Along with letting us see how Yakumo is able to handle his katana in combat, the video also shows off his drill spear move set, as well as how he handles other weapons like a bo staff and a pair of shurikens. The level shown off in the video doesn’t quite give us much in the way of variety, however, with Yakumo fighting his way through what appears to be an industrial facility largely composed of grey hallways, massive doors, elevators, and massive rooms that have to be platformed across.

Capping things off, the video shows us a fight against massive, armoured enemies whose designs have been inspired by classic depictions of samurai armour. These enemies are able to make use of larger versions of traditional Japanese weaponry, including a huge naginata that has long reach and the potential to cause a lot of damage to Yakumo fairly quickly.

While Ninja Gaiden 4 will follow in the footsteps of its seminal predecessors like Ninja Gaiden Black in terms of gameplay difficulty, director Masakazu Hirayama has confirmed that it will also offer an easier Hero Mode that will allow even unskilled players to finish the game. Hero Mode, according to Hirayama, will have the player character automatically dodge and block attacks. He also noted that it was less of a way to make the title easier and more of a tool to allow players the chance to “level up and develop their skills”.

“So, once they feel like they’ve gotten a feel for the general flow of combat, they can actually go into the options, disable auto-guard, and then, once they feel like they leveled up, after that, they can switch the difficulty to normal and then to hard,” explained Hirayama. “Ninja Gaiden is a challenging game, and there are players who are worried that it might be too challenging. I want them to rest assured that there are tools present there for them to utilize to help them develop, as a player and really become a master ninja themselves.”

Back in August, Hirayama had also confirmed that Ninja Gaiden 4 is slated to have a run time of between 15 and 20 hours for the first playthrough. That isn’t where the game ends, however, since finishing it means players will unlock the Master Ninja difficulty. This, according to Hirayama, will go a long way in providing “a robust amount of content for players to sink their teeth into after they complete their first playthrough.”

For context, last year’s Gamescom also had quite a few visitors, coming in at 335,000 attendees. This year’s event, however, also featured a larger venue, complete with an additional hall dedicated to entertainment. The indie area and outdoor spaces were also larger this time around.

This year’s Gamescom featured 1,568 exhibitors from across 72 different country. All in all, the event had 40 pavilions with representation from 35 different countries. There were also countries exhibiting at the event for the first time, including Kyrgyzstan, Dubai, and Thailand.

While the standard attendance broke records, trade visitors were also quite numerous, coming in at 34,000 attendees. According to the report, China, Canada, Japan and the US saw the strongest growth when it came to trade visitors to Gamescom 2025.

With in-person attendance seeing such large numbers, Gamescom has also seen quite a bit of success on the digital front, boasting more than 630 million viewers that were watching content related to the event on Saturday. This marks an increase of around 105 percent when compared to the previous year. The Opening Night Live event this year also saw a major increase this year, with 72 million views.

“Gamescom 2025 sets new standards,” said German Games Industry Association managing director Felix Falk. “Bigger, more diverse and more international than ever before, the most important festival of gaming culture underscores the positive force that games, the industry, and the global community represent.”

“Gamescom 2025 has once again set a new standard for large-scale international events,” said Gerald Böse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse. “Gamescom combines business and entertainment like no other event worldwide, as shown by the 1,568 exhibitors spread across 233,000 square meters of gross exhibition space.”

“With record figures once again in nearly every category, the enormous variety of experiences and global participation, Gamescom is the most important event for the global gaming community.”

With Gamescom 2025 now behind us, the gaming industry has begun to look forward to the next major event – Tokyo Game Show 2025. The event is slated to kick things off on September 25, and will have two days dedicated to business, with two more days being open for the general populace. The event is slated to have several companies from all over the world showcase their games there.

Recently, PlayStation had confirmed that it would be attending the event with three of its titles: Ghost of Yōtei, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and Astro Bot, the last of which will be part of a Family Game Park section. Koei Tecmo has also announced its own presence at the event with three major games – Nioh 3, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Ninja Gaiden 4.

The event is also rumoured to feature an announcement for Forza Horizon 6 by Xbox.

