Gamescom 2025 Opening Night: Confirmed Games, Rumors & Start Time
It’s finally here, Gamescom 2025 opens its doors this Tuesday, with an Opening Night Live for the famous Cologne gaming convention that has plenty of surprises in store for us. Let’s find out where to watch and what’s coming up!
Find out what surprises Microsoft has announced at Gamescom!
Gamescom is the famous gaming convention held in Cologne, Germany. A gaming event inaugurated in 2009. With a highly successful first event that established the convention as one of the most important events in Europe and worldwide. Especially for the summer period since the end of the legendary E3 in 2021.
The Cologne event has been hosted by the renowned Geoff Keighley since 2019. And a 2024 edition that attracted over 335,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors. Counting among the most notable participants none other than Playstation and Xbox, with the latter bringing over 20 playable demos and a dedicated panel in 2025. Buy Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and discover an incredible catalog of games at an unbeatable price!
Gamescom 2025: Opening Night Live Date and Time
The time is now, Gamescom 2025 is finally around the corner. With the gaming event in Cologne officially opening to the public from 20 August to 24 August 2025. Days that will be preceded by the anticipated Opening Night Live, which will take place on:
- 19 August 2025 at 20:00 CEST / 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET (or 30 minutes before for the Pre-Show)
An evening hosted by Geoff Keighley. Where we will get to see Trailers, Gameplay, New Titles, News, and gaming-related Adaptations. With some participants already confirming the titles featured at ONL. With a first teaser already out in the form of a Trailer.
Gamescom: Where to Watch and What are the Confirmed Games
A much-awaited live event that will bring numerous announcements and news. As well as presentations and showcases. Not only with the Opening Night Live on 19 August, but with various dedicated events throughout the main event. Which we can watch on their respective channels:
- Xbox @ gamescom 2025 Broadcast: Youtube / Twitch 20 and 21 August 15:00 CEST/ 6:00 am PT/ 9.00 am ET
Among the most anticipated confirmed games, we’ll have plenty of news from Microsoft. Like the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and also some surprises from Bethesda. From other publishers, we have the awaited Silent Hill f, Resident Evil Requiem, Lords of the Fallen 2, and Honor of Kings: World. And despite Playstation’s absence, Ghost of Yōtei will be one of the main stars.
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Here’s the rundown on everything you’ll see in our broadcasts: https://t.co/LWOFhbaIbK pic.twitter.com/gQAQZPOssf — Xbox (@Xbox) August 14, 2025
In Conclusion
All in all, a week full of news and reveals from the gaming world. With numerous announcements for some of the most anticipated titles of the second half of 2025, as well as the first ones of 2026. With the 2025 edition marking another huge year for the Cologne event. So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss the news from the Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live on Tuesday, 19 August 2025!
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