gamescom 2025 is fully underway and there have already been a ton of huge reveals that have given a glimpse at the future of video games. We've already had Opening Night Live and a full day of previews and interviews and news, and we've decided to gather all the biggest moments right here to ensure you don't miss a thing.
So, check out everything below and continue to check back throughout gamescom to see what other surprises have been revealed.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 New Trailer Reveals Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies Details, Release Date, and Much More
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 had a big night at gamescom's Opening Night Live, as we got a first-look at its campaign, learned new details on multiplayer and zombies, got a release date of November 14, learned about its Open Beta, and much more.
The story of Black Ops 7 takes place in 2035 and is a follow-up to both Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. The campaign supports solo play of up to four-player co-op, with global progression for the first time for the franchise.
For more, check out why Black Ops 7 is the series' biggest swing in years, how the devs are 'paying attention' to feedback over goofy skins, and how the series is using generative AI to "not replace, but streamline."
How Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Campaign Weaponizes Fear
We talk to Call of Duty developers Miles Leslie and Natalie Pohorski at gamescom 2025 to find out how Black Ops 7's co-op campaign takes cues from the Batman Arkham games by using fear toxin as the basis of the weirdest COD missions we've seen yet.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Shows Up at Gamescom: Opening Night Live With Almost 30 Seconds of New Gameplay, as a Treat
While we still don't have a release date, Hollow Knight: Silksong showed up in a big way during ONL with a confirmation it will be out in 2025 and with almost 30 seconds of new gameplay. We also won't have to wait long to learn more about this much-anticipated game as there will be a "special announcement" taking place this Thursday, August 22.
Hollow Knight: Silksong - We Played It!
As if the above wasn't enough, we also actually got to play Hollow Knight: Silksong. Thankfully, we came away very impressed and said the "long-awaited sequel shows little sign of disappointing."
"Yes, we've been waiting many, many years for this sequel, but everything at this stage points to it being worth it. Each aspect feels authored and prescribed to a clear vision — a piece of playable art that is as fun to wield as it is to watch (I should know, the gamescom queue was very long)," IGN's Simon Cardy wrote. "It may have been the shortest of demos, but so far, Silksong is very much singing to me, maybe even more than the original."
Kirby Air Riders – The First Preview
Following its big Nintendo Direct, we had the chance to play Kirby Air Riders at gamescom.
"The maximalism of Kirby Air Riders is its core charm; it feels brewed from impish, chaotic-neutral alchemy," our previewer, Leanne Butkovic, said. "Even Nintendo is calling this a “vehicle action game,” not a kart racer, which honestly seems apt – a silly genre distinction for a purposefully unserious game. It might not have been the sequel the people were clamoring for, but I’m glad that it exists."
Resident Evil Requiem Hands-On Preview
IGN's Dale Driver had a chance to play a 20-minute demo of Resident Evil Requiem, and one of the biggest things we took away from playing the game is that a new, unstoppable stalker could be the scariest one yet.
Resident Evil: Requiem Trailer Shows Fresh Look at Grace Ashcroft's Backstory, But Where's Leon?
Resident Evil: Requiem showed up in a big way at ONL with a new story and gameplay trailer that dives deep into our protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. However, we are still waiting for Leon S. Kennedy, where is he?!
Resident Evil Requiem Takes Stalkers to the Next Terrifying Level
The latest stalker in the Resident Evil series takes the chase to the next level, hunting Grace Ashcroft throughout the hallways of the small but impactful Resident Evil Requiem demo. IGN's Matt Purslow and Dale Driver got to go hands-on with the game and discuss their initial impressions of the latest Resident Evil game coming out in 2026.
Pragmata Aims to Break the Rules of Third-Person Shooters
Pragmata was playable at gamescom, and we said that, "while it produces a combat experience quite different to anything I’ve played before, I’m left wondering if that same level of ingenuity will be felt in Pragmata’s exploration and level design, too."
Pragmata Rethinks Shooting but Is That a Good Thing?
