Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Preview
Gamescom, the largest video game convention globally, is set to kick off on Wednesday in Cologne, Germany. However, the event will start virtually on Tuesday with a streaming presentation called Gamescom Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, known for The Game Awards. The ONL stream for this year begins on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. EDT/11 a.m. PDT and can be viewed on Gamescom’s YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as The Game Awards’ YouTube and Twitch channels.
Keighley promises that this year’s Gamescom ONL event will be a two-hour showcase revealing what’s next for video games, including gameplay unveils, new game announcements, and more.
We already have insight into some games expected to make an appearance. Keighley confirmed that titles like Batman: Arkham Shadow, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and others will be featured during Tuesday’s stream. Additionally, developers have hinted at appearances from ARC Raiders and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Keighley also teased an unannounced title with a mysterious trailer hinting at “The Beast is coming,” speculating a new Dying Light game by Techland. However, there is confirmation that Hollow Knight: Silksong won’t be making an appearance.
When does Gamescom ONL start?
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 will be live on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. EDT/11 a.m. PDT/7 p.m. BST/8 p.m. CEST. Adjust your schedule to catch the Gamescom 2024 livestream at the right time in your location.
Unlike previous years, there won’t be a pre-show stream preceding Gamescom ONL 2024.
How long is Gamescom ONL?
Keighley mentioned that Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 is expected to last around two hours.
What else is streaming from Gamescom?
Xbox will have a significant presence at Gamescom 2024 with daily live streams from Aug. 21-23, starting at 9 a.m. EDT/6 a.m. PDT each day.
The first day’s stream will include gameplay walkthroughs and developer interviews for games like Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Diablo Immortal, among others. Day 2 and 3 will also feature a range of exciting games from Star Wars Outlaws to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Additionally, the Future Games Show during Gamescom 2024 will present more than 50 titles from various developers, including Firaxis Games and their anticipated title Civilization VII.
Save the date for the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2024 on Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. PDT/10 p.m. CEST.