The Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 It started the video game convention in Cologne with a show full of novelties, exclusive trailers and revelations that range from expected titles to completely new projects. As always, the event was presented by Geoff Keighley, who did not disappoint with a display of great names, unexpected surprises and the confirmation of several rumors that had circulated in recent months.
GAMESCOM had all this year
Among the highlights were Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, , Resident Evil Requiem, new looks at Ghost of Yotei, the disclosure of the next draft Game Science, and even a look at the second season of the series of Fallout. In addition, DLCs, expansions, launches on new platforms and unexpected collaborations were announced, which gave a lot to talk about.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in GAMESCOM
One of the most anticipated moments was the presentation of the new Black Ops 7, set in a dystopian world in 2035. The trailer showed stages such as Nicaragua, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Alaska, with the reappearance of David Mason And new mechanics in campaign, multiplayer and zombies. The title aims to be one of the largest releases of the year and will arrive in November 2025.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in the event
Hollow Knight: Silksong He reappeared at Gamescom 2025 with a new preview that reaffirms why it is one of the most anticipated independent titles of the last decade. Team Cherry showed unreleased scenes from the world of Pharloom, highlighting both the artistic refinement and the agility of the gameplay starring Hornet. Although a specific release date has not yet been revealed, the reaction of the public confirmed that the sequel continues to generate a level of expectation rarely seen on the indie scene.
Ghost of Yotei – New Landscapes and Free DLC
The PlayStation 5 exclusive showed more of its stunning snowy landscapes and battlefields. In addition, a free cooperative DLC called Ghost of Yotei Legends, scheduled for 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem – Deepening in Grace Ashcroft
Capcom presented a disturbing glimpse into the history of Grace Ashcroft, protagonist of the new Resident Evil Requiem. The trailer showed a past marked by family traumas and disturbing scenes, confirming that the saga will continue to explore psychological horror. The game will arrive in February 2027.
Cinder City: One of the biggest surprises in GAMESCOM
Cinder City He also stole the attention during the Gamescom 2025 with his dark and atmospheric proposal, set in a ruined world where exploration and narrative will be key pillars. Although it does not have a defined release date yet, the trailer made it clear that it will be a close-up game in the coming months.
Routine – Survival Space Horror Returns
The first person survival horror Routine had a new advance confirming that it will be available at the end of 2025 For Xbox Series X|S, PC and Game Pass. The trailer showed dark corridors, retro-futuristic technology, and the constant tension of creatures lurking in the shadows, becoming one of the most chilling surprises of the event.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui – the big closing of the event
The closing of the event was in charge of Game Science, who were surprised to announce Black Myth: Zhong Kui, spiritual sequel to Black Myth: Wukong. Inspired by Chinese mythology, Zhong Kui is a demon hunter capable of commanding 80,000 creatures and, in this case, will be helped by an imposing tiger. Although it is still in early stages of development, it was one of the most talked about announcements of the night.
Sekiro will have animated adaptation
the announcement of the Sekiro Anime: Shadows Die Twice Surprised at Gamescom 2025, marking the first animated adaptation of the acclaimed title of from software. The production will be in charge of a prestigious Japanese studio, with the promise of moving the intensity of the fighting, the depth of the narrative and the feudal aesthetic of the game to a new format. Although no release date was revealed, the news generated enormous enthusiasm among fans of anime and video games alike. At the moment, we know that the production will be available through Crunchyroll.
Other featured ads from GAMESCOM
- World of Warcraft: Midnight He presented his new kinematics, with the blood elves defending the well of the sun.
- Ninja Gaiden 4 showed his long-awaited history trailer and confirmed the date for the October 21, 2025.
- The Outer Worlds 2 He presented an advance focused on his new companions, without a date yet.
- Silent Hill F revealed more of its macabre atmosphere and announced to Suzie Yeung As a voice actress.
- Lords of the Fallen 2 He showed an epic trailer full of grotesque creatures, confirming his launch in 2026.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle announced his DLC The Order of the Giants for him September 4, 2025and his arrival at Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
- Moonlight 2: The Endless Vault will arrive in early access October 23, 2025.
- Age of Empires IV confirmed launch in PS5 the November 4, 2025.
- Europa Universalis V was officially revealed, with a PC release November 4, 2025.
- Delta Force It released its console launch trailer and is now available as free-to-play.
- The Seven Deadly Sins: origin He was present with an interesting and very showy gameplay
- Fortnite X Squid Game presented its collaboration, with new modes created by the community from the August 20, 2025 and the character’s arrival front man the August 26.
- Monster Hunter Wilds X Final Fantasy XIV announced a special crossover for October 2025.
News, remakes and unexpected collaborations
In addition to the big names, ONL 2025 surprised with peculiar titles and nostalgia:
- Outlaws + Handful of Missions, the 1997 LucasArts classic, returns in remastered version.
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction He will bring back the eighties hero in a beat ‘em up.
- Bubsy 4D It will mark the return of the iconic mascot in a new adventure for all modern platforms.
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight It will have the voice of Matt Berry as Bane and will arrive in 2026.
The Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 He made it clear that the gaming industry is experiencing a moment of expansion and variety. From sequels of historic sagas to risky projects and creative indies, the evening offered a fan for all kinds of players.
With releases ranging from this year to 2027, the expectation for what comes in consoles and PC only grows. The Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 It was lived with many ads of games that were already on the radar and with few surprises. However, the announcements of new titles to come, dates confirmed and the same rhythm of the conference, made it an arable afternoon for everyone.