Capcom's Pragmata has a new system for shooting mechanics, asking you to do a hacking mini-game before each enemy encounter. It's a fresh take, but is it a good thing? After playing the Pragmata demo at gamescom 2025, IGN's Matt Purslow and Dale Driver have some mixed feelings, enjoying the innovation but with slight concerns that the process could wear thin over a full game.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Skillfully Sharpens a PS2 Classic for a New Generation
Onimusha: Way of the Sword brings back the franchise for the first time since the PS2 days, and we walked away from playing this new game in a very positive way.
"The gamescom demo may have been short – little more than some winding paths and a boss fight in a temple – but it’s more than enough to convince me that Onimusha: Way of the Sword is built on rock-solid swordplay fundamentals," IGN's Matt Purslow said.
Onimusha Could be as Sharp as Sekiro Without the Soulslike Difficulty
Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword a triumphant return for the long-dormant franchise? IGN's Matt Purslow and Dale Driver got to play the demo at gamescom 2025 and share their thoughts about the supernatural samurai fighting demon combat and the inevitable Soulslike comparisons. How does Onimusha compare to the obvious Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro comparisons? Let's find out.
LEGO Voyagers Might Already Be My Favorite LEGO Game Ever
IGN's Ryan McCaffrey said Lego Voyagers just might already be his favorite LEGO game of all time.
"Will LEGO Voyagers have some poignant moment waiting for players near the end like fellow dialogue-free physics puzzle platformers Limbo and Inside? That remains to be seen, but even if it doesn’t, it’s clear that Voyagers intends to make its memories along the journey if not the destination. But hopefully it’ll do so in both."
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Announced, Featuring Open World Gotham
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was announced during gamescom's Opening Night Live and it looks to be a love letter to many Batman movies and comics with a sprinkle of Batman Arkham combat thrown in. Oh, and it has Matt Berry playing Bane.
"Whether he’s the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the ‘Batfam,’ Batman has constantly evolved — shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol," said Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, DC.
"This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. Built with incredible care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos, TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.”
For more, you can check out how this game is the perfect combo of Arkham & Lego combat and 31 minutes of gameplay frme Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Microsoft Still Can't Say How Much the ROG Xbox Ally X Will Cost Due to "Macro-Economic" Conditions, Despite Announcing Release Date and Availability Details
While we learned that the ROG Xbox Ally X will be released on October 16, Microsoft still isn't revealing the price of the system yet.
Speaking to IGN today at gamescom, Microsoft and Asus said the companies still needed "more time to figure out the macro-economic impact to pricing". The statement comes amid a backdrop of frequently shifting market conditions, fuelled by ever-changing US tariffs.
Xbox Hardware Boss Says 'Who Knows What the Future Entails' Following Report Company Had Sidelined First-Party Handheld Plans
Amidst reports that Microsoft has sidelined first-party handheld plans with Asus' ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X on the way, we chatted with Jason Ronald, Microsoft's vice president of gaming devices & ecosystems, to see what we could find out.
"We're just really excited about the partnership with Asus, we've found an ideal partner to bring their strengths with our strengths, and for us we're really focused on just growing the category overall," Ronald said.
Anno 117: Pax Romana – The Final Preview
We were able to go hands-on with the other half of Ubisoft Mainz's Roman city-builder Anno 117: Pax Romana, and we said, "given the opportunities to define its culture across multiple evolutionary phases, Albion may even have more layers to it than the dedicated Roman settled that would, theoretically, serve as the epicentre the Empire. Colour me intrigued."
Halloween Revealed by Friday the 13th: The Game Developer
Halloween was revealed at the Future Games Show and we had the chance to interview developer IllFonic on the single-player story mode, working with John Carpenter, and more.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Offers 2 Very Different RPG Playstyles
A team of former creatives behind The Witcher 3 are working on dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, and our hands-off demo showed how the game is handling the parallel playstyles of human and vampire action.
Ghost of Yotei Trailer Confirms Free Legends Multiplayer DLC Coming in 2026
Alongside a trailer with new footage, Sucker Punch confirmed that the Legends multiplayer DLC, which first appeared in Ghost of Tsushima, will be released in 2026.
