Gamescom, a highly anticipated gaming convention, has kicked off with its Opening Night Live showcase, marking the start of an exciting chapter in the gaming world. Following last year’s highlights like Mortal Kombat 1 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, this year’s event promises even larger announcements.
Among the major reveals at Gamescom 2024 are the eagerly awaited Borderlands 4 and Civilization VII. Here’s a comprehensive summary of what has been showcased so far.
Borderlands 4 was announced with a teaser trailer, although specific details about the game remain scarce. Developer Gearbox confirmed its existence and indicated a 2025 release date, following a lackluster reception to the recent Borderlands movie.
The developers at Techland introduced Dying Light: The Beast, which is set to be a smaller game rather than typical story DLC for Dying Light 2. Expected to offer around 20 hours of gameplay in a new open world filled with parkour and zombies, the game will feature a four-player co-op mode and is priced at $40. A release date is still pending, but it will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Civilization VII is officially on its way, with the game scheduled to launch on February 11, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. Gameplay footage was revealed, showcasing the expected turn-based strategy gameplay.
The gameplay reveal for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle indicated a release on December 9 for Xbox Series and PC, while also surprising fans with the announcement that it will come to PS5 in spring 2025.
Marvel’s Rivals, a new free-to-play game similar to Overwatch but featuring Marvel superheroes, is set to launch on December 6 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
In collaboration with Amazon, Blur Studio announced a new animated anthology, Secret Levels, debuting on Prime Video on December 10. The series will explore various iconic games through 15 animated stories.
The Mafia franchise is returning with Mafia: The Old Country, which will explore the origins of organized crime in the early 1900s, though details were limited.
Peter Molyneux announced his new game Masters of Albion, which draws from his previous work with god games and will allow players to control villagers in a third-person mode.
Funcom teased gameplay of Dune: Awakening, a survival-crafting shooter set in the Dune universe, scheduled for early 2025 on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Batman: Arkham Shadows will take the beloved franchise into virtual reality, launching for the Meta Quest 3 in October, promising an immersive Batman experience.
The long-awaited Monster Hunter Wilds now has a trailer, showcasing gameplay and co-op features, with a release planned for 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, from the makers of Life is Strange, will focus on a group’s reunion after decades apart, split into two parts scheduled for February and March 2025.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will feature a campaign for the first time, set in the early 1990s, with a launch planned for October 25, making it available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Lastly, Goat Simulator Remastered will enhance the beloved game with upgraded visuals and all original DLC, set for release later this year on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.