Resident Evil Requiem debut planned for Gamescom

Geoff Keighley confirms an exclusive first look at a PS5 title during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Resident Evil Requiem Debuts at Gamescom Opening Night Live

Geoff Keighley confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will be part of Gamescom Opening Night Live with an exclusive first look for the PS5 game. The Cologne event, scheduled for August 19, will be streamed worldwide, giving fans a single moment to see the title.

Officials also note that this is the second game announced for the livestream, following a big reveal tied to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The move fits a broader trend of streaming events driving major marketing pushes for blockbuster games.

This move shows how publishers rely on live shows to spark excitement and set the pace for a crowded summer season. A single exclusive can create a wave of online discussion and press coverage.

At the same time, there is a risk that audiences in different regions could miss the moment if they cannot watch the stream live. Still, the tactic works to make gaming feel like a shared global event and to amplify message reach across platforms.

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The coming months will reveal how well live reveals convert into sustained interest.