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Gamescom Opening Night Live is here! The showcase heralds the changing of gaming seasons with one last deluge of WORLD PREMIEREs before autumn blows in the bracing winds of Game of the Year debates.
The show has ended but you can watch it back right here or just take a stroll through all the trailers down below. You'll find a lot of deeper coverage on the biggest announcements from my fellow PCG writers all throughout Gamescom 2026 !
August 25, 2026 – 12:48 PM Alright, which trailer are you really here to see?
We've got about an hour to go before the proper show starts, but I know we're all ready to sound off on which reveal we're here for. As mentioned, it's The Witcher 3: Songs of The Past for me.
August 25, 2026 – 1:34 PM We're all here to see Geralt, got it
(Image credit: CD Project)
Based on the rigorous scientific data of early polling results, PC gamers still disproportionately favor The Witcher. Let's all feign shock, shall we? So now the question is: Will the trailer put Geralt in a tub for old time's sake or is that joke too dusty now? It's only been 11 years.
While we wait to find out, it's time for the pre-show.
August 25, 2026 – 2:00 PM What was in the pre-show?
There's always got to be a show before the show that has world premieres before the WORLD PREMIERES. Here's a quick rundown on what was in the ONL pre-show:
Worms: Galactic Tactics and also there's another Worms game in development
Train Sim World 7 coming September 15
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks coming to early access
Aniimo global launch on September 16
Genigods: Nezha trailer
Perceptum coming spring 2027
Acornia: Mirror Worlds coming 2027
Valor Mortis coming October 13
Tank Rat coming January 2027
Murals coming 2027
Humankind 2 announced, coming 2027
Elta Defy All Gods reveal
Age Twisters coming 2027
Onimusha Way of the Sword demo is bigger now (and full game coming September 4)
Mariachi Legends coming April 27, 2027
Alright, buckle up for the main show!
August 25, 2026 – 2:10 PM The first reveal? It's a Hoyoverse game, but a dark looking one: Nodus Fall
Oh hey, no surprise that Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail studio Hoyoverse is here but the tone is suprising. Nodus Fall looks distinctly Elden Ring-like, definitely not the sleek glossy stuff we're used to from them. Maybe I'll play a Hoyo game again, huh? Lincoln says it looks like " someone put Elden Ring's clothes on Monster Hunter ."
August 25, 2026 – 2:14 PM Rainbow Six Tactics launches in 2027
Operator-based FPS series Rainbow Six is going tactical and singleplayer where you'll "lead a squad of operators around the world combining careful planning and tactical decision making."
August 25, 2026 – 2:19 PM Gears of War E-Day gets an emotional trailer
Gears of War E-Day is coming out on October 6 this year with that series prequel. Our own Morgan Park got to play two missions of E-Day which you can read his thoughts on.
August 25, 2026 – 2:23 PM The "anime GTA" looking Ananta shows off more gameplay and a release date
So that game we all keep calling "anime GTA" is still looking very much like that, but with a double dose of silly on top of the crime action and car stuff. You play as, uh, the "yeet Master"? Did I hear that right? You'll hunt down legendary weapons in two cities when it launches free to play on January 15, 2027.
August 25, 2026 – 2:24 PM Here's a new Silent Hill Townfall trailer
It's coming soon, with a new trailer to celebrate.
August 25, 2026 – 2:26 PM Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy also coming soon
Resonance is so close that this is its launch trailer we're looking at.
August 25, 2026 – 2:31 PM Crimson Desert announces an Enhanced Edition
We were quite into Crimson Desert earlier this year and now it's announced an "enhanced edition" with new voiceover and "new story moments."
August 25, 2026 – 2:37 PM Sea of Remnants has a rockin' trailer
Here's the announcement for Sea of Remnants which is "a free-to-play ocean-fantasy RPG featuring open-world exploration and dynamic turn-based combat." It's starting closed beta tests in December this year but honstly I was just listening to the soundtrack.
August 25, 2026 – 2:40 PM Tides of Annihilation story trailer
The Soulslike-looking sci-fi Arthurian legend action game turned up as teased with a story trailer explaining the dark fog tearing Avalon apart and how you've got to control it with a super cool sword, obviously.
August 25, 2026 – 2:44 PM Lofsong
Next up is the reveal for a quiet, pretty looking adventure called Lofsong, which its creative director says is "where sound is the only language left." Also, if you ask me, sand-surfing is always a win.
August 25, 2026 – 2:45 PM Mega Man: Dual Override gets a new gameplay trailer
August 25, 2026 – 2:50 PM Okay, let's catch up with a quick roundup of Control, Rayman, and more
Rayman Legends Retold shows another stage
PUBG Ded.net is a roguelite set in the 90s
Control Resonant is coming out soon, with a trailer reminder
The Blood of Dawnwalker the vampire RPG is also launching very soon (September 3), also with a trailer
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is coming early 2027
Dust Origins shares a trailer
August 25, 2026 – 2:54 PM Exodus release date in April 2027
Here's a new trailer for the sci-fi action game Exodus that, yup, still looks very Mass Effect-y! Our Andrea Shearon has more thoughts on Exodus that you can check out for more details. It's coming April 7, 2027.
August 25, 2026 – 2:58 PM Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons has a gameplay reveal
This upcoming D&D game is all about warlock lore. There's a few minutes of gameplay to check out here with some platform-y puzzling, magical traversal, and a flying, talking sidekick. You've gotta have one of those.
August 25, 2026 – 3:02 PM 1001 Threads of Mizan announcement
This is a gameplay reveal for a co-op action adventure full of folklore and giant enemy jinn. Hey, and is that more sand surfing I see?
August 25, 2026 – 3:07 PM Metr...
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