Gamescom 2025: Dates, Location, and the Biggest Game Reveals from Cologne

Gamescom 2025 has once again set the stage as the world’s premier gaming convention, uniting developers, publishers, and fans from across the globe. Held annually in Cologne, Germany, this event is where the biggest announcements, hands-on demos, and cutting-edge gaming technology converge.

When and Where is Gamescom 2025?

The event takes place at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre in Cologne, Germany, running from August 20–24, 2025. With its unique mix of in-person showcases and massive digital broadcasts, Gamescom has become the most influential stage for global gaming announcements—often dubbed the “E3 of Europe.”

The spotlight moment, as always, was Opening Night Live (ONL) hosted by Geoff Keighley, where the biggest premieres and trailers were revealed to a live worldwide audience.

Major Game Announcements at Gamescom 2025

This year’s lineup was stacked with heavy-hitting blockbusters, cult-favorite sequels, and unexpected surprises:

1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
   Launching November 14, 2025, the latest entry adds a co-op campaign and a new PvE mode “Endgame.” Hollywood actors Milo Ventimiglia and Kiernan Shipka lead the cast, making this one of the most cinematic COD titles yet.
   
2. Hollow Knight: Silksong
   After years of anticipation, Silksong was finally playable at Gamescom 2025, with Xbox offering hands-on demos. A release later this year now feels closer than ever.
   
3. Resident Evil: Requiem
   Capcom wowed horror fans with a chilling new trailer. Scheduled for February 2026, it promises next-gen visuals and spine-tingling gameplay.
   
4. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
   Combining LEGO humor with Arkham-style mechanics, this open-world Gotham adventure arrives in 2026. Easily one of the most talked-about reveals.
   
5. Silent Hill f
   New footage kept fans on edge, teasing psychological horror unlike anything seen before in the franchise.
   
6. Black Myth: Zhong Kui
   The successor to Black Myth: Wukong showcased mythological battles, stunning graphics, and a giant tiger companion. Still early in development, but already a fan-favorite.
   
7. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
   A major reveal for RTS fans—this next entry brings epic large-scale battles to PC in 2026.
   
8. Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV
   A surprise crossover event launching this fall that thrilled fans of both franchises.
   

Other noteworthy reveals included Deadpool VR, Europa Universalis V, Lords of the Fallen 2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Ghost of Yōtei, and updates for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.

Hardware and Tech Highlights

Gamescom 2025 wasn’t just about software—hardware innovation was also in the spotlight:

• Xbox ROG Ally X – Microsoft introduced its handheld console, marking a new frontier for portable gaming.
  
• NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Path-Traced Graphics – Pushing visual fidelity to near-photorealistic levels, with features also coming to GeForce NOW for high-end cloud gaming.
  

Why Gamescom 2025 Matters

With E3 no longer on the calendar, Gamescom now reigns as the most important global gaming showcase. It’s where blockbuster studios launch their biggest projects and indie developers shine on the same stage.

For gamers in the US, Europe, and beyond, Gamescom 2025 proved that the industry is entering one of its most exciting eras yet—with groundbreaking horror in Silent Hill f, expansive adventures like LEGO Batman, and genre-defining titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

From AAA juggernauts to indie gems, Gamescom 2025 reminded everyone why Cologne remains the beating heart of the gaming world.