Adrian Mühlroth

August 20, 2025, 9:21 am | Read time: 4 minutes

Opening Night Live started on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. and ran for nearly two hours. Interested parties could stream the show live. Those who missed it can find the stream on the Gamescom website and other channels such as YouTube and Twitch.

The Trailer Highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live

Many major development studios bring first trailers and hands-on experiences for upcoming games to Gamescom. To give the audience an overview, the announcements are showcased collectively at Opening Night Live. Here are the highlights:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

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The new Black Ops was introduced with an intense trailer featuring both story elements and gameplay scenes. Players can expect a dark campaign with geopolitical tensions and new characters operating in the Cold War of the future. A classic “Black Ops” experience with espionage, tactical action, and cinematic presentation.

Resident Evil: Requiem

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Capcom showcased the first gameplay trailer for “Resident Evil: Requiem” at Gamescom. The dark atmosphere, new locations, and a mix of survival horror and action recall the strengths of the series.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui

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“Black Myth: Zhong Kui” is the sequel to the 2024 hit “Black Myth: Wukong.” The single-player action RPG revolves around the Chinese “ghost catcher” folk hero Zhong Kui. The game is still early in development, will be released for PC and “all major consoles,” and has no release window yet. Host Geoff Keighley also hinted that a DLC for “Black Myth: Wukong” is still in the works.

Ghost of Yōtei

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A new samurai action game that serves as a standalone sequel to “Ghost of Tsushima,” but sets its own accents. In a stylized Japan, intrigue, ghostly beings, and honor will play a central role.

Fallout Season 2

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Not a game itself, but based on the highly popular “Fallout” series. A new trailer introduced the continuation of the successful Amazon series, which ties into the events of “Fallout: New Vegas.” Cesar’s Legion and the mysterious Dr. House are also included. It premieres in December 2025.

Read more: Fallout Series – Season 3 Already Confirmed

World of Warcraft: Midnight

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Blizzard unveiled the next major expansion with a new trailer that includes details on the story and gameplay. Particularly exciting: the long-desired housing system for players.

The Outer Worlds 2

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Obsidian presented a new trailer for the sequel to the popular sci-fi RPG “The Outer Worlds.” Fans can look forward to even more role-playing decisions, crazy planets, and satirical humor.

More Trailer Innovations from Gamescom

• Sekiro: No Defeat: The 2019 Game of the Year gets an adaptation as an anime series.
• Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: A new co-op adventure in Lego style around Gotham, where Batman and Robin face a variety of iconic villains.
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4: The grand comeback of the strategy game series celebrates massive battles, playable factions, and a large-scale campaign.
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants: New DLC for the 2024 Indiana Jones game. Indy travels this time to the gigantic ruins of a lost civilization.
• Ninja Gaiden 4: The cult series returns after a long hiatus. The trailer featured fast, brutal action with the legendary hero Ryu Hayabusa.
• Hollow Knight: Silksong: After years of waiting, there’s finally new gameplay and a release window for 2025. Hornet explores new worlds full of dangerous enemies and fluid movement.
• Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV: An unexpected crossover event brings monster hunters and the Final Fantasy world together. Players can experience special quests, monsters, and items from both universes.
• Lords of the Fallen 2: The sequel to the dark fantasy action game focuses on even darker worlds, more challenging boss fights, and deeper role-playing elements.