Schedule for Gamescom 2025: Detailed breakdown of dates, timings, and anticipated events
Get ready, gaming enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Gamescom 2025 is set to take place in Cologne, Germany from August 20 to August 24. This annual gathering of the gaming world promises to be an exciting event, showcasing upcoming indie games and major releases from industry leaders.
The main event, the Opening Night Live, will be hosted by Geoff Keighley on August 19 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. The show will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch, bringing exclusive trailers, first looks at debut gameplay, and promising premieres and exciting newcomers in the world of indie games.
One of the highlights of the event will be the appearance of Bandai Namco, who will be offering a hands-on demo of Little Nightmares 3 and an immersion into the universe of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Nintendo, after skipping Gamescom last year, has confirmed its attendance this year, with demos for the Switch and Switch 2, most notably for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A.
A number of highly anticipated titles are expected to be showcased at Gamescom 2025. These include Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Resident Evil: Requiem, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Ghost of Yotei (a PlayStation 5 exclusive), Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Silent Hill, World of Warcraft: Midnight, Black Myth: Wukong, Lords of the Fallen 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Little Nightmares 3, Borderlands 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Meat Boy 3D, and There Are No Ghosts at the Grand.
The diversity and scale of new content at Gamescom 2025 are evident in the additional prominent games highlighted. Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 will have a theater experience, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and Marvel's Deadpool VR will also be showcased.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 had a major reveal, including campaign, multiplayer, zombies mode, and an open beta planned for November 14, 2025. Hollow Knight: Silksong’s official release date was also confirmed as September 4, 2025.
Other playable demos from Xbox's third-party partners include Borderlands 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Meat Boy 3D, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, and more.
Notably, Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 will be presented at Gamescom 2025. Bethesda will have a three-day livestream broadcast at the event, featuring developer interviews, game showcases, community segments, tours of the Gamescom event, and crafting highlights. Xbox will bring 20 titles to Gamescom 2025, including a playable demo of Hollow Knight Silksong on PC and its new portable console, the ROG Xbox Ally X.
In addition to the main event, The Future Games Show Live from Gamescom showcase will follow, bringing more new trailers, developer interviews, and more. The FGS Best Of Gamescom edition will round out the week with even more news and gossip from the FGS team. With such a broad and high-profile lineup, Gamescom 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for gaming fans worldwide.
- Indie games and major releases from industry leaders will be showcased at the annual Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany.
- The Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will offer exclusive trailers, debut gameplay, and premieres from indie games on August 19.
- Bandai Namco will provide a hands-on demo of Little Nightmares 3 and a peek into The Blood of Dawnwalker's universe.
- Nintendo will present demos for the Switch and Switch 2, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Resident Evil: Requiem, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Silent Hill, World of Warcraft: Midnight, Black Myth: Wukong, Lords of the Fallen 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Little Nightmares 3, Borderlands 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Meat Boy 3D, and There Are No Ghosts at the Grand are among the upcoming games anticipated at Gamescom 2025.
- Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 will have a theater experience, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and Marvel's Deadpool VR also being showcased.
- The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta is planned for November 14, 2025, and Hollow Knight: Silksong's official release date has been confirmed as September 4, 2025.
- Xbox will bring 20 titles to Gamescom 2025, including a playable demo of Hollow Knight Silksong on PC and the new portable console, the ROG Xbox Ally X.
- With the Future Games Show Live from Gamescom, gamers can expect more new trailers, developer interviews, and news, capping off an unmissable week of entertainment and technology in the gaming world.