Black Myth: Wukong Developer Game Science Announces Sequel, Black Myth: Zhong Kui
Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science is working on Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a character who is desribed as the "ghost-catching god who wanders between hell and earth."
"Set against the backdrop of the classic Chinese folktale 'Zhong Kui Banishing Evil,' Black Myth: Zhong Kui is a single-player action role-playing game rooted in ancient Chinese fantasy," GameScience said. ---"The game will deliver distinctive experiences and gameplay features that push our limits, while also bringing fresh ideas and necessary changes to address past flaws and regrets."
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is Xbox's First Nintendo Switch 2 Game
Alongside a trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's The Order of Giants DLC, it was also confirmed that the adventure will be released on Switch 2 in 2026. The Order of the Giants, on the other hand, will be released on September 4 and expands on the game's Rome location and has Indy searching for the helmet of the Nameless Crusader.
Silent Hill f Gamescom Trailer Reveals Suzie Yeung as Hinako
Alongside a horrifying new trailer, it was confirmed that Suzie Yeung (Yuffie From Final Fantasy VII Remake) will be voicing protagonist Hinako in the English dub. As for the footage, it featured a lot of freaky dolls and we really don't like freaky dolls.
Fallout Season 2 Trailer Reveals First-Look at a Deathclaw, Mr. House, and a Release Date
gamescom is about more than games, as it was the place where the debut trailer of Fallout Season 2 was revealed. The much-anticipated new season arrives on December 17 and will see Walton Goggins' Ghoul and Ella Purnell's Lucy finally getting to Vegas.
Fallout: Season 2 Trailer Ties The Ghoul's Origin Story to Mr. House
The trailer for Fallout: Season 2 seemingly ties The Ghoul's origins story to Mr. House. We will soon get to learn more of his backstory and how Coop went to Las Vegas before the war, where he met with the man who he claims was the main cause of the end of the world: Robert House.
FromSoftware’s Sekiro Gets the Anime Treatment via Crunchyroll in 2026 — Here’s the Debut Trailer and First-Look Images
FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting an anime adaptation called Sekiro: No Defeat, and it will be a retelling of "the game's unforgettable story - a tale of loyalty and blood, set in a fantastical reimagining of Sengoku-era Japan."
Elden Ring on Switch 2 Is a Disaster in Handheld Mode
We played Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition in handheld mode on Switch 2 and came away very disappointed with the game's performance, especially when in the open areas like Limgrave. Frame rate drops were significant when turning the camera whilst exploring outside of the tutorial area, and this, combined with a confusing button layout on Switch 2, made combat confusing and exploration fairly dispiriting. We weren't allowed to record gameplay at the booth, probably due to this fact, but you can hear our thoughts on Elden Ring Switch 2 handheld gameplay in this video. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition releases in 2025, so hopefully there's time for Bandai Namco to work on its performance.
Borderlands 4 Has The Weirdest Weapons You'll Ever See
Harlowe is the latest exciting addition to Borderlands 4's vault hunter line-up. Randy Pitchford, founder and president of Gearbox teases what we can expect from the Gravitar-class hero, plus he reveals more about some of areas to explore and billions (!) of gun combos there are to play around with.
How Ninja Gaiden 4 Continues Ryu's Legacy in New Ways
Ninja Gaiden 4's producer and director Yuji Nakao reveals why they shifted away from the much-loved character of Ryu to new face Yakumo, goes into detail about its combat upgrades, and discusses how Ninja Gaiden 4 will continue the challenge the series is best known for.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Legacy of the Forge DLC Trailer Reveals September Release Date and Henry's New Home
"Returning to Kuttenberg, Henry puts his blacksmithing skills to the test to acquire and repair a legendary burnt-down forge, where his father, Martin, spent his youth as an apprentice,” an official description for the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Legacy of the Forge DLC says. “Venturing down memory lane, Henry learns of his father’s legacy as a blacksmith, revealing a part of his life that has remained hidden until now. Gaining new blacksmith prestige, Henry becomes a forge master, helping the
people of Kuttenberg with sword crafting, armor-smithing, and other quirky requests.”
