Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 kicked off in Cologne, Germany, on August 25, delivering a two-hour presentation of upcoming titles. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event served as the official precursor to the main convention floor, which opens to attendees on August 26.
Confirmed Game Reveals
The showcase highlighted several high-profile projects, including new looks at previously announced titles and a series of fresh reveals. The confirmed lineup of games shown during the event includes:
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation
- Metro 2039
- Ananta
- Tides of Annihilation
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
- Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons
- Worms Galactic Tactics
- Train Sim World 7
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworld
- Perceptum
- Acornia Mirror
- Tank Rat
- Murals
- Humankind 2
- Elta: Defy All Gods
- Mariachi Legends
- Nodus Fall
- Rainbow Six Tactics
- Silent Hill: Townfall
The Witcher Expansion Update
CD Projekt RED utilized the event to provide the first full reveal for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past. While the expansion is slated for release in 2027, the studio clarified that the upcoming Witcher 4 was not part of the presentation, maintaining its previously established 2028 release window.