With Summer Game Fest 2024 and Nintendo Direct June 2024 concluded, gaming enthusiasts are now turning their attention to Gamescom 2024.
Set to take place from August 21 to 25, with the Opening Night Live showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley on August 20, this year's event promises to be a monumental occasion for the gaming world.
Here's a comprehensive guide to what you can expect.
Confirmed Publishers and Developers
As of now, several major publishers and developers have confirmed their attendance at Gamescom 2024.
Here's a list of who will be there and what they're bringing:
· Bandai Namco: Line-up TBA.
· Blizzard Entertainment: Line-up TBA.
· Capcom: Monster Hunter Wilds.
· Funcom: Dune Awakening.
· Giants Software: Farming Simulator.
· Pearl Abyss: Crimson Desert, Red Desert.
· S-Game: Phantom Blade Zero.
· THQ Nordic: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Gothic Remake, Titan Quest 2, and two unannounced titles to be revealed on August 2, 2024.
· Ubisoft: Line-up TBA.
· Xbox: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV, Fallout 76, The Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft: The War Within...
(Full list is pending announcement.)
Highlights and Anticipated Games
Some of the key highlights for Gamescom 2024 include:
· Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds: Playable for the first time.
· Funcom's Dune Awakening: An upcoming survival MMO.
While some big names like Bandai Namco, Blizzard, and Ubisoft haven't finalized their line-ups yet, fans can expect to see major titles such as World of Warcraft: The War Within, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, Assassin’s Creed Shadow, and Anno 117: Pax Romana.
Publishers and Developers Not Attending
· Nintendo: Unlike last year, Nintendo will not be attending Gamescom 2024 as it prepares for the release of its Nintendo Switch successor next year. Consequently, it has little to announce this summer.
· Sony: PlayStation won't attend Gamescom this August since its last attendance in 2019 pre-pandemic.
Potential Surprises
One potential surprise participant this year is Take-Two Interactive. The announcement of Civilization 7 hinted at more details being revealed in August 2024, and Gamescom is the ideal venue for such an announcement, especially in strategy game-loving Germany.
Editor's Comments
Gamescom 2024 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for gamers worldwide. With a stellar line-up of publishers and developers, along with the promise of exciting new game reveals and demos, this year's convention is set to offer something for everyone.
The absence of Nintendo is notable, but the potential for other big announcements and surprises makes up for it. Whether you’re attending in person or following online, Gamescom 2024 is sure to deliver a memorable experience.
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