Gamescom, Europe’s premier gaming event, was recently held, complete with a reveal-packed livestream hosted by Geoff Keighley, known for events like Summer Game Fest Kickoff and The Game Awards. Serving as the grand finale of the summer gaming showcase season, Gamescom Opening Night Live gave developers the chance to showcase upcoming games for release through the end of 2022 and into early 2023.
Despite leaks and teases leading up to Gamescom Opening Night Live, there were still plenty of surprises in store. From new footage of highly anticipated titles like The Callisto Protocol and Hogwarts Legacy to announcements for games like Dead Island 2 and Sonic Frontiers, the showcase was filled with exciting reveals. If you’re curious about all the games that were announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022, check out the list below.
2022 gamescom Opening Night LIVE (ONL): Official Livestream: Sonic, Hogwarts Legacy, Outlast Trials
Dune Awakening, a new open-world survival MMO set in the Dune universe, was announced by Funcom. The game tasks players with surviving on Arrakis by building bases, gathering resources, and battling enemy factions. While a firm release date is still pending, Funcom plans to hold a beta for Dune Awakening in the near future.
The long-awaited sequel, previously known as Lords of the Fallen 2, has been rebranded as The Lords of the Fallen. Set in the same universe as its predecessor, the game is currently in active development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
2K and Gearbox revealed New Tales from the Borderlands, set to launch on October 21 for various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Contrary to doubts, Sonic Frontiers is confirmed for release this year, with a launch date of November 8. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game, a multiplayer horror game based on the cult classic film, is set to launch in early 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Former Bethesda and Obsidian developers have come together to form Something Wicked Games and are working on a new game called Wyrdsong, an occult RPG set in medieval Portugal.
After years of anticipation, Dead Island 2 is set to release on February 3, 2023, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
In addition to game announcements, the event featured details on upcoming titles like Everywhere, custom PS5 controllers, and expansion packs, along with updates on existing games and new projects from various developers.
The list of announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 includes exciting reveals like new game trailers, release dates, and updates on highly anticipated games like Gotham Knights, Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties, and many more. Stay tuned for further updates and details on these upcoming titles!
