A new Xbox game is reportedly set to be revealed at Gamescom this year, according to insider NateTheHate. The announcement is said to be for a new entry in an existing Microsoft-owned franchise, rather than an entirely new intellectual property. However, the game is not being developed by a first-party Microsoft studio, leaving the identity of the developer and the specific game open to speculation.
While Xbox will not host its own dedicated showcase at Gamescom, the reveal could potentially occur during Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live event, scheduled for August 25. Microsoft's presence at the event will include a booth featuring 25 upcoming games, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Fable, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Stranger Than Heaven, and Alien: Isolation 2.
Additionally, live broadcasts from the Xbox booth on August 26 and August 27 will offer interviews, guest appearances, gameplay reveals, and trailers. It is possible that further details about the rumored mystery game will be shared during these segments.
This potential announcement comes as Microsoft prepares for the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand in 2026, a milestone the company is expected to mark with numerous planned initiatives.