Gamescom 2024 has kicked off with a bang, offering exciting announcements and surprises for gamers worldwide. The Opening Night Live showcase unveiled a series of upcoming titles, from highly anticipated sequels to innovative new games.
Big Reveals:
- Borderlands 4: Gearbox announced the fourth installment in the beloved Borderlands series, set to release in 2025.
- Dying Light: The Beast: Techland unveiled a smaller, standalone game in the Dying Light universe, offering 20 hours of gameplay and four-player co-op.
We just dropped a thrilling first look at Dying Light: The Beast, the upcoming standalone adventure you don’t want to miss! What was that thing in the woods?
— Dying Light (@DyingLightGame) August 20, 2024
WISHLIST NOW to be the first to find out! https://t.co/9UQYuA8Edo#DyingLightTheBeast #CraneIsBack pic.twitter.com/m7ziJBabXf
- Civilization VII: The legendary turn-based strategy series returns with a new installment, launching on February 11th, 2025.
Build something you believe in. Sid Meier's Civilization VII arrives February 11, 2025.
— Sid Meier's Civilization VII (@CivGame) August 20, 2024
Pre-order now! Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/BaAtVYEo1q#Civ7 #Gamescom2024 #OpeningNightLive pic.twitter.com/hKz3XYJhPK
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A new trailer revealed the release date (December 9th) and a surprise PS5 launch in Spring 2025.
Put 'adventure around the world to unravel the mystery of the Great Circle' in your calendar December 9!
— Xbox (@Xbox) August 20, 2024
Then go pre-order Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: https://t.co/YIoAe2YxhO | #gamescom2024 pic.twitter.com/ELmewbwkql
- Marvel’s Rivals: This free-to-play Overwatch-style game featuring Marvel superheroes is set to release on December 6th.
Marvel Rivals officially launches on December 6, 2024 with All Heroes Free to Play!
— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) August 20, 2024
The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda is in danger! Captain America leaps into action against his age-old rival: The Winter Soldier. Assemble and answer the call, players!
Ignite the battle!… pic.twitter.com/NXe7iE7u2F
- Amazon Prime Video’s Secret Levels: This animated anthology series will feature stories based on iconic video games, premiering on December 10th.
- Mafia: The Old Country: The Mafia franchise returns with a new installment exploring the origins of the mafia in the early 1900s.
- Masters of Albion: Peter Molyneux’s new game promises a blend of god game mechanics and third-person village management.
- Dune: Awakening: Funcom showcased gameplay footage of this survival-crafting shooter set in the Dune universe,coming to consoles and PC in early 2025.
Survive the brutal desert of Arrakis. Expand your reach with ground and air vehicles. Control the production of spice at all costs.#DuneAwakening is coming to PC Early 2025. Wishlist on Steam: https://t.co/J7u4MwnVXq pic.twitter.com/QpbSgQuSBV
— Dune: Awakening (@DuneAwakening) August 20, 2024
- Batman: Arkham Shadows VR: Rocksteady Studios brings the Batman Arkham series to virtual reality with this Meta Quest 3 exclusive, launching in October.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: A new trailer provided an extended look at gameplay, co-op features, and a new map location for this highly anticipated title, set to release in 2025.
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage: Don’t Nod’s narrative adventure, released in two parts, explores a group of friends reuniting after 27 years.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Raven Software showcased the campaign for the latest Call of Duty installment, set in the early 1990s during the Cold War. The game launches on October 25th.
- Goat Simulator Remastered: The chaotic goat simulator returns with upgraded visuals, bug fixes, and all DLC included, releasing later this year.
Beyond the Highlights:
Gamescom 2024 continues to unfold, promising even more exciting announcements and reveals in the days to come. With a mix of highly anticipated sequels, innovative new IPs, and surprising revivals, the event has something for every gamer.
