August 21st 2024.
The gaming world was abuzz with excitement as the Mafia series made its way to Sicily. Fans were eagerly awaiting the release of Mafia: The Old Country, set in the 1900s and promising a gritty and brutal underworld experience. But that wasn't the only major announcement that had everyone talking. Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 brought with it a slew of exciting reveals, including Dying Light: The Beast and Reanimal from the team behind Little Nightmares.
Typically, Gamescom Opening Night Live isn't known for its major announcements, but this year's line-up was definitely something to write home about. Hosted by the charismatic Geoff Keighley on Tuesday, the event had a mix of expected big names and some surprises that left fans on the edge of their seats. From the return of legendary game designer Peter Molyneux to the highly anticipated Borderlands 4, there was no shortage of excitement.
While there were some new games announced, the majority of the event was dedicated to giving updates on games that were already on everyone's radar. From Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 showcasing its campaign mode to the confirmation of Indiana Jones And The Great Circle for PlayStation 5, there was a lot to take in. For those who missed out, here are some of the biggest trailers and takeaways from the show.
Borderlands 4 was a much-awaited announcement, especially since it had been leaked almost a year ago. Fans were ecstatic to finally see the confirmation of the game, even if it was just a teaser trailer with a release date of 2025. With the failure of the movie adaptation, Borderlands 4 is seen as a lifeline for the franchise.
Another highly anticipated game was Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and the game did not disappoint. After a sneak peek of its Zombies mode earlier this month, Activision treated fans to a look at the campaign mode. Titled "Most Wanted," the level is set in Washington D.C. in 1991 and sees players infiltrating an event for soon-to-be president Bill Clinton. With its over-the-top action and high stakes, it's everything fans have come to expect from a Call of Duty game.
Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology is getting a new installment with Directive 8020. This cinematic survival horror game is set in space and features a creature that is reminiscent of The Thing. The game stars Lashana Lynch, known for her role as Maria Rambeau in The Marvels, and is set to be released in 2025.
Tarsier Studios, the creators behind the eerie Little Nightmares series, revealed their next game, Reanimal. This horror adventure game follows the journey of a brother and sister across an island and can be played solo or in co-op mode. With its creepy platformer DNA, Reanimal is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC, although no specific date has been announced yet.
Fans of Sid Meier's Civilization series got a first look at Civilization 7, set to release on February 11 next year. But the excitement didn't stop there as Game of Thrones actor Gwendoline Christie was announced as the in-game narrator. She joins the ranks of other notable narrators like Sean Bean, William Morgan Sheppard, and Leonard Nimoy.
Netflix subscribers were in for a treat as it was announced that a new sequel to the puzzle game Monument Valley would be coming out exclusively on the streaming service on December 10. And that's not all, as the first two games will also be making their way to Netflix on September 19 and October 29 respectively. More announcements are expected at Netflix Geeked Week next month.
The highly anticipated Starfield received a release date for its first expansion, Shattered Space, in a brief and haunting trailer. Fans were also treated to a new Rev-8 ground vehicle, which comes with the ability to float across planets with Rocket League-like thrusters.
Little Nightmares fans were in for a double treat as the creators, Tarsier Studios, not only showed off their new game but also gave a new trailer for the next installment in the series. Titled Little Nightmares 3, the game adds co-op mode and takes players on a journey with characters Low and Alone. While it may not be as creepy as Reanimal, the game still promises to have its own unique flavor with its desert and fairground environments. It's set to release on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Mafia: The Old Country was the big closing announcement of the event, promising a gritty mob story set in 1900s Sicily. While not much was revealed about the game, fans were left eagerly anticipating more news, which is expected to be announced in December, possibly at The Game Awards.
Capcom treated fans to another glimpse at Monster Hunter Wilds, set to release next year. The game is shaping up to be the true sequel to Monster Hunter World that fans have been waiting for, complete with a new terrifying spider.
The open-world survival MMO, Dune Awakening, received a five-minute gameplay blowout, showcasing everything from character customization to base-building tools. Inspired by Mass Effect, the game promises to be an exciting experience, with the desert itself being a major star. Dune Awakening is set to debut on PC in early 2025.
In a new trailer for The Great Circle, fans got a closer look at Troy Baker's performance as Indiana Jones. The game is set between Batman: Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum and sees Bruce Wayne taking on the Rat King. Fans were also given an official release date of December 9 on Xbox and PC, and spring 2025 on PlayStation 5.
Dying Light: The Beast was officially revealed as a standalone game, set in a "tightly-crafted rural region." The game will feature the same parkour movement and combat as previous Dying Light games and will bring back the original protagonist, Kyle Crane. Developer Techland has described it as a "slightly more compact" open-world game that is "very similar" to its predecessors.
For VR enthusiasts, the event showed off the first gameplay for Batman: Arkham Shadow, set to be released in October on Meta Quest 3. The game takes place between Batman: Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum and sees Bruce Wayne taking on cultish villain, the Rat King.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which was delayed to February next year, received a brief trailer at Gamescom. Fans were also treated to a 25-minute gameplay showcase after the event, which showed off the recreation of 15th century Bohemia.
The creators behind Life Is Strange debuted the first gameplay for their new narrative title, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The game follows the story of four high school girls in the 1990s and will be released in two parts, with "tape one" coming out on February 18 and "tape two" on March 18 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
Gamescom also saw the debut of Masters Of Albion, a new god game from legendary game designer Peter Molyneux. With a mix of elements from Fable, Black And White, and Dungeon Keeper, the game may not be entirely original, but with the return of many developers behind those games, there is reason for cautious optimism.
While these were the biggest announcements, Gamescom also had other titles on display, including Revenge Of The Savage Planet and King Of Meat. With so much exciting news and updates, it's safe to say that the gaming world is in for an incredible year.
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