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2025-08-20T14:01:00.735Z
The Xbox Ally arrives in October!
The Xbox Ally partner handhelds were first revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. (Image credit: Microsoft | ASUS)
During Gamescom 2025, Microsoft finally revealed exactly when the ROG Xbox Ally partner gaming handhelds will be available for players to pick up. The Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally are slated to launch on Oct. 16, 2025 in most markets.
Additionally, the company revealed the new Handheld Compatibility Program, which will help indicate to players whether or not a game is properly optimized or might need some additional tweaks.
Prices have still not been disclosed for the devices, with Microsoft saying details will be arriving “in the coming weeks.”
I had the chance to use the Xbox Ally X to play Gears of War: Reloaded back after the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and I was impressed with the system’s feel and overall look. Hopefully that experience is indicative of what is to come this fall. — Samuel Tolbert, contributor
2025-08-20T12:50:19.314Z
Is Silent Hill f really a Silent Hill game?
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By far, my biggest takeaway from Gamescom is that Silent Hill f still feels more like a ‘Siren’ game than a ‘Silent Hill’ sequel (or prequel). I love the first three games, and even the fourth to a lesser degree, but I don’t understand how this fits into the lore.
I’m optimistic, though, and willing to be proven wrong. I just don’t want this to feel ham-fisted and as though the brand name was just tacked on for the sake of it. Can there be something interesting enough that takes the midwest creepiness all the way to Japan?
Intriguing. — Ben Wilson
2025-08-19T21:39:14.096Z
The Game Awards 2025 returns this December
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Before ending ONL, Keighley quickly revealed that The Game Awards 2025 will take place on December 11, 2025. As always, we’ll be here to cover that event and discuss the Xbox and PC games that win awards.
More details will be revealed this Fall.
2025-08-19T20:42:29.005Z
(Image credit: Jez Corden | Windows Central)
For a more succinct list of all of the Xbox and PC games shown off during Gamescom ONL 2025, as well as links to said games (when possible), check out the following:
Every Xbox and PC game shown during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025
2025-08-19T20:38:26.241Z
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With those announcements out in the open, Gamescom ONL has officially concluded. But don’t worry. There are still plenty more exciting Xbox and PC gaming announcements to look forward to as Gamescom 2025 continues.
Check back here for the latest news as more gets revealed. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor
2025-08-19T20:35:55.721Z
The show ended with a teaser for Game Science’s new Black Myth: Zhong Kui adventure
Game Science’s New Title | Black Myth: Zhong Kui – Teaser Trailer (English Dub) – YouTube
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In this very brief trailer, we learned that Games Science, the team behind Black Myth: Wukong, has another game in store — Black Myth: Khong Zui.
We see two men carefully sneaking around a building before two massive armored creatures and an even larger tiger stroll past them. Atop the tiger is an ominous masked figure.
No date or platforms were listed.
2025-08-19T20:32:23.899Z
Resident Evil: Requiem’s new trailer teases a secretive past
Resident Evil Requiem World Premiere Trailer | gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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This trailer gives us another look at Grace Ashcroft, the FBI agent with a traumatic past.
She’s shown working on her laptop as a storm rages outside. Suddenly, the phone rings, asking for her before abruptly hanging up. A moment later, the lights go out. Her mother grabs her hand and leads her out into the dark hallway.
However, when they come across a man they seem to already know, he apologizes for the outage before a hooded figure puts a plastic bag over his head and hurls him to the floor.
The trailer makes it very clear that the mother knows something and is hiding a secret from Grace.
Capcom’s new horror game is slated to launch February 27, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and PS5.
2025-08-19T20:23:12.537Z
Tanks, tanks, and more tanks shown off in World of Tanks: HEAT
World of Tanks: Heat – Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games – YouTube
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This action hero shooter displayed military might as various tanks tore through terrain while shooting fiery explosives.
World of Tanks: HEAT will be playable on Steam, Steam Deck, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. No release date was revealed, but you can wishlist it already.
