Geoff Keighley’s annual Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase took place today, kicking off Europe’s biggest gaming expo with a flood of new trailers. The two-and-a-half-hour show updated us on long-awaited titles and revealed brand-new projects, spanning everything from massive AAA blockbusters to ambitious indies.
This year’s event was platform-agnostic, with games for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 all appearing on stage. Android Police even got to see some in action early, including Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 and Denshattack.
But which announcements stood out from the rest? Here are the top 5 reveals from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
The first full trailer of the show was for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, giving fans their deepest look yet at this fall’s big shooter. The campaign spans locations like Nicaragua, Los Angeles, Angola, Tokyo, and Alaska, while leaning into the sci-fi energy of Black Ops 2.
For the first time, the campaign will support up to four-player co-op. Zombies mode is back, Dead Ops Arcade returns, and a new PvE endgame mode unlocks after finishing the story. Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, setting up a head-to-head showdown with Battlefield 6 in what could be one of the busiest fall shooter seasons in years.
- Zero Parades
Coming to PC
The spiritual successor to Disco Elysium finally has a name and a first trailer. Zero Parades is a choice-driven isometric RPG about spies and espionage from developers who previously worked on Disco Elysium.
At GDC earlier this year, I saw it in action, and it carries forward the sharp, mind-bending storytelling and psychological depth fans loved in ZA/UM’s breakout hit. Given the rocky history around the original studio, this project has a lot to prove, but for fans of Disco Elysium, this was one of the most exciting reveals of the night.
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Coming to PC
The beloved RTS series returns at last. Games Workshop revealed Dawn of War IV with a trailer that mixed cinematic flair with actual gameplay. Fans saw sprawling armies, gritty sci-fi battles, and the classic real-time strategy systems that made the series so popular.
The last Dawn of War released in 2017, so this new entry feels long overdue. For RTS players—and Warhammer 40K fans—it looks like a major return to form.
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2
For the first time in over a decade, Lego Batman is back. TT Games and Warner Bros. revealed Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a new entry launching in 2026.
The trailer showed open-world Gotham exploration and Arkham-style combat, but with the lighthearted charm Lego games are known for. Other members of the Bat-family will also be playable, and the story blends influences from Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, The Batman, and classic comics into one cohesive universe. It’s easily one of TT Games’ most ambitious projects yet.
- Black Myth: Zhong Kui
Coming to PC and consoles
Closing out the show, Game Science unveiled Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a follow-up to last year’s breakout hit Black Myth: Wukong. Instead of focusing on the Monkey King, this game draws from Chinese mythology’s ghost-catching god Zhong Kui, following his journey across hell and earth.
Though the reveal was cinematic-only, Geoff Keighley confirmed on stage that it will be another single-player action game in the vein of Wukong. With Wukong setting a new standard for Chinese action RPGs, expectations are sky-high. Game Science now has the chance to solidify itself as one of the most important new studios in the world.
A surprisingly strong Gamescom Opening Night Live
Outside of these five, there were plenty of other highlights, too. A remaster of LucasArts’ cult-classic Outlaws, Ron Gilbert’s Death by Scrolling, Lords of the Fallen 2, and John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando all made waves. Crossovers like Final Fantasy XIV with Monster Hunter Wilds, and Sonic joining Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pace, also kept the energy high.
Gamescom Opening Night Live can sometimes be hit-or-miss, but this year’s showcase delivered, mixing heavy-hitting sequels with bold indie projects. If these reveals are any indication, the next two years in gaming are going to be stacked.