Led by creative director Magnus Jansén, who worked on the original game, Survivors is currently in the “early stages” of development. Executive producer Julian Gerighty said that it’s “as much your baby as it is ours, and we strive for transparency during its development.

“Clear communication and community involvement are a focus as we build the new experience, and we will be closely involving you as we move forward on the development journey.”

Judging by the concept art, Survivors will follow a similar gameplay loop to Survival. Dropped into a Winter version of Washington, D.C., players must likely gather materials and stay warm to escape by helicopter. They’ll encounter different threats along the way, including bandits, and one image shows the Washington Monument in flames.

The real question is whether the Hunters, which made their first appearance in Survival, will have a bigger role. Time will tell, so stay tuned.

The Division 2 is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. Season 3: Mutiny begins later this year, though Massive has yet to provide a date.

Coming to PC and consoles, Honor of Kings: World was announced in 2001 and sees players embarking on a new story in the MOBA’s universe. As a Jixia Academy student, you’ll encounter various heroes and venture through the world, encountering various dangers and learning more about “the Flow.” Combat is real-time, and players can switch between two unique fighting styles.

While the general public won’t get their hands on it anytime soon, Gamescom attendees can play the action RPG for the first time at Hall 9, Booth B040 from August 20th to 24th on PC. For even more gameplay, head here. It’s also worth noting that despite co-op support, Honor of Kings: World is playable solo with AI companions.

Silent Hill f Trailer

We’ve seen and heard a lot about Silent Hill f, whether it’s the heavier focus on combat (and even stat upgrades) or the multiple endings. And yet, given the proclivities of writer Ryukishi07 and artist kera towards the unsettling, it feels like we’ve barely even scratched the surface. A new trailer debuts at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and it’s also scheduled for day 2 of Xbox’s broadcast. Maybe some of that insanity will break loose before it launches next month.

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Release Date and Prices

If the rumors are true, Microsoft will announce the release date for the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X on August 20th, with pre-orders opening on the same day. Both handheld PCs will reportedly launch on October 16th for €599 and €899, respectively. It’s plausible enough, and hopefully, it goes the extra mile on really selling us on their features.

Hollow Knight: Silksong (Anything)

Doubters in shambles, once again? Potentially, because Hollow Knight: Silksong might get a release date announcement, maybe even a new trailer. Not only is it playable at both the Xbox and Nintendo booths, but Team Cherry has explicitly stated that it will launch before the ROG Xbox Ally. Plans could always change, but for now, the stars may finally align on one of the most anticipated games of all time.

Resident Evil Requiem

An “exclusive” new look at the next big title in the celebrated horror series? Don’t mind if we do. Set for August 19th at Gamescom Opening Night Live, there’s no telling what secrets it could reveal. And while a playable demo will be available on the show floor for attendees, known leaker Aesthetic Gamer alleges new screenshots, gameplay, and preview impressions on August 20th. Suffice it to say that you should prepare for an influx of new information (and maybe a Leon reveal?) regardless.

Ninja Gaiden 4’s New Trailer

One of my most anticipated games of the year, Ninja Gaiden 4, has looked absolutely incredible in nearly every showing. Would a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live really offer more, especially after all the gameplay and previews? Probably not, but some more stylish, combat is a guarantee, and that’s all I can ask for.

Where Winds Meet

With its final beta wrapped, the odds of Everstone Studio’s massive open-world action RPG receiving a release date are greater than before. And what better place than Gamescom, where it was first announced about three years ago? All the pieces are in place, and based on everything we’ve seen thus far – the combat, the world size, the attention to detail – it could be another breakout hit for NetEase.

Honor of Kings: World Trailer

By comparison, Honor of Kings: World is in a somewhat weird spot. It saw some updates earlier this year from GDC, including solid-looking gameplay, but there’s been very little since. Regardless, with a new trailer at Opening Night Live and a playable demo on the show floor, maybe Tencent has a big announcement lined up, like a release window or even a beta.

The Division 2’s “Big Project” Announcement

As other live service titles falter or fall by the wayside, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is chugging along just fine. Massive has some pretty significant panels planned for Gamescom week, but we’re most interested in the “big project” announcement for the looter shooter. A big new expansion could be it, especially after the launch of Battle for Brooklyn. Here’s hoping it offers a brand-new region to explore and expands on the end-game further.

