Next month, the game Silksong will be accessible, yet only for those who manage to attend Gamescom.
Get ready, gaming enthusiasts! The Xbox FanFest is turning ten, and it's set to make a grand celebration at Gamescom 2025. Maxi Graeff, Xbox's gaming marketing lead for Germany, has shared the exciting news in an Xbox Wire post.
The Xbox booth at Gamescom 2025 will be a hotspot for gamers, offering hands-on experiences with over 20 games. Some of the titles you can look forward to include Roblox, Sea of Thieves, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Grounded 2. For Nintendo enthusiasts, Gamescom 2025 will also feature playable demos of Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Other noteworthy games to watch for include The Last Caretaker, a single-player sci-fi survival adventure, and What The Clash, a party game. Hollow Knight: Silksong will also have a playable demo at the event.
In addition to the games, Gamescom 2025 will offer hands-on experiences with the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. For those who can't make it to the event, a live broadcast will keep fans updated on the latest announcements.
The live broadcast is scheduled to start at 9 AM ET on Wednesday, August 20, and Thursday, August 21. Other notable events include a theatrical presentation for The Outer Worlds 2, delving into its late-stage capitalistic setting, and a World of Warcraft celebration focused on the upcoming Midnight expansion and its anticipated housing feature.
Bethesda is also hosting its own broadcast from the Gamescom 2025 show floor starting on Friday. The event will feature playable demos of many highly-anticipated games, but it's important to note that these demos will only be available at the event and not online.
Lastly, Xbox's fan event sweepstakes is open for more sign-ups, even though the contest winners have already been chosen. So, if you're planning to attend Gamescom 2025, make sure to sign up for a chance to be a part of the Xbox FanFest's special anniversary celebrations!
With over 20 titles available for play, Gamescom 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for gamers worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the event!
At the Xbox booth, spectators can expect a variety of technology-driven gadgets like the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X for hands-on experiences, adding to the excitement of the event. Other than smartphones and games, attendees might win an opportunity to be a part of the Xbox FanFest's special anniversary celebrations through the fan event sweepstakes.
