The lineup of exhibitors for gamescom 2025 is taking on increasingly concrete forms. The already confirmed publishers and their game highlights clearly show: Cologne will be the center of the gaming world from August 20 to 24, 2025.
Here we give you a selection of exhibitors and games you can already look forward to.
These AAA giants are joining
As expected, some of the biggest names in the industry will also be seen again this year.
Ubisoft will make the hearts of strategy fans race higher this time. Finally, there is more to see about the eagerly awaited Anno 117: Pax Romana! For the first time in the series’ history, it’s going to the Roman Empire. We know that most of you think about the Roman Empire daily!
Sports fans, on the other hand, are magically attracted to the booth of Electronic Arts, where the next generation of soccer simulation with EA Sports FC 26 will kick off.
Blizzard Entertainment is also present with the perennial favorite WoW and will provide deeper insights into the next big expansion World of Warcraft: Midnight. The new trailer will be showcased at gamescom Opening Night Life, and there will be more details at the booth!
Next up are Microsoft’s brands Xbox and Bethesda. Even though specific titles are not yet known, the presence of these two top publishers guarantees spectacular announcements and cool demo stations.
Highlights from Asia
Asian publishers are coming to Cologne in 2025 with impressive cargo. Starting off is Capcom. Here, there’s a double dose of horror and action with the titles Resident Evil Requiem and a return of the legendary Samurai saga in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Konami also caters to the nostalgia of fans with the highly anticipated remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. For horror fans, there’s Silent Hill f.
But there’s even more. Nintendo is finally returning to gamescom and bringing a huge booth space and plenty of fun.
Right next to it, The Pokémon Company will finally present one of the most anticipated titles for the Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Fans of online role-playing games should keep an eye on the booth of Pearl Abyss, where the visually stunning Crimson Desert will be on display.
Also, major players like Bandai Namco Entertainment and SEGA will be present in full glory at gamescom 2025.
Online worlds and global hits
Successful titles Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero will keep you entertained.
Krafton will not only showcase new features for the battle royale favorite PUBG: Battlegrounds but will also provide insights into the upcoming high-gloss life simulation in inZOI and the highly anticipated PUBG: Blindspot.
Wargaming is also back with its squadron of military MMOs, including classics World of Tanks and World of Warships, as well as the newer project Steel Hunters, where you control wacky mechs.
The creative platform Roblox and the publishing giants Tencent Games and Level Infinite round out the global offering with their games and news.
Strong partners from Germany and Europe
The German publisher scene is also present with Aerosoft, astragon Entertainment, and Kalypso Media and will showcase their wide portfolio of simulations and strategy games. A special surprise comes from the Swiss simulation experts GIANTS Software, who apparently have a completely new project in tow alongside the timelessly popular Farming Simulator with Project Motor Racing.
So gamescom 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event filled with big, well-known exhibitors already. But this is just the first insight, and more announcements will follow by mid-August. So get your tickets directly and be guaranteed to be part of the gaming festival of the year!
