Gamescom, one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year, has exceeded expectations so far. The excitement began with the highly-anticipated Opening Night Live showcase, setting the stage for what’s to come in the gaming world. Last year, we were treated to hits like Mortal Kombat 1, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and a new season of Diablo 4. However, this year’s event is even more impressive.
The 2024 Gamescom event brought major reveals, including the long-awaited announcements and release dates for Borderlands 4 and Civilization 6. But that’s just the beginning. To keep you informed, we have compiled all the important updates from Gamescom 2024 so far. Here’s a summary of the latest news:
– Borderlands 4 has been announced with a reveal trailer, promising a release in 2025.
– Dying Light: The Beast, a smaller game promising 20 hours of gameplay, is in the works with no release date yet.
– Civilization VII is set to launch on Feb. 11, 2025, on various platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.
– Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be available on Dec. 9 for Xbox Series consoles and PC, and will also come to PS5 in spring 2025.
– Marvel’s Rivals, a free-to-play game featuring Marvel superheroes, will be released on Dec. 6 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
– Amazon Prime Video’s Secret Levels, an animated anthology series based on iconic games, will stream on Dec. 10.
– Mafia: The Old Country, the latest installment in the Mafia series, was announced with a reveal trailer.
– Masters of Albion, a new game from Peter Molyneux, promises a unique gaming experience.
– Dune: Awakening, a survival-crafting shooter set in the Dune universe, is set to release in early 2025.
– Batman: Arkham Shadow, a virtual reality game from the Batman Arkham series, will be available for the Meta Quest 3 in October.
– Monster Hunter Wilds, the sixth mainline entry in the Monster Hunter series, will be released in 2025.
– Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, a narrative adventure from Don’t Nod, will be released in two parts.
Gamescom 2024 has certainly delivered on the hype, and there’s still more to come. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements from this exciting gaming event.