Gamescom 2025: Big Reveals and Surprises

Gamescom 2025 kicked off with a bang, showcasing a variety of games and announcements that left fans buzzing. The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, featured a mix of trailers, reveals, and updates that spanned multiple genres and platforms. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 took the spotlight early on, with a cinematic trailer that hinted at a dystopian future filled with terrorism and high-stakes battles. The game promises a unique blend of single-player and co-op experiences, allowing players to tackle the story alone or with up to three friends. The trailer also teased a new Zombies mode, "Arcade Zombies, " which offers a top-down, action-RPG style experience. Fans can expect more details at Call of Duty Next on September 30th, with the game set to launch on November 14th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Lords of the Fallen 2 also made its debut, showcasing a dark fantasy world where the barrier between the living and the dead is crumbling. The sequel promises to be bloodier and more brutal than its predecessor, with a trailer that featured intense combat and a crumbling medieval backdrop. More gameplay is expected later this year. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting an anime adaptation, titled Sekiro: No Defeat. The anime, directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, will be exclusive to Crunchyroll and aims to capture the beauty and intensity of the original game. The director expressed his excitement about the project, promising a memorable experience for both fans and newcomers. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was announced, featuring a new voice cast and a wide range of references from the Batman universe. The game covers Batman's entire career, from his origins to his legendary status, and includes an open-world Gotham City to explore. A demo was available on the show floor, but a release date was not mentioned. Warhammer's presence was strong with the announcement of Dawn of War 4. The cinematic trailer showcased the Blood Marines battling against Orks and Nekron in the grimdark universe of Warhammer. The game is set to launch on PC in 2026. Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14 are collaborating, bringing a touch of Eorza to the world of Monster Hunter. The crossover includes chocobo skins, a new monster to fight, and the ability to replace mounts in FF14 with Seikrets. The collaboration also introduces Arkveld, the end-game baddy from MH Wilds, as an encounter in FF14. Onimusha: Way of the Sword showed off new gameplay, featuring intense combat and boss encounters. A full preview is expected soon, providing more details about the game. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion received a free demo for all platforms, including Switch 2. The demo allows players to explore the first nine chapters of the story and the open world, with save data transferable to the full game when it launches on September 5th. Fallout season two was announced, set in New Vegas and featuring crossovers with the game. The season explores the dynamic between Lucy and the Ghoul, with a release date set for December 17th, 2025. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will release on Switch 2 next year, following its Xbox exclusive release. The game's DLC, The Order of Giants, is set to launch in September. The event also featured a mid-show rush of announcements, including Deadpool VR for Meta Quest 3, World of Tanks 2. 0, and a new trailer for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. Ron Gilbert, creator of Monkey Island and Manic Mansion, took to the stage to announce Death by Scrolling, a vertically-scrolling RPG-roguelike. Studio ZA/UM showcased its first game since Disco Elysium, titled Zero Parades. The game is described as an espionage RPG and promises to be as moody and cerebral as its predecessor. A wishlist option is available on Steam. Other announcements included Unbeatable, an anime-inspired rhythm game, and trailers for Neverness to Everness and Honor of Kings World. Ninja Gaiden 4 showed off new gameplay and story elements, while Silent Hill f received a brand-new trailer. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was announced, with a release date set for October 23rd in early access. The game features three biomes to explore and an updated combat system. The Outer Worlds 2 revealed its companion characters, with a release date set for October 29th. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Legacy of the Forge DLC was confirmed for September 9th, and Cult of the Lamb received an update announcement for early 2026. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 showed signs of life, with more details expected soon. World of Warcraft: Midnight received a new cinematic, and Ghost of Yōtei promised free DLC for 2026. Resident Evil: Requiem delved into Grace Ashcroft's past, with a release date set for February 27th, 2026. Black Myth: Zhong Kui was announced as a sequel to Black Myth: Wukong, focusing on the ghost-catching god Zhong Kui.