ONL 2025 lineup confirmed by Geoff Keighley

An editorial look at the confirmed lineup for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 and what it signals for the event.

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Sets Bold Preview

Geoff Keighley has named several titles set for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The confirmed lineup includes Resident Evil Requiem, Ghost of Yotei, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Silent Hill f, World of Warcraft: Midnight, and Fallout Season 2. Hollow Knight Silksong is also expected to appear, with a release date not yet announced. The two hour show will stream on YouTube and other platforms on Tuesday August 19 at 11 am PT.

Beyond the games, the event is shaping a broader appeal with cross media tie ins such as the Fallout TV season 2. Other fixtures on the radar include rumors of a Sony Inzone headset, the Inzone H9 II, and hands on with the new ROG Xbox Ally hardware. Embark Studios has confirmed ARC Raiders will not participate this year, while Crimson Desert from Pearl Abyss remains on the roster despite its delay. These elements point to a show that mixes big screen spectacle with peripheral and hardware news.

The ONL lineup signals a deliberate push toward spectacle and cross media storytelling. By pairing long running franchises with new IP, the show aims to capture fans across games and TV. This reflects a broader industry trend where launches live in a multi platform ecosystem rather than a single release cycle.

For audiences, the emphasis on familiar names promises immediate impact but also raises questions about pacing for new IP. For publishers, it signals a risk appetite: lean into safe bets while testing the appetite for fresh ideas and hardware reveals that could extend a brand beyond the screen.

Highlights

The week ahead will shape how players view the year’s next wave of releases.