2025-08-19T20:14:46.111Z
Project Spectrum world premier gives us another horror game
Project: Spectrum World Premiere Trailer | gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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A haunting trailer for Project Spectrum brings us yet another horror game at Gamescom. No platforms or release date was listed.
2025-08-19T20:10:29.504Z
An epic World of Warcraft: Midnight cinematic builds hype
World of Warcraft: Midnight Announce Cinematic – YouTube
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World of Warcraft fans, rejoice! We got a gorgeous cinematic showing the main conflict for the Midnight expansion. It’s coming in 2026 and is available for pre-order.
2025-08-19T20:06:30.911Z
Cult of the Lamb is getting a major expansion
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven | Reveal Trailer – YouTube
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A trailer shows the lamb reaching his hand out and touching a creepy figure that makes additional lamb-shaped creatures appear for the Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven expansion.
This massive paid expansion is coming early 2026.
2025-08-19T20:03:29.621Z
An extremely quick teaser for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II’s second expansion
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – Legacy of The Forge DLC Announce Trailer – YouTube
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A very short trailer teased that the second expansion for KCD2 is headed gamers’ way on September 9. It’s currently available for wishlisting.
2025-08-19T20:00:43.042Z
Enshrouded Wake of the Water teased for October
Enshrouded – Wake of the Water | Gamescom 2025 Teaser – YouTube
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The wildly popular Enshrouded will be getting update 7 in October, as teased during Gamescom. We saw a character swimming underwater and fighting lizard creatures.
The base game is currently available to play on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, GeForce NOW, and Microsoft Windows.
2025-08-19T19:57:06.087Z
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 looks awesome
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 – Pre-Order Trailer | PS5 Games – YouTube
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A quick trailer reminds us that this violent first-person RPG action game is set to launch on October 21, 2025. It’s coming to Epic Games Store, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
2025-08-19T19:53:53.190Z
Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault early access coming in October
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Early Access Date Reveal Trailer – YouTube
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A quick trailer showed us gameplay from the upcoming Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault which is coming to early access on Steam, PC Game Pass, and Windows on October 23, 2025.
2025-08-19T19:52:05.480Z
Various anime characters rush around with weapons in Fate Trigger
Fate Trigger Cinematic Trailer | Gamescom ONL 2025 First Reveal – YouTube
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This shooter survival battle royale has players take control of various anime characters while defeating opponents. It’s set to release Q1 2026 on PC.
2025-08-19T19:49:36.873Z
A quick look at the free InZOI: Island Getaway DLC
inZOI – Island Getaway DLC – Launch Trailer | gamescom 2025 – YouTube
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Krafton Inc.’s first free DLC for its free-to-play life-sim is coming to Steam and Mac app Store on August 20.
2025-08-19T19:46:55.480Z
Take a look at the companions in this new The Outer Worlds 2 trailer
The Outer Worlds 2 – Official Companions Trailer – Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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This quick trailer focused on the companions in The Outer Worlds 2, showing their distinct personalities, styles, and weapons.
The Outer Worlds 2 launches Oct 29. The Premium Edition gives you the digital base game, a Corporate Appreciation Prize pack, a DLC Pass for Story Expansions 1 & 2, and a digital artbook. There’s also a preorder bonus that gives you Commander Zane’s Battle Pack.
2025-08-19T19:42:23.269Z
The dead merge together in Cronos: The New Dawn
Cronos: The New Dawn – A New Breed of Horror | PS5 Games – YouTube
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A new trailer showed the helmeted protagonist from Cronos: The New Dawn taking down grotesque enemies while exploring a haunting world.
It’s coming on September 5, 2025 to Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Deluxe Edition gives players 48 hours early access, the base games, and several other goodies.
2025-08-19T19:39:31.452Z
La Divina Commedia World Premiere Trailer | gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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The trailer opens on a sword-wielding fighter taking down a deadly dog-like beast. It appears to be a retelling of the Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy.
This haunting game is coming to Steam. No date was listed.
