Gamescom 2024: Every game and series announced and shown at this year's event, so far (2024)

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Gamescom, one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year, has not disappointed so far. The festivities kicked off with the much-hyped Opening Night Live showcase, setting the stage for what's to come in the world of gaming. Last year, we got a taste of hits like Mortal Kombat 1, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and a fresh season of Diablo 4. But this year? Oh, it’s even bigger.

The 2024 event delivered major reveals, including the long-awaited announcements and release dates for Borderlands 4 and Civilization 6. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. To keep you in the loop, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about what’s been announced, teased, and revealed at Gamescom 2024 so far.

Here’s your ultimate rundown:

Borderlands 4 reveal trailer

Perhaps as a way to make people forget about the recently released (and eminently forgettable) Borderlands movie, series developer Gearbox opened up the Gamescom opening night stream with the announcement of Borderlands 4. And that's pretty much it. We don't know anything about what Borderlands 4 actually entails, or how it differs from previous games in the series, but we know it exists and it's coming out in 2025.

Dying Light: The Beast announcement

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Rather than make story DLC for Dying Light 2 or convert the ideas it had for that DLC into a hypothetical Dying Light 3, the developers at Techland have decided on a different approach: Just make a smaller game.

Dying Light: The Beast promises around 20 hours of gameplay (less than half as long as a full Dying Light 2 playthrough) in a new open world zone full of parkour to do and zombies to kill. It's got four-player co-op but can also be played solo. Dying Light: The Beast doesn't have a release date or price yet, but it's launching on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Civilization VII release date

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Eight years after Civilization VI launched, there is a seventh game in the vaunted turn-based strategy game series on the way.

We've known that for a few months now, but Gamescom gave us a glimpse of gameplay footage (spoilers: it looks like Civ) and, more importantly, an idea of when we can play it. Civilization VII launches on Feb. 11 on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for PS5 and release date

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Microsoft debuted a short new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at Gamescom, but it didn't really show anything mind-blowing or new. Instead, we got some important information about when the game will be available, and for which platforms. We also got an exclusive first look at the game before it was revealed at ONL.

Long story short, Indiana Jones launches on Dec. 9 on Xbox Series consoles and PC. That it's coming to Xbox and PC this year isn't a surprise, but Microsoft did shock the world a bit by announcing Great Circle is also coming to PS5 in spring 2025. It's far from the first previously Xbox-exclusive title to come to PlayStation, but this one feels like the biggest so far.

Marvel's Rivals release date

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Marvel Rivals is like Overwatch but with Marvel superheroes. Based on that one sentence, you already know whether or not you're interested.

So instead of trying to sell you on the game, I'll just let you know that it's coming out on Dec. 6 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. And yes, it's free-to-play, so you don't need to plunk down any cash to get in on the ground floor of what could be a very popular game.

Amazon Prime Video's Secret Levels trailer

If you were hooked on Netflix's Love, Death & Robots, get ready to be blown away by the next big thing from the same creative masterminds. This time, with the help of Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studio will be diving into the world of video games with a brand-new animated anthology called Secret Levels.

The first season of Secret Levels features an impressive lineup of iconic games to draw from as it crafts its 15 animated stories. Here's a peek at the titles that have fueled these episodes:

  • Armored Core

  • Concord

  • Crossfire

  • Dungeons & Dragons

  • Exodus

  • Honor of Kings

  • Mega Man

  • New World: Aeternum

  • PAC-MAN

  • PlayStation (Spotlighting beloved entities from various PlayStation Studios)

  • Sifu

  • Spelunky

  • The Outer Worlds

  • Unreal Tournament

Secret Levels will stream on Amazon Prime Video on December 10.

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Mafia: The Old Country reveal trailer

The Mafia trilogy of self-serious organized crime stories has garnered a devoted fanbase over the years without ever really feeling like one of the biggest things in gaming. But eight years after Mafia III (which is seriously underrated), the franchise is back with Mafia: The Old Country.

