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title: 'CohhCarnage Reacts | Opening Night Live At gamescom 2026'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=4I9n8NVRzwU'
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date: 2026-08-28
duration_sec: 9190
channel: 'CohhCarnage'
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# CohhCarnage Reacts | Opening Night Live At gamescom 2026

> Source: [CohhCarnage Reacts | Opening Night Live At gamescom 2026](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4I9n8NVRzwU)

## Summary

This video is a live reaction stream to the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 pre-show and main event, hosted by CohhCarnage and co-hosts. It covers a wide range of game announcements, trailers, and interviews, including new titles like Worms Galactic Tactics, Train Sim World 7, and Mariachi Legends, as well as major reveals like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Metro 2039, and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion. The stream also includes commentary on industry trends, a musical performance, and a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.

### Key Points

- **Pre-show begins** [00:03] — Host Kyle Bossman introduces the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 pre-show, noting it's packed with its own trailers and premieres, making it a 'real show of its own'.
- **Worms Galactic Tactics announced** [00:58] — A new Worms tactics game is revealed, featuring intergalactic settings and the Emperor's Prize, with two Worms announcements in one trailer.
- **Train Sim World 7 revealed** [02:13] — A new train simulation game is announced, with commentary on the popularity of train games in Europe.
- **Theme park tycoon game teased** [03:26] — A new theme park tycoon game is announced, described as classic Roller Coaster Tycoon style, with a focus on building and management.
- **Animu game spotted** [04:51] — A game that appears to be a 'Pow! World ripoff' (inspired by) is shown, with the hosts noting it looks good and is likely a mobile game.
- **Stellar Blade-like game trailer** [06:24] — A trailer for a game with God of War vibes is shown, featuring themes of immortality and memory, with the hosts comparing it to 'Stellar God of Blade'.
- **Horror game segment** [08:23] — The hosts discuss the lack of horror games so far, then a PT-like horror game is shown, with references to a demo and comparisons to Madison.
- **Golden Cap trailer** [09:45] — A trailer for Golden Cap, a game from the team behind Tinykin, is shown, featuring a train and a zombie versus chipmunk theme.
- **Valor Mortise trailer** [11:18] — A trailer for Valor Mortise is shown, featuring Vincent Cassel, and the hosts compare it to 'Bioshock Souls'.
- **Poem reference in trailer** [13:15] — The hosts note that a trailer's dialogue is from William Blake's poem 'The Tyger' (1794), adding a literary layer to the game's atmosphere.
- **Sequel to a previous game** [13:43] — A sequel to a game that was 'not very finished' but cool is announced, with the hosts expressing excitement.
- **New game announcement** [16:13] — A trailer for a new game that 'nobody knows about yet' is shown, with the hosts speculating on its genre (not a hero shooter).
- **Third-person adventure game** [18:01] — A standard third-person adventure game is shown, with a refreshing twist: a flying dragon companion that never talks.
- **Onimusha-like game** [18:42] — A game with age-twisting mechanics and a birthday treasure hunt is shown, with the hosts joking about 'Onimusha' references.
- **Onimusha demo expansion** [21:02] — Onimusha shadow drops an expansion to its demo during the pre-show, with the hosts noting it's harder due to player feedback.
- **Mariachi Legends trailer and interview** [21:16] — A new trailer for Mariachi Legends is shown, followed by an interview with creative director Miguel Hassang, who discusses the game's Mexican cultural inspiration and gameplay (Metroidvania with cooking elements).
- **Top 10 reasons to be excited** [24:09] — The hosts list reasons to be excited for the main show, including exclusives, Ananta, RAM prices, a hidden announcement, a live performance, The Witcher 3 DLC, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and the end of the pre-show.
- **Dolly Parton's death** [26:08] — The hosts react to the news of Dolly Parton's passing, noting she was 80 years old and had announced health issues the day before.
- **Main show begins** [26:45] — Jeff Keighley welcomes the audience to Gamescom Opening Night Live, highlighting the 5,000 fans in attendance and 350,000 expected visitors.
- **Jeff's personal tribute** [28:00] — Jeff shares a personal story about his father's passing last year, who watched the show from his hospital bed, making this year's event meaningful.
- **Industry challenges** [29:07] — Jeff acknowledges layoffs, studio closures, and the memory crisis, but emphasizes developers' resilience and the global diversity of teams.
- **Upcoming reveals** [29:52] — Jeff previews major announcements: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Metro 2039, Rayman Legends Retold, Gears of War E-Day, Tides of Annihilation, Warlock D&D, and The Witcher 3 expansion.
- **Hoyoverse's new game** [30:48] — A new game from Hoyoverse is announced, described as a co-op action game where players defeat mythic beings, with a 'ye' heavy dialogue.
- **Co-host Shocks introduced** [34:47] — Shocks joins as co-host for the third year, and the show moves to a Rainbow 6 Tactics reveal.
- **Rainbow 6 Tactics trailer** [35:29] — A tactical XCOM-like Rainbow 6 game is revealed, featuring 15 unique operators and launching in 2026.
- **Gears of War E-Day trailer** [37:37] — The campaign trailer for Gears of War E-Day is shown, with the hosts criticizing the 'Xbox console exclusive' phrasing.
- **Ananta gameplay and release date** [40:16] — Ananta, a free-to-play open-world RPG, is shown with a release date of January 15, 2027, and the hosts compare it to 'GTA anime'.
- **Silent Hill Townfall trailer** [44:04] — A new look at Silent Hill Townfall is shown, with the hosts expressing excitement and noting they played the previous game four times.
- **Tides of Annihilation trailer** [48:45] — A new trailer for Tides of Annihilation is shown, revealing Angela Sant Albano as the new voice of Gwendalyn, replacing Jennifer English.
- **Love Song trailer** [52:14] — A trailer for Love Song, an artistic game about sound and memory, is shown, with the hosts praising its beauty.
- **Mega Man Dual Override gameplay** [54:18] — New gameplay for Mega Man Dual Override is shown, introducing a new character, Twinkle Girl, with the hosts finding it hilarious.
- **Rayman Legends Retold** [56:10] — Rayman Legends Retold is revealed with 3D visuals, new story content, and musical stages, including MC Hammer's 'You Can't Touch This'.
- **Game of Thrones strategy game** [01:03:30] — Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is shown, with the hosts discussing the 40 FPS controversy and the game's potential.
- **Dust Origins announcement** [01:05:07] — Airship Syndicate announces Dust Origins, a self-funded indie sci-fi isometric action thriller about escaping an orbital prison.
- **Exodus gameplay and release date** [01:08:00] — Exodus, a sci-fi RPG, is shown with a release date of April 2027, and the hosts discuss the awakened octopus character Salt.
- **Warlock D&D gameplay premiere** [01:11:16] — Maggie Robertson introduces the gameplay premiere for Warlock Dungeons & Dragons, featuring a pact with Tasha and a restaurant mini-game.
- **101 Threads of Misan** [01:18:42] — A new game inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights is announced, with flying carpets and colossal bosses, from a new NBC game studio.
- **Metro 2039 developer interview** [01:23:21] — 4A Games developers discuss creating Metro 2039 amidst the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the game's themes of survival and consequences.
- **Metro 2039 gameplay trailer** [01:26:20] — A gameplay trailer for Metro 2039 is shown, featuring Hunter and the Novo Reich, with the hosts praising the atmosphere.
- **Hitman-like game segment** [01:29:09] — A comedic Hitman-like trailer is shown, with the hosts joking about the character's diverse targets and the game's humor.
- **ION 2 announcement** [01:30:30] — ION 2, a PC MMO focused on aerial combat, is announced with an October 5th release date.
- **Post-apocalyptic 4X game** [01:32:20] — A post-apocalyptic 4X game is shown, with the hosts speculating it's from Paradox, and they discuss the genre's mechanics.
- **Planet Life simulation game** [01:35:21] — A cozy simulation game from Planet Life is shown, with pre-registration and a final beta test announced.
- **Eugenics musical performance** [01:35:52] — Ridiculon performs 'Guillotina' from the cat-breeding game Eugenics, with the hosts praising the performance.
- **Aliens Fire Team Elite 2** [01:40:05] — The hosts note that the singer sounded exactly like in the game, and they discuss the game's release and Steam rating (38% negative).
- **Shella American Story trailer** [01:42:23] — A trailer for Shella American Story is shown, described as a parody about America, with the hosts finding it humorous.
- **Gamescom stats and smell discussion** [01:44:14] — The hosts discuss Gamescom's scale (1,600 exhibitors) and joke about the event's unique smell, comparing it to other conventions.
- **Crazy Taxi and Turok announcements** [01:48:06] — Sega announces a new Crazy Taxi for next year, and Turok: The Dinosaur Hunter is revealed for 2026, surprising the hosts.
- **Octopus Panic's new game** [01:50:48] — A seven-person indie studio's game is shown, with the hosts joking about the team size and the game's dog-based gameplay.
- **City builder game** [01:53:09] — A new city builder from a known studio is teased, with the hosts noting its potential appeal to kids.
- **Exterox trailer** [01:54:08] — Exterox, a co-op game about alien extermination, is shown, with the hosts comparing it to Helldivers.
- **Path of Exile 2 update** [01:55:50] — Path of Exile 2 1.1 is announced for December 11th, with the hosts praising the new sword animations.
- **Heroes of Might and Magic 3 remake** [01:57:19] — Ubisoft announces a remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 3, with the hosts discussing the timing relative to a new HoMM game.
- **Gamescom Cares segment** [01:59:38] — Ashley Farcus from Games Done Quick discusses the charity's $60 million raised since 2010 and its first European event at Gamescom.
- **No Law trailer** [02:03:11] — Neon Giant's No Law, an immersive open-world FPS RPG, is shown, with the hosts comparing it to Cyberpunk with a lower budget.
- **Grinder City trailer** [02:07:08] — A game from Malmo, Sweden, starring Stellan Skarsgård, is shown, featuring a consciousness transfer to a server of rats.
- **Cody Island 2: Panda Circus** [02:10:09] — Daniel Mullins' new game is teased, described as a voyage through time, myth, divinity, and video games.
- **Zupunk trailer** [02:10:38] — Zupunk, a diesel-punk action RPG with playable animals (rabbit, rhino, chipmunk), is shown, with squad-based combat.
