Anticipated Events at Gamescom 2025 and Guidelines for Live Streaming
Get ready, gamers! Gamescom 2025 is set to take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 19 to August 25. This year's event promises to be one of the biggest gaming spectacles of the year, with a mix of major new game reveals, playable demos, and entertaining performances.
The Main Event: Opening Night Live
The main kickoff event of Gamescom 2025 will be the Opening Night Live (ONL), hosted by Geoff Keighley, on August 19, starting at 2 PM ET (8 PM CEST). The event will be streamed on various platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and official Gamescom channels.
The worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be headlined during ONL, with the first-ever gameplay being shown. Other anticipated titles such as Resident Evil: Requiem, Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Silent Hill, World of Warcraft: Midnight, Black Myth: Wukong, Lords of the Fallen 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong are also expected to make an appearance.
The pre-show for ONL will start at 1:30 PM ET, followed by the main show at 2 PM ET. For those who can't wait, the livestream for ONL starts at 1 PM CT and 11 AM PT.
Xbox @ Gamescom 2025 Broadcast
Microsoft's Xbox will stream for two consecutive days at Gamescom, starting on August 20 and continuing on August 21. During this time, Xbox will showcase a playable build of Silksong, the sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight.
Leaks suggest that the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld systems, Microsoft's first entry into handheld PC gaming, may have high prices. The Xbox Ally X could cost €899 (around $1,047 USD), which is $100 more expensive than the 2TB version of the Xbox Series X.
Other Highlights of Gamescom 2025
The event will also feature the Future Games Show on August 20, and a Bethesda stream from August 22-25. Nintendo is also reported to have a presence with upcoming Switch 2 game reveals.
Xbox will also showcase its own lineup in special presentations, including ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and exclusive gameplay theatres. Fresh updates on several announced titles, including Grounded 2, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, and Overwatch 2, will be delivered during Xbox's showcase.
Accessibility and Schedule
The broadcasts will start at 9 AM ET / 8 AM CT / 6 AM PT and will be available to watch on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Facebook. The event will last for several days and will feature world premieres, hands-on demos, and livestreamed showcases.
In summary, Gamescom 2025 features a broad mix of major new game reveals, playable demos, and entertainment streamed live mainly through Gamescom’s Opening Night Live and publisher-specific channels, with a schedule anchored on August 19 for the main ONL showcase and ongoing coverage during the event days. Don't miss out on this exciting gaming event!
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