This announcement didn't feature any gameplay footage or information beyond a basic premise, which is that it's about the origins of the mafia way back in the old country in the early 1900s. We will certainly find out more at a later date.

Masters of Albion first look

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Peter Molyneux is back!

That name either made you giggle or made you say "who?" depending on how long you've been following video games. Molyneux was a creative force behind popular old PC games like Black & White and Populous decades ago, before becoming the public face of the Fable trilogy. He's long been known for making grand, ambitious promises about games that often don't come true.

Anyway, he has a new, apparently self-funded game called Masters of Albion coming out. It appears to harken back to the PC god game days of old for Molyneux, with the same "hand of God" mouse cursor conceit as Black & White. But you can also control individual villagers in a third-person mode, so Masters of Albion definitely has a lot going on. Whether or not any of it will work as promised could be another story.

Dune: Awakening gameplay reveal

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Ever since watching Timothée Chalamet, dominate the spice planet Arrakis in Dune: Part Two, I’ve been itching to dive back into the Dune universe. Luckily, Funcom has answered my prayers with an exclusive gameplay reveal of their upcoming survival-crafting shooter, Dune: Awakening.

In this game, players will start by customizing their own prisoner who crash-lands on the harsh desert world of Arrakis. Immediately faced with the brutal realities of heat stroke and thirst, survival becomes a desperate scramble.

But this is Dune we're talking about, so survival isn’t just about staying hydrated. Players will have to battle the relentless desert elements, form alliances, and join forces with others to create powerful guilds. And, naturally, the fight for control over the precious spice is at the heart of it all. Oh, and did I mention? You’ll also be able to summon those iconic giant sandworms to wreak havoc on your enemies.

Dune: Awakening hits PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S sometime in early 2025.

Batman: Arkham Shadows VR trailer

The Batman Arkham games are making a comeback — this time in virtual reality. The latest entry in Rocksteady Studios' acclaimed Arkham Knight series, Batman: Arkham Shadow, is set to be a first-person action game exclusively for the Meta Quest 3.

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Sure, it’s a bit of a bummer that it’s locked behind the Quest 3, but trust me, this machine packs a punch. Based on the gameplay trailer revealed at Gamescom, Arkham Shadow is poised to deliver a Batman experience like no other

You can grab Batman: Arkham Shadow for the Meta Quest 3 sometime this October.

New Monster Hunter Wilds trailer

We finally got another look at the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds, the sixth mainline entry in the beloved series. Originally announced at last year’s Gamescom, this time around we were treated to an extended glimpse of the gameplay, co-op features, and even a sneak peek at a brand-new map location.

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage gameplay trailer

Lost Records is the latest narrative adventure from Don't Nod, the creators of the beloved Life is Strange series. This time, the story centers on the reunion of a group of friends after 27 years apart. From what we've seen in the trailer and the intriguing premise, Lost Records looks like it’s going to dive deep into the "We don't talk about that summer" mode of storytelling, with all the emotional twists and turns you'd expect from Don't Nod.

This one was also announced at last year's Gamescom and will be released in two parts. Part 1 will release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on February 18, 2025, and Part 2 will drop on March 18, 2025.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign gameplay

Surprise! Call of Duty is actually getting a campaign this year. After the rushed disappointment of Modern Warfare 3 (no, not that Modern Warfare 3), Raven Software, the team behind Black Ops 6, made sure to reassure everyone at Gamescom that, yes, there will be a campaign this time.

The seven-minute gameplay reveal at Opening Night Live was the usual bombastic COD spectacle, but it sure does look impressive. This time around, Black Ops 6 is set in the early 1990s, against the backdrop of the Cold War between the US and Russia. The timeline for the Black Ops sub-series might be a bit of a mess, but these games have consistently been among the franchise's best-received.

