Also at the gamescom 2026 the Opening Night Live, short ONL, will take place. At the event, various announcements regarding new games will be made, which fans can look forward to. We will be with you all day and at the event, keeping you updated with the most important info.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9:32 PM
Heroes of Might and Magic III returns as a remake and immediately shows off a slick trailer. Looks nice! You will get all 3 DLCs included. This brings a remake of the best title in the series – however, we have to wait for a release date, as that is not available today.
9:31 PM
Path of Exile II will be released on December 11, 2026, in its 1.0 version – the crowd goes wild. Our Diablo expert Nicole says about the trailer: “Looks awesome, but I won’t do that again!” With the release, the title will also be free-to-play.
9:29 PM
This looks a bit like No Man’s Sky, but it’s Exterminauts.
9:26 PM
Fortnite with dogs? No, Dog Rock Galactic? No, is it this Wardogs? No, it’s Gravhounds and it launches at the beginning of next year in early access.
9:24 PM
A new Turok called Origins will be released in Spring 2027!
9:23 PM
Not quite, but similar! The game is called Stage Tour and will be released in December!
9:21 PM
Is that… a new Guitar Hero? NICE!
9:17 PM
A game from Asia called Showa American Story evokes many feelings in us. Looks fun. Especially the quick-time events and combos look like a blast.
9:15 PM
The next game has a similar vibe to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, just a lot darker. 1666 Amsterdam looks super exciting in any case.
9:14 PM
You can find the original of the song here:
9:10 PM
Next up is a musical interlude to Mewgenics in cat costumes. Absolutely worth seeing. You should tune in. Really.
9:09 PM
It will be cozy with Petit Planet from Hoyoverse. A life-sim in space.
9:07 PM
Afterworld: Your Empire from the Ashes is a new sci-fi game and has a bit of Dune vibes.
9:05 PM
Next up… AION 2! One of the most exciting upcoming MMORPGs. The trailer showcases new gameplay and fancy mounts and massive bosses. Aion 2 comes out on October 5.
9:04 PM
Snoop Dog in the House and coming to Hitman World.
8:59 PM
The developers of Metro 2039 take the stage and announce new material and show off a wearable helmet that will be in the collector’s edition. It looks really cool.
8:57 PM
With Monster Hunter Outlanders a new offshoot will be released, but only for mobile devices. When that will happen was not shown in the new teaser.
8:55 PM
The next anime game with a captivating soundtrack in the trailer. We see steampunk and fantasy with dark but also colorful accents. Silver Palace: House of Greed is the name of the game.
8:53 PM
Threads of Mizan is at gamescom with a playable demo and shows a visually stunning story trailer.
8:50 PM
The vibe reminds me of a mix of Dragon Age and Diablo. The magic system looks amazing. After Baldur’s Gate 3, there could indeed be a new RPG hit waiting for D&D fans.
8:47 PM
We finally see Tasha, turning the protagonist into her namesake Warlock. The action RPG based on Dungeons & Dragons shows gameplay for the first time that is reminiscent of Dragon Age.
If you want to know who Tasha is, check it out here:
8:46 PM
Maggie Robertson takes the stage and my colleagues unfortunately have to endure my little fanboy moment. Because now it’s about WARLOCK and Tasha, the witch queen, as the protagonist’s patron. I am HYPED.
8:42 PM
A new sci-fi shooter with a… talking octopus in a mech? In the chat, fans joke about “The Deep: The Game,” but it is Exodus from the ex-Mass Effect makers. The game will be released on July 4, 2027.
8:40 PM
With Dust: Origins, a new top-down shooter is coming, but besides the trailer, we don’t get a release timeframe.
8:38 PM
If you, like me, are still mourning the strategy game “Battle for Middle-earth”, you should check out “War for Westeros“. That could be very similar, just in the Game of Thrones universe if you look at the gameplay trailer.
8:36 PM
Here comes a new story trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker. The vampire game from former Witcher developers will be released on September 3.
8:35 PM
The new trailer for Control Resonant is incredibly exciting just because of the music.
