The gamescom 2026 will also feature Opening Night Live, or ONL for short. Various announcements regarding new games will be presented at the event, which fans can look forward to. We will be with you all day and at the event, keeping you updated with the most important information.
Tuesday, 25.08.2026
10:03 PM
That was ONL 2026! Thank you for joining us. We hope you had as much fun as we did and navigate through the night safely. Tomorrow, we continue with our FYNG show, so feel free to drop by!
If you’re not done yet, you can check out the Stream from GameStar. We will discuss the highlights of the evening once more.
9:56 PM
NOW COMES – hold on tight – WITCHER 3. A new trailer for “Songs of the Past,” the upcoming DLC. In addition, there will be a free upgrade to a remastered version that will be released on September 29, bringing a lot of new content.
9:55 PM
FF7 Revelation will be released in Spring 2027.
9:52 PM
Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of the Final Fantasy VII remake, takes the stage. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is announcing a new trailer, which follows now…
9:51 PM
Like or Die is also an Asian shooter featuring a tough protagonist.
9:50 PM
A dark Diablo-like called Tarae. Looks exciting, unfortunately the trailer didn’t reveal much.
9:47 PM
There Are No Ghosts At The Grand is an upcoming musical RPG. Yes, you read that right. Check out the Steam page.
9:45 PM
Zoo Punk shows initial impressions of battles where anthropomorphic animals heavily hit each other. The sci-fi setting fits surprisingly well. Reminds a bit of Biomutant…can it turn out well?
9:44 PM
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus looks like an absolute fever dream.
9:41 PM
A new sci-fi RPG with a significant horror influence and creepy experiments – Ontos is set for release in 2027.
9:39 PM
With Cinder City, there’s a new, dark Japanese game featuring a strange threat. Looks intriguing.
9:37 PM
A new look at the game “No Law” from Sweden. Looks a bit like a mix of Cyberpunk and Dishonored. The game is set for release in 2027.
9:32 PM
Heroes of Might and Magic III returns as a remake and shows off a neat trailer. Looks nice! You get all 3 DLCs included. Thus, there’s a re-release of the best title in the series – however, we still have to wait for a release date, as there isn’t one 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’m not doing it again!” With the release, the title will also be free-to-play.
9:29 PM
This looks a little 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 early next year in early access.
9:24 PM
A new Turok named Origins will release in Spring 2027!
9:23 PM
Not quite, but similar! The game is called Stage Tour and is set to be released in December!
9:21 PM
Is that…..a new Guitar Hero? NICE!
9:17 PM
A game called Showa American Story invokes a lot of feelings. Looks fun. Especially the quick-time events and combos look entertaining.
9:15 PM
The next game has a similar vibe to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, just much darker. 1666 Amsterdam looks super interesting.
9:14 PM
By the way, you can find the original song here:
9:10 PM
There will be a musical interlude for Mewgenics in cat costumes. Absolutely worth seeing. You should tune in. Really.
9:09 PM
It’s getting 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 some Dune vibes.
9:05 PM
Next up is……AION 2! One of the most exciting upcoming MMORPGs. The trailer showed new gameplay and fancy mounts and massive bosses. Aion 2 will be released on October 5.
9:04 PM
Snoop Dog is in the House and comes to Hitman World.
8:59 PM
The developers of Metro 2039 take the stage and announce new material, along with showing a wearable helmet that will be included in the Collector’s Edition. It looks really cool.
8:57 PM
With Monster Hunter Outlanders comes a new spin-off, but for mobile devices. However, the new teaser didn’t show when.
8:55 PM
The next anime game with catchy music in the trailer. We see steampunk and fantasy with dark, yet colorful injections. Silver Palace: House of Greed is the game’s title.
8:53 PM
Threads of Mizan is presenting a playable demo at gamescom and features a visually striking story trailer.
8:50 PM
The vibe reminds of a mix between Dragon Age and Diablo. The magic system looks phenomenal. After Baldur’s Gate 3, there could actually be a new RPG hit waiting for D&D fans.
8:47 PM
We finally see Tasha making the protagonist her namesake Warlock. The action RPG of Dungeons & Dragons shows gameplay for the first time that reminds us of Dragon Age.
If you want to know who Tasha is, check this out:
8:46 PM
Maggie Robertson takes the stage and my colleagues unfortunately have to endure my little fanboy moment. Now we go into WARLOCK and Tasha, the Witch Queen, as the protagonist’s patron. I’m 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’s Exodus from the ex-Mass Effect creators. The game is set to be released on July 4, 2027.
8:40 PM
With Dust: Origins comes a new top-down shooter, although apart from the trailer we don’t get a release timeframe.
8:38 PM
If you, like me, yearn for the strategy game “Battle for Middle-earth,” you should check out “War for Westeros.” It could be very similar, just in the Game of Thrones universe, as one can see from the gameplay trailer.
8:36 PM
A new story trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker follows. The vampire game by 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 out today on consoles and will soon start a cooperative with Palworld.
8:31 PM
For inexplicable reasons, Macarena and Rayman fit very well together. Rayman Legends Retold is set to release on October 1.
