The global gaming community is turning its attention to Cologne, Germany, as Gamescom 2025, one of the year’s most anticipated events, prepares to begin. The main event runs from August 20th to the 24th, but the excitement will begin a day earlier with a major livestream kickoff. With a packed schedule of new game announcements, gameplay reveals, and exclusive showcases, gamers worldwide are ready for a week of news and entertainment.
Event Schedule and How to Watch
- Gamescom: Opening Night Live: This kickoff ceremony will be held on August 19th and hosted by Geoff Keighley. It will air at 8 PM CEST (2 PM ET) and is expected to deliver a wave of world premieres and gameplay trailers. You can watch the show live on the official Gamescom Twitch and YouTube channels.
- Xbox Livestream: Xbox will have a significant presence with two separate livestreams on August 20th and 21st, both starting at 3 PM CEST (9 AM ET). The broadcasts will feature deep dives, interviews with developers, and new looks at upcoming games.
- Future Games Show: This event, a showcase for upcoming titles, will air on August 20th at 8 PM CEST (2 PM ET).
- Gamescom Awesome Indies: This showcase for independent games will take place on August 21st at 6 PM CEST (12 PM ET), highlighting the best and most innovative indie titles from around the world.
- Bethesda Livestream: Bethesda will have a three-day livestream from the Xbox show floor from August 22nd to the 25th, featuring developer interviews and gameplay.
Expected Announcements and Games
This year’s Gamescom is expected to host several major announcements. The worldwide reveal for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is already confirmed for Opening Night Live. Additionally, fans are anticipating new looks at other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is expected to have a playable demo on the Xbox show floor, and The Outer Worlds 2. Other major games like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Overwatch 2 are also rumored to make an appearance.
