Gamescom, one of the most exciting gaming events of the year, continues to impress with major announcements and reveals. The event kicked off with the highly anticipated Opening Night Live, setting the tone for the latest developments in the gaming industry. Following last year’s hits like Mortal Kombat 1 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, this year’s showcase promises even more.
Highlights from the 2024 event include significant announcements for Borderlands 4 and Civilization VII. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest from Gamescom 2024:
Borderlands 4 was announced with a reveal trailer, but details about the game remain scarce. It is set to be released in 2025, with fans eager to learn more about the game’s features.
Dying Light: The Beast was also revealed, offering around 20 hours of gameplay in a new open-world area filled with parkour challenges and zombies. The game will support four-player co-op and is in development for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation but currently lacks a release date or price.
Civilization VII, which follows the successful Civilization VI after eight years, showcased gameplay footage at the event. It’s set to launch on February 11 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.
A new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle confirmed its release on December 9 for Xbox Series consoles and PC, and it will arrive on PS5 in spring 2025.
Marvel’s Rivals, a free-to-play game resembling Overwatch but featuring Marvel superheroes, is scheduled to release on December 6 for multiple platforms.
Amazon Prime Video announced a new animated anthology titled Secret Levels, which will explore various iconic games. It is set to stream on December 10 and includes stories based on titles such as Mega Man and Dungeons & Dragons.
The Mafia franchise returns with Mafia: The Old Country, focusing on the origins of the mafia in the early 1900s, though details remain limited.
Peter Molyneux returns with Masters of Albion, a self-funded game that features strategy elements reminiscent of his earlier works.
Dune: Awakening was unveiled with an exclusive gameplay showcase, allowing players to dive into the harsh realities of Arrakis with a planned release in early 2025.
Batman: Arkham Shadows VR promises a unique first-person experience on the Meta Quest 3, set to launch in October.
Monster Hunter Wilds, the sixth entry in the popular series, provided an update with gameplay and new locations, expected to release in 2025.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure focused on friendship and emotional storytelling, slated for release in two parts in early 2025.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will feature a campaign after the last installment’s mixed response, with a release date of October 25, available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Lastly, Goat Simulator Remastered will feature enhanced visuals and all previous DLC, arriving later this year on various platforms.