8:29 PM
Now a new Mega-Man game, a jump-and-run named Mega Man: Dual Override. Looks fun.
8:24 PM
Here comes another Asian action game in a soulslike guise. Tides of Annihilation focuses on visually striking 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 went all out. Sea of Remnants looks like a fun mix of … everything.
8:19 PM
With Plaque Tale Resonance comes a new installment of the series that takes a slightly different approach 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 we follow horror with Silent Hill Townfall. All fans, pay attention!
8:15 PM
A new anime game called Ananta comes with a humorous story trailer and shows the protagonists. In our chat, the comparison is made: Saints Row with anime. Or anime-GTA. Do you see it too? The trailer is certainly enjoyable.
Set to release on January 15, 2027.
8:13 PM
Next up is a more action-heavy shooter: Gears of War: E-Day shows a story trailer for the prequel with bombastic gunfire and epic music. The game is exclusively for Xbox and PC on October 6.
8:10 PM
Next comes Rainbow Six Tactics with an XCOM-like offshoot. Strategy and tactical fights are in the foreground here.
8:07 PM
Nodus Fall is the title of the really engaging-looking game. It seems strongly like a multiplayer game that we could enjoy here in the meeting. Some points in the trailer also seemed like team attacks could be initiated. Fancy!
8:05 PM
The first trailer starts and it gets dark. It has a bit of Elden Ring vibe, 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
Pre-show is over, and ONL is starting! Geoff Keighley steps onto the stage…
7:58 PM
The chat on YouTube is obviously desperately 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 comes Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The game will be released on September 4. If you want to tackle 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 thinks so too!
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 that is reminiscent of Disney.
7:46 PM
It’s getting bloody now with a first-person game and guns. Somewhat 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 a cute cartoon squirrel. It looks really cheeky.
7:42 PM
Is a new Resi-remake coming? It sure looks like it! No, not really. It’s Perception and you can even request a playtest on Steam.
7:41 PM
This trailer shows a snazzy Asia game called Genigods: Nezha.
7:38 PM
After a trailer for a new Roller Coaster Tycoon, the super cute Aniimo follows, a new monster collector with catchy music. Aniimo is set for release in September for all platforms.
7:37 PM
If you want to tune in yourself, find the streams here:
- 7:00 PM: Start of the FYNG stream on GameStar Twitch
- 7:30 PM: Start of the pre-show for ONL via Twitch or YouTube
- 8:00 PM: Start of ONL via Twitch or YouTube
7:36 PM
The next trailer will be atmospheric with a German train and… trains. Does anyone here like trains? Then Train Sim World 7 might be for you.
7:33 PM
Here we go! Starting with a new…. Worms?
7:30 PM
Sooo, according to the countdown, it’s still 4 minutes. In moderation, you will see Kyle Bosman guiding you through the pre-show. We are excited.
7:15 PM
Well, health points and spell slots are filled, I’m ready for Warlo- uh, the ONL. And you? In about 15 minutes, the pre-show will start, and we’ll dive into the stream with and for you.
7:07 PM
Okay, dear ones: I pass it back one last time to Alex and warm up my fingers for news typing during the show. Again, there are no big rumors or leaks that have come up. Well then, see you later!
6:55 PM
On Reddit, there’s now a gamescom-2026 megathread. Currently, many commentators are sharing the games they hope for. Included: Bloodborne 2, more Wolfenstein, Minecraft 2, Fallout 3 Remake, Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy Remaster, The Elder Scrolls VI …
Do you have games you absolutely want to see at ONL? Let us know in the comments.
6:47 PM
We have an update from the hall of ONL – it’s slowly filling up!
6:23 PM
Greetings dear readers! Sophia is reporting for duty. Because I just got confused myself, here is once again 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 ONL via Twitch or YouTube
- 8:00 PM: Start of ONL via Twitch or YouTube
6:10 PM
Now there’s just over an hour until the starting shot. Therefore, I’m going to take a short break again, and Sophia will take over the wheel. We’ll read you the start of the pre-show again shortly.
5:56 PM
Do you want a first look at the stage? Of course, you will get that!
5:50 PM
Our editor-in-chief Leya has now made it in and has directly infiltrated the colleagues from GameStar:
The line continues inside too:
5:30 PM
There are still about 2 hours until the pre-show, and the internet remains relatively quiet. However, user Farbklex on Reddit shows you the line for ONL 2026, which is gradually growing:
4:21 PM
Still just over 3 hours to the pre-show at 7:30 PM. By now, Benedict and Jasmin have surely landed safely in Cologne. Thanks to you for keeping your fingers crossed!
3:28 PM
Some speculations are starting to surface about which games could be discussed at ONL. Do you agree or suspect other titles?
3:05 PM
This year, it seems particularly quiet around the event, but we are of course still keeping an eye out. Our colleagues Benedict Grothaus and Jasmin Beverungen will also be arriving in Cologne soon. Fingers crossed for them that everything goes smoothly on the last leg!
2:05 PM
Still, it’s quiet. If you just joined, take another look at the list of games that will be confirmed topics tonight:
- 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 looking forward to the most so far? Or are you hoping for something completely different? Feel free to let us know! Personally, I’m still very excited about Warlock!