It’s hard to believe we’re almost two thirds of the way through the year already. But we are, so you’ll have to deal with it. And Geoff Keighley is back for his sixth Opening Night Live. The show was a packed two hours that detailed a lot of games coming throughout 2024 and beyond.
ALL OF THE GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE 2024 ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE MAIN SHOW OPENED WITH THE REVEAL OF BORDERLANDS 4
Hopefully, it does better than the film. The trailer wasn’t gameplay, but we know the game will take place on an all-new planet. It’s coming in 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
RAVEN SOFTWARE SHOWED US AN EXTENDED LOOK AT THE NEW CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6
The gameplay demo focused on a mission that takes place in Washington in 1991 in the main campaign. It’s looking like discount James Bond. I think. It’s still on track for release on the 25th October later this year. Don’t forget you can play the beta later this month.
DYING LIGHT: THE BEAST IS A NEW STANDALONE ADVENTURE
It’s called Dying Light: The Beast. It sees Kyle Crane returning from the original game in a new adventure set within the world of Dying Light. You can expect a new world to explore, around twenty hours of gameplay and more. No release date was confirmed just yet.
TROY BAKER TALKED US THROUGH SOME NEW INDIANA JONES FOOTAGE BECAUSE HARRISON FORD DIDN’T WANT TO
I am a big sucker for any adventure that’s globe-trotting though. So they’ve probably got me here. It’s out on December 9th 2024 and it’s coming to PlayStation 5 in 2025.
THE SHOW CLOSED WITH A NEW MAFIA GAME WITH A NEW TWIST
It’s called Mafia: The Old Country and we’re going to get a better look at it in December. Eh.
CAPCOM SHOWED OFF THE FIRST GAMEPLAY FOR THE KING OF FIGHTERS GUEST TERRY
He’s out for Street Fighter 6 on September 24th.
THE NEW SCI-FI DARK PICTURES GAME WAS REVEALED IN THE PRESHOW
It’s a sci-fi adventure that looks to take heavy inspiration from Dead Space and The Thing. It’s out in 2025 and looks to star James Bond / The Marvels’ Lashana Lynch.
A GOAT SIMULATOR REMASTER WAS REVEALED IN A GREAT TRAILER MAKING FUN OF REMASTERS
The game was revealed in a pretty funny trailer that mocked all the average ports or remaster efforts of the past few years. It’s out this year for PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. It’s also launching on Game Pass too.
WE GOT A JUICY LOOK AT THE NEW PERSONA 3: RELOAD DLC
While it’s faithfully adapting the Aigis episode of the original Persona 3, there’s also going to be a challenge battle against Joker from Persona 5. It’s still on track for release on September 10th.
ANOTHER BRIEF TRAILER FOR THE NEW DRAGONBALL GAME WAS SHOWN
There’s lots of energy beams and flying men screaming at each other. So it’s an authentic Dragonball experience. It’s still on track for a release in October.
A FALL GUYS-LIKE (?) CALLED KING OF MEAT WAS REVEALED
What a name. It’s an online co-op game for up to four players. So I guess it’s not a Fall Guys-like at all. Sorry about that. You can sign up for a playtest now.
A NEW STUDIO SHOWED OFF THEIR NEW ACTION GAME WITH A “””COSY””” TWIST
It’s called Lynked: Banner of the Spark, and the developers have described it as a co-op action hack-and-slash with elements of a roguelike and base building. It’s also being touted as a “cosy but highly kinetic” action game. Whatever the fuck that means. It’s out for PC on October 22nd through Steam Early Access.
DONTNOD SHOWED OFF MORE OF THEIR FOLLOW-UP TO LIFE IS STRANGE
As previously announced, it’s called Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. You play as four high schoolers as they forge bonds through their punk band and an unexplained event that will forever change their lives. It’s out in early 2025.
WE FINALLY GOT ANOTHER LOOK AT ARC RAIDERS AND IT’S LOOKING MIGHTY DIFFERENT
It’s a third-person PvPvE action survival shooter. The tone and vibe of this trailer are quite different from the previous one, and despite being revealed so long ago, it’s coming sometime in 2025.
WE GOT AN INCREDIBLY COOKED TRAILER FOR INFINITY NIKKI
It’s an MMO of sorts and is described as the “coziest open-world game.” Great. If you want to try it, there’s an open beta coming up.
WARHAMMER: SPACE MARINE II GOT ANOTHER (VERY BRIEF, ALMOST POINTLESS) TRAILER
Hmm. It’s out next month after a whole year delay last year. The game itself is looking pretty great, though this trailer is not much to get excited about. Harry got to play it recently and loved it, so get excited.
THEY’RE STILL TRYING TO FLOG PATH OF EXILE II WITH YET ANOTHER TRAILER
I guess Diablo shit the bed so there is still an opportunity or this game to sweep in and capture that audience. The game officially hits early access on November 15th 2024, which is nice. Save the date.
THE DUNE MMO IS COMING ALONG NICELY WITH A MORE REALISTIC LOOKING GAMEPLAY TRAILER
I’m not sure how this will do as it feels like the Dune ship has passed, but this could still be good. The game occurs in an alternate reality where Paul was never born. There’s lots of copters and sand and worse. Which is what Dune is about. It’s out in early 2025 for PC, though console ports are coming at some point later too.
