Gamescom 2026 is almost here, and as usual, this year’s event will be one of the biggest gaming showcases of the year. Gamescom Opening Night Live will kick things off on August 25, with the main convention following from August 26 through August 30 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.
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Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live is expected to feature world premieres, new trailers, gameplay footage, and updates on highly anticipated games. Several titles have already been confirmed for the showcase or the wider Gamescom event, while some other major games could make surprise appearances.
From the next Final Fantasy VII remake game to a mysterious Xbox announcement, here are 10 confirmed and expected games worth watching during Gamescom 2026.
Confirmed Games at Gamescom 2026
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1. Final Fantasy VII Revelation
One of the biggest confirmed appearances at Opening Night Live is Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi is set to appear during the showcase, so it should be more than just a trailer. Fans should expect a substantial new look at the upcoming RPG, particularly after Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expanded the remake universe considerably.
We could see more details about characters such as Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine, while additional details about the game’s new systems and unexplored locations would also be welcome. A release date remains one of the biggest pieces of information fans are waiting for.
2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red’s surprise announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past has given Gamescom another major attraction.
The expansion is planned for 2027 and is positioned as a final adventure for Geralt of Rivia. Gamescom will provide the first proper look at the DLC, making this one of the most intriguing confirmed presentations of the event.
This will also be a chance for CD Projekt Red to discuss the future of The Witcher franchise. While a new The Witcher 4 showing is not confirmed, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely for any connection between the expansion and Ciri’s upcoming adventure.
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3. Ananta
NetEase’s open-world action game Ananta, previously known as Project Mugen, has also been confirmed for Opening Night Live.
The game combines a large urban environment with traversal mechanics, vehicle-based exploration, parkour, combat, and various interactive systems. Its previous gameplay footage has drawn comparisons to games such as Grand Theft Auto, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Watch Dogs.
Gamescom could finally provide more concrete information about the project, with a release date being one of the most obvious possibilities. NetEase has already opened pre-registration, and the game has reportedly attracted more than 17 million interested players.
4. Metro 2039
Metro 2039 is another major title confirmed for Gamescom 2026, with Xbox including the next entry in 4A Games’ post-apocalyptic shooter series among its lineup.
The game is scheduled to launch in February and will introduce a new protagonist while continuing the series’ bleak depiction of post-apocalyptic Moscow. Unlike a simple trailer appearance, attendees will reportedly have an opportunity to play the game at the Xbox booth.
A longer gameplay presentation would make sense given how close the game is to release. Expect the focus to be on its environments, gunplay, survival mechanics, and the new conflict surrounding the Novoreich regime.
5. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is another title officially confirmed for Opening Night Live.
The strategy game offers an opportunity to return to the world of Westeros from a very different perspective, putting players in command of major factions and armies. Its Gamescom appearance could provide a deeper look at the game’s systems and the way it translates the political and military conflicts of Game of Thrones into a strategy experience.
With the franchise still possessing a huge global audience, a substantial gameplay segment could make this one of the showcase’s biggest surprises.
Rumored and Expected Games at Gamescom 2026
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6. Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day is not a secret announcement, but its prominent Gamescom presence makes it one of the most likely games to receive another major showing.
Xbox is bringing the prequel to Gamescom with a playable campaign demo ahead of its October 6 release. That makes a new trailer or gameplay segment particularly plausible during the event’s broadcasts.
The Coalition could use Gamescom to highlight the game’s campaign, its story surrounding the first Locust emergence, or additional multiplayer content. With the release date approaching rapidly, E-Day is one of the safest bets for a significant Xbox presentation.
7. Alien: Isolation 2
SEGA has confirmed Alien: Isolation 2 as part of its Gamescom lineup, but the big question is whether the sequel will receive a substantial new reveal during one of the event’s major showcases.
The sequel follows the success of the original 2014 survival-horror game and has so far received only limited public footage. Reports that journalists have already seen the game behind closed doors make a more substantial gameplay reveal especially plausible.
A release window, new gameplay mechanics, or an extended look at the Xenomorph encounters would all make sense for Gamescom.
8. The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red’s next major Witcher game is not officially confirmed for an Opening Night Live appearance, but Gamescom could provide the perfect setting for another look.
The company will already be presenting Songs of the Past, giving it an obvious opportunity to keep attention on the franchise. The Witcher 4 is also one of the industry’s most anticipated upcoming RPGs, meaning even a brief teaser could dominate the conversation around the event.
That said, fans should treat this as a hopeful possibility rather than a confirmed announcement.
9. A New Xbox Franchise Announcement
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Gamescom 2026 is a reported Xbox announcement involving an existing franchise that has not previously been announced.
Insiders have suggested that Xbox could unveil a new entry in a somewhat modern series during Opening Night Live. Additional reporting has ruled out several popular fan theories, including Banjo-Kazooie, StarCraft, and Wolfenstein.
That has left fans speculating about possibilities ranging from Quantum Break and Killer Instinct to The Evil Within and Ori. None of these games has been confirmed, but the mystery itself makes this one of the most exciting announcements to watch for.
10. Resident Evil and Other Major Third-Party Reveals
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword is among the games expected to feature prominently around Gamescom, while reports also point toward further information on the Resident Evil franchise.
Resident Evil Veronica has been mentioned as a possible Gamescom reveal, although it remains unconfirmed. Other titles such as Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Dune: Awakening, and Assassin’s Creed Hexe have also been suggested as possible appearances.
There is plenty of room for surprises beyond the officially announced lineup. With Xbox, SEGA, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Ubisoft, Nintendo, HoYoverse, Krafton, and other publishers attending, Gamescom 2026 has no shortage of candidates for unexpected reveals.
The event officially gets underway with Opening Night Live on August 25, before Gamescom opens to the public on August 26. With confirmed appearances from major franchises and several credible rumors still circulating, this year’s event could deliver some of the biggest gaming announcements of the summer.
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