8:34 PM
This looks like Palworld, but it’s Once Human. The title is released today on consoles and will soon start a coop with Palworld.
8:31 PM
For unexplained reasons, Macarena and Rayman seem to fit together very well. Rayman Legends Retold will be released on October 1.
8:29 PM
Now a new Mega-Man game, a jump-and-run called Mega Man: Dual Override. Looks fun.
8:24 PM
Here comes another Asian action game in soulslike style. Tides of Annihilation focuses on impactful battles.
8:22 PM
Crimson Desert is not only getting a new trailer but also a huge update with Enhanced Edition, new story moments, and even German voice-over.
8:21 PM
In the next trailer, there’s a potpourri of… pretty much everything. The title seems like someone had a lot of fun. Sea of Remnants looks like a fun mix of… everything.
8:19 PM
With Plaque Tale Resonance, a new installment of the series is coming, taking a slightly different route than its predecessors. The two previous titles were well received by us, and we are curious to see how the new vibe plays out.
8:18 PM
Now follows horror with Silent Hill Townfall. All fans should take notice!
8:15 PM
A new anime game called Ananta comes with a humorous story trailer and shows the protagonists. In our chat, the comparison comes up: Saints Row with anime. Or anime-GTA. Do you agree? The trailer is certainly entertaining.
Comes out on January 15, 2027.
8:13 PM
Next up is a rather action-heavy shooter: Gears of War: E-Day shows a story trailer for the prehistory with bombastic shooting and epic music. The game will be released exclusively on Xbox and PC on October 6.
8:10 PM
Next is Rainbow Six Tactics with an XCOM-like spin-off. Strategy and tactical combat take center stage here.
8:07 PM
Nodus Fall is the title of the really intriguing game. It looks strongly like a multiplayer, which we could really enjoy here in the meeting. Some spots in the trailer also looked like team attacks could be possible. Fancy!
8:05 PM
The first trailer starts, and it’s getting dark. It resembles Elden Ring a bit, but … from Hoyoverse? It definitely looks like a soulslike.
8:02 PM
The 8th ONL begins and Geoff Keighley welcomes the audience with an opening speech. There will even be a musical interlude.
8:00 PM
The pre-show is over, and the ONL is starting! Geoff Keighley takes the stage…
7:58 PM
The chat on YouTube is obviously urgently wishing for Valko to return – are there also fans of Love and Deepspace present?
7:56 PM
CAT in the background with Kyle Bosman, did you see it too?!
7:54 PM
Here is Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The game will be released on September 4. If you dare to take on the katana, check it out!
7:52 PM
Can I please adopt the dragon baby? Elta: Defy All Gods is well received in the hall, and I must say: The concept with the mecha and the cute dragon is really solid. Our editor-in-chief agrees!
7:49 PM
Now comes Humankind II, a strategy game in Civilization style. It will be released in 2027.
7:48 PM
Murals is now live and comes with a unique look reminiscent of Disney.
7:46 PM
Now it gets bloody with a first-person game and guns. A bit soulslike-esque. As Max says in our meeting: “Finally a cool concept.”
Valar Mortis will be released on October 13.
7:45 PM
Arcornia comes with an adorable cartoon squirrel. This looks quite cheeky.
7:42 PM
Is there a new Resident Evil remake? Seems so! No, just kidding. It’s Perception, and you can even request a playtest on Steam.
7:41 PM
The current trailer shows a stylish Asian game called Genigods: Nezha.
7:38 PM
After a trailer for a new Roller Coaster Tycoon, now comes the super sweet Aniimo, a new monster collector with catchy music. Aniimo is releasing in September for all platforms.
7:37 PM
If you want to tune in yourself, you can find the streams here:
- 7:00 PM: Start of the FYNG-Stream on GameStar Twitch
- 7:30 PM: Start of the pre-show for the ONL via Twitch or YouTube
- 8:00 PM: Start of the ONL via Twitch or YouTube
7:36 PM
The next trailer will be atmospheric with a German train and… trains. Does anyone like trains? Then Train Sim World 7 might be something for you.