- **There are no ghosts at the Grand** [02:13:06] — A musical horror renovation game from Bristol is shown, with the hosts noting its unique blend of styles.
- **Roco Kingdom announcement** [02:13:51] — Roco Kingdom, an open-world multiplayer creature-collecting RPG, is announced.
- **Final Fantasy 7 Revelation segment** [02:17:45] — Naoki Hamaguchi presents new gameplay for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, with a release date of spring 2027.
- **The Witcher 3 remaster and expansion** [02:21:36] — CD Projekt Red announces a free remaster of The Witcher 3 (September 29th) and the expansion 'Songs of the Past' for next year, with free previous expansions.
- **Show wrap-up** [02:29:23] — The show concludes, with Jeff thanking the audience and announcing the Game Awards on December 10th, 2026.

### Conclusion

The video provides a comprehensive, real-time reaction to Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, highlighting major game announcements and industry trends. It offers viewers a mix of hype, humor, and critical commentary, making it a valuable watch for gaming enthusiasts.

## Transcript

why you don't want a giant cat tree on the stream. It's understandable. >> Hello and welcome to the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 pre-show. I'm Kyle Bossman and as you can see totally reminds me less than a half hour away
from the start of the main show. Now pre-shows do typically exist just to pump up an audience before the real show starts, which by the way will have Final of the Past, the new Witcher 3 expansion. But the Gamescom opening
night live pre-show is special because it's stuffed with its own trailers and premieres enough that I'm saying it's basically a real show of its own. So yes, please do be excited for the main show opening night live coming in less
than a half hour. But for now, here's a brand new game announcement. 99th Intergalactic Gauntlet. >> Worms. >> The weapons are locked and loaded. The arenas are hot, hot, hot. And for one
arenas are hot, hot, hot. And for one lucky team, the Emperor's Prize awaits. latest crop of carefully kidnapped contestants abducted from across the contestants abducted from across the galaxy.
maybe these highlights will change your mind. kind of thing now. >> Glorious Emperor will be watching.
>> Glorious Emperor will be watching. >> Oh, >> interesting. Galactic Tactics. It's a Worms Tactics game.
could work with, that's interesting. They've already got all of their weapons >> pre-show where somehow they snuck two Worms announcements into one trailer. Got a little two for one there. We have plenty more reveals to come. And this
next one is for the most linear game with a seven in it you're going to see >> Swear to God, this game is called Linear 7. >> Some people ask, "Are we nearly there yet?" While others say, "It's not about
yet?" While others say, "It's not about the destination. It's about the journey and the memories you make along the way. Those people probably also say good things come to those who wait. Whilst for others they say fortune
favors the bold. So no matter whether you're an early >> is this a train game? >> A fair weather flyer or an allterrain twler, different people have different ways of moving through life. Maybe
they're all right because everybody is trying to get somewhere. So whatever trying to get somewhere. So whatever drives you, whatever your purpose, drives you, whatever your purpose, you are not the only one.
Find your way. Train Sim World 7. That's cool. >> Wow, that's really popping off for Train Sim World. I didn't realize it was like that. And if you thought that was the
wildest ride of this pre-show, it's not quite time to get off yet. quite time to get off yet. >> Wait,
>> Congratulations. You have been selected to build the next You have been selected to build the next great theme park. Are you ready to great theme park. Are you ready to become a tycoon? Oh,
Hi. Hello, the trains? >> And a lot of ingenuity. >> That was really awkward. >> Transforming these patches of dirt into
tycoon? >> Yeah, I was going to say this is just this is just classic roller coaster tycoon. Hike up every >> Would you
and charm? >> Would you say that this is a European >> Keep the park running in tiptop shape. >> I I didn't I didn't know it was like regionally explosive.
>> It takes to become the next train. I think train Yeah. big in Europe. coming soon. >> Trains are a lot more popular in Europe and they're a lot more Yes. So that the train game makes a lot of sense for
sure. Just like we we uh love the trucker games, right? >> that's true. But they also have a lot of trucks, so you know, it makes sense. >> The hell is this? >> This is a JP game. Power world.
>> Hello. >> Wait, this is the Power World dating game. >> Oh my god. This isn't Pow World. >> Oh, is this Annimu?
>> Wait, this isn't Pow World. >> No, I think Chad's saying this is Annimu. >> Oh my god. Is this a Pow! World ripoff? >> Oh my god. Is this a Pow! World ripoff? >> Like Pow! Oh
>> that was so fast. I'm actually impressed. impressed. >> This actually looks pretty good. I say ripoff, of course, I mean inspired by. You know what I mean?
>> Mobile focus knows all about it. >> Cool. Animo was also way before World apparently. Ah, >> are you guys watching on YouTube? >> Yes. You want a link? >> Okay. No, I got it. I'm watching you as
>> Oh, you're watching on YouTube. Okay. Let me open up the Wait, are we synced? Let me open up the Wait, are we synced? Are they finally synced? idea. Can we remove the subtitles? Uh, sure.
>> This is not living. >> That is some Okay. >> That is some Okay. >> We all die anyway. >> Is this Wo wo chong. >> Oh, what the No. What is this one? When
>> Oh, what the No. What is this one? When sky and earth were one, sky and earth were one, she gave me life undying. think so. No. >> Steal it.
>> You were born of dust. To dust you return, so why do you fight death? >> You had eternity. And you gave it up for what?
And you gave it up for what? 10,000 years I've sat in the dark. And I tell you this, immortality is a lie. >> This is very God of war. >> Afraid.
>> Better to die chasing the sun than to near. >> Stellar god of blade. >> I used to believe no one would die. Then everything changed >> and I got scared.
scared that no one would remember I was even here. I want to be remembered. Not for who I was, Not for who I was, but for who I am.
little upset at the moment because I was promised there would be no Bubsy in the pre-show this year and yet there he was. How's this keep happening? But let's continue counting down to opening night live with more wall-to-wall trailers. So
far, we've seen high-speed action. We've seen high-speed trains. We've seen. So, obviously, at this point, you're wondering where are the horror games. we don't have any. >> Yeah, they're doing really good with the
jump cuts. Good humor. Well, Good humor. Well, >> this is uh I think pre-recorded. with the editing. >> Yeah,
>> Yeah, >> I think jump cuts can be either.
That's probably fine. Oh, >> yeah. This is very PT, but like right in >> Is that a VIP? >> Yeah, we've seen this one before, right? >> Apparently, it's got a demo cuz my chat said Naomi's played it.
>> I don't know. I don't remember seeing this. Although it looks kind of Madison.
Demon cuck chair. Yep, that's it right there. >> Well, why haven't I played this demo? >> Okay. Am I currently live?
>> I'm just saying I'm just saying there's some there's some grandmas who won't put up with ghosts, so it's empowering to be that kind of person. Anyway, if you've been wondering what the team behind Tinykin has been up to, you're about to
>> Golden Cap is here. Oh, it is a golden cap train. Look at that. cap train. Look at that. >> Nice.
always a little uh uh he he's got a style of comedy. >> that a chip? I think it's funny. What is happening here? >> I think it's a zombie versus chipmunk game.
Good show. I approve. >> Oh, yeah. Herby as well. >> Cuz of course you do. >> Yeah.
And you travel. And apparently you keep all the food in your stomach. >> Yeah. >> Wow. That is gorgeous.
>> Bonapart says he brings enlightenment to the places he conquers. >> VIP Vincent C. What >> This is that Mortise game, right? Valor Mortise.
>> Empty. >> I haven't played this yet. I'm really looking forward to it. Wasn't uh Vincent Kasle or Cassell Jesus or is that is that he was okay? >> Jim Cavisel.
>> Oh, that's Jim Cavisel, not Vincent. No, this guy was uh Vincent Cassell. >> By the sense, is that truly you? >> I'm worried, William. But those things,
I don't know what they are, but they're not human. nuts about five times. I did see that. Yes. magnifies what is strong. >> Destroys or emits what is so
>> Destroys or emits what is so unnecessary. >> What the hell thing do? >> Man, this looks awesome.
ashes. >> This is like Bioshock Souls kind of. Yeah, it's an interesting way to say it. It's kind of like a first person souls like in Bioshock in some ways. Yeah. >> This may be the only sane response.
>> It looks awesome. >> October 13th. Is that the full >> I guess cuz I think you can buy into it right now. >> Okay. >> In the forest of the night.
>> What the hammer? What the chain? >> This looks awesome. What is this? In >> This looks awesome. What is this? In what furnace was thy brain? what furnace was thy brain? >> Did he smile his word to see?
>> I looked it up because I was curious. All of that was from a poem called Tiger by William Blake published back in 1794. Did you play the full game or the demo? >> Which is crazy cuz that's the first year they had a Gamescom. But back then, it
used to be a bunch of silent trailers for Hopscotch and Knuckle Bones. >> Oh, wait a second. Another brand new game announcement. >> For years, these delightful stories have sparked inspiration for innovation.
>> But the interpretations always fell short. Thankfully, I found a way to not only save them, but to make them even better. Is that the one that had like better. Is that the one that had like the that we wanted more of? Hold on.
>> Be courageous. What the hell is that? >> Was tank was tank that one? This looks right? It felt like it was not very finished. But it was cool, but just not >> So cool. It's getting a second one. That's great.
>> You'll need to become resourceful. >> I don't know what your strategy is and resilient. I also don't care. These stories will test you. And once you've
fully experienced all my interpretations, you'll be ready >> Murals. >> Oh, too good for me. Are you? I'll have you know I've been married hundreds of times to thousands of mimes.
>> Sometimes I like when a trailer just shows you its final boss. They just said, "Hey, here's this evil long-haired nerd. You gotta stop this guy." Mission Opening Night Live pre-show, where I realize there's been a lot of debuts
already to keep track of. You might be looking for some help just to remember all these titles to add to your wish list later. Well, I can't help you. I'm sorry. You're on your own. All I have is more world premiieres.
that it was FMV. I didn't want to say anything. destroyed critically, right, and by fans.
>> Just a reminder, you're watching the event before the event. Opening Night Live is just minutes away, but we're about to see a trailer for another new game that nobody knows about yet. You can't Google it right now, but you can
Google it two minutes from now. That's the magic of what we're doing here.
>> Hope this is not like a hero shooter or something. >> No, I mean he's fighting a bunch of NPCs. I would I would hope not.
darksiders, but that is nothing to do with that, unfortunately.