2025-08-19T19:35:42.085Z
We got another look at the horrors in Silent Hill f
Silent Hill f – Story Trailer | PS5 Games – YouTube
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The trailer shows some of the haunting locations and horrors that teenage protagonist Shimizu Hinako encounters while exploring a rural Japanese town.
It’s available September 25, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Windows, Epic Games Store, and PS5. Preorders are now available.
2025-08-19T19:32:37.826Z
Time Takers forces you to earn your time
Time Takers World Premiere Trailer | gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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Time Takers puts a new twist on the multiplayer shooter genre by giving you a countdown that you’re constantly working against. You gain more time as you take down enemies. It’s a free to play game “coming soon” to Steam.
2025-08-19T19:27:56.376Z
Control mechs and massive machines in Cinder City
Cinder City Gameplay Trailer | gamescom 2025 – YouTube
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We got a look at Cinder City, NCSoft’s upcoming MMO tactical shooter formerly known as Project LLL. There were powerful mechs, choppers, tanks, and more.
2025-08-19T19:26:34.263Z
A frenetic action trailer shows off more of Ninja Gaiden 4
NINJA GAIDEN 4 – Official Story Trailer | Gamescom 2025 – YouTube
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This latest Ninja Gaiden 4 trailer gives us a look at the game’s main plot, where you will initially play as Yakumo before being able to play as Ryu Hayabusa.
It releases worldwide Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and PlayStation 5 on October 21, 2025.
2025-08-19T19:20:53.704Z
Zero Parades for Fake Radicals shows off an 80s futuristic style
Zero Parades World Premiere Trailer | gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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This game trailer caught my attention with its blue and red art style and its 80s-futurisitic aesthetic. There wasn’t much to pull from it, but we know it’s a “story-rich espionage RPG” that’s coming to Steam.
2025-08-19T19:15:37.977Z
Death by Scrolling World Premiere Trailer | gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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This pixel-art game takes place in purgatory and has you running through a dangerous world filled with enemies and hazards. There are different characters to play as as you “run, fight, loot, and don’t stop.”
2025-08-19T19:09:15.464Z
Gear up with John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando – Gameplay Trailer | Opening Night Live 2025 – YouTube
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This fast-paced trailer showed plenty of abominations getting shot while players worked together to survive and explore the wild world.
It’s expected to launch early 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.
2025-08-19T19:06:03.088Z
A World of Tanks 2.0 trailer
Update 2.0: Overview | World of Tanks – YouTube
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This trailer showed a tank making its way through various terrain, including water, a snowy mountainous region, a forest, and a swamp, while fighting other tanks.
It’s releasing in the Asia-Pacific on September 1 and in Europe and North America on September 3.
2025-08-19T18:58:50.035Z
Marvel’s Deadpool VR | Official Story Trailer | Meta Quest Platforms – YouTube
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We got to see a trailer of our favorite sassy superhero fighting baddies, making money, and being his usual badmouth self.
Marvel’s Deadpool VR is coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 and 3S on November 18, 2025.
2025-08-19T18:58:05.377Z
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting DLC!
Official DLC Reveal – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants – YouTube
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The adventurous archaeologist and professor seems to be exploring ancient Roman ruins, including the Colosseum, in the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants expansion.
It’s coming September 4, 2025, to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PS5.
What’s more, the game will even come to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
2025-08-19T18:53:20.901Z
People from the Fallout TV show came on stage before a new trailer was shown
Fallout Season 2 Teaser 2025 | Return To New Vegas – YouTube
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Four people involved with the making of the Fallout TV show joined Keighley on stage, including Ella Purnell, who plays Lucy MacLean, and Aaron Moten, who plays Maximus.
We got a look at the New Vegas location where season two takes place, along with our first look at a Deathclaw.
2025-08-19T18:49:28.748Z
Another look at Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – Demo Announce Trailer | PS5 Games – YouTube
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We got to take a look at this upcoming mecha shooter, which is set to launch September 5, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. It’s available to preorder now.
