Gamescom 2025 set to break booking records
The organisers of Gamescom are gearing up for what looks to be their biggest event ever, announcing that exhibitor reservations for 2025 are already tracking 11% ahead of last year’s record-breaking numbers. The event is set to be the epicentre of the gaming world this August, with a packed show floor and a major world premiere to kick things off.
According to VGC, the main event for many, Opening Night Live, will return on the evening of August 19th, once again co-hosted by the familiar duo of Geoff Keighley and Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere. The first major game to be confirmed for the showcase is none other than the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 7, ensuring the show will start with a bang.
The show floor itself will be more crowded than ever with both returning giants and new faces. Big names like Xbox, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, and CD Projekt Red are all confirmed to attend. They are joined by a growing list of exhibitors, including Sega, Konami, and other entertainment titans like Disney, Netflix, and Paramount.
To accommodate this growth, the Koelnmesse venue is expanding for attendees. The organisers have confirmed that Hall 8 will now be integrated into the main public entertainment area, while the indie area is getting more space with the addition of Hall 10.2. For the first time, Hall 1 will be repurposed as a dedicated special event arena. To help attendees navigate the sprawling layout, a new mobile location finder app is set to launch on August 20th. The event is scheduled to run from August 20th to August 25th in Cologne, Germany.
KitGuru says: Are you hyped for Gamescom 2025? What games are you expecting to be showcased during the opening showcase?