>> I mean, >> yeah, it looks like a pretty standard third person adventure game. >> Interesting. trailer? >> The little dragon companion never
>> The little dragon companion never talked. I don't know if I've ever seen a video game before where you have a little flying dragon friend who isn't >> He's right. He's right. >> That was refreshing. And now we're going
You're right. >> Enthusiast Kyle, you son of a [ __ ] >> That looked like the Futurama place, did it not? Okay. >> No. >> For your special day.
sigil. >> What? How? Maybe we should see what's >> What? How? Maybe we should see what's inside. >> Can we start changing ages yet? >> I suppose we should learn how it all
button. >> Look at me. I'm a kid again. >> What's all this now? >> It's a treasure hunt. A birthday treasure hunt from mom >> or some kind of elder fraud where your
>> Is there any chance mom could still be >> She's gone and she's never coming back. >> I can't just ignore this, Grandpa. She was my mom.
>> Well, I'm not letting you go alone. Just no more of this age twisting. Okay. >> We beat every onie in hell. >> Time to beat an onie Musha.
>> Time to beat an onie Musha. That beats you, bud. >> A no hold fight to the death. >> On Musha, suck those balls.
>> I'm sorry. What? There must use your wrist wrist gadget to suck balls. >> I won't entity. How about a little game?
>> Greetings warrior. >> Damn, this looks great. >> Suppose you hear about that gauntlet
soon? so hard. >> Uh, next week, I think. >> The time has come for a >> next Wednesday or something like that. >> I can tear you apart as many times as I like.
Before Christmas. >> You need some more time in hell. >> You need some more time in hell. >> You don't belong in this world.
in. That's cool. >> They make it harder. Oh, I think they put that in there because everyone said it was so easy. >> Oh, well, good. That's a good way to to
>> Yeah, on Musha just shadow dropped an expansion to its demo in the middle of this pre-show. Now, I don't blame you if you're about to boot that up, but while it's downloading, we're about to hit my favorite part of this show. We're about
to check out a brand new trailer for the beautiful Mariachi Legends. And then immediately after that, I got to have an interview with the game's creative interview with the game's creative director. So, first, let's see this.
super quick questions and then it's done, I that this is going to be like my done, I that this is going to be like my new favorite pre-show
click. >> Man, this looks like Castlevania >> Man, this looks like Castlevania and plus mariaakis.
>> Oh, I don't think it's going to get better than that. That's pretty great. >> Credit to my boy Sitly for that one. >> Good job, Sitly. are blessed with the guest. Joining us now, the creative director and composer
of Mariachi Legends, Miguel Hassang. >> It's really nice to be here. Thank you for having me. What is Mariachi Legends and where did this concept come from? >> Mariachi Legends is a pixel art Metroid vania and it started with the
realization that Alukard suit is like 90% of a mariachi suit already and so we started thinking about that Mexican vampire sort of idea and we infused it with a culture and Mexican culture and so one thing led to another and have
>> You're right. You're right. Can you tell us one particular element of Mexican into Mariachi Legends that you've never seen before in any other video game? >> From this town called Mascot here in
Kalisco and it's one of those towns that's in the category of magical town or Pueblo Mexico. This would be the first time a PBlo Mexico is ever present in a video game ever. It's very Mexican and I feel proud of.
>> So, how does this actually play? >> We mix like fast combo action with RPG. So, it's like a Ninja Guiden Castlevania sort of mix. You know, these combos also the element of hunting for ingredients and being able to cook
Mexican traditional dishes. And so, that allows you to enter some boss fights game? >> We're finally ready to announce that the >> We're finally ready to announce that the game is coming next year in April 27th.
>> It's my pleasure. >> Now, I've got good news and bad news. You're by one question is we're all out of trailers for this pre-show, which means that the good news is that it's time for the top 10 reasons to be
excited for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. EU stands for emergence, but it might as well stand for excited for Gamescom.
Number nine reason to be excited for Gamescom opening night live 2026. exclusivity. Number eight, Ananta. That's the game that's like Vice City, but also anime and also you have Spider-Man powers.
>> It's never boring. Number seven, >> so far the increasing price of RAM has trailers. >> Wait until this is done. >> Number six. Huh? >> We hid this new somewhere in Jeff
Keelley's script and he hasn't found it yet. Number five, a live performance of Guillotina from Eugenics. >> Oh, that's going to be great. >> The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.
>> It's never too late >> for DLC. Number three. >> Very true. >> Final Grim 7 Revelation. You know, I noticed they haven't shown a single second of Aith gameplay yet.
tonight. Number two, >> sir, as we help towards an all digital future, manufactured traditions such as these have somehow become a rare remaining live space to share mutual enthusiasm for games. That one's not
really a joke. Sometimes I just get sad about stuff. And the number one reason to be excited for Gamescom opening night live is the pre-show is over. Oh, okay. No more waiting, no more anticipating. From this point forward, we'll be live
watching. >> I didn't want to interrupt during it. >> Dolly Parton has died. >> Oh, [ __ ] that. >> that's >> Dolly Parton. Man, the worst part is
yesterday she announced that she had had some health things get away from her >> and then apparently they're reporting today that she
so cool, man. That's that's like that sucks.
She was 80 years old though to be fair. Made it to a good made it to a good age. >> Gen, welcome to Gamescom.
news and updates. >> Yep. >> Well, you've come to the right place. This is Gamescom opening night live in Cologne, Germany at Cole Messi. And the crowd this year, you guys are honestly
the loudest I've ever heard you. The energy and hype is on another level. You guys are prepped and ready. And we got a lot of great stuff for you today. It feels great to be back, surrounded by over 5,000 fans at the biggest consumer
video game event in the world. This week, more than 350,000 people are expected here at Gamescom and tens of millions of more will live
online around the world. >> We love you, too. end of the show, but yes, hopefully you will love me. But we started opening night in 2019. Aware, Jeff is aware. In fact, from the very beginning, you guys
welcomed us. And year after year, this community has made us feel home here in Germany. This is, believe it or not, our eighth ONL, and we're so excited to bring you an amazing video games. >> Oh,
very special place in my heart because it was actually the final show of mine Immediately after the show, I actually had to cancel all my meetings here at Gamescom and flew back to New York to be with my dad during his final days. And
sadly, as you may know, he passed away just a few days after Gamescom last year. But from his hospital bed, he did watch last year's show and he saw all of you and he knew how much this stage, this community meant to me. So standing
here with you tonight means more than I can really express. I know he would be proud that we are back together once again celebrating the creativity, passion and people who make games the biggest form of entertainment in the
world. So, thank you for this moment everybody. onto this stage and I am so grateful for all of you for welcoming me back and
just a minute. It is no secret that video games and the video game industry is changing and evolving. >> On one level, that's exciting, but on another, it's kind of scary. It feels like there isn't a week we don't see
headlines about layoffs or studio closures. And on top of that, the larger electronic storage and memory crisis means that acquiring game hardware is more expensive than it's ever been. But in spite of all that, developers around
the world are pushing forward to build new games. big teams, small indie teams, and teams all around the world. Tonight, you're going to see projects on stage from teams in places like France, Sweden, the UK, Italy, Canada, China,
Sweden, the UK, Italy, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, and more. So, what can you expect on these screens behind me? Well, how about brand new information on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, introduced by game director Naoki Hamaguchi.
director Naoki Hamaguchi. Metro 2039 from 4A 4A games in the Metro 2039 from 4A 4A games in the Ukraine. Rayman Legends Retold, the Xbox Ukraine. Rayman Legends Retold, the Xbox console exclusive Gears of War Eday,
Tides of Annihilation, the first ever in-game footage of Warlock Dungeons and Dragons from Wizards of the Coast. And yes, later in the show, we'll have the world premiere first details and in-game footage of a brand new expansion to
2015's game of the year winner, The Witcher 3. It's called Songs of the >> Okay. >> And we also have a little fun in store for you as well, including the first ever musical performance of the music
from Eugenics, the hit indie game about breeding cats earlier this year. So, we got a lot of fun ahead, but let's start things off with a new game announcement no one is expecting tonight. From one of the world's most successful developers
comes something completely different than its past titles. Please enjoy. >> Well, we saw how that worked out for uh the freak games of reincarnation. >> Came the first entanglement. Not living may now tell.
Not living may now tell. In its way, the floodwaters spread, weaving calamity. >> Whoa. Okay. >> Whoa. Okay. >> Upon the silken paths, malice took root
10. >> Bro, is this a high >> Spoken. >> Yeah, man. >> The weavers came forth >> yet spoke not
>> yet spoke not of their kind. No, in you. Still the wounds of old remain,
That's uh the the madness god or madness boss, whatever his name is. I can't remember his name. Blot out the pyro hail once more and you'd still not quench a millennium of hatred or
>> yeah frenzy whatever. >> It's not Elden Ring. It's Asian ring. gorgeous. >> Monster Hunter. >> Monster Hunter. >> How can a dying embers
>> How can a dying embers >> ignite the flames of rebellion? >> They did say something different. So is this not like a multiplayer online this not like a multiplayer online thing? No, there's other players.
ye did unveil the divine power ye had stolen.
and s the dread notice
came ye to reweave this wool or seek ye some other end. It's a lot of or seek ye some other end. It's a lot of ye.
announcement of Notice Fall from Hoyoverse, an original co-op action game weaver and step into a world where divine authority has crumbled and order
has collapsed. Players must stand as one to defeat mighty mythic beings using close coordination and sharp tactics. Looks very, very cool and we're happy to right, we have a lot more to come. Now, I'm very happy to welcome back a legend
in the esports world known for her work on League of Legends and Counterstrike and the winner of best esports host at the Game Awards. Tonight though, she's our co-host for OL for the third year in a row. And you know what? We couldn't
imagine doing this show without her. Gamescom, will you please join me in Gamescom, will you please join me in giving a huge welcome to Shocks?
an honor to be back here at Gamescom in my favorite city. I got to say it, Cologne. And seeing all the fans around the world. Now, I cannot wait to see everyone's reactions to what we have in store tonight and right now. I am very
>> I thought her screen name was hard to say. Her real name is title in a very well-known franchise developed by Soft Paris Paris >> this is Rainbow 6 Tactics.
This is it. These tangles are in for a surprise. Take your positions, team. >> Six on station. Let's show Caris that Rainbow's back.
