Gameplay for Silksong will debut next month, exclusively at Gamescom event
Gamescom 2025, the highly anticipated gaming event, is set to take place this year, and fans are in for a treat. With a plethora of playable demos and exciting announcements, the event promises to be a haven for gaming enthusiasts.
According to an Xbox Wire post, Gamescom 2025 will feature a theatrical presentation of The Outer Worlds 2, delving deeper into its late-stage capitalistic setting. However, playable demos for this title will only be available at the event itself, not online.
In addition to The Outer Worlds 2, several other highly-anticipated games will have playable demos at Gamescom 2025. These include Hollow Knight: Silksong, Borderlands 4, Onimusha: Way of The Sword, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, EA Sports FC 26, Aniimo, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, PowerWash Simulator 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Final Fantasy XVI, Invincible VS, Super Meat Boy 3D, Cronos: The New Dawn, and Mistfall Hunter.
Notably, Nintendo has also announced its official lineup for Gamescom 2025. Games such as Borderlands 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Donkey Kong Bananza, EA Sports FC 26, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics, Pokémon Legends: Z‑A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV are confirmed to be shown, with many of them indicated as playable at the booth.
Bethesda is also hosting its own broadcast from the show floor of Gamescom 2025 starting on Friday. Furthermore, there is a sweepstakes for next year's Xbox FanFest, and fans are invited to sign up. Xbox FanFest is celebrating its tenth anniversary at Gamescom 2025, but the contest winners for the tenth anniversary of Xbox FanFest are not being repeated.
For those who cannot attend the event in-person, a live broadcast covering many announcements from Gamescom 2025 will start at 9 AM ET on Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21. Maxi Graeff, Xbox's gaming marketing lead for Germany, wrote about the event.
Gamescom 2025 will also offer hands-on experiences with the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and several other titles will have hands-on demos at Gamescom 2025, in addition to the games mentioned above.
In conclusion, Gamescom 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for gaming fans. With a wide range of playable demos and exciting announcements, it offers a unique opportunity to experience the future of gaming. Whether you're attending in-person or tuning in to the live broadcast, Gamescom 2025 promises to be an event to remember.
[1]: Xbox Wire Post [5]: GamesWirtschaft Coverage
- Visitors at Gamescom 2025 will have exclusive hands-on opportunities with various gadgets, including the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.
- Apart from numerous playable demos of AAA titles like The Outer Worlds 2, Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, smartphones will play a significant role in accessing some of the event's announcements and updates through Xbox Wire post and live broadcasts.
