Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: every announcement as it happens

Gamescom Opening Night Live is here! The showcase heralds the changing of gaming seasons with one last deluge of WORLD PREMIEREs before autumn blows in the bracing winds of Game of the Year debates. Follow along right here as the two hour show airs to keep up with every announcement as it happens.

August 25, 2026 – 12:48 PM

Alright, which trailer are you really here to see?

We’ve got about an hour to go before the proper show starts, but I know we’re all ready to sound off on which reveal we’re here for. As mentioned, it’s The Witcher 3: Songs of The Past for me.

August 25, 2026 – 1:34 PM

We’re all here to see Geralt, got it

(Image credit: CD Project)

Based on the rigorous scientific data of early polling results, PC gamers still disproportionately favor The Witcher. Let’s all feign shock, shall we? So now the question is: Will the trailer put Geralt in a tub for old time’s sake or is that joke too dusty now? It’s only been 11 years.

While we wait to find out, it’s time for the pre-show.

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