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Gamescom 2025 Expands to Unprecedented Size Ahead of Black Ops 7 Reveal

The record-breaking hybrid event spotlights the Black Ops 7 reveal alongside Xbox’s playable tech showcases before the holiday season

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A photo shows visitors at the Gamescom video games trade fair in Cologne, western Germany
Close-up of Grace Ashcroft from the Resident Evil Requiem reveal trailer. She's got short, platinum blonde hair and looks like a young adult.

Overview

  • Gamescom 2025 will occupy a record 233,000 square metres with more than 1,500 exhibitors at Cologne’s Koelnmesse centre.
  • Opening Night Live returns on August 19 in Hall 1 with Geoff Keighley hosting and Activision set to unveil Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
  • Microsoft’s multi-day Xbox broadcasts will include hands-on demos of Hollow Knight: Silksong and demonstrations of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.
  • Hardware partners such as ASUS and MSI, along with third parties including iMP Gaming, will showcase new accessories, gaming laptops and PC components on the show floor.
  • Specific release dates for Silksong and final pricing details for the Xbox Ally remain unconfirmed, fueling fan speculation ahead of formal announcements.