Gamescom 2025 ONL set for big reveals

A clear look at what Gamescom Opening Night Live may reveal, including Hollow Knight Silksong updates and other big trailers.

Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live Unveils a Packed Lineup and Surprises

Gamescom Opening Night Live will air on Tuesday August 19, with a pre show at 6 30 pm BST and the main event at 7 pm BST. The show hosted by Geoff Keighley is known for new trailers and fresh announcements and is broadcast on the official Gamescom channels as well as The Game Awards channels. Last year the event delivered Borderlands 4 and a PlayStation 5 port for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, setting expectations for a mix of brand new reveals and updates this year.

So far the announcements and appearances span a wide range. Ubisoft is teasing a Division 2 related project and could use Opening Night Live for a trailer. Hollow Knight Silksong remains a focal point with chatter that a concrete release date could be shared. Capcom is positioned to showcase new content for Resident Evil Requiem and other titles slated for 2026. Bandai Namco may push Tales of Xillia remaster and Bandai Namco games are also listed as playable at Gamescom. Nintendo and Xbox participate with their own streams and booths, offering hands on play and potential release date windows for Switch 2 ports and other long awaited titles. The mix points to a program that blends legacy franchises with bold new ideas while also testing how publishers time releases for a crowded fall season.

The event acts as a barometer for the year ahead, balancing nostalgia with fresh entries. Publishers use ONL to test audience appetite, set release expectations, and shape online chatter before the fall rush. The presence of big franchises alongside remasters and unexpected digressions shows a strategy to reach broad audiences across consoles, PC, and streaming. For fans, the challenge is patience as many announcements require dates that will land months after the show. The real test is not just who shows up, but how clearly they map a path from teaser to launch date.

Highlights

As the lights fade, players will judge if the promises match the pacing of a demanding market.