TARSIER SHOWED US THEIR BRAND NEW GAME THOUGH IT’S A BIT FAMILIAR LOOKING
While Supermassive works on Little Nightmares 3, Tarsier are working on a new game that looks pretty much like another Little Nightmares game anyway. Interesting. It’s got some funky looking monsters and is apparently darker than Little Nightmares. It’s called REANIMAL and there is no date yet but it’s co-op which is fun!
THE NEW GENSHIN IMPACT TRAILER SHOWED OFF….SOMETHING BUT IT’S ALSO COMING TO XBOX
I’m glad there is something to keep those fans busy. It’s out on Xbox in November too. Very dynamic.
CAPCOM ROCKED UP TO SHOW OFF YET ANOTHER MONSTER HUNTER WILDS TRAILER
The game is coming along nicely and is playable for the first time at Gamescom this year. The game is looking like a huge step up from Monster Hunter World, which is exciting. You would think they’d bloody date this by now but it’s still on track for 2025.
I PERSONALLY GOT TROLLED BY A TRAILER FOR LARA CROFT COMING TO NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
She’s hitting the game next week. At this point, though, I just want to see the new Tomb Raider. Seriously.
MAI SHIRANUI WAS REVEALED TO BE COMING TO THE NEW FATAL FURY GAME
Just look up her sprites from the old games and you’ll realise why she’s so…..famous. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is out on April 24th 2025.
A THIRD MONUMENT VALLEY GAME WAS ANNOUNCED, AND IT’S EXCLUSIVE TO NETFLIX
It’s looking effortlessly stylish and clean as you’d expect. It’s launching on the 10th December this year and, yes, it’s exclusive to Netflix Games. The first two games are also hitting the service throughout the year.
FIRAXIS UNVEILED THE FIRST GAMEPLAY FOR CIVILISATION VII
It’s apparently the biggest Civilisation game ever made. It’s out on February 11th 2025.
XBOX REMINDED US THAT STARFIELD EXISTS WITH A TRAILER FOR A NEW SPACE BUGGY AND A DATE FOR THE FIRST EXPANSION
Perhaps it should’ve been there from the start, but I guess I shouldn’t complain. It’s part of a free update that’s out now. They also revealed that the Shattered Space expansion is out on the 30th of September.
TWO NEW HEROES WERE ANNOUNCED FOR MARVEL RIVALS
Both Captain America and the Winter Soldier were revealed for the game. I’m surprised they weren’t there already, but they round out an already great roster of heroes to play as. The official launch date is December 6th and all heroes will be unlocked at launch. COOL.
A NEW SERIES CELEBRATING VIDEO GAMES WAS ANNOUNCED
It’s a series developed by Blur Studios and Deadpool director Tim Miller. Described as an adult animated series with stories set within the world of beloved video games like Armored Core, Pac-Man, Sifu and Unreal, the series hits Prime in December.
THE TOWERBORNE GAMEPLAY LOOKS PRETTY SNAZZY
It’s a fast and frenetic action RPG that’s playable with friends. It’s out in 2025.
YET ANOTHER KINGDOM COME DELIVERANCE II TRAILER LOOKS GOOD BUT ALSO QUIETLY DELAYED THE GAME
A much more extended look at the gameplay is coming later this month, but the game has been quietly moved from a 2024 release to February 2025.
ZENLESS ZONE ZERO IS STILL TRUCKING ON WITH A NEW VIDEO
I have no idea what this means but it’s edgy and cool.
THE FIRST GAMEPLAY FOR BATMAN: ARKHAM SHADOW WILL MAKE YOU WANT A META QUEST
The game sees Batman up against the Rat King and the same directional combat system as seen in previous Arkham games. It’s out in October later this year, and only on the Meta Quest 3.
THE NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER FOR LITTLE NIGHTMARES 3 LOOKS SOMBRE BUT CUTE
Supermassive are making this one now, and it will feature co-op multiplayer too. Kieron got to play this a year ago, but we still don’t have a date for it.
HERDLING IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE I DON’T THINK I’VE DONE IN A VIDEO GAME BEFORE
You basically play as somebody as you herd yaks or something across a mountain. Very demure.
PETER MOLYNEUX HIT THE STAGE TO SHOW OFF HIS NEW GAME
It’s an entirely self-funded game that brings together many people from the closed Lionhead Studios. I think there’s potential here, but you know what old Pete is like. It’s kind of like a tower defence game mixed with elements of Fable mixed with elements of Black & White. Mm. It’s called Masters of Albion.
THERE’S A SQUID GAME….GAME COMING TO NETFLIX
I don’t know if this is what the original creator had in mind when he made the series but I guess it works as a concept. It’s out “soon” on Netflix.
YET ANOTHER UNKNOWN 9: AWAKENING TRAILER BRINGS THE INTRIGUE
You know, I just love a good video game, especially a live-action hybrid. The ambitious action game is scheduled for October this year.
THE GAMEPLAY FOR THE FIRST BERSERKER: KHAZAN LOOKS EPIC
It’s looking pretty incredible, though I am growing a little bit weary of these soulslikes. It’s out in early 2025, but there’s a technical test in October.
YET ANOTHER FARMING GAME IS COMING BUT THIS ONE TAKES THINGS TO SPACE WOW
[for some reason there isn’t a traile for this on the internet]
You and your friends can manage a farm together, have picnics and….err…vacuum vegetables together. It’s called Floatopia and it’s out in 2025.
