Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event, will take place in Cologne, Germany from August 20 to 24, 2025, starting with the highly anticipated Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley on August 19 at 2 PM ET. This event showcases major game reveals and announcements, including the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and likely release dates for games like Hollow Knight: Silksong.
How to Watch Gamescom 2025:
- Opening Night Live (August 19, 2 PM ET): Stream live on YouTube (Gamescom channel). Expect world premieres, trailers, and musical performances.
- Xbox @ Gamescom 2025 Broadcasts (August 20 & 21, 9 AM ET): Available on Xbox’s YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Facebook channels, featuring game reveals like Grounded 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Ninja Gaiden 4, Overwatch 2, The Outer Worlds 2, and more. The broadcast will also announce release dates and pricing for Xbox handhelds like ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X.
- Future Games Show (August 20, 2 PM ET): Streamed on Twitch and YouTube, hosted by David Hayter and Maggie Robertson, featuring over 50 games including world premieres and demos from publishers such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, EA, and NACON.
- Bethesda Streams (August 22-25): Live on Bethesda’s Twitch channel, with developer interviews, game showcases, community events, and tours from the Xbox show floor.
What to Expect at Gamescom 2025:
- Major Game Reveals and Demos: Including the first public demo of Hollow Knight: Silksong in six years, playable on PC and Xbox handhelds.
- New Hardware Announcements: Xbox to reveal details and pricing for new handheld gaming devices ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X.
- Diverse Showcases: Content from AAA studios and indie developers, esports competitions, cosplay events, and immersive experiences.
- Extensive Coverage: Broadcasts available in multiple languages including Traditional Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish, and accessibility options like ASL.
- Notable Participating Publishers: Capcom, Bandai Namco, Xbox Game Studios, KRAFTON with titles like inZOI, PUBG: Blindspot and Battlegrounds, and many others.
This comprehensive lineup makes Gamescom 2025 a must-watch event for gamers and industry followers worldwide.
If you want to catch all the action live, tune into the official streaming platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Facebook on the mentioned dates and times. The Opening Night Live on August 19 is your gateway to the latest big announcements, with continuous follow-up streams from Xbox, Bethesda, and the Future Games Show covering a broad slate of new games and insider content.