Live coverage · Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026: every confirmed announcement
Gamescom 2026 runs 25–30 August in Cologne, opening with Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live on Tuesday 25 August. We're tracking every confirmed reveal here — new games, release dates, trailers — official only, no rumours, updated as each one lands.
The show hasn't started yet. Opening Night Live kicks off Tuesday 25 August, 7pm BST (2pm ET / 8pm CEST), streaming free on YouTube, Twitch and Steam. Confirmed announcements will appear here the moment they're official — check back through the week.
The schedule
Opening Night Live
Geoff Keighley's showcase — 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 8pm CEST, with a 30-min pre-show. The big premieres, trailers and surprises.
Show floor opens
Gamescom proper begins in Cologne; publisher showcases and hands-on reveals through the day.
Showcases & floor reveals
Rolling announcements, gameplay and release dates across the halls.
Closing day
Final reveals as the show wraps.
What we're watching for
New reveals, surprise shadow-drops and firm release dates — and the moment any of them hit our platforms, the completion data follows. Big trophy/achievement lists tend to surface around a show; the second one appears, it goes on our Trophy Radar and subscribers get one email. Chasing a launch? Build your crew and track your run on SynchPulse.
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Created 24 Aug 2026, updated live through the show. We only list officially-confirmed announcements — each with its source. Rumours and leaks stay off this page.