- Gamescom will bring together the most anticipated announcements and playable demos from major companies.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be one of the highlights of the Opening Night Live event.
- Capcom will show Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Pragmata.
- KRAFTON will offer unique experiences with PUBG, inZOI, and community activities.
The video game calendar is preparing for one of its strongest moments of the year with the arrival of a new edition of Gamescom 2025. The event, which will once again make Cologne the epicenter of the industry during the second half of August, will bring together leading publishers and thousands of fans looking to try, discover, and share all the latest in the industry.
From August 20 to 24, Gamescom will be the stage where major premieres will be shown, announcing titles that define the future of the industry and allowing attendees to participate in exclusive activities, try out unreleased demos, and attend presentations with first looks at some of the most anticipated releases.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, protagonist in Opening Night Live
The gala Opening Night Live will focus on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with a world premiere taking place on August 19, just before the official start of the fair. Geoff Keighley will host this digital event which is expected to offer the first gameplay sequences, details about the campaign, and the appearance of iconic characters such as David Mason. In addition, Information on multiplayer modes and visual updates is expected. which will mark the course of the saga for this year, as well as the possible arrival of the multiplayer beta in September.
Black Ops 7 is set in the year 2035 and will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC, with rumors about a possible version for Switch 2. Its plot will revolve around Conspiracies, technological threats and old acquaintances, with Raven Software studio involved in development despite recent internal turmoil. Xbox's Gamescom event will also have a special space to delve deeper into the game.
Capcom is betting big: playable demos and big releases for 2026.
Pavilion 9 of the fair will be the territory of Capcom, which will have more than 85 gaming stations spread over 950 m² so attendees can try out titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Pragmata for the first time. These releases are planned for 2026 and join the Nintendo Switch 6 versions of Street Fighter 2 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth installment of the well-known series, seeks to renew the survival horror genre and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam starting February 27, 2026. For its part, Onimusha: Way of the Sword recreates a Kyoto plagued by the demonic presence in the Edo era, while Pragmatic invites players to explore a lunar station in the near future, where they must cooperate to survive the threat of hostile artificial intelligence.
Capcom will also take advantage of the event to offer side events, live streams, and interviews with developers and special guests. The content can be followed through the company's official Twitch and YouTube channels, with programming specifically for German audiences in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV.
KRAFTON presents themed fan experiences
KRAFTON, responsible for successful titles such as PUBG and inZOI, will have its space in Hall 7 of Koelnmesse.Over the course of five days, attendees will be able to explore two themed areas: the inZOI zone and the PUBG zone. In the first, in addition to Try the new Cahaya DLC and the Mac version, there will be a tropical setting and rewards for those who complete missions such as playing the demo, sharing photos on social media, and subscribing to official channels.
The PUBG zone will be dedicated to Blindspot and Battlegrounds, offering playable demos, recreational activities such as photo booths and shooting ranges, as well as raffles for exclusive merchandise and gifts for those who participate in the proposed challenges.
Among the new features, the community agenda also stands out: Two in-person events will be held on August 23rd Where fans can interact with the development teams, participate in contests, and enjoy live games and specialized talks. All of this makes the KRAFTON booth one of the most attractive for those seeking hands-on experiences and direct contact with the creators.
An event full of new features and variety
This year's edition will feature the Confirmed presence of Nintendo, Blizzard and other major companies, which guarantees a variety of genres and surprises both in the main presentations and in the halls of the venue. Added to this is the programming of special activities, access to unpublished content and a unique opportunity for those passionate about the sector learn about the development and promotion process of major titles firsthand that will mark the next year.
Gamescom thus strengthens its position as one of the essential events for the video game industry, offering new reasons every year not to miss the event. Exclusive presentations, first impressions of upcoming releases, and activities designed for all audiences. will make this edition a point of reference in the international gaming calendar.
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