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Is Finally a Reality — but Its Developer May Surprise You
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is real, but is not being developed by Relic Entertainment. Instead, it is in development at King Art Games, the studio behind Iron Harvest. In Dawn of War 4, which looks to return the RTS series to its roots, will have four facitons, "deeply satisfying gameplay," and a "brutal, expanded Sync Kill system."
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – First Impressions From a Series Veteran
"I certainly wasn't expecting a new Dawn of War any time soon, much less from a studio other than Relic," IGN's Leana Hafer wrote. "But from the bit of it I've played, it seems like King Art Games understands the assignment. As a Dawn of War 2 fan, I miss the emphasis on cover and move-and-fire tactics. But Dawn of War 4 has nevertheless made a big first impression. I can hardly wait to get dug in next year."
Lords of the Fallen 2 Gets Official Reveal Trailer, Still on Track for 2026
CI Games has given Lords of the Fallen 2 its big coming out party, and this 2026 sequel looks to to be shaped by community feedback after an inital rocky reception at launch of the original game. As for the gameplay, expect to explore two parallel worlds, an expanded Umbral realm, and shared campaign progression in online co-op.
21 Years After the Original, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Finally Has a Release Date
gamescom's Opening Night Live gave us a release date of October 21 for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, which is roughly 21 years after the original was released.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 - We FINALLY Played It
We also had the chance to play Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and we came out of our play session "cautiously optimistic." We may not love the combat yet, but its a well-written and well-voiced mystery story that also lets me explore our urban hunting ground with cool movement abilities.
Project Spectrum Is Looking Extremely Weird and More Than a Little Creepy
We had the chance to play eight minutes of Project Spectrum, and our previewer, Travis Northup, said it "left me with as many questions as I got answers, with lots left unexplained about how exactly this weird idea will work, but it also showed signs of a fairly new take on the asymmetrical multiplayer genre that’s become one of my favorite pastimes in recent years."
Where Winds Meet's Open World Could Take You 150 Hours to Fully Explore
Brutal sword fights and mastering devastating combos are at the heart of Where Winds Meet, an open world ARPG in which the action is so relentless there's barely time to soak up the gorgeous visuals. It's also massive, as the development team behind the game reveals in this gameplay walkthrough.
Monkey Island's Ron Gilbert Is Making a New Roguelike RPG Where the Scrolling Screen Is Trying to Kill You (Again)
Monkey Island's Ron Gilbert is working on Death by Scrolling, a rouguelike RPG when players are pursued throught Purgatory by a constantly-scrollins screen and Death herself.
Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14 Collaborations Reveal New Content Coming This Fall
Capcom and Square Enix are teaming up for exciting crossovers between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14. Monster Hunter will be getting rideable Chocobos, Cactaurs, and more, and Seikrets and Palicos and hopping over to FF14.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Aims to Deliver an FTL-Like Roguelike
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hope is basically a turn-based roguelike that's giving us big FTL vibes with a wonderful layer of Battlestar Galactica on top of it. In this game, you are actually a junker who is trying to catch up with the Galactica in hopes to find safe haven and, hopefully one day, find Earth.
Bubsy 3D Is Getting a Sequel, Almost 30 Years Later
Bubsy, that talking orange bobcat mascot from the 90s, is returning for a brand-new adventure called Bubsy 4D, and it will be the first new entry in the franchise since 1996's Bubsy 3D.
Denshattack! Might Be a Killer Blend of Tony Hawk and Jet Set Radio
If you love Tony Hawk and Jet Set Radio, you may want to keep an eye on Denshattack!, which has you riding a train instead of a skateboard or roller blades. In this game, you have to be the fastest train on the track by doing incredible tricks.
Valor Mortis Announced From the Developer of Ghostrunner
Ghostrunner developer One More Level is back with a new game called Valor Mortis, and it is a single-player, first-person soulslike that takes place in an alt-history Eastern Europe during a ficitonalized version of Napoleon's invasion. Valor Mortis will be released in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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