Crimson Desert Gameplay

Speaking of long-delayed, Crimson Desert was pushed from late 2025 to Q1 2026, but it’s still on track for a playable demo at Gamescom. New gameplay also wouldn’t be surprising, either at Opening Night Live or Future Games Show, but Pearl Abyss could release it online during the week to appease fans who can’t go hands-on. A release date reveal is unlikely, especially at this point, but at the very least, we’ll get to see how much further it’s progressed since the last gameplay showing.

Phantom Blade Zero’s New Trailer

Perhaps the most high-profile title at the Future Games Show on August 20th, Phantom Blade Zero is set to receive a new trailer. But it already received some extensive footage recently, so what gives? S-Game previously confirmed that attendees could play an hour-long demo on the show floor. Maybe this is an announcement for the long-sought public demo? It would certainly warrant a spot like this and, if nothing else, build on the hype even further.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Release Date

Predicting Nintendo’s next move is always challenging, especially when it comes to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a project that’s been in the works since 2019. Nevertheless, it has reiterated a launch this year and with a playable demo for the title confirmed at Gamescom, a release date announcement seems all but a given. Whether it will happen at Opening Night Live is another question entirely.

Little Nightmares 3 Returns to the Carnevale

The other high-profile title appearing at the Future Games Show is Supermassive Games’ Little Nightmares 3. We already know the release date, and if anything, keeping much under wraps as possible would be fitting. That may explain why it’s venturing back to the Carnevale level from the Little Nightmares Showcase, offering up a familiar setting but with new thrills. Either way, we can’t wait to see what’s in store.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

Where in the world has Toxic Commando been since its announcement in 2023? Granted, Focus Entertainment said it would launch sometime this year, but there’s little else besides. That doesn’t mean closed playtests haven’t been underway, as evidenced by a leak last July. Saber Interactive has a lot on its plate lately, but if Toxic Commando does appear at, say, Opening Night Live, an open beta announcement is the very least it could offer.

Dying Light: The Beast

Techland’s sequel isn’t just about freerunning and those nerve-shredding nights, it’s dialing up the splatter, too. The studio is touting far more realistic dismemberment and damage modeling, and a fresh gameplay slice is slated for the Xbox Gamescom showcase ahead of launch on September 19 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, with PS4 and Xbox One versions following later this year.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Set to appear during the Xbox Showcase at Gamescom 2025, the next Onimusha is poised for a proper reveal with new details and footage. Expect a roughly 20-hour adventure that returns to classic, stage-by-stage progression and tells a standalone story, rather than an open-world follow-up to earlier entries.

Black Myth: Wukong — DLC Tease

As Black Myth: Wukong arrives on Xbox Series X|S on August 20, all eyes are on Opening Night Live for what looks like the game’s first DLC reveal. The timing suggests an add-on targeting a 2026 window, while the base game remains available on PS5 and PC.

In a series of posts on social media platform X, the official account for Amazon Prime’s Fallout series has posted seven pictures from the upcoming second season of the show. These pictures feature a wide variety of scenes from the show, including returning characters, new ones, and even a quick look at the post-apocalyptic take on the Mojave Desert surrounding the city of New Vegas.

The photos feature a variety of characters from the series, including Brotherhood of Steel members, as well as protagonist Lucy MacLean (as portrayed by Ella Purnell). A message accompanying the pictures also indicates that there will be plenty of twists and turns for fans of Fallout: New Vegas to discover with the show’s second season. “We got a Full House,” posted the X account. “Take a peek at what’s on hand for Season Two.”

Amazon had confirmed that the second season of the show would be getting a trailer during Gamescom just last week.

“Time for a little road trip,” posted the official social media account. “Season Two is coming but first: a quick pitstop @gamescom #OpeningNightLive on Tuesday. Bring a Stimpak.” This post was met with replies by both the official Xbox account, which posted “VIVA NEW VEGAS”, as well as the official Gamescom account, which posted “Already legendary”.