Rainbow's back. >> Go, go, go. combat. And they must be planning something bigger.
agency bombings. There's no time to waste. >> We've contacted Rainbow's former operators. You just have to choose which operators. You just have to choose which ones.
Rainbow 7 coming out? >> Thank you. Somebody said it. team. Move fast and stick to cover. >> Man, this looks very exp.
channels. >> Want us to put out more fires? We'll put >> Want us to put out more fires? We'll put out more fire.
maybe. I mean, dude, XCOM is is it's a great game, dude. And Rainbow 6 is kind of a a IP that would work as an XCOM like game. >> Dude, I like the idea. If you saw at one point there, they took a turn to blow a
the dude through it. Like stuff like that could be fun, like a planning phase >> which Rainbow 6 does. That's not really normal for tactics operators on high missions around the world, especially if it's bug free and has good stuff.
>> Tactical decision making in every operation. Choose from a roster of 15 unique operators, each equipped with specialized gadgets, abilities, and progression paths that create new possibilities every time you deploy.
Rainbow 6 Tactics launches in 20. >> It did get more quiet, didn't it? I'm all the way up and it sounds quiet now. >> Okay, almost 20. >> Yeah, I did. The volume went down. >> Years of War helped define a generation
of Xbox. Tonight we are returning to Emer Day, the day that changed everything. Here at Opening Night Live, we have the world premiere of the campaign trailer for Gears of War EDay, including the first look at the Locust
leader behind the invasion. From the Coalition, here's Gears of War Eday, an Xbox console exclusive launching this October. >> Why do you say Xbox console exclusive was such gusto? That sucks. It's bad.
because that's probably the title he was given for this product. >> He probably gets a >> It's only on Xbox. Isn't everybody happy >> He's going to get back to his room tonight and there's going to be a a
small pile of brown bags with dollar bills on them and one for each time he bills on them and one for each time he said Xbox exclusive in front of it. said Xbox exclusive in front of it. >> Bleed the ground walkers.
through the night. You four belong to me now. Designation: Bravo squad. >> No one knows what these things are or where they're coming from.
>> This is more than an invasion. >> It's a [ __ ] war. >> The reports are still coming in. But whatever this is, it's happening all >> Actual monsters are coming out of the ground and ripping my people apart.
>> And those are my gears out there holding the line. >> Back now. How do we hold a line against an enemy that can tunnel under him? >> We're gears. We fight.
>> We still have our people. If we can save them, we save Cologne. >> Moss prepares us for what's ahead. >> Moss prepares us for what's ahead. >> People we love die. We're the ones that
keep fighting. >> Give him hell, Phoenix. That's the plan.
>> There'll be no support if you fall. We all do. bring all your favorites back and not have to justify it >> to the end. >> Not wrong.
right. Next, it's time for Anata, an epic free-to-play openw world RPG game from Netis coming to PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile platforms. Three years ago, two massive cities, you build your profile and social following as a member
of the ACD team. Tonight, we've got your first look at the city of Shangho and the types of combat, vehicles, and mini gamess you can expect. And yes, news on gamess you can expect. And yes, news on the release date as well.
>> Talk to me about Jeang Xiao. So, >> I What? >> Still have a mortgage. I haven't tracked down my old man yet. Still got to buy a >> I still got all these memes I haven't sent out yet.
sent out yet. >> Whoa, it's a nontop or >> Let's go. We're about to make our mark. >> God damn. If I wasn't out, that voice >> God damn. If I wasn't out, that voice made me double out.
I say go viral first, then worry about rebuilding the ACD. Get big enough and >> What is going on? >> What's next? >> Lot master. >> Master. You're so awesome.
>> Master. >> It's like GTA anime GTA. >> Yeah. >> You're nothing more than a bad seed who >> Okay. Enjoy the party. >> Grand Theft anime. Okay. Okay.
>> Grand Theft anime. Okay. Okay. >> This is not yours to take, outsider. >> What's going on here? >> What?
>> Where do you think? >> Wait, I'm back home. >> This is Chong Xiao. >> Take me with you to sniff out some
weapons. >> You've been reading too many fantasy >> You've been reading too many fantasy novels. >> Only those who pass our trials may witness the ling within.
>> You bet. I've dragged entire subway. >> Okay, then.
Oh my god, they're actually singing. Aya,
what? Why is everyone running off? Am I really that annoying?
>> Awesome. There you have it. Ananta comes out on January 15th, 2027. Now, we have so much more Gamescom Opening Night Live coming your way, including a new look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. But yeah, I know you're
waiting for it. But for now, here is a new look at Silent Hill Townfall. Yeah. Coming in just a month, Anaporna, and Screenburn in the UK. Let's go,
>> I can't wait for this one, dude. >> I need you to come back to the town. >> Last one was pretty good. I enjoyed it. >> And put some I played it four times.
>> And put some I played it four times. what I just saw in that footage. You said we could put things right, that this town would listen to me. >> But it's the right thing to do here. Not just for them,
but for the whole town. >> Then you know what you have to do. But be careful. >> They're all >> They're all so angry.
>> You have to leave this island. They sent me a controller for this game. >> Did they? Dude, that controller looks fly, man. I think Dan >> say it looks fly. I have to go. I'm I got to I got to [ __ ] get out of here.
>> It does. >> The [ __ ] Super fly. >> I should have known. >> Are you not a Missy Elliot fan? >> No, you are so [ __ ] old. Holy [ __ ] Now I
you are so [ __ ] old. Holy [ __ ] Now I understand It's more than I ever imagined. >> I can't do this anymore.
I'll be in uh Star Wars lands coming up. >> Yeah, I've returned to the zone, so god >> Yeah, I've returned to the zone, so god knows. I don't even know what to do. place, >> man? I don't know the hell. Are you
stupid? What do you mean? You ask a drug addict. Why do you take drugs? Cuz I could I like it? I don't know. Damn.
I think didn't uh like Amaroo have a big sponsor of this of this. >> Yeah, I I think there was I didn't even know this was
cool, but I don't think I can get over the weird marionette world. Like I it's >> you failed us. >> That's not really my jam. Crimson. If >> DLC. >> If only I
>> You've surmounted countless enhanced. >> Oh, it's also gotcha. Oh, never mind. >> never mind. >> You will surely bring me. >> You'll struggle, but you'll turn back face because that
>> Oh, is this them like changing the story? If I do their dirty work for story? If I do their dirty work for them, I'd better get why I'm mowed.
>> They said enhanced. >> Even the end is written. >> I will walk the full length of this path. path. >> New story moments, man.
>> Do you not get that desert released nearly six months ago and the developers I don't think you have to buy more and more content including new cut scenes and story moments. It's just an update. Next, let's step into the world of Tides
of Annihilation. The upcoming fantasy action adventure game by Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games. Set in modern-day London and mythical Avalon, you play Gwendalin, the lone survival of an otherworldly invasion who can summon
spectral forms of the Knights of the Round Table. Tonight, we've got a brand new trailer which reveals the new voice of Gwendalyn, Angela Sant Albano, who recently played Grace Ashcraftoft in Resident Evil Reququum.
>> Oh, that is a solid recast. So, that was the role Jennifer English was playing. >> Yeah. Yeah. She got announced a couple weeks back. >> Oh, cool. I definitely missed that.
I think, as well. So, people on Twitter were angry.
Tell me the truth. Is there a way to fix this? this? The fog has devoured your home and now The fog has devoured your home and now it is tearing Avalon apart.
Arthur was the only one who could control the fog. control the fog. Until you >> until me. I know not why you possess his powers,
I know not why you possess his powers, but if you wish to reclaim London, but if you wish to reclaim London, you must harness the fog. Use it to command your spectral knights. Genev,
>> teach me. Come on.
interested, >> I feel like like Souls like games are >> I feel like like Souls like games are becoming
on your wish, but a few more can't hurt, right? Being updated throughout the games as the titles are announced. trailer from Trin, Italy. >> I think I think I like it, but I don't
have to director of unrelated games, Alessandro Durando.
maybe more like Devil May Cry kind of thing. More more more actiony way more >> Yes. And Chiao Gamescom there is a question at the heart of Lo. What do we
leave behind and for whom? When we can be sure anyone will ever find it. I didn't have an answer when I started and I still don't have one and I genuinely expect never expect to be here on this stage. So, thank you Jeff and Gamescom
for this incredible opportunity. Just being here already means more than I can put it to words. Love song will take you on a journey through the forgotten eos of past humanities where sound is the only language left. You will uncover
traces of memory left in stone and sound building a bridge between what was and what may still come. Here is love song. >> I don't know if it's a good idea to brand yourself with something that's really difficult to read.
the first 5 seconds of this game >> there.
little bit. What a beautiful and artistic game made Aleandro, for joining us. >> One of my favorite moments from last year's TGAs was the announcement of Mega Man's long aaited return with Mega Man
Dual Override from Capcom. Tonight, we've got an exclusive glimpse of new gameplay along with the introduction of a new character who plans to foil Mega Man's plan to save the world. Take a look. He hung a little long on that F. I
look. He hung a little long on that F. I was like, he plans to [ __ ] up Mega Man's was like, he plans to [ __ ] up Mega Man's plans.
kill him. What? you need the polar opposite name of Twinkle Girl.
Twinkle Girl. Mega Man and Twinkle Girl. >> Oh my god, that looks [ __ ] hilarious. >> Little something extra. All right, now
let's talk about another legendary gaming hero, one without limbs. Rayman, who's celebrating his 30th anniversary this year. Rayman Legends Retold builds on the charm of the original 2013 game, now brought to life with stunning 3D
visuals, new story content, and an allnew sixth realm to explore, plus fully voiced cinematics. Players join Rayman and friends on a new adventure to restore peace to the Glade of Realms. There are four all new musical stages
like MC Hammer's You Can't Touch This. And tonight we have your first look and listen to another musical. >> What did I just hear? I'm sorry. What?
>> They got a lot of licenses from Just Dance. Okay.
Oh, this is a banger. I don't know what you guys are talking about.
just want to watch people play this game.
wall or something and just ruin the whole song. Gamescom. And that's what meth makes
tonight's games will be playable to fans who are joining us live in person here in Germany all weekend long. Still to come at OL, the worldwide reveal of The Witcher 3's new expansion, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and a performance of the
music of Mugenics for the first time anywhere. >> It's time for our next announcement. The developers gave us a phrase new IP, but on stage. So I guess >> the guys for the concert, they're
bringing out like the the the guys that do sure. >> Monster. Okay, I guess. Ridiculon. Thank you. Ridiculon. Yeah, they're awesome, dude.
