Gamescom 2024 kicked off with its Opening Night Live showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, revealing a slate of new games and updates. The event featured anticipated titles such as Final Fantasy VII Revelation and an expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, alongside numerous other announcements.
Hoyoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact, unveiled Nodusfall, a dark fantasy game that departs from the company's typical anime-inspired gacha style. Nodusfall is described as being similar to FromSoftware titles and will include four-player cooperative monster hunting.
Ubisoft presented Rainbow Six Tactics, a turn-based tactical game in the vein of XCOM. Players will assemble squads of Rainbow Six operators to execute strategic infiltrations into enemy territory, with a launch planned for next year.
The Coalition revealed Gears of War: E-Day, an Xbox console exclusive that appears to be a prequel to the main series. The story trailer showcased an aged-down Marcus Fenix, and the game is set to release on PC and Xbox Series X/S on October 6.
NetEase offered a new look at Ananta, its free-to-play anime-inspired sci-fi game, which is described as GTA-like. It is scheduled for release on PC and PS5 on January 15.
Konami shared a new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, highlighting its cast and the challenges players will face. The game is set to launch on September 24.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy received a new preview, with its release date set for August 27. Sea of Remnants, a free-to-play pirate game blending Tomb Raider elements with turn-based RPG mechanics, is also available for preregistration.
An updated version of Crimson Desert, titled Enhanced, is available now, featuring new story content and all subsequent post-launch updates. Tides of Annihilation, a fantasy action game, has recast its lead role with Angela Sant’Albano taking over from Jennifer English.
Unrelated Studio showcased Lofsong, a game that evokes the aesthetic of Journey but with a darker tone. Capcom also provided a new look at Mega Man: Dual Override, the anticipated entry in the platformer series, with a release planned for next year. Additionally, Pragmata will receive Mega Man skins later this year.
Ubisoft's Rayman Legends Retold remake is slated for release on October 1. A violent trailer for PUBG: Ded.Net was also shown, with a closed beta coming soon. The free-to-play survival game Once Human is now available on consoles.
Remedy Entertainment presented a new trailer for Control Resonant, which features combat and distorted environments. The sequel is launching on September 24. Dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to release on September 3.
New footage of Game of Thrones: War For Westeros, a strategy game set in the familiar universe, was presented, with a release slated for early 2027. Airship Syndicate, known for Darksiders Genesis, revealed Dust: Origins, an isometric shooter.
Exodus, a sci-fi RPG published by Wizards of the Coast, was showcased with a new trailer. The game is scheduled for release in April. Wizards of the Coast also presented Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, featuring magical powers and a narrative involving a warlock and her patron, Tasha. This title is expected in 2027.
MBC Game Studio is debuting 1001 Threads of Mizan, a three-player co-op game inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, also slated for 2027. Silver Palace's House of Greed multiplayer mode was shown, emphasizing its dark fantasy and horror elements.
Capcom announced Monster Hunter: Outlanders, an upcoming mobile game. 4A Games revealed a new gameplay trailer for Metro 2039, discussing the game's themes and the studio's challenges amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Snoop Dogg will be the next Elusive Target in Hitman: World of Assassination, with this free content available from August 27 to September 26. The fantasy MMO Aion 2 is coming to PC on October 5. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi game Afterworld received a cinematic trailer.
Hoyoverse's city builder Petit Planet is coming to mobile devices later this year. The launch trailer for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 was shown, and the co-op shooter is available now on most platforms, with a Switch 2 release on September 29. 1666: Amsterdam is entering Early Access.
A trailer for the campy zombie action game Showa American Story, which blends Dead Rising and Yakuza aesthetics, was revealed. Truck simulator Road Kings is set for a March release. Stage Tour, a rhythm game featuring music from various artists, is launching on December 10.
Sega showcased the multiplayer mode for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, where up to four players can compete. The game is slated for a 2027 release. Turok Origins received a new trailer and is launching next spring. Gravhounds, a shooter and survival game featuring super-soldier dogs from Octopus Panic, is heading to early access later this year.
A new Lego city builder, Lego: Skylines, was announced, with gameplay details still somewhat sparse. Transport Fever 3 is scheduled for release on September 29.
Sci-fi shooter Exterminauts, which tasks players with eliminating aliens, was featured. Isometric fantasy action game Path of Exile 2 is finally leaving Early Access with its 1.0 launch on December 11. Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is receiving a modern remake designed for contemporary hardware.
No Law, an open-world first-person cyberpunk action RPG, was presented as a potential alternative for fans of Cyberpunk 2077. Hero PvP game Project Zeta was also shown.
Tactical shooter Cinder was showcased with a cinematic trailer depicting monsters and a failed attempt to apprehend a monstrous figure. Ontos, a body horror puzzle game from Frictional Games, is coming in 2027 and features actor Stellan Skarsgård. Jacksepticeye will host an exclusive gameplay reveal on August 26.
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, the sequel to Daniel Mullins' cult hit, is set to release on April 27. Zoopunk, an action game with anthropomorphic animals, is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox. There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, a "musical horror renovation game," is entering early access in 2026.
Open-world multiplayer creature-collecting RPG Roco Kingdom will begin its closed beta on October 27. The Defiant, a game focused on warfare, was also presented. Tarae: The Unbound, another isometric action game, was shown. Sci-fi shooter Like or Die featured explosions and tech-based traversal, hinting at a streaming-deathmatch concept.
The event concluded with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, releasing in spring 2027 on all consoles, showing Cloud and company facing Sephiroth and the impending meteor. The Witcher 3 also received a new look at its "Songs of the Past" expansion and a remaster announced with updated visuals, combat, and traversal improvements. This remaster will be a free upgrade for existing owners and launches on September 29.