2025-08-19T18:47:22.943Z
Europa Universalis V is open for prepurchase
Europa Universalis V: Pre-Purchase Trailer – YouTube
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We got a look at the RTS wargame and the cultures that it will allow players to engage with. No release date was given, but it is ready for prepurchase now.
2025-08-19T18:42:13.243Z
A look at Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield gamescom 2025 Special Trailer – YouTube
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Arknights: Endfield is a post-apocalyptic anime-style RPG that’s coming to Windows, PS5, Google Play, and the App Store.
2025-08-19T18:40:11.139Z
A trailer for Onimusha Way of the Sword
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 3rd Trailer: The Genma Experiments – YouTube
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We got to see a new trailer for Onimusha Way of the Sword.
This exciting and grotesquely beautiful game is coming 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and PS5.
2025-08-19T18:33:02.259Z
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War coming 2026
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Official Announce Trailer | Gamescom Opening Night 2025 – YouTube
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The real-time strategy game (RTS) is coming in 2026 and is available to wishlist now on Steam.
2025-08-19T18:31:40.079Z
Monster Hunter Wilds + Final Fantasy XIV crossover announced!
Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV Special Collaboration – Teaser Trailer – YouTube
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A crossover has been announced that will bring Final Fantasy XIV into Monster Hunter Wilds, including the mega boss Omega, for players to fight.
We got to see a brand-new trailer showing Hunters riding Chocobos and taking down monsters.
The crossover arrives in late September.
2025-08-19T18:28:49.872Z
A brand new LEGO Batman seemingly nods to the entire masked crusader’s legacy
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Official Reveal Trailer – YouTube
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight allows players to interact with many of the caped crusader’s biggest enemies. From what was shown, there are plenty of easter eggs nodding to various Batman movies and various story lines.
2025-08-19T18:24:45.254Z
A Sekiro anime is incoming!
Sekiro: No Defeat | Official Trailer | Crunchyroll – YouTube
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An anime based on Sekiro is coming to Crunchy Roll!
2025-08-19T18:21:59.850Z
Lords of the Fallen II will be even more violent
Lords of the Fallen II – Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games – YouTube
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A gorgeous cinematic showed off a violent fantasy adventure where an armored individual took on a multi-armed woman.
It’s coming in 2026 to Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and PS5 and is promised to be “bloodier, faster, and more brutal than ever.”
2025-08-19T18:11:16.043Z
A new look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Gameplay Reveal Trailer – YouTube
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We got to see a new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showing some twisted locations reminiscent of what you’d find in Inception or Remedy’s Control. I’m talking about highways twisting up into the sky toward floating islands and folded cities.
Preorders are available now, with the Vault Edition providing several extras.
The endgame is a brand new PvE multiplayer experience. This gives players the chance to explore the world beyond the mission.
There will be a Call of Duty Direct on Sept 30, where more news will be revealed.
2025-08-19T18:06:24.232Z
An extended look at Hollow Knight: Silksong is incoming!
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Gameplay Tease | gamescom 2025 – YouTube
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In a brief video clip, we got to see new Silksong footage and Keighley promised that we’ll be getting an extended look at the highly-anticipated game this week.
2025-08-19T18:02:05.139Z
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Geoff Keighley has just walked onto the stage. Gamescom Opening Night Live is about to officially start!
2025-08-19T17:46:43.894Z
Games highlighted during the preshow
I’ve included platforms and release dates when the info was provided.
Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster (Xbox, Steam, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch)Denshattack — Spring 2026 (Xbox Seires X|S, Xbox PC, Steam, PS5)Keeper — Oct 17, 2025 (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC)He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction — Coming soon (Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch)Absolum — October 9Long Gone Valor Mortis — (Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5)PVKK — Summer 2026 (Steam)Routine — (Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, Steam)Swords of Legends Road Kings — 2026 (Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5)Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2 Sonic the Hedgehog DLC — September 26Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Pac-Man DLC — September 25
2025-08-19T17:36:32.852Z
The 30-minute Gamescom Opening Night Live preshow has started. (Image credit: Gamescom)
The preshow is finally kicking off right now. It’s expected to last 30-minutes before the official two-hour Opening Night Live livestream starts. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor
2025-08-19T16:49:04.159Z
🔴 gamescom ONL 2025 Full Show: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Resident Evil, Fallout, LEGO Batman – YouTube
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To kick things off, The Game Awards and Summer Game Fest host, Geoff Keighley, is presenting Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm BST/ 8pm CEST.