>> explore breathtaking strange worlds. strange worlds. >> Make a friend who'd work for you.
>> You've got two of them in the call there, JP. there, JP. >> I know. I know. Once human jumping >> I know. I know. Once human jumping today, sarcastic
>> Wait, Barry, that just got shadow dropped. longest. >> Not the one we Sorry. >> A wind breeze. Can it be a demon from the depths of hell itself?
the depths of hell itself? >> Oh, God. No. No. Please, no. >> I gave you a blessing. >> I hope you enjoy my gift.
But this one, he's different. The sun didn't take him. Night after night, day after day, I will strike him down.
day after day, I will strike him down. >> Your every move sends a ripple. >> Your every word echoes far. >> They got so much flack for the announcement that it was going to be 40 FPS on console that like 2 days later
they announced they're going to make it 60 FPS on console button on release, >> please. I'm so sorry. >> No. No.
>> Welcome back everybody to Gamescom Opening Night Live. Now, I'm a huge Game >> Somebody said that actually begs more questions than answers. World next game with you. gameplay of the forthcoming strategy game, Game of Thrones War for
Westeros from Australia's Playside Studios. >> Real quick, the thing that I that's so wild to me is first of all, where did mute for this. I'm sorry. >> Where where did they think it was going
to be okay that >> that they could announce 40 fps? But then more importantly, how could they fix it? How how could you have like how how are you going to announce it's only going to
be 40 fps but then be like oh just kidding it's going to be 60 >> live out the epic final seasons. >> Oh chat chat's answering this actually. >> They found those episodes you love. >> They said it was planned already but not
>> The fate of western >> Oh okay. Okay. So why do they announce 40? >> Is yours to decide?
>> Remember those guys we built up for the entire show >> under promised overd deliver. >> Actually, Don Walker. So I I hope it's good, man. I want I want it to be successful.
>> How awesome is that dragon? >> I know. I can't wait for this one. So, with that, now it is time for a new game announcement from Airship Syndicate, makers of Darksiders Genesis. This is a new self-funded and published indie
title where you escape from a failing orbital prison in this gritty sci-fi isometric action thriller. >> This is Dust >> Origins. I feel like you've heard of this. Yeah,
I feel like you've heard of this. Yeah, you've heard of this maybe. you've heard of this maybe. Heat.
>> Yeah, I was going to say very ascent. Yep. Yep. More county ascent.
>> RPG 10. Thank you for that five, man. >> The origins of dust are skin flakes.
me. >> This is another gotcha game. >> This is another gotcha game. >> Activating 1,600 exhibitors. >> More than 1,000 worlds. >> Global data streams active. challenging
>> actually the GTA 6 leaker they brought him on stick between screen and reality. >> Heartbeat restored. Synchronization complete.
You are no longer playing. You are logged in. >> Welcome to the heart of gaming. Welcome to Gamescom.
>> Welcome indeed. That's right. Gamescom has officially started now. Let's go. >> And now we cinematic. Are we just watching an ad on? >> No, it actually just started new far
future sci-fi universe. >> In Exodus, you rise from salvager to >> guys. This is opening night and that was the minute that the show opened. So now >> humanity survival across the most dangerous reaches of space. Along the
way, you assemble a crew of sharpedged specialists, soldiers, smugglers, mercs, scholars, and awakened animals whose skills and chemistry shape every fight and decision. Tonight, it's time to get a deeper look at Salt, an awakened
octopus and mercenary who joins your team. Get a glimpse into who she is, where she comes from, and why she's along for the adventure. Wait. >> Is it like slugs? What happens if you
put salt on an octopus? >> Oh, wait. They live in salt water. Nah, >> They become delicious. >> That's true. That's true. Yeah. Okay. >> That's him. >> Run.
>> Figured we could talk since you're part of the team now. >> Why? Want to understand how you see things, Want to understand how you see things, how you operate.
>> Wow. >> Aad's kids really strange. >> Aad's kids really strange. >> We know each other.
somewhere else? >> Somewhere else.
>> Salt, you have a most impressive reputation. team. >> You fear me. Envy, hate.
put it in danger for your own selfish reasons. >> You know, I was I was just thinking you would ask that >> is in danger. >> I'm just asking the question everyone's
>> from your planet. >> Meanwhile, Zeke's over here like, "Do octopus have feet?" >> Safety. >> Oh my god. You [ __ ] You
>> I don't know. Oh,
release date for Exodus. It is coming in April, as you saw, of 2027. Now to give us an exclusive extended first look at the gameplay for the upcoming Warlock Dungeons and Dragons from Wizards of the Coast and Invoke in
Montreal, Canada, please welcome the TGA award-winning star of Resident Evil Village, the incredible Maggie Robertson.
Thank you, Jeff. And good evening, everyone. I am so excited to be here. >> you're shorter than we thought you'd be. >> All right. Every warlock's journey begins with a pact. for Katri, a
seasoned warrior on a personal quest. That pact is made with Tasha, an ancient That pact is made with Tasha, an ancient witch queen, and I have the pleasure of with all of the respect that comes with it in magic.
Halloween, >> she goes as Marilyn Manson. >> Tonight, we're revealing it time showing how she has the perfect world similar face. this I think she could pull it off is warlock.
>> I do. And also I think she has a personality to do it too. >> And then Marilyn Manson could go as her >> not the one that matters.
>> not the one that matters. >> That she Marilyn Manson could be Lady D. >> More. You still think this is your
>> I have seen. >> No, I think this is the gameplay premiere >> or the everything premiere >> or the everything premiere >> and defiant
Raw magic serves us both. Warlock, find your magic.
his name. There it is. Interesting. >> There it is. It's like a method or >> There it is. It's like a method or something. I know, right?
>> Letting buried things lie. >> In my experience, buried things do not >> In my experience, buried things do not lie for long.
everything? >> Closer to what? >> Wait, why didn't you just do that over the gap?
>> I'm scared. Watch out. >> I see it. This looks a little too scripted. It does.
>> Oh, you're just going to blink around and turn your back on a beholder, dude. Mm-m. Yeah, I would just run. I think that's the right play.
said Wizards of the Coast, but are they are they developing? >> I do not know. >> Raw Magic, a means to an end. >> Invoke Studios. Oh my god. What in the hell is this?
God damn it. >> Is this like Dave the Diver? We own a >> Is this like Dave the Diver? We own a Warlock restaurant.
not fleeing from this. >> A weather change. That's cool. >> A weather change. That's cool. >> What I need is here.
because I'm not seeing any way to distinguish who you're targeting with >> I mean, I would think they're on cuz left and bottom left, bottom right. left and bottom left, bottom right. >> Maybe I'm missing something.
This looks awesome. No, this looks really cool. >> Seen a ton of different gameplay things that she's doing.
I think we're going to have to check that out. Wait, was there a date >> That was absolutely amazing. I think it announcement of a brand new game inspired by 1001 Arabian Knights with
flying carpets, colossal bosses, and more. It comes from the new NBC game studio which is debuting this game on the Gamescom show floor. Here's 101 the Gamescom show floor. Here's 101 Threads of Misan.
Come close and I will tell you a tale of two worlds at war. Damn, that face looked amazing. >> Please sing Arabian Nights from Aladd. day called Mirage. It was a It was a carpet fighting game.
carpet fighting game. >> It was so awesome.
those who are unseen. >> Wait a second.
Once the children of Earth and the Jin flourished, united until betrayal split flourished, united until betrayal split their worlds apart.
Now the veil is thinning. Two worlds collide as they wage a war of Two worlds collide as they wage a war of vengeance.
Ow. >> Yet many stories remain untold. monsters. >> We have but one hope.
>> We have but one hope. >> So listen, heed my words. This story begins with you. >> You're making it very clear that there's like three people. I wonder, is this a co-op game?
>> Huh. Interesting. >> Oh, play the demo. There you go. >> Well, that's games combo. >> Yeah. Yeah.
>> to make the dead speak. >> Is this lies of Anamu? >> Is this lies of Anamu? >> Nothing and no one will keep me from the truth. Not even the purests.
Not even the purests. >> Lies of Yeah.
>> It's just as you summised. The final clue is in that cursed place. >> If greed comes to a cross. >> I love it when a fanervice game doesn't
miss miss a note, man. You name it, they got in this. It seems love.
>> Oh. Uh, this is a mobile game. >> Oh, hence the giant screen. Okay. Of the >> Yeah. >> That's a weird >> I wasn't going to say what gave it away, but
I know. >> Oh my god. we're turning to the legendary Metro series and a very special developer, 4A
Games, based in Ukraine. Game developers have to build games in all sorts of conditions. But for 4A, the development of 2039 has truly been a challenge to build art in the midst of a real war. to tell us more about their incredible
story and journey of perseverance to create Metro 2039. Please join me in welcoming to the O andL stage John Block and Pavl Umar from 4A Games.
recently and they were in the the same boat. Oh, there's the helmet. Apparently, it all sold out. Let me see if it's it's available anywhere. Oh, the Metro helmet. Yeah,
>> Hello, Gamescom. >> Wow, so many cool announcements already and we are really proud to be a part of it. Thank you so much. >> Hey, John. >> Executive producer for Metro 2039.
>> And I'm Pavle Ul, co-creative director and audio lead. >> Tonight, we revealing our brand new gameplay trailer for Metro 2039, the we have been exploring for nearly two decades.
Metro has always been a story about preventing war. But now that war is at our doorstep, we have built a story about its consequences and what it takes to survive. >> The cost of silence, the horror of
tyranny, and the price of freedom. Of course, as always, there's monsters, course, as always, there's monsters, tunnels, devastated ruins. But Metro to us is about people. what they protect, what they sacrifice, and what remains of
them when the world takes almost everything away. >> Creating a game this dark requires a lot of passion, discipline, and a development team that has had to become accustomed to working without peace or
regularity. >> There's enormous care for this universe and the people who believe in it. A key part of this is our own in-house 4A oppressive world you're about to step into.
We built this game for those who have traveled through Metro before and for those who are about to enter it for the first time. There's a lot to explore. >> I feel like this guy needs to do voiceovers for like his career with game
dev which was pretty rough. Trust me, >> we cannot wait to share more. >> And if you're lucky enough to be here at Gamescom, you can go hands-on with Metro Gamescom, you can go hands-on with Metro 2039 at our booth and take a closer look
on a fully wearable replica Spartan helmet. that will be included in our collector's edition. Thank you. >> Yeah, he's he's got he's one of the characters, isn't he? In Exodus, >> I feel like we've heard him before.
