Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 report - all the news and announcements as Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past shown for first time
German mega-show Gamescom officially gets under way this evening with the Opening Night Live showcase hosted by Geoff "bright trainers" Keighley. And we'll be covering all of the news and announcements live, right here, in this article. Read more
Gamescom officially opened its doors with the Opening Night Live showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley on 2026-08-12. The main event, expected to run for approximately two hours, commenced at 7pm BST (8pm CEST / 2pm EDT / 11am PDT) and concluded by 9pm BST.
A notable highlight for the author was the first proper glimpse at The Witcher 3 expansion "Songs of the Past," which remains shrouded in mystery. Other attractions included footage of Dungeons & Dragons' third-person action game Warlock, the third and final Final Fantasy 7 remake instalment Revelation, and potential updates for Alien: Isolation 2.
Several announcements and release dates were anticipated, with The Duskbloods still slated for this year and Zelda Ocarina of Time remake remaining uncertain. The author expressed hope for an exciting showcase and invited readers to share their expectations.
Post-show coverage concluded, leaving readers to ponder their anticipated highlights and the potential for an AI-themed announcement, which the author speculated might not be well-received.
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