This will also mark the first mainline Call of Duty release since Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, and getting it out the door with Sony has been a bit of a headache. The game will launch on October 25, day one on Xbox Game Pass, just in time for the service’s new price increases.

Goat Simulator Remastered announcement

Not much needs to be said about this one. We all remember how Goat Simulator took the gaming world by storm back in 2014. Since then, it’s been re-released several times to keep up with new console generations, with the most recent port landing on the Nintendo Switch in 2019.

Now, Goat Simulator Remastered is set to bring upgraded visuals, bug fixes, and every DLC from the original in one chaotic package. You can grab it later this year on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.

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Gamescom 2024: Every game and series announced and shown at this year's event, so far (2024)

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What games were announced at Gamescom 2024? ›

Games at gamescom 2024 List
  • The First Berserker: Khazan. Neople.
  • Marvel Rivals. NetEase Games.
  • Once Human. NetEase.
  • Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered. Grasshopper Manufacture.
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Is gamescom the biggest event? ›

gamescom is the world's largest leading event for computer and video games. It brings together the international gaming community and entire games industry in a unique way, both in person in Cologne and digitally.

How often does gamescom happen? ›

The event is used by many video game developers to exhibit upcoming games and game-related hardware. The “gamescom - Opening Night Live” (ONL) show takes place every year on the evening before the opening.

Where is gamescom this year? ›

Is Bethesda at gamescom? ›

Bethesda | Now on gamescom! show floor. It's gamescom time, and we can't wait for you to join us!

How long does gamescom last? ›

We can't wait to see you at gamescom 2024 in Cologne!

gamescom 2024 will take place in Cologne from August 21 to 25, kicked off by gamescom: Opening Night live on August 20.

What to expect at gamescom 2024? ›

Fans can expect exclusive trailers, gaming reveals, deep dives with developers, interviews on IGN's stage at the event, demos, cosplay, and much more. Along with that, viewers will see live coverage from the show floor at gamescom, including Xbox's huge booth at the show.

Will Xbox be at gamescom 2024? ›

Join the Xbox @ gamescom 2024 Livestream

With the Xbox Broadcast we bring the Xbox booth directly to our fans, including deep dives, gameplay, and developer interviews live streamed across three days of the show.

Can anyone visit gamescom? ›

Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted, even if accompanied by their parents! Children aged 4-12 must be accompanied by an adult when visiting gamescom. Adolescents aged 12 and over may visit gamescom without adult supervision. Dogs and other pets are not allowed to enter the trade fair grounds.

Where is gamescom 2025? ›

The gamescom latam is the combination of gamescom, the largest games event in the world, with the BIG Festival, the largest games festival in Latin America. The next edition will be 30 April – 4 May 2025, at the Anhembi District Convention Center in São Paulo.

What companies are at gamescom 2024? ›

The following companies have all been confirmed to be in attendance at Gamescom 2024:
  • Sega.
  • Nintendo.
  • Xbox.
  • Sony.
  • Capcom.
  • Ubisoft.
  • Bandai Namco.
  • Devolver Digital.
Aug 20, 2024

Is gamescom always in Germany? ›

As a premiere trade fair, important German, European and global innovations are presented at gamescom. The combination of trade fair and public event makes the trade fair a unique entertainment experience for all visitors. Since 2009, the trade fair has usually been held annually in August in Cologne.

Is it worth to go to gamescom? ›

Expect jaw-dropping indoor and outdoor events, incredible live acts and the latest highlights from the gaming industry. You need to be present when the top industry players demonstrate a one-of-a-kind gaming spectacle in a class of its own.

Is gamescom a public event? ›

Gamescom 2024 is now officially open to the public, with thousands of visitors from around the world descending on the German city of Cologne for access to some of the biggest and most exciting games.

Do people cosplay at gamescom? ›

The cosplay community comes together

The gamescom cosplay contest is the ultimate event for passionate cosplayers who want to showcase their costumes and creativity in front of an expert jury and enthusiastic audience.

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