>> Have you ever been to 39 simply a return on that helmet? >> It is a dark, more ambitious and deeply personal before you. about yourself and what you're prepared to become in order to survive. So the
tunnels are waiting, the surface is calling, and tonight we're ready to show calling, and tonight we're ready to show you a bit what comes next. Welcome to Metro 2039 Slavo. Who is Artio?
I'm looking for someone. I need information. >> Then you've come to the wrong place. >> The Nova Rank spread across the station like a damn plague. >> So this is Hunter's bright future.
>> So this is Hunter's bright future. >> Oh my god, look at that. weapons, the radiation.
But this humans did this.
This is Hunter, the leader of the Novo Reich. The enemy must be destroyed. Reich. The enemy must be destroyed. The Spartans wear wolves and helmets.
The Spartans wear wolves and helmets. >> But I am something worse. Destroyed. The enemy must be destroyed.
>> What the [ __ ] >> I'm looking for someone. Where is she?
>> Metro 2039 looks great. Hats off to the team at 4A Games. Okay, now for performed at the Game Awards and was on now it's time for this person's first appearance on OL.
>> Hey, stop. >> Oh, tired of sneaking around just to feel good.
>> Tired of this damn lighter? of this rain of this life. >> I got you. >> More sizzle.
>> Okay, cut. Thank you, Cyrus. That's perfect. Well done. >> That is Dr. Cyrus Kane, the big >> Oh my god, it's Hitman and his diverse
>> Oh my god, it's Hitman and his diverse business. selection, you need an award. Like, we just had Eminem, we've had Bruce Lee,
we've had like, how do you come up with this stuff? Like, this stuff? Like, unbelievable. Unbelievable.
is this? >> These internet ass DJs. whole thing is he'll just do anything for money. Sky is no longer the limit.
From NC. This is ION 2, the sequel to ION, a new PC MMO built around aerial combat. >> It launches October 5th this year. >> Somebody said Danny DeVito. And now I just want a Hitman Danny Devito target
from like from Always Sunny in Philadelphia >> crew. >> They couldn't do that. It'd be like a a >> Oh my god. >> He would not be an elusive target.
I believe travel dream. >> I mean maybe physically >> out on the old roads. >> Is this >> as a shatter waring tribes
like your people? >> Is this a unique IP kind? >> Is this a unique IP kind? >> You think you'll survive and adapt? Reclaim the land. rediscover the lost technology of the old world.
>> Wa wa wa wait. >> Reunite her people through alliances, >> Is this like Kenshi? >> But when words fail, >> But when words fail, might becomes the law.
and their might is far beyond the likes of you. of you. So will you kneel as my servant? Help me restore America or burn as my foe. It's like a wasteland
or burn as my foe. It's like a wasteland world. At the end of all things, only one dream. >> Oh, it's a paradox game. It's a Forex
[ __ ] dude. That could be awesome. It's a post-apocalyptic Forex. H I'm going to check that out, dude. Oh my lord. Hell yeah.
What's a Forex? Uh 4x is generally when you control like an entire um uh faction. So uh expand, explore, eliminate, and uh uh >> there's a whole thing. But yeah, it basically like a it's it's a giant like
world controlling game. >> 4x 4x or two X's and an E Thank you. That's right. >> Kind of like Civilization games. Stellaris is a 4X if you know about Stellaris. Uh Europe Europe Europa
Stellaris. Uh Europe Europe Europa Universalist is a 4X. Yeah. Universalist is a 4X. Yeah. explore, expand, exploit, exterminate.
know which one it is. It's it's one of those. Yeah. Different. money. >> You know, it's interesting. What happens when SGF happens in 10 years and it's just a Hoyverse show of their 35
different gotcha games at that point. JP, I'm American homie. There I don't >> I mean, I just feel like they've made too much money now. They're just like, >> You got to think of it this way. If if these if the people that made money off
to remember, they don't give a [ __ ] about the games themselves. They would have a game in every single genre pumping out. we're heading in that direction. >> Simulation game from Planet Life. I'll
that. Land past a line, comb the shores, or whip up a home-cooked meal. Enjoy slow, fulfilling days on your planet side by side with your beloved fuzzy >> Of course. >> Players can pre-register
the website. Plus, the final beta test will be coming soon. >> But now, we are very excited to have a special musical performance at OL. Earlier this year, Edmund McN and Tyler Glale's cat breed simulation game
gameplay. >> I'm kind of sad it's not chasing rats. chasing rats. >> And tonight we've got the first ever live. Still great though. Please welcome Matias Bossy, Carla Kilstead and Jeff
Pearlman from Ridiculon performing Guillotina
say you'll be mine. We'll be divine. We'll be divine. My too. >> This kid wants her.
Come, let me play. Don't run away. I'll have my way with you. When I'm done, you'll say I stay.
lights. Stop running for a minute. We can finally find infinity. Together, we can win all this whole. So come on, turn around. You're so lost when you confound me with your endless runaround. It's more than I can bear. You run, but in
game of hide and seek. But when I find you, you won't even know your name. You afraid I'll be too good. And all the love you've had, you never had it like love you've had, you never had it like you should.
one of my favorite music performances ever. My calls were made for you. My claws, I'll see what they can do.
Come away. Come, let me play. I'll have my way with you. And when I'm done, you'll say I stay.
lights. Lie down upon my table. Don't get up, you won't be able. Deep tissue is not the issue. It's the needles I adore. Acupuncture at its best. You'll be the front. You need a rest. An addict. I assure you, you'll be back
some more. You run, but in your heart, you know it's destiny. I'll win. You're slowing down. You're losing steam. I'll notify your life. Can you run? But I run faster. And there's nothing you can do. Cuz everywhere you turn, you turn up. Oh
Cuz everywhere you turn, you turn up. Oh no.
Jeez. Applause, please. Applause, please. >> Give it up for these guys.
>> Here's also some breaking news show. I think that was awesome. Xbox SNS on September 8th. >> Stick around for more right now. Oh my
god, she sounded for Aliens Fire Team Elite 2. >> She sounded exactly like she does in the game. like like not a single note was game. like like not a single note was off. It was perfect. That was crazy,
played Fiddle, too. That's That's wild. Wild Wild talent. Wild talent. >> Is this out tomorrow? This game's out now. I think this game came out today.
>> Oh. Oh, didn't something come out today? I was being asked. >> Video game probably came out today. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, it's mostly negative. Oh, no.
September. Sorry. Oh, okay. Yeah, I was going I thought this up today. >> 38% on Steam. >> 38. >> Hold on. Hold on. Has a lot of tech issues according to my chat. No.
>> I once promised I would tell you everything about your mother.
evils of this world, even if it meant losing herself. >> Chad, I don't think this is straight, too. I mean, maybe, but Everything a different direction. >> Everything she sacrificed
>> was to spare you from the nightmare we endured.
emanated from her like nothing I'd seen before. before. Beautiful and terrifying. my greatest ally and the start of something far worse.
President. >> Yeah. >> wait. What? What is happening right now? What? Wa! What?
a Yakuza game?" What's I forget the name. This is Shella I forget the name. This is Shella American Story, I think.
Sha the American story. Who is this by?
Have you seen the trailer for this before?
>> Yes. I think there's I think there's laws against that behavior.
>> That entire game was like a parody about about America that I'm here for.
manner. What?
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industry, bringing countless games for you to explore and dominate. >> Get set for Gamescom's unique indie area where you're in control of the most where you're in control of the most creative.
stinkiest con and I' I've ever been to and I've been to a lot of them. >> I um was on a Tik Tok place and it was talking about a sign that's outside of a cafe near Gamescom and apparently it's a sign that says we apologize for the
smell pointing towards the building and like apparently it's a whole thing like interesting. >> Yeah. I mean, it's in the it's in the middle of Europe and it has I mean, it's in Germany, of course, but it's like,
with all sorts of different hygiene habits. >> I think it's also just a lot of people, but yeah, >> I love it. >> Yeah, combination.
sustainable, and >> I'm not saying Americans are better or >> I'm just saying like I've been to packs. I've been to ComicCon. I've been to many many many cons >> and it's does Burning Man smell
>> Too high to smell a burning. >> Well, also you're out in the open. So, >> a lot of it's indoors >> and connecting gamers worldwide. Welcome
to the heart of gaming. >> Welcome. I think the reason why it is is because it's like Americans have a stink that's all their own. This is like 30 >> called a freedom with whatever damn name is.
countries of a mish mash of different types of smells and that's what makes it so wonderfully bad. >> Here's a brand new look at stage tour.
>> Think it's a lock band thing. Oh [ __ ] maybe.
just like re-releasing it, I guess, right? But it's not the original one. This like a indie version, but how do you license all these songs with an you license all these songs with an indie?
>> I mean, it looks indie. >> I mean, it looks indie. What are you trying to say, K?
Huh? But yeah, I guess it's not it.
but >> yeah, I I was trying to read >> I want to sign text, but I couldn't see. >> I always wanted to be a rockstar. Maybe someday. Um, next year Sega's classic crazy taxi is coming back with an all
crazy taxi is coming back with an all new in the top bundle is $350. $50.
The Xenia continue to wage war against the human race. the order of the Turo, mystical guardian of us.
mystical guardian of us. >> Wait, what? with enhanced abilities. The war has moved to the Lost Lands, a site of ancient ruins and creeping danger. The Zenia yearns to unlock the secrets
of these savage worlds, to unleash the means of humanity's destruction. They must be stopped by warriors who will not flinch in the face of the Xenia
menace. You are such a warrior. Relentless, fearless. You will give no quarter to your enemy. your enemy. >> Turok the dinosaur hunter in 2026
was not on my bingo card. >> No stopping, no surrender, no limit to your abilities. >> Damn.
>> The Lost Lands beckon you. That franchise is like almost 30 years old. >> Wow. They are. >> It's like one of the more successful ones if you think about it.
>> To share with you today's game from Octopus Panic, a sevenperson independent studio founded by Halo and Battlefield franchises. It's another game that >> Let's check it out. >> I played Tur Rock on my N64 religiously.
