Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event, is happening from August 20th to 24th. It all kicks off with Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, the bridge between his other major events, Summer Game Fest Live and The Game Awards. The showcase will feature the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, expected to include a release date. While no release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to be announced during this segment, more details may soon follow.
Following Opening Night Live, Xbox will host broadcasts on August 20 and 21st, revealing details likely about the new ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds, with prices speculated to be €599 and €899 respectively in Europe. Expect reveals on games like Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
The Future Games Show on August 20th, hosted by voice actors David Hayter and Maggie Robertson, will display more than 50 games including world premieres and new trailers. Capcom, Bandai Namco, EA, and others will be present.
On August 21st, Microsoft is expected to share news on Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Overwatch 2, and more. A special announcement related to Hollow Knight: Silksong will also be revealed, possibly including a release date.
Awesome Indies on August 21 will feature over 200 games, while Bethesda streams from August 22-25 will include developer interviews and live IRL tours on Twitch. Don’t forget to catch these segments on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.
This comprehensive preview highlights why Gamescom 2025 is a must-watch event for all gamers.