7:33 PM
Here we go! Starting with a new…. Worms?
7:30 PM
So, 4 minutes left according to the countdown. In the moderation, you will see Kyle Bosman, who will guide you through the pre-show. We are excited.
7:15 PM
Alright, my health points and spell slots are filled, I would be ready for Warlo- uh, the ONL. And you? In about 15 minutes the pre-show starts and we dive into the stream with and for you.
7:07 PM
Well, dear friends: I hand it back to Alex one last time and warm my fingers up for news typing during the show. Also, there are still no major rumors or leaks that have come up. Well then, see you later!
6:55 PM
On Reddit, there is now a gamescom 2026 megathread. Currently, many commentators are sharing the games they hope for. Included are: Bloodborne 2, more Wolfenstein, Minecraft 2, Fallout 3 Remake, Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy Remaster, The Elder Scrolls VI …
Do you have games that you absolutely want to see at the ONL? Let us know in the comments.
6:47 PM
We have an update from the hall of the ONL – it’s slowly starting to fill up!
6:23 PM
Greetings valued readers! Sophia is reporting for duty. Because I just got a bit confused myself, here again is the schedule for the rest of the evening:
- 7:00 PM: Start of the FYNG-Stream on GameStar Twitch
- 7:30 PM: Start of the pre-show for the ONL via Twitch or YouTube
- 8:00 PM: Start of the ONL via Twitch or YouTube
6:10 PM
Now there’s just over an hour until the starting gun. Therefore, I’m taking a short break and Sophia will take the helm until then. We’ll see you again at the start of the pre-show.
5:56 PM
Do you want to take a first look at the stage? You’ll get that for sure!
5:50 PM
Our editor-in-chief Leya has made it in by now and directly infiltrated the colleagues from GameStar:
The line is continuing inside as well:
5:30 PM
Now there are just over 2 hours left until the pre-show and the internet remains relatively calm. However, user Farbklex shows on Reddit the line for the ONL 2026, which is slowly growing significantly:
4:21 PM
Still just over 3 hours until the pre-show at 7:30 PM. By now, Benedict and Jasmin have surely landed safely in Cologne. Thank you for your encouragement!
3:28 PM
Some speculations are gradually appearing regarding what games could still be discussed at the ONL. Do you agree or do you have other titles in mind?
3:05 PM
This year seems particularly quiet regarding the event, but of course, we’ll keep our eyes open. Soon our colleagues Benedict Grothaus and Jasmin Beverungen will arrive in Cologne. Cross your fingers that everything goes smoothly in the last stretches!
2:05 PM
It’s still quiet. If you’ve just joined here, simply take another look at the list of games that will be confirmed topics this evening:
- Aion 2 – NC
- Ananta – NetEase Games
- Cinder City – NC
- CONTROL Resonant – Remedy
- Exodus (Wizards of the Coast)
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation – Square Enix feat. Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros – Playside
- Gears of War: E-Day – Xbox Game Studios
- Metro 2039 – 4A Games / Plaion (playable in Hall 9)
- ONTOS – Frictional Games / Kepler Interactive
- Project Bonfire – NC
- Silent Hill: Townfall – Konami (interactive ‘Experience’ in Hall 7)
- The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past – CD Projekt Red (cinema presentation in Hall 7)
- Tides of Annihilation – Eclipse Glow Games
- Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons – Invoke Studios
Which of these titles are you most looking forward to so far? Or are you hoping for something completely different? Let us know! Personally, I’m still very excited for Warlock!
1:25 PM
Hello, dear ones! I’m back and ready for the adventurous quest to keep you updated. There are still about 6 hours until the pre-show for the Opening Night Live starts, and it remains quiet.
However, we are on the hunt for exciting preliminary information. You shouldn’t spend your waiting time thawing cakes on your PC. Why not? You can read that here:
1:02 PM
And here comes the handover! Colleague Alex has charged his Infinity Stones, donned the one ring, and sharpened the Buster sword. He will take over again now and I bid farewell until this evening.
