June 20th 2024.
It looks like Xbox is the only one showing up for Gamescom 2024 as Nintendo and PlayStation have decided to sit this one out. However, Xbox is hinting at some exciting new game reveals for Opening Night Live. It's interesting to note the contrasting approaches between Xbox and PlayStation, especially considering their concerns about increasing budgets and a stagnant industry growth. While PlayStation has not given a reason for their absence, it does coincide with the launch of the controversial Concord.
Nintendo will also be missing from the event, but they have been quite unpredictable lately with the impending release of the Switch 2. Meanwhile, Microsoft is gearing up for their biggest presence yet at Gamescom, claiming to have their "biggest booth yet" for consumers. This is quite puzzling, considering the event is primarily geared towards ordinary people, with last year's attendance reaching over 320,000 visitors, making it the largest video game show in the world.
It's hard to understand why Sony would choose not to attend, especially when Microsoft has confirmed a lineup of exciting games such as Age Of Mythology: Retold, Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred, Diablo Immortal, The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, Towerborne, and World Of Warcraft: The War Within. But it seems like Microsoft has more surprises in store, with promises of additional announcements from their partners. This suggests that they will also be showcasing third-party games at their stand.
While the queues may be long, ordinary visitors can still get a chance to play some of the games at Gamescom, although Xbox has not yet revealed which ones will be available for play. The event will take place in Cologne, Germany from August 21 to 25, with a special preview event, Gamescom ONL, hosted by Geoff Keighley on August 20. Keighley, known for his involvement in Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, will be showcasing new games and footage for the first time.
Although Gamescom ONL usually has fewer major announcements compared to other showcases, there is still a possibility that Microsoft will reveal a new game or two that will be featured at the event the following day. Other companies will also be using this opportunity to showcase their upcoming releases, but there are currently no rumors about what they might have in store. One thing is for sure, though - Sony and Nintendo will not be making any appearances.
One game that fans are eagerly waiting for is Avowed, and there is a chance that it will be playable at Gamescom. If you're excited about the event, you can stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter, following us on Twitter, leaving a comment, or sending us an email. To make it even easier, you can use our Submit Stuff page to submit your Inbox letters and Reader's Features without having to send an email. Be sure to sign up for all the exclusive gaming content and get the latest releases before they are even announced on the site. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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