Gamescom is slated to kick off this week, with its first major attraction – Opening Night Live – slated to go live on August 19 at 11 am PT. The show will be hosted by Geoff Keighley, and will feature trailers, reveals, updates, and even new announcements, among other things.

Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s Fallout was greenlit by the company all the way back in April 2024, shortly after the show had made its debut. While filming and production for the second season had been kicked off back in November, the show hit a few roadblocks along the way. “We start November,” said actress Leslie Uggams last year. “I’m excited about it.”

Production hit a snag owing to wildfires having started in regions in Los Angeles where the show was being filmed. At the time, the Los Angeles permit agency for filming, FilmLA, had withdrawn permits that had been issued for filming in locations like Altadena, La Crescenta, La Canada/Flintridge, and unincorporated Pasadena.

The second season of Fallout is slated to debut in December. As we get closer to the first episode of season 2, however, it is worth noting that Amazon has already greenlit a third season for the show.

“We are absolutely thrilled that our global Prime Video customers will be able to delve deeper into the wonderfully surreal and captivating world of Fallout,” said Amazon MGM Studios global head of television Vernon Sanders. “Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have done an exceptional job bringing this beloved video game franchise to vivid life on Prime Video. Together with our amazing partners at Bethesda Games and Bethesda Softworks, we are delighted to announce a third season of Fallout, well ahead of the much-anticipated debut of Season Two.”

However, a new trailer reveal is also confirmed for August 19th at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It’s thus possible that the duo will break it down further while offering new details. However, they could also showcase some fresh gameplay. Either way, it’s even more for fans to look forward to ahead of the game’s launch.

Silent Hill f releases on September 25th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Digital Deluxe Edition owners receive early access on September 23rd alongside other bonuses, including an item pack, two bonus outfits, a digital soundtrack and a digital artbook. Stay tuned for more details from Gamescom and check out everything we know about the combat and puzzles.

The developer tweeted about SHD scanners picking up “unusual activity” and that more “intel” would arrive at Gamescom. If the image of trudging through D.C.’s streets wasn’t enough, there’s the double meaning of “Stay frosty.” Could this be the return of Survival from The Division 1, which offered a fun extraction-style mode for players?

Time will tell as Massive has two panels slated for Gamescom. Timings have yet to be revealed, but the first goes behind the scenes for Battle for Brooklyn and discusses what’s next for the seasons. The second, meanwhile, outlines how player feedback is shaping the looter shooter while revealing a “big project” for the same. Free-to-play mobile shooter The Division Resurgence is also due for some updates, so stay tuned.

For those who missed the first-ever Little Nightmares Showcase, this is a twisted carnival-like location. As Low and Alone explore the grounds, they must contend with hunchback figures that can’t see very well and living puppets, which will constantly pursue them until their heads are smashed. Some sections involve using the “call” ability to lure a hunchback away, while others involve stealth.

The gameplay walkthrough ends with the duo on the back of a rollercoaster. Perhaps the Future Games Show trailer picks up at the same point and ramps up the tension further? Time will tell, so stay tuned.

Little Nightmares 3 launches on October 10th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition goes live on the same day, but those who pre-order the third game can access the former now at no additional cost.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Keeper, Grounded 2, and the ROG Xbox Ally (which will allegedly receive a release date) make up day one, as previously announced. However, you can also look forward to Cronos: The New Dawn, Hotel Barcelona, Invincible VS, World of Warcraft: Midnight, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Dying Light: The Beast, Starsand Island, PowerWash Simulator 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Outbound, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants.

Day 2 is also just as packed. Previously confirmed titles include The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Overwatch 2, but Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Jurassic World Evolution 3, FragPunk, Mistfall Hunter, At Fate’s End and Age of Empires 4 are also present. Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, Silent Hill f, LEGO Voyagers, and High on Life 2 will also appear. If that wasn’t enough, you can expect to see Silent Hill f and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater in action.

Before all this unfolds, Gamescom Opening Night Live will take place on August 19th at 11 AM PDT and promises its own stacked lineup. Then there’s Future Games Show on August 20th, featuring Phantom Blade Zero and Little Nightmares 3. Stay tuned for live coverage throughout all this.