It feels like only yesterday we were drowning in game reveals at Summer Game Fest. Well, it kind of was only yesterday considering that happened back in June, but the summer’s true main event is almost here. Gamescom has slowly transformed into the top dog gaming expo following E3’s demise, thanks in part to its robust public component. (Summer Game Fest’s Play Days event is only open to press and creators.) It’s the summer show to watch, starting with the Opening Night Live showcase, if you love game reveals. What’s in store for this year’s show? A whole lot! Gamescom has already revealed a ton of games that are set to appear at the show, including some serious heavy hitters. And that’s before taking into account any surprises, of which there are sure to be many based on previous events. Here’s a quick rundown of the seven most-anticipated games at Gamescom 2026. If you were worried that we wouldn’t see Final Fantasy 7 Revelation for a long time following its Summer Game Fest reveal, you can breathe easy. The upcoming RPG will grace the stage at Opening Night Live, as director Naoki Hamaguchi will reveal more about the trilogy’s grand finale. Fans have also speculated that there m
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Like Meteor, the remake trilogy's finale gets closer every day Square Enix has shared new information on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's boss fights during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The highly-anticipated finale to the remake trilogy of…
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Like Meteor, the remake trilogy's finale gets closer every day Square Enix has shared new information on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's boss fights during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The highly-anticipated finale to the…
Read original at Polygon →ONL promises to kick off a week of hands-on previews and reveals in style The game industry’s biggest convention is back. Gamescom 2026 kicks off in Germany this week, beginning with Opening Night Live before spilling…
Read original at Polygon →It feels like only yesterday we were drowning in game reveals at Summer Game Fest. Well, it kind of was only yesterday considering that happened back in June, but the summer’s true main event is almost here. Gamescom…
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Like Meteor, the remake trilogy's finale gets closer every day Square Enix has shared new information on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's boss fights during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The highly-anticipated finale to the remake trilogy of…
View source →ONL promises to kick off a week of hands-on previews and reveals in style The game industry’s biggest convention is back. Gamescom 2026 kicks off in Germany this week, beginning with Opening Night Live before spilling onto the show floor…
View source →It feels like only yesterday we were drowning in game reveals at Summer Game Fest. Well, it kind of was only yesterday considering that happened back in June, but the summer’s true main event is almost here. Gamescom has slowly transformed…
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All the news you need to know from Germany's big gaming event We might not have E3 anymore, but at least we have Gamescom. The Cologne, Germany-based gaming extravaganza is the…
