Gamescom 2021 will cap the summer off with the latest and greatest in the gaming industry. Going completely digital, the three-day event will showcase new trailers, first look gameplay footage, and maybe even a few surprise reveals.
Find out how you can enjoy the event from the comfort of your own home.
Gamescom 202 Lineup: What to Expect
As the final gaming conference event of the summer season, this is the last chance fans get to see new trailers, gameplay footage, and even reveals firsthand. The industry's leading developers will be excited to share what they've been working on, letting fans in on the newest developments as well, Dote Sports said.
Gamescom's main event, Opening Night Live, will be a two-hour special showcasing 30 new games, according to Indian Express.Revealing the latest and greatest, fans will be able to know more about upcoming titles like "Far Cry 6," "LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga," "Death Stranding Director's Cut," "Battlefield 2042," "Call of Duty: Vanguard," and "Back 4 Blood," added Den of Geeks.
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— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) August 24, 2021
Here are some of the publishers who will be participating in @gamescom #OpeningNightLive tomorrow.
Hope to see you for the livestream as we celebrate all the amazing video games coming later this year and in the future! pic.twitter.com/2J1xJEgzHS
Rumors are circulating among fans that Hideo Kojima, linked with blue Box Game Studios, could reveal "Abandoned," an upcoming survival game that fans believe is a secret new "Silent Hill" game.
Other titles rumored to make an appearance in the event is "The Witch Queen," hopefully with its next big expansion. Fans may be able to find out where Ninja Theory's "Sensua's Saga: Hellblade II" is, too.
Xbox could also take the time to show off more of "Halo Infinite" and "Forza Horizon 5" and some other games the company was not able to present in E3 2021.
The gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream is LIVE.
— Xbox (@Xbox) August 24, 2021
Per ESRB, parts of the livestream are rated Mature 17+ and are unsuitable for children. #XboxGC https://t.co/rlzwycW8M5
Gamescom 2021 Schedule
The three-day Gamescom 2021 event will kick off with Opening Night Live on Wednesday morning. Check out the full schedule below.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
10:30 AM PST Opening Night Live Pre-Show
11:00 AM PST Opening Night LIve
1:00 PM PST IGN ONL After Show
Thursday, August 26, 2021
1:30 AM PST Gamescom Congress
3:00 AM PST Cosplay Village
8:30 AM PST Retro
10:00 AM PST Gamescom Studio
11:30 AM PST Awesome Indies
1:00 PM PST Gamescom Studio
Friday, August 27, 2021
1:30 AM PST Gamescom Congress
3:00 AM PST Cosplay
4:00 AM PST Debatt(le) Royal
8:30 AM PST Retro
10:00 AM PST Gamescom Studio
12:00 PM PST Cosplay Contest
How to Watch Gamescom 2021 Online
To hop in on all the exciting announcements, reveals, and trailers, fans can officially stream Gamescom 2021 on YouTube via TheGameAwards.
However, if you want to get a chance to win prizes, receive exclusive promo codes and discounts, and create your personal watchlist with your Gamescom highlights, you can also register for free and receive a ticket to the event.