I loved that game. I'm still struggling with Octopus Panic being seven members, like seven devs, not eight, seven. >> Yeah. I mean, couldn't you just like >> Yeah. I mean, couldn't you just like hired someone? Like, come on, man.
hired someone? Like, come on, man. >> Hire my cousin. I know, right?
your first shift. >> All right, let's get this done. >> Remember, is this Dog Rock Galactic? >> Just one step closer to home. >> Uh, there's got to be like a furry pun you can do there.
>> New research just opened up. >> Maybe >> Maybe >> some help.
>> Oh, looks like the wildlife base. Try not to die. >> Oh, you're a squeaky toy. Okay. Okay.
>> Later. >> Okay, there's a play dead. Nice. >> Okay, this is >> Yeah, way more base defens. >> You got to be kidding me. They really went like pretty hard
They really went like pretty hard animating the dog models there. thing at all, but that game just looks fun. That looks like it could be a fun >> Oh, it it feels like something they were like, "Oh god, our game's not going to
>> Dog people?" >> Yes, I do. That looks awesome. And this next title we're about to see from a studio known for creating world class city building and management games. With this one, they're bringing that
expertise and passion into an entirely new setting, inviting players to build a new setting, inviting players to build a city where everything just clicks.
Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. >> Mhm.
a city builder. >> In fact, I'm surprised it took this >> It's actually weird cuz I just see my I'm just seeing dollar bills on this game. It's kind of >> Oh, that's it. That's a no. We call that
a no-brainer. That's just perfect. My kids are probably going to play that and love it. Yep. and love it. Yep. Yep. That's actually the pit as hell.
>> And the only prescription is logistical. Brand new life support >> into the places no one else touches and into the future of dirty work done right. >> This is the job. The first and only crew
>> This is the job. The first and only crew built to punch in this extermin.
similar to the dog game. I think >> with the firepower to clean up the alien mess and the grit to see the job through
to the end of the shift. They'll keep the lights on for one more day. there. >> Maybe this is where hell divers.
>> I haven't played it yet. >> The toughest on the contract. The last ones to leave the work site. The only crew that gets paid for doing what crew that gets paid for doing what others won't. This is Extterox. Punch
others won't. This is Extterox. Punch in. Clean up. Get paid.
That one can make a fun DFB. Yeah.
>> In the arena, glory is witnessed, but in the world >> Oh, is this Path of Exile? >> That's correct. Yeah. Nice, man. That's >> That's correct. Yeah. Nice, man. That's a [ __ ] sword.
at this and think there's absolutely nothing special going on cuz no one except PE players would be like, "They didn't have a sword in the game." didn't have a sword in the game." >> Like, what do you mean wielding swords,
>> dude? These animations look absolutely >> fantastic. Yeah, it looks amazing. flicker. Oh god, that looks good. We're going to
>> Yeah, dude. >> Oh man. I think that's just >> I will take >> What I'm old man, what a great trailer for that.
man, what a great trailer for that. That's awesome. Good job. >> What a great time, >> dude.
>> There was some big news for OL Path of Exile 2 1.1 GG December 11th. Drop that here and not exile con. What? >> And next we have some exciting news.
classic. Now they get to like amp it strategy game that was first released in 1999. >> Now beautifully that means you'll be able to play it for free. Yes. No more buying the correcta.
>> Arathia. Oh my gosh. Command mighty heroes, build spectacular towns, and lead fantastic armies into epic tactical battles once again. Ubisoft presents battles once again. Ubisoft presents Heroes of Might and Magic 3 remake.
Oh, >> the great king of Arathia is dead, and the enemies of the kingdom are scrambling to feed on its remains.
Let us repay them a thousandfold. >> Yes, you are all welcome. >> I got a remake because I played it. I played the original.
The realm strains under a gathering storm. Heroes will rise. Kingdoms will fall. Arathia
>> With that, now let's talk about Gamescom Cares, our platform at Gamescom dedicated to projects that give back. This year, we're putting the following topic in the spotlight. The unique power of the games community to be a force for
>> it's Ubisoft. I know it's >> Please join me in welcoming a special guest who knows this firsthand co-owner and business director Ashley Farcus of Games on Quick. >> Oh, cool.
So, tell us about Games Done Quick. Yeah, thanks Shocks. So, Games DoneQuick is all about playing games as fast as possible for a good cause. At every event, we bring together speedr runners from all around the world to showcase
incredible runs and raise millions for charity. We are thrilled to bring our live event to Europe for the first time right here at Gamescom. Every donation and sponsorship from the from the community and our partners goes directly
to gaming for democracy, an initiative that supports social engagement and culture. >> That's incredible. And since 2010, Games >> That's incredible. And since 2010, Games Dunqu has raised over $60 million for
charity, right? Absolutely amazing. What a great example of how gaming can give back. Ashley, why do you think it is that the gaming community has such a special power to be a force for good and drive change?
>> So, I think games create a space where people show up as their authentic selves and they connect with others who share those same passions. That sense of community and shared purpose is the foundation for everything. Somebody just
said empowers the community and helps players advocate for great projects like democratic values >> just for you guys. Somebody just said >> why would they release Heroes of Might and Magic 3 remake right before the new
highly rated Heroes of Might and Magic comes out. Let me tell you why. >> The new highly rated Heroes of Might and Magic is not made by Ubisoft. It's being
It's a smaller dev team published by Hooded Horse. Ubisoft is putting out the remake and they're putting it out before the new one comes out. >> Amazing local events or creator collaborations. We're always looking for
>> if you go look at both their Steam pages, you can you can see where the dollar signs are. >> Turning our passion into change that >> That's a great point. And of course, I have to ask, are there any more examples
know if they're trying to like get this out before the other one, but if they are, that's kind of messed up from charity streams. I hope the other one may be a play going on. >> And the Gamescom Forest, just to name a
>> Gamescom is bringing gaming communities together to create. assume the worst these days. >> So, right, Ashley, there's also that's how we're conditioned and
joining this community to be a force for good. Thank you so much for joining us, Ashley. I hope you have an amazing event right here at Gamescom. And of course, go check out all these great initiatives happening here at Gamescom Cares on our
website. >> Awesome. Thank you, Shocks and Ashley. Last year at TGA, I was very excited to debut the new title from Upsala, Swedenbased Neon Giant. From the small team behind The
Ascent, No Law is an immersive openw world FPS RPG set in the cyber grunge city of Port Desire. And tonight, it's finally time to give you a new look at the game. >> Hell yeah. Here we go.
The >> city won't shut up about him. What have you heard? >> Nobody sees him go in.
>> That's That's a good way. It's a good way to think about it. >> If Cyber Punk had about a a tenth of the budget. budget. >> Dynamite with vacuum cleaners.
>> Handle one freaking garden. He's a ghost. Everything but the lipstick. >> Bulldozer,
>> tactician, >> artist. play this?" What do you think, >> Gardener? Are they all true?
for this. >> I love the kind of whatever. I love whatever. >> Well, it just it's not evocative, I >> Well, it just it's not evocative, I guess. I love
>> Why does she Oh, she's like a girl. Okay.
grenade. >> Yeah. What's up?
for sure. Looks kind of silent hilly all of a sudden. What is this?
I swear to God if it fades to Hoyoverse, I'm going to lose my [ __ ] >> Thema group. You got to watch out for it. It just keeps getting better.
Wait, demons now? Are we doing aliens or demons?
this that FPS game that they keep Crossfire or whatever? >> Smilegate one. I don't I don't think this is Crossfire.
>> Oh, that's >> Oh my god. I read Grinder City and I was >> Oh my god. I read Grinder City and I was like from friction to Malmo, Sweden. The spiritual successor to S. The game stars the incredible Stellin Scarsgard. And
now we've got your first look at gameplay as a protagonist comes across a horrific experiment where a body's consciousness has been transferred to a server of rats. It's one of the many experiments in the game. Narrative
puzzles where your moral choices affect the outcomes of the mission as well as the outcomes of the mission as well as the rest of the narrative. thought it was talking about what we just saw and I was like that was him,
her him. >> But somehow my dad did the impossible. >> What's happening? Okay. Whatever that miracle was, miracle was, it pushed him away from us.
>> Word of caution. Cromby's experiments could be active right now. Delicate could be active right now. Delicate style. >> Oh, I'm in. I'm totally in. >> I need to talk to you.
>> That's it. >> Haven't used that one in a while. >> Oh, thanks. Someone came. >> What is this? What? What are you? >> There are some notes at the wait room to
>> There are some notes at the wait room to gauge you, too.
>> "I assure you there is no mind. Please proceed." >> No. No. My body. No.
Dude, that's awesome. That's good, man. Oh, that's great. Is that ontos,
>> bro? This looks like myth. Yeah. What is this?
different kind is that so that is totally Oh boy.
Um, oh, >> what a wild trailer from Daniel Mullins up in Vancouver and I'm super excited for this. Cody Island 2: Panda Circus described as a voyage through time,
myth, divinity, and video games. All right, now it is time for some animal combat. Guess we had a little bit before with that gravs, right? But a lot of animals tonight. From China based TI games comes Zupunk, a 3D diesel punk
action RPG starring a playable, get this, rabbit, rhino, and chipmunk. >> I know. Tonight, we have the first look at Zup squad-based combat systems, including the potential fourth hero. There's another animal shocks who fights
>> There's even more. That's not all. You'll also want to keep an eye out for You'll also want to keep an eye out for the honor bosses, too. Witness the wild the honor bosses, too. Witness the wild world of Zupunk.
>> Let's go save the world. >> No, I'm going to smash this rotten world >> Those animations look like you were watching them on 2x.
We're about to risk our lives here. >> Is this the only way across? 2027? >> I feel like we see that every year. >> The year of anthropomorphic games. We've had so many anthropomorphic games last
>> Can't even beat the rabbits. >> Maybe. I guess they're funding their games, you know.
>> Furnis, stand united. Two arms. >> Hand over the spark.
>> Oh, was that was that last person the fabled fourth character? fabled fourth character? >> I think so.
>> Oh, yeah. This game play demo of this looks cute. I love it.
wrapped around your neck making it hard to brea but he can ease your burdens. He to brea but he can ease your burdens. He can be your friend. Just take his red right hand and he'll make you understand. whisper and poison truth
understand. whisper and poison truth while he isues you. There are no ghosts at the land. There are no ghosts at the >> Yeah, it's a it's a mish mash of different like gaming styles.