~ Sophia
12:53 PM
Almost 1 PM, and apart from the first leaks from last night, all we got is Geoff Keighley reminding us of the international broadcast times for the ONL. We’ll keep an eye on things!
12:29 PM
As an experienced festival and trade fair visitor, I’ve got some tips for you on how to make your visit to gamescom as pleasant as possible:
Drink enough! But: Regular plastic bottles will probably be confiscated at the entrance for security reasons. There are collapsible ones that you can save space by stowing in your trouser or jacket pocket.
Remember to bring a power bank and your charging cable! Nothing is more annoying than when you are on site, and your smartphone runs out of juice.
Only take properly sealed backpacks and bags! You will likely be able to score tons of goodies and stuff at gamescom. If someone can just reach into your bag, they can quickly swipe it – just like your wallet, phone, or keys.
Do you have any more tips? Feel free to drop those in the comments.
11:54 AM
It remains quiet regarding leaks and news about ONL.
MeinMMO has also sent some colleagues to Cologne. Colleague Benedict Grothaus reports that his train compartment is slowly filling up with people heading to Cologne. Let’s hope that everything goes smoothly with Deutsche Bahn.
11:25 AM
You can alternatively check out our colleagues from GameStar on Twitch, who will delight the German-speaking audience from 7 PM in the stream and comment on the ONL.
11:21 AM
Aaah, Geoff Keighley is awake and has spoken out on X.com (formerly Twitter): In Germany, you can stream the ONL from 8:00 PM via YouTube, Twitch, and indeed X.com. Anyone joining from other countries should note the following times:
11:50 AM
There is indeed news from CD Projekt Red: The Witcher 4 will not be shown at gamescom or during the ONL – the focus is on the new DLC for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past. But we know now that Ciri will likely delight us in 2028 on PC and console – along with all the potential consequences:
10:14 AM
At the moment it seems quiet regarding rumors and leaks about the ONL. However, some people on Reddit report that tickets are still being offered via Discord, among other platforms.
The event, according to the gamescom ticket shop is already sold out completely. If you get tickets at all, they will only be available through resellers, where a great deal of caution is advised.
9:42 AM
Good morning, everyone! Alex is taking the morning for mental preparation for the ONL, and for now, the ticker luck is in my hands. I’m Sophia and I will do my best to keep you up to date between coffee and articles.
9:30 AM
If you keep your eyes open in Hall 10.2 in the next few days, you can test a game with a rather unusual controller:
9:00 AM
As is almost customary for gamescom, there have of course been several hints and leaks in the past few days. For example, Geoff Keighley certainly did not hint that there might be something about Half Life 3 at the ONL:
At our colleagues from GameStar, you can also read how Paradox accidentally leaked its next big strategy game.
8:50 AM
That the German Armed Forces will also be present at gamescom to provide information and seek new talents is probably old news for most of us.
Now you can also meet the BND (Federal Intelligence Service) in Hall 10.1, get information, and even play the espionage game “BND Legends: Operation Blackbox: Data Extraction” they developed and try to beat the high score, as you can see on Instagram.
8:40 AM
Last night, Michał Nowakowski, co-CEO of CD PROJEKT RED, invited you in a video (see x.com) not only to their booth at gamescom but also announced a release for Witcher 4 in 2028.
Additionally, CD Projekt Red community and social media manager Marcin Łukaszewski confirmed via x.com that there will definitely be more Gwent in the new DLC for Witcher 3 “Songs of the Past”. So, good news for all card game fans!
8:30 AM
Good morning everyone and welcome to our live ticker for Opening Night Live 2026! I am Alex and together with Sophia, I will guide you through the start of gamescom today.
We will provide you throughout the day and during the event with exciting information and leaks about the ONL and gamescom so that you are always kept in the loop.
Then when the ONL starts, we will list all announcements and trailers for you so that you do not miss anything, should you not be able to attend. So feel free to save the ticker or keep the tab open.
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