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| Everything Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: The Biggest Reveals, Trailers, and Surprises |
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 has officially wrapped up, kicking off this year’s Gamescom with an explosive start. If you missed the event or need a concise recap, you’re in the right place. Below, we’ve compiled all the major news, trailers, and announcements from this year’s show in one easy-to-follow summary.
The excitement began with a 30-minute pre-show packed with announcements, trailers, and sneak peeks. Highlights included trailers for Dave the Diver's new crossovers, the spooky co-op adventure Begone Beast, and the construction sim Roadcraft. Fans also got a first look at the Italian Soulslike Enotria: The Last Song, the climbing adventure Cairn, and the life sim Inzoi from Krafton, the publishers behind PUBG. Not to mention, Street Fighter 6 showcased a special Terry reveal.
Pre-show announcements brought even more surprises, including Sniper Elite Resistance (set for a 2025 release), the Donkey Kong-inspired platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World with music by David Wise, the horror-inspired We Harvest Shadows, and the mysterious adventure Aila. Other notable mentions include a teaser for Revenge of the Savage Planet, action RPG Tribe Nine from the creators of Danganronpa, and Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game, featuring Lashana Lynch.
Borderlands 4
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 kicked things off with a teaser that’s sure to excite fans—Borderlands 4. Following the lackluster reception of the recent Borderlands film, this CG trailer for the next game in the series brought a much-needed jolt of excitement. While details are still scarce, it’s confirmed that Borderlands 4 is slated for a 2025 release, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more updates.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
This preview offered a bit more substance. Ahead of its highly anticipated October 25th release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gave fans a sneak peek at the 'Most Wanted' campaign mission. Interestingly, the trailer started with a focus on a different type of "shooting"—capturing moments with a camera instead of a rifle. However, classic Call of Duty action quickly took center stage with intense firefights, explosive action sequences, ziplines, and high-speed car chases. Just watch out for those quick-time events—one wrong move could send you plummeting down an elevator shaft!
Goat Simulator Remastered
In one of the more surprising reveals of the night, Goat Simulator Remastered was officially announced. Yes, you read that right—this chaotic, fan-favorite game is making a comeback in a remastered edition, set to release later this year.
Persona 3 Reload DLC
A standout moment at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 was the reveal of a new Persona 3 Reload boss fight, featured in the upcoming Episode Aegis DLC. In an exciting crossover, Joker from Persona 5 will be joining the action. Set to release on September 10th, this DLC has already generated buzz, with early gameplay impressions from Ed Nightingale, who recently tested an advanced build of the game. Fans can expect a thrilling experience when Joker enters the fray.
Dying Light: The Beast
A fresh entry into the Dying Light universe was unveiled at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024. This new first-person parkour horror game promises intense action with terrifying zombies, monstrous creatures, and plenty of other nightmarish foes stalking you and your fellow survivors. According to Geoff Keighley, the game will offer around 20 hours of gameplay, packed with activities and challenges. Additionally, players can look forward to exploring a brand-new region within the Dying Light universe, adding even more depth to the haunting experience.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
Serving as more of a reminder than a full reveal, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero made another appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024. Fans can mark their calendars, as the highly anticipated game is set to launch on October 11th. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
Genshin Impact
At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, a vibrant new trailer for Genshin Impact's highly anticipated Natlan update was showcased, revealing a stunning new region, exciting characters, and much more in all their colorful, dynamic glory. Fans of the game can also look forward to its upcoming release on Xbox on November 20th later this year.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Now we're getting into the action. If you're not a fan of spiders, you might want to brace yourself—Monster Hunter Wilds just dropped a new trailer featuring a massive, menacing spider that you'll be slicing and dicing with your giant swords. Alongside this arachnid foe, we got a glimpse of the settlement where you'll be based, as well as a towering dragon enemy. While the release date remains set for 2025, this latest footage offers a tantalizing look at some of the game's epic monster battles and, of course, those juicy monster meat chops. Delicious!
Little Nightmares 3
If you weren't quite satisfied with the eerie platforming thrills from Reanimal, the latest Gamescom Opening Night Live delivered even more with a new trailer for Little Nightmares 3. Developed by Supermassive Games—also known for their upcoming Dark Pictures game Directive 8020—this trailer offers a fresh look at the haunting world of Little Nightmares 3. While a release date is still pending, fans of the series can look forward to more spine-chilling adventures when the game is ready.