Gamescom 2024 kicks off with Live Night Live premierethe official event where the most important games of the event are presented. This year’s edition is filled with anticipated titles such as Wild Monster Hunters or call of Duty Black Ops 6 or Civilization VIIas well as unexpected announcements such as Borderland 4new Dying Light
The European video game fair is becoming the most important in the industry after the final cancellation of E3. Although Summer Game Fest and other events will take place in June, some companies have decided to wait until Gamescom to show previews of their games. Others have chosen to present gameplay trailers or announce release dates.
Borderland 4
Gamescom 2024’s live opening night kicked off with a surprise: Borderland 4. The first teaser of the game has been revealed its launch by 2025as franchise creator Randy Pitchford said. The game comes at a difficult time, as the film Borderland It is already considered one of the biggest box office flops.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Activision took advantage of the start of Gamescom to show off a look at the campaign Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. While the popular shooter makes headlines for its multiplayer modes, the single-player mode is an important part of the game. After the fiasco of Modern Warfare III, the studio does not want to repeat the mistakes and promises an explosive campaign set during the Persian Gulf War.
Dying Light: The Beast
A new adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Forest will put us at the feet of Kyle Crane, the hero Dying Lightwho returns after ten years in captivity. Dying Light: The Beast was planned as a DLC for Dying Light 2, but it’s been turned into a standalone adventure that’s coming later this year to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dune: Awakening
Dune Awakeningg is a new survival game that takes us to the desert planet Arrakis. The MMO, developed by Funcom, is based on the Frank Herbert universe, which has become popular in recent years thanks to the films of Denis Villeneuve. The game will be released on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. And to celebrate the occasion, the developers have released a new trailer showing off the gameplay and a formidable enemy.
Wild Monster Hunters
The game that ended the Summer Game Fest with flying colors is returning to Gamescom 2024 to show off its gaming capabilities. Trailer Wild Monster Hunters gives a first look at the Scarlet Forest and its guardian, the monster Lala Barina, as well as other regions. The game will Available in 2025 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with crossplay support
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Firaxis Games returns after nearly eight years with Sid Meier’s Civilization VIIa new installment of the popular turn-based strategy game. Ed Beach, the game’s creative director, noted that the game will come with new gameplay and a visual style adapted to the new generation. The first trailer shows off the map in detail, several close-ups of battles, and the evolution of cultures. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will arrive on February 11, 2025. on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Starfield: Shattered Space
Starfield’s first DLC now has an official release date. To celebrate, Bethesda not only showed off a trailer, but also announced the REV-8, a vehicle we’ll be able to use to travel across planets, which will be available as a free update today. Starfield: Shattered Space For season ticket holders, it will debut on September 30, 2024.
Marvel’s Rivals
He “Overwatch of Marvel” was present at the opening ceremony of Gamescom 2024. Netease showed new trailer Marvel’s Rivals featuring two heroes that will be available in the game: Captain America and Winter Soldier. The trailer includes gameplay for both characters, as well as an overview of the stages. Marvel’s Rivals will be available on December 6, 2024. on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Bethesda waited until the last minute to confirm Release date Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The new MachineGames game will be available at December 9 on Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series X|SPS5 users will be left wanting to experience Indie’s new adventure as it arrives on Sony’s console in 2025.
Mafia: Old Country
He One more thing the opening of Gamescom 2024 was nothing less than Mafia: Old Country. Hangar 13 Studios has announced a new game in the franchise that will take us to Sicily in the early 20th century. Details are scarce, but the director has promised top-notch storytelling combined with exciting gameplay.
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