Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live kicked off on Wednesday with it’s host Geoff Keighley. In this two-hour live stream, we saw new reveals, upcoming games, trailers and updates to a number of games. You can watch the full live stream and preshow below.
Here is a breakdown of the games from the virtual livestream:
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Saint’s Row (Violition)
The show starts off with the world premiere of Volition’s reboot of Saint’s Row. Releasing Februray 25, 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One and PC (Epic Game Store)
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns (Firaxis Games)
Coming March 2022, Midnight Suns is a tactical role playing game where the player creates a new character “The Hunter” fighting along other Marvel heroes.
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Call of Duty Vanguard (Activision)
First look of the game’s campaign mode in this extended gameplay trailer, releasing November 5, 2021.
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Halo Infinite (Xbox Game Studios)
Cinematic trailer introducing the first free to play season of Halo Inifinite’s multiplayer. Full game announced, releasing December 8, 2021
20 Year Anniversary of the release of Halo, Xbox is releasing a Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Limited Edition Console and Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Releasing November 15, 2021
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Cult of the Lamb (Massive Monster, Devolver Digital)
World premiere trailer of this collaberation between Massive Monster and Devolver Digital
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Midnight Fight Express (Jacob Dzwinel, Humble Games)
Update from a game previously shown in Gamescom 2020, developed by a single person and releasing in 2022
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
(Dotemu, Tribute, Nickelodeon)
April O’Neil the new playable character reveal, team attacks reveal and how to revive a downed turtle with pizza
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Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (Sega)
Releasing October 5, 2021. This cult favorite game continues since it’s release over 20 years ago. Introduces a new character crossing over: Morgana from the Persona series
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Splitgame (1047 Games)
Battle arena game mixed with the usage of portals was a big hit in beta. Announcing Season 0, along with a new map and new modes in this world premiere trailer
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Riders Republic (Ubisoft)
Ubisoft shows off a new trailer and characters in their open world sports game. Releasing October 28, 2021
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UFL (Strikerz Inc.)
A new football (soccer to others) a free to play online game coming to consoles and PC
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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (LucasFilm Games)
A new gameplay trailer giving a new look into this Lego space saga, releasing in 2022
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Synced: Off-Planet (NExT Studios, Studio Gobo Limited)
A new companion shooter where teamwork and tactics are important while weaponizing your enemy to fight aside you
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The Outlast Trials (Red Barrels)
Launching 2022, we see a new look into this horror survival game. Play either solo or with a group up to 4 players
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DokeV (Pearl Abyss)
Action adventure game where you befriend creatures who get their powers from peoples dreams
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 (
New trailer showing off gameplay of this simulation park building game. Releasing November 9, 2021
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Far Cry 6 (Ubisoft)
The reveal of the story trailer for Far Cry 6. Coming in October 7, 2021
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Blood Hunt (Sharkmob)
Trailer of one of the clans in this Free-To-Play Battle Royale game with early access coming September 7, 2021
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Park Beyond (Bandai Namco, Limbic Entertainment)
An upcoming theme park building and management simulation releasing 2022
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Jett The Far Shore (SuperBrothers, Pine Scented Software)
Releasing October 5, 2021 on PS5, PS4 and PC via Epic Game store, we get a new look on this game
Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games)
We get a developer update to one of Guerrilla’s highly anticipated game starring Aloy. Horizaon Forbidden West will be releasing February 18, 2022
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New World (Amazon Games)
Releasing September 28, 2021 with an open beta starting September 7. Check out this new look into the massively multiplayer online role playing game
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Marvel Future Revolution (Netmarble)
First action open world role playing game on mobile where players can customize their favourite hero through a brand new action story
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Tales of Luminaria (Bandai Namco)
New “Tales of” game coming to Androind and iOS. See the first look of this game in this world premiere trailer coming soon
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0B3RHASL1 (Core)
deadmau5 big plan for the space in Core, the user-generated space, is a persistant fan hub and interactive concerts linking real world events
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout (MediaTonic)
Another collaberation between Fall Guys and Disney coming in an event: September 3-12
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Age of Empires IV (Xbox Studios)
Releasing October 28, 2021. First look of exclusive gameplay, a new campaign and civilization showcase
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Valheim: Hearth & Home (Iron Gate Studio)
Announcement of the games first content update, focusing on base building and survival experience. Update coming September 16
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Genshin Impact (Mihoyo)
Announcement from Mihoyo with the game’s first ever crossover character: Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn. Coming to PS4, PS5 on September 1, 2021 and everywhere in Patch 2.2
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Sifu (SloClap)
A sneak preview of a game that feels like a classic kung fu film. Releasing February 22, 2022
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Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Kojima Productions)
Hideo Kojima delivers an exclusing in depth video looking at the new gameplay, new features and new missions. Coming out September 24, 2021
Did you miss the Gamescom 2021 Xbox Showcase, you can check our breakdown here.
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