Gamescom Opening Night Live returns on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, hosted by Geoff Keighley from Cologne, Germany. The main show starts at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CEST, with a 30-minute pre-show beforehand. Fans can stream it live on official Gamescom and The Game Awards channels on YouTube and Twitch.
Several major titles have confirmed appearances featuring new trailers, story updates, or gameplay. Here is a rundown of the games set for the showcase.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past
CD Projekt RED is giving the first proper look at this long-awaited expansion for the 2015 classic. Players return as Geralt of Rivia in a brand-new adventure co-developed with Fool’s Theory. The expansion launches in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Expect a premiere trailer or guided presentation during the show, with guided demos available on the Gamescom show floor later in the week.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Square Enix brings a new look at the final chapter of the Remake trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is expected on stage to share updates on Cloud and the party as they race to stop Meteor. The game arrives in spring 2027 simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. This segment should deliver fresh gameplay or cinematic footage building on the Summer Game Fest reveal.
Gears of War: E-Day
The Coalition and Xbox will premiere a campaign story trailer for this prequel set on Emergence Day. The game follows younger versions of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as the Locust first emerge. It launches October 6, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S and PC (day-one Game Pass), with a playable campaign demo available on the show floor.
Ananta
NetEase’s urban open-world RPG (formerly Project Mugen) returns after a quiet stretch with a fresh look. Players take on the role of an A.C.D. agent navigating the chaotic, rule-breaking Nova City filled with humor, mystery, and action. The free-to-play title is in development for PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile. This marks one of its first major updates since 2025.
Tides of Annihilation
Eclipse Glow Games will premiere a new story trailer for this single-player action-adventure. Protagonist Gwendolyn travels between a fog-shrouded, ruined modern London and the mythical realm of Avalon after an otherworldly invasion. Inspired by Arthurian legend, the game emphasizes stylish combat and exploration. A playable demo arrives on the show floor starting August 26.
Metro 2039
4A Games and Deep Silver deliver a new gameplay trailer for the next entry in the post-apocalyptic series. Players control a new protagonist known as The Stranger in a darker story returning to the Moscow Metro under a fascist regime. It launches in February 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A playable demo will be available in Hall 9.1 during the event.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
PlaySide Studios presents the gameplay reveal trailer for this real-time strategy game. Command armies from House Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, or the Night King, featuring heroes, dragons, giants, and large-scale battles for the Iron Throne. It supports single-player and multiplayer and is scheduled for early 2027 on PC.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons
Invoke Studios and Wizards of the Coast will show the first gameplay for this third-person single-player action-adventure. Players control Kaatri (performance-captured by Tricia Helfer), a veteran warrior who forges a pact for otherworldly magic in a dark fantasy open world. Tasha serves as her patron (voiced by Maggie Robertson). The game launches in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
These confirmed segments form the core of what is publicly known heading into the show. Gamescom Opening Night Live traditionally mixes announced titles with surprise world premieres, so additional reveals are likely. The full Gamescom event runs August 26 to 30, with many of these games also offering hands-on demos on the show floor.
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