Hollow Knight Date Tease, Black Ops 7 Co‑Op Twist — Lego Batman and Black Myth Sequel Shine at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, served up a packed show of trailers and announcements across big-budget sequels, indie follow-ups, and TV tie-ins. The stream focused on new footage for previously announced titles and a handful of fresh reveals, with release windows and platform details revealed for many games.
- Quick summary of the biggest reveals, trailers, and release info from Gamescom ONL.
Headlines and release notes
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Team Cherry showed new footage of Hollow Knight: Silksong. The studio reiterated that the game will arrive in 2025, but did not confirm an exact release date. Keighley said the date will be revealed later this week.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Treyarch, Raven, and Activision revealed new details for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The showcase highlighted traditional multiplayer and Zombies modes, and also confirmed a new approach to the co-op campaign. More coverage is available in the publisher’s preview materials.
Fallout — Season 2 (Prime Video)
Prime Video’s Fallout series will head to New Vegas for Season 2. The trailer shown at Gamescom included action sequences, a release date, and the first look at Deathclaws in the series.
Lords of the Fallen 2
CI Games revealed Lords of the Fallen 2 with a dramatic announcement trailer. The game is a dark fantasy, Souls-inspired action RPG and is confirmed for PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X in 2026.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
TT Games announced Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a new Lego Batman game due in 2026. The game includes moments drawn from Batman’s film, TV, and comics history, and borrows elements from the Nolan, Burton, and Reeves universes.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — the anime
Crunchyroll confirmed a 1:1 anime adaptation of FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The anime, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, is scheduled to debut in 2026.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui
Game Science announced Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the sequel to Black Myth: Wukong. The title will be a single-player action RPG inspired by the folk figure Zhong Kui, and it is currently in development.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
Relic and Sega returned the Dawn of War series with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4. The developer said the game will feature “the largest campaign ever with four distinct factions battling it out in epic, brutal large-scale conflicts.” The release is confirmed for Windows PC in 2026.
Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV crossover
Capcom and Square Enix announced a crossover between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV. The event will add rideable Chocobos and posing Cactuars to Monster Hunter Wilds later this year. Conversely, Seikrets and Palicos from Monster Hunter Wilds will appear in Final Fantasy XIV.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
A new look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword focused on the Genma, the demons opposing protagonist Musashi. The trailer detailed enemy designs and combat elements.
Silent Hill f
Konami showed additional footage for Silent Hill f, revealing more about the psychological horror story and confirming the English-language cast. The game is scheduled for release next month.
World of Tanks: Heat
Wargaming unveiled World of Tanks: Heat, a stand-alone free-to-play spinoff that introduces hero shooter elements to the World of Tanks formula.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
The monster-shooter John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando received a fresh trailer. The game is slated for release in early 2026.
Zero Parades (Studio ZA/UM)
Studio ZA/UM revealed Zero Parades, describing it as a story-rich espionage RPG. The studio said: “You’re a brilliant but tormented operant on a desperate assignment. Pick up the pieces of your broken network, untangle a bloody web of intrigue at the End of History, and prove yourself on the big stage or blow it all up – again.”
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
MachineGames confirmed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will come to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Ahead of that, the DLC Order of the Giants launches on Sept. 4.
The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian Entertainment showcased companions for The Outer Worlds 2, and clarified that romance options seen in the first game are not present in the same way this time; developers noted players cannot sleep with companions.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Team Ninja and PlatinumGames presented a new look at Ninja Gaiden 4, highlighting combat footage and character movement updates.
Cinder City
NCSoft revealed Cinder City, an open-world MMO tactical shooter that emphasizes strategic cooperation and team play.
Wrap-up
Gamescom’s Opening Night Live mixed long-awaited sequels, TV tie-ins, and new IPs with clear platform and release-window details for many titles. For several games the show confirmed platforms and tentative years, while other projects remain in development with dates to follow.
