements, including potential world premieres. Speculation, leaks, and rumors suggest several other titles could appear: A new LEGO Batman game, potentially mirroring the style of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. A Nintendo presence, possibly showcasing Kirby Air Riders. Hideo Kojima’s next Xbox project, OD, given his history with Geoff Keighley. An appearance by Hollow Knight: Silksong, especially if it aligns with the launch of upcoming Xbox ROG Ally consoles. New details or an expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, as Capcom is confirmed to attend. Potential reveals include highly anticipated RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls VI or The Witcher 4. Opening Night Live sets the stage for Gamescom 2025, promising a range of reveals and updates for the gaming community.

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