The schedule for Gamescom 2023 is beginning to take shape. One of the biggest events in the video gaming industry is about to begin, and developers and fans are getting ready to swarm the Koelnmesse exhibition hall in Cologne, Germany, for it.
The five-day Gamescom 2023 program offers the opportunity to play some of the most anticipated new games of 2023 and beyond, as well as exclusive demonstrations and important announcements. Gamescom 2023 appears to be going to be fantastic this year based on the presence of certain significant industry leaders who have already confirmed their attendance.
Since producer Geoff Keighley has already hinted at certain surprises and revelations, we know that Opening Night Live will return to launch the Gamescom 2023 program. The GamesRadar+ main digital presentation, the Future Games Show, will also be there, bringing you world premieres and fresh trailers for some of your most eagerly awaited forthcoming titles.
What is Gamescom 2023?
A video gaming convention called Gamescom is held yearly in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom, unlike E3, is open to the general public, allowing you to play some of the biggest forthcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X titles. Tickets are now available. With exhibitors from 60 different countries presenting their goods over a gross exhibition space that will measure 230,000 square meters, this year’s Gamescom event is expected to be one of the largest ones ever. Additionally, activities are going on beyond the show floor, such as the Future Games Show from GamesRadar and the return of Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live.
When is Gamescom 2023
The official dates for Gamescom 2023 are Wednesday, August 23, and Sunday, August 27. The Koelnmesse’show floor or is exclusively accessible to press and trade visitors on August 23 before it opens to the general public for the next four days. There are several activities taking placonin the days around the main dates; Devcom, Gamescom’s developer conference, runs from August 21 to 22 while Gamescom: Opening Night Live will show on August 22. You can find out more about all of those things and more by looking at the whole Gamescom 2023 itinerary.
At Gamescom 2023, who will be present?
Although attendance at Gamescom 2023 is still being finalized across the video game industry, we do know about several significant developers and publishers who will be showcasing their next projects. Here is the verified Gamescom 2023 list as it stands; we’ll update it as the event draws near.
- Amazon Games
- Bandai Namco
- Bethesda Softworks
- Devolver Digital
- Focus Entertainment
- Frontier Developments
- Headup Games
- HoYoverse
- The LEGO Group
- Level Infinite
- Nexon
- Nintendo
- Pearl Abyss
- Plaion
- Raw Fury
- SEGA
- Team17
- Ubisoft
- Xbox
What are Xbox’s plans for Gamescom 2023?
A live feed from the exhibition floor and playable games at the Xbox booth are among Microsoft’s plans for Gamescom 2023, which were previously disclosed.
Microsoft is holding three days of three-hour live streaming on August 23, 24, and 25 that will take a closer look at “some of the highly-anticipated games at Gamescom 2023, with gameplay, developer chats, and community segments.”
According to the schedule, the following titles would be available at the Xbox booth:
- Theater Presentations
- Ara: History Untold (Oxide Games)
- Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios)
- Starfield (Bethesda Softworks)
- Playable
- First-Party
- The Elder Scrolls Online (Bethesda Softworks)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator (Asobo Studio)
- Towerborne (Stoic)
- Third-Party
Over 25 titles, including:
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (FromSoftware / Bandai Namco)
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt RED)
- Jusant (DON’T NOD)
- PAYDAY 3 (Starbreeze Studios / Overkill Software / Prime Matter)
- Persona 5 Tactica (ATLUS)
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (GSC Game World)
- Under the Waves (Quantic Dream)
- ID@Xbox
A diverse range of titles, including:
- Lamplighter’s League (Paradox Interactive)
- Lightyear Frontier (Amplifier Game Invest)
- SteamWorld Build (Thunderful Games)
Nintendo
We now know that the House of Mario has a ton of titles in the works thanks to June’s Nintendo Direct. We’re hopeful that a couple of those forthcoming titles will feature at Opening Night Live, but Nintendo will probably have a booth on the show floor. Both Detective Pikachu Returns and further information on the planned Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC may be saved for a later Pokémon Direct. Super Mario RPG or Super Mario Bros. Wonder are two games I’m wanting to see.
Sega
Sega has a ton of titles in development, so we anticipate seeing it at Gamescom 2023 in significant numbers. Hyenas, Sonic Superstars, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and Total War: Pharaoh are the essential games we’re hoping will debut at Opening Night Live.
HoYoverse
Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail’s creator, HoYoverse, will have both games (plus Honkai Impact 3rd) on display on the expo floor. By then, both the 4.0 update for Genshin Impact and the 1.2 update for Honkai: Star Rail will have been made available, but we’re hoping HoYoverse will utilize Opening Night Live to tease what’s coming next for the games.
Conclusion
Gamescom 2023 promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated event in the video gaming industry. With an impressive lineup of exhibitors from around the world, including major players like Xbox, Nintendo, and Sega, fans can expect to get a glimpse of the most anticipated games and exclusive demonstrations. The return of Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show from GamesRadar+ adds to the excitement, promising surprises, and world premieres.
With Xbox’s plans to steal the show with a range of highly-anticipated titles and playable games at their booth, Gamescom 2023 is shaping up to be a fantastic experience for developers and fans alike. As the event draws nearer, the gaming community eagerly awaits to witness the unveiling of new titles and the latest updates from their favorite developers and publishers.
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