Hailing from Cologne, Germany, Gamescom 2026‘s opening night extravaganza just ended, bringing video game reveals, confirmations, showcases, footage, trailers, and a whole lot of excitement. Although the program runs for a few more days, Opening Night Live will be the most packed with noteworthy moments, as we got two hours of basically nonstop drops.
Regardless of whether you prefer to game on PC, Nintendo, Xbox, or PlayStation, Gamescom has something for you, and that extends to genres, tones, and gameplay styles. While Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and The Witcher 3‘s “Songs of the Past” extended looks hogged most of the limelight and brought the opening event to an end, let’s use this article to highlight the biggest new games that were revealed at Gamescom.
Release Date Reveals
- 1666 Amsterdam – Early Access out now
- Ananta – January 15, 2027
- Exodus – April 7, 2027
- Gears of War E-Day – October 6, 2026
- Metro 2039 – February 2027
- Mewgenics – September 8, 2026 (PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series)
- Path of Exile 2 – December 11, 2026
- Pony Island 2: Panda Circus – April 27, 2027
- Road Kings – March 11, 2027
- Stage Tour – December 10, 2026
- Transport Fever 3 – September 29, 2026
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered – September 29, 2026 (Free Upgrade)
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Crimson Desert Enhanced Represents How Far The Open-World Game Has Come
Pearl Abyss Certainly Stuck By Its Game
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Image via Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss revealed an enhanced version of Crimson Desert that includes all the changes and updates made over the last 6 months. While launching to a pretty solid reception, the open-world action-adventure game definitely had room for improvement, and the developer seemingly took that to heart by releasing one update after another. Crimson Desert is in a far better place nowadays than it used to be, and it was always a solid game. The Enhanced edition includes expanded voice-overs, new story moments, and more subtitles.
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1001 Threads of Mizan Takes Inspiration From Arabian Nights
An Action-Adventure Epic
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Image by MBC Game Studio
One of the more visually impressive reveals at Gamescom, 1001 Threads of Mizan comes from a new studio, MBC, and is inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. Although not really showcasing gameplay, the footage highlighted a team dynamic, suggesting you will be able to play the game with a few other friends. The premise involves a conflict between the worlds of jinn and humans, with the latter being towering figures who should make for some epic boss fights.
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Roco Kingdom Is A New Open-World Creature-Collecting RPG
An Open-World Turn-Based RPG
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Image by Morefun Studios
- Closed Beta on October 27, 2026
Morefun Studios’ Roco Kingdom drops players in a fantasy open-world filled with creatures to collect, and they are specifically called Jinies in this case. With over 400 monsters who are all unique, you can create a wildly unique team to engage in turn-based combat, which features an 18-class system, elemental matchups, and skill traits. You can also attend school (and pick from a few, apparently) and match costumes with your Jinies.
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Lego Skylines Becomes Official
A City Building Lego Game
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Image via Paradox Interactive
Lego Skylines leaked quite a few months ago, so this short reveal trailer wasn’t that much of a surprise. However, it was still cool to see Iceflake Studios and Paradox Interactive’s city-builder project at Gamescom, and this really seems like the perfect marriage between IP and developer/publisher. The release date was not announced, nor were any major gameplay features revealed, other than the fact that things just click into place.
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Dust: Origins Enters Kickstarter
An Isometric Action-Horror Shooter
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Image by Airship Syndicate
Airship Syndicate, the developers behind Darksiders Genesis, are self-funding an isometric action game called Dust: Origins, with its Kickstarter launching to coincide with the Gamescom reveal trailer. Set within an orbital prison, you must fight your way out of a platform filled with some of the most dangerous criminals and monsters in the galaxy. While seemingly playing like a twin-stick shooter, Dust: Origins will also emphasize strategy, as ammo and resources will be hard to come by.
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Ubisoft Paris’s Rainbow Six Tactics Makes Complete Sense
The Ultimate Tactical Shooter Franchise Drops The “Shooter” Part
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A single-player game set in Ubisoft’s universe, Rainbow Six Tactics represents a logical shift for the tactical shooter franchise; in fact, it makes so much sense that it really seems like it should have been done before. With 15 operators who have specialized abilities, gadgets, progression paths, and more, the game asks you to take on global missions with your squad, completing breaches and objectives. The perspective and gameplay style probably evoke memories of Gears of War Tactics or X-Com, but Rainbow Six Tactics will hopefully offer a unique spin on the well-worn genre. Exciting stuff.
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PUBG DED.NET Is A Roguelite Multiplayer Shooter
A Game With Attitude
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Image via Krafton
- Pre-registration for the Closed Beta is now available.
Krafton and PUBG Madison expand the franchise with DED.NET, a multiplayer shooter set in the 1990’s Cascadia. Along with fast-paced action, the game incorporates roguelite elements, encouraging players to experiment with their builds in subsequent runs. The trailer highlights DED.NET‘s aggressive personality, showcasing even elements of pretty gruesome body horror, as well as larger-than-life characters. You can pre-register for the closed beta if you are interested.
Krafton also revealed Tarae: The Unbound, an isometric action RPG.
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Halo And Battlefield Devs Combine For Gravhounds
These Canines Need More Than Doghouses
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Image via Octopus Panic
- Early access later in 2026.
Hailing from a new studio called Octopus Panic that features veterans who worked on Halo, Battlefield, and Battlefront, Gravhounds made for an intriguing reveal, although it was kind of difficult to pin down exactly what type of game it is. That said, it should be a co-op third-person shooter focused on establishing and defending bases, with a catalog of dog characters serving as the playable roster. Collect resources, build, play dead, and try to survive.
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Ubisoft Announces The Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake
Return To Erathia
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Image via Ubisoft
After not really doing much with the license for about a decade, Ubisoft has been trying to revive Heroes of Might and Magic, with Olden Era entering early access earlier this year. The publisher seems set to build on that momentum with a full 3D remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 3, one of the most beloved entries in the series and the turn-based strategy genre in general. The trailer showcased beautiful locations, the combat system, and a new art style that will hopefully satisfy new and old fans.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Comes For Free Very Soon
An Upgrade To An All-Time Masterpiece
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Image via CD Projekt Red
- September 29, 2026, and free to all The Witcher 3 owners.
Gamescom Opening Night Live ended with a fairly deep dive into the “Songs of the Past” expansion, and this moment was preceded by the reveal of The Witcher 3 Remastered, which comes out next month. CD Projekt Red will hand out this free upgrade to everyone who owns the game, setting the stage for the upcoming expansion.
