While light on big announcements, Gamescom Opening Night Live delivered a wealth of trailers for the likes of Ninja Gaiden 4, Ghost of Yōtei, and Silent Hill f.
Despite being the biggest gaming convention in the world, Gamescom Opening Night Live in Cologne, Germany is usually light on major game announcements in comparison to Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards.
However, while not matching the latter, this year’s event was more stacked than usual, with Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, a Black Myth: Wukong sequel, and a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem being the big headliners.
Many expected Hollow Knight: Silksong to make a big splash as a demo is playable at the show, but aside from confirmation that it’s coming out this year in a brief snippet, any major news on that title is being saved for a dedicated livestream on Thursday, August 21.
Beyond these juggernauts, there were some surprises and reveals of previously leaked titles. If you’re looking for a handy rundown of the highlights, you can check out the biggest and best below.
Resident Evil Requiem
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While it was perhaps hyped up too much during the show, the new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem is still just as creepy as you’d hope. This appears to cover the game’s opening (or at least some kind of prologue) where protagonist Grace Ashcroft is escorted by her mother Alyssa (from Resident Evil: Outbreak) through a dark hotel.
There’s little gameplay shown but the production quality is excellent, and with a demo available on the show floor at Gamescom, expect some impressions soon. The game is set to be released on February 27, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight
The announcement leaked beforehand, but the trailer for Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight was one of the show’s best. In a similar vein to Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, this new outing from developer Traveler’s Tales looks to encompass decades of Batman films, television, comic books, and games in one package. The trailer shows off combat inspired by Batman: Arkham Asylum and scenes pulled from various movies, including The Dark Knight and 2022’s The Batman.
The real star of the show though? Matt Berry as the voice of Bane. It’s set to be released in 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
Resident Evil Requiem aside, Capcom might have another winner on its hands with Onimusha: Way Of The Sword next year. This new trailer shows off some spectacular creature designs and the brutal combat, and it looks more impressive with each passing trailer. It’s set to be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2026.
Valor Mortis
In one of many surprises during the pre-show, the developers behind Ghostrunner revealed their next game, Valor Mortis. This is a first-person Soulslike set in alternate history version of the Napoleonic wars, where you play as a soldier who is brought back to life with the corrupting power of a mysterious plague. It’s set to be released in 2026.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War 4
The fourth instalment in the real-time strategy series was revealed during the event, which promises to be a return to its roots via mass battles and base-building. It will also sport over 70 campaign missions, an expanded Sync Kill system, and four Warhammer factions to choose from, including the introduction of the Adeptus Mechanicus.
Lords Of The Fallen 2
Set 100 years after the original, Lords Of The Fallen 2 got its first trailer during the show. It’s a CG-heavy affair, so it’s difficult to tell if it will be as derivative of Dark Souls as the first, but the developers have promised faster and more punishing fights. It’s set to be released in 2026.
Bubsy 4D
Another pre-show surprise was the return of Bubsy the Bobcat, who originally debuted in 1993’s Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind. This new title, Bubsy 4D, is from Demon Turf developer Fabraz, and appears to be a platformer much in the same vein. No release date was announced, but it’s set to be released on all platforms, including the Switch 2.
Silent Hill f
Much like Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, every trailer for Silent Hill f looks better than the last. This latest puts the spotlight on the story story, as protagonist Hinako Schimizu’s secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog. After the successful remake of Silent Hill 2, this looks likethe fresh shot in the arm the franchise desperately needs.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
After being announced two years ago, this zombie shooter was re-revealed with a new gameplay trailer. It’s from the same studio who released 2019’s World War Z and throws in vehicular chaos into the co-op mix. It’s set to be released in early 2026.
Death By Scrolling
Ron Gilbert, the developer known for his work on the Monkey Island series, is creating a roguelike vertical-scrolling role player with his studio Terrible Toybox. As outlined on the Steam page, you have to ‘kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife’.
Ghost of Yōtei
The biggest PlayStation 5 exclusive of the year received another trailer at Gamescom, which was bundled with a free DLC announcement. Set to be released in 2026, the Legends DLC for the Ghost Of Tsushima sequel is a co-op multiplayer mode featuring two-player story missions and four-player survival matches in a ‘fantastical, supernatural setting’.
Project Spectrum
Team Jade, the studio behind Delta Force, announced a creepy squad-based shooter in Project Spectrum, which is developed in Unreal Engine 5 for PC. It looks visually impressive as you’d expect, but it proved one of the unexpected highlights of the show overall.
Denshattack!
One of the most memorable games from Gamescom Opening Night Live popped up, once again, in the pre-show. Denshattack! looks like a mash-up of Sonic The Hedgehog and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, albeit where you’re flipping and grinding as a train. It’s vibrant and wild, and it’s set to be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in Spring 2026.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Ninja’s are having a comeback in 2025, and this next mainline instalment in the Ninja Gaiden series might be the culmination. Co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, Ninja Gaiden 4’s latest trailer places an emphasis on its story, but the flashy combat and hyper visuals continue to steal the show. It’s set to be released October 21, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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