>> That was a new look at There are no ghosts at the Grand, a musical horror renovation game from Bristol, England based Friday. But first, the announcement of a new game set in a vibrant world with amazing
creatures. This is Roco Kingdom, a new openw world multiplayer creature openw world multiplayer creature collecting RPG.
growing up when all the music around me started becoming like poppy and I and I started getting like less and less interested. And I wonder if we're going to go through that with like big title shows in gaming where it's just like
they're just going to become like just armies of like gotcha and whatever like show there hasn't really been a lot here that I'm like interested in
>> and we all age. Yeah. But I just mean like the common trends like gotcha is becoming huge like those those kind of like large scale like anime free to play are taking over the shows in a lot of ways. It's good. Don't get me wrong. I
stuff. It's it's but it's like the same feel is getting oh I'm getting old. I know this is just an old man talking, but yeah.
got to hit the cafeteria first. >> Nap time for me almost. Yeah, I got a >> There's a great uh early bird special at the local cafeteria. >> Excellent. >> Do they do the tuna?
do. >> And and the bread. Great.
the European market. But are these games big in Europe? two of you. >> Oh, Chad saying my sp my channel is >> Oh, Chad saying my sp my channel is spamming no.
no. They're not being anywhere. Dude, obviously they're paying for top spots at Gamescom. Someone's playing this [ __ ] Someone's playing this. >> Come on now. >> They're the some of the biggest games.
They got like a Minecraft building mechanic in this one with the blocks. >> Is this like the social influencer VR game?
>> Yeah, it does kind of look like the finals.
>> That's what I'm like. >> Okay, now I'm happy to stage a man Summer Game Fest with an epic reveal. Please join me in welcoming to the stage my good friend, the Final Fantasy 7 remake series director, Naoki Hamaguchi.
remake series director, Naoki Hamaguchi. >> Wait, they're doing Where's Witcher? >> We know what this is. I want to see Witcher.
My name is Naoki Hamaguchi and I'm the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revolution.
It's great to be back at the Gamescom to give you a green pass all my team is give you a green pass all my team is working on. What will you see in this working on. What will you see in this brand new exclusive toa so called
weapons? massive creature the crowd and his team massive creature the crowd and his team of legendary heroes will face in the of legendary heroes will face in the final chapter of their epic journey.
Final Fantasy 7 Revolution will deliver unforgettable experience in a world without boundaries and will be available PlayStation 5,
and will be available PlayStation 5, Nintendo Sw, Xbox's XS and PC in spring Nintendo Sw, Xbox's XS and PC in spring 2027.
going to be later. I was like, >> thank you so much for all your support >> thank you so much for all your support and excitement.
>> we are a sailor on every side. by enormous fear that looms over our heads weapons. >> Look at the weapon like the one that made landfall outside Midgar. >> But I know that we will rise to every
challenge and show heaven and earth that it is we who reign. >> I feel like I'm spoiling myself, man. I I don't want h I'm so torn watching I don't want h I'm so torn watching these.
planet, right? The planet sees us as another threat to our well-being, and rightfully so. >> You call them planetary warriors, but I call them weapons of mass destruction.
Way overdue for a day off. >> Once we've got a future to fight for, nothing will stop us. Ready, aim, fire.
The game comes out next spring for all >> Yay. >> All right, we have one last react to that on a legendary RPG franchise that won game of the year at
franchise that won game of the year at the Game Awards way back in 2015. >> This didn't come out 2015. [ __ ] >> Nope, it didn't. Jeff's wrong. >> Came out last year, I'm pretty sure. >> Yeah. I see a white wolf striving
>> Yeah. I see a white wolf striving forward towards a solitary tower.
this game. this guy was just talking like this the whole way through like this the whole way through doing this and just uh man I just it's so exciting to hear him say his words and his lines like oh my god shut up
and his lines like oh my god shut up Okay.
>> All right, we're going to we're going to do the full the Witcher 3 remastered. This is the first one. This is the huge upgrade to three. Oh, it's perfect timing. What is it? 29th. Great.
can see the truth of let's beauty garden man's blood. So we'll give it blood.
>> That's right. How about that? Free upgrade. Free remaster. All right. Well, one, but that's still amazing. Please welcome the level design lead from CD welcome the level design lead from CD Project Red, Miles Toast.
remastered. Uh, this is definitely a surprise and it's coming out in just a month, uh, September 29th to PC and consoles, including Switch 2 and even Battleet. Um, lots of features in that trailer. Uh, tell us which ones stand
>> That is a little weird. >> Oh, wow. Um, so you can tell that the this one, right? And it's a huge privilege for me to stand here and represent them. Thank you for the trust, guys. Um, secondly, features, right? So,
my favorite one is the visuals. That's new textures, updated rendering, advanced path tracing, foliage, you name it. Geralt has never looked as good even after all those years of retirement. >> Yeah. And then the other thing
definitely combat. It's more modern, smooth and precise. We updated camera, the targeting system, you know, added new animations and what I like a lot, >> And then last one, Witcher 3 is a
full-fledged RPG RPG, right? So, um, we completely revamped the ability system to give players more options. >> Well, it's a lot of stuff as you saw with Cyber Punk 2.0 month away. Let's move on now to Songs of the Past, which
is a wild idea in of itself. Okay. >> A new expansion for an 11-year-old game. this? >> Yeah, it's super cool. >> So, um, we had this idea for one more story with Geralt for a while, but we
couldn't quite figure out how to fit it into our busy schedules, right? Luckily, our friends from Fool's Theory came around and they hired a bunch of old veteran Witcher 3 developers, uh, including my mentor, Peter Jaliser. And
um I you know here we are today. >> Wow. Well that's cool. You mentioned obviously has a new weapon it looks like in the >> which is not bad. Like their their fool's theory is all fun stuff.
>> This is Geral's last adventure before we pass the torch on to Siri and we wanted a weapon that is new in the game. >> They're also doing the Witcher one. Perhaps hardcore Witcher fans will realize that this is a weapon we first
showed in the Witcher 1 intro and we will talk about that and many more things here at Gamescom. So, please kindly come by our booth or watch our >> That's right. I know you have an extended demo that these fans will get
to see at the uh booth. Uh tell us a bit about, you know, everyone wants to know the content of the expansion, the new region, Leen. Um who inhabits it, what what lurks below the surface. So, Latin is a whole new unique region that has a
unique identity like the other regions in the game. Um, it is filled with quests, you know, new monsters, adventures, and exploration just like the things that Witcher fans love. Um, but it's an almost uncannily idyllic
place that however has a dark secret lurking just underneath secret true professional >> window. I don't think that's been done >> We got one of those. All right. Well, I imagine we can expect all the upgrades
we heard about um for the remastered that will roll across all the expansions >> Absolutely. Yes. >> All right. Awesome. Well, uh I love the one last thing I wanted to ask you about. Um you have some news for people
right? >> Yes. So, this is super cool. Um, I can say today that tonight both of our previous expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will be free for everyone who owns the base game. And
this is a great opportunity for Yeah. Right, >> just giving away all 30 bucks. Aren't they Aren't they like still holding >> Part of the job, I guess. >> Shoot, man. So, um, and this marks a
perhaps only played the base game, right, to jump in with the improvements from the remaster update and get a whole lot of stuff for free before we ship the songs of the past sometime next year. >> Wow. Well, I got to say a lot of amazing
Witcher news uh today. Thank you very much, Miles, for joining us and we'll >> Thank you. >> All right, Miles from CDPR. make >> All right, and that is going to do it
for OL 2026, but that is just the start of it might go off the rails. Stay tuned weekend. And of course, we will see you again on December 10th live in Los Angeles for the Game Awards 2026 where we will celebrate the best of the year.
>> Crazy year and see what's next with a lot of brand new announcements and surprises for game development studios. It's been another great opening night live. And before we go, of course, we got to bring
out my incredible co-host tonight, Shocks. Shocks. >> You do such a great job. >> Thank you so much, Jeeoff. Thank you so an amazing show. >> Third time's a charm. We're just going
hope all you guys have an amazing Gamescom. >> All right. Good night, everybody. >> Bye. Thank you so much. Good night. That was a pretty good show. Yeah, I I feel like Gamescom is always the
appetizer for the rest of the year, I guess, when it comes to big announcements and stuff. >> H interesting show. It's definitely a
interesting to see. >> Um kind of like what what is popular over there and everything. Blizzard usually has a pretty big presence there and they're all saving their stuff for uh Blizzcon. So,
wasn't it? That was weird. >> It was. Yeah. >> Do you think Do you think Microsoft is going to try to make Battleet like a put more and more games on there >> on Battleet? That would be that'd be
strange. But, I mean, I don't put it out of the realm of possibility these days. >> Yeah, that' be weird. Who knows? Oh man. Well, hey, thank you guys for watching. >> Yeah, appreciate it. Thanks for the uh the invite. I'll see you guys. Oh, wait.
out. >> Zeke, are you leaving? Is this your last >> this is my last stream before I I I go on vacation tomorrow. >> Yeah, dude. >> I I will try to be safe, but not too
safe. Do me a favor at when you feel you are at the height of your most um medicated tweet something at drop frames. >> They'll figure it out. Zeke's a resourceful dude. They'll be
>> just record a video, Zeke. Just record a video and then send it to tweet. Just just add drop frames. Hey, it's Zeke. And then whatever you're >> Okay. I will I will try and keep that in mind. Uh, reception out there is not is
>> okay. >> I I bet I could find a someone with a squeeze off for a little bit and >> get a tweet out to you guys with me with my pink tutu and my my nipple clamps and all that stuff, you know.
>> Oh my god. >> Oh man, guys, it's been fun. Uh JP, if you want to uh tomorrow at 1 p.m. is the future game show. Uh I know I'm going to want to watch that, uh I'll be >> Yeah, man.
>> Bye. Bye. >> Yep. See you guys. that with me. I hope you enjoyed it. Tomorrow is probably going to be a whole lot of stalker. And then after that, uh,
then after that, we're going to watch the Future Game Show at 1 PMT. Should be make it back for Cozy Tonight. Small chance I might, but I don't think we're back tomorrow and we'll have a whole nice big fun day then. Thank you all so
my name is Co. Hi. We'll be doing all next week and a lot of new games. And um yeah, I'm gonna kick you over to my alt tomorrow at 8. Have a great rest of your day. Bye-bye.