Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 began today, August 25, in Cologne, Germany, hosted by Geoff Keighley and featuring multiple highly anticipated game announcements and reveals [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past expansion, set for release in 2027. The developer described the expansion as Geralt's "last adventure" before the story shifts focus to Ciri [2]. Alongside this, a free remaster of The Witcher 3 with upgraded visuals and features will launch on September 29, 2026, available to all current owners [2]. CD Projekt Red confirmed Witcher 4 was not part of the event but targets a 2028 release window [1, 2, 3].
Final Fantasy VII Revelation was revealed with a spring 2027 release window. The title will launch simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X [1, 2, 3].
Gears of War: E-Day is set to release on October 6, 2026, for Windows PC and Xbox Series X [2, 3]. Additional new game announcements included Nodus Fall by Hoyoverse, Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Tactics, Heroes of Might & Magic 3 remake, and the full release of Path of Exile 2 scheduled for December 11, 2026. Other titles showcased were LEGO Skylines, Ontos, No Law, Gravhounds, Turok: Origins, Crazy Taxi World Tour, Stage Tour (releasing December 10, 2026), and Road Kings [1, 2, 3].
While fans speculated on possible reveals like Persona 6 gameplay, no confirmation was made at the event [5].
The event serves as the final major game showcase ahead of the busy fall release season [1, 2, 3, 5]. The next key dates include the release of The Witcher 3 remaster on September 29, Gears of War: E-Day on October 6, and the Path of Exile 2 full launch on December 11, 2026 [2, 3].