We already know that several highly anticipated titles will be at the show, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, The Outer Worlds 2, the World of Warcraft Midnight expansion, Resident Evil Requiem, Ghost of Yōtei, and much more.
Not to mention, Xbox isn’t just having one broadcast, but two broadcasts on two different days.
Just so you know, Gamescom Opening Night Live is expected to run for two hours, and there is a 30-minute preshow before that. As such, you might want to grab something to eat or maybe even play one of your favorite games while tuning in.
If you’re in the US like me, you might be watching the show in the middle of a workday. For those of you who aren’t able to watch the event as it unfolds, we’ve got you covered. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor
2025-08-19T16:39:21.037Z
Keeper will be at the ONL preshow
Keeper is Double Fine’s upcoming puzzle adventure game. (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)
From its Bluesky account, developer Double Fine explained that its upcoming atmospheric puzzle adventure, Keeper, will be part of the Gamescom Opening Night Live preshow.
In case you aren’t familiar with this title yet, you take on the role of a sentient lighthouse with legs who explores an island with a bird buddy. As with most Double Fine games, it has a unique art style that intentionally mixes cuteness with a slight feeling of unease.
I, for one, am excited to check out Keeper when it launches and am looking forward to learning more about it. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor
2025-08-19T16:13:59.399Z
It’s Fallout time, and I’ve got spurs that jingle-jangle-jingle
The Lucky 38! (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks / Prime Video)
Bethesda Game Studios already confirmed that we’ll be seeing a trailer for the second season of the Fallout TV series during this presentation.
Ahead of the showcase, we also got our first drop of images, showing different members of the cast both after and before the atomic bombs fell.
I’m fascinated to see just what they’re willing to share with the first trailer, and I cannot wait for this season’s premiere in December. I’m calling it right now, we’ll get just a GLIMPSE of a Deathclaw in this first-look. — Samuel Tolbert, contributor
2025-08-19T16:06:15.087Z
The Division 2 is where it’s at
The Division 2 is getting snowy! (Image credit: Ubisoft)
Haha, I got in here first, and nobody can stop me talking about what I’m most interested in from this week’s Gamescom festivities! Sure there’ll be some incredible new games announced, and ERMAGHERD SILKSONG! But I’m less fussed by that than I am about the teaser of something new coming to my everlasting favorite, The Division 2.
The image above is the second tease we’ve seen from Ubisoft of snow coming to the game, but beyond that, not a lot else. The first tease promised something “completely new” and long-time fans of the franchise know that snow, itself, is not new. It’s new for the second game, but not for the franchise. That first tease also showed the Capitol Building looking a little different.
Whatever it is, it’s coming out during Gamescom. So that’s basically all I’m really looking out for. — Richard Devine, Managing Editor
2025-08-18T19:16:29.832Z
Xbox is having two separate broadcasts at Gamescom 2025. (Image credit: Microsoft)
Thanks to the Xbox Wire blog post last month, we know that Xbox has exciting plans in store for Gamescom 2025, including, but not limited to:
Hollow Knight: Silksong details and a demo at the event for people to tryAttendee hands-on experience with the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCA theater experience for The Outer Worlds 2 (a game that is releasing Oct 29)Over 20 games for attendees to playWorld of Warcraft: Midnight expansion unveilingCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal on Aug 19
I’m personally the most excited about the Xbox Ally handhelds, and can’t wait to get a peek at the Windows 11 optimization Microsoft has been working on. With any luck, it will make these devices feel more like using a console, with the simple interface similar to a Steam Deck if implemented correctly. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor