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The announcement of Hollow Knight Silksong's release date on September 4th caused numerous indie game delays and schedule adjustments, highlighting its significant impact on the gaming release calendar, especially for indie titles, while larger games remained unaffected.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is officially announced, developed by King Art Games after a successful pitch inspired by Iron Harvest, emphasizing campaign and single-player experiences, with a return to Kronus and new factions like Adeptus Mechanicus, while notably excluding Chaos and Gabriel Angelos for narrative reasons.
Kirby Air Riders, a racing game with simple controls and deep gameplay mechanics, was previewed at Gamescom. It features a roster of characters, including Kirby and others, with a focus on the City Trial mode that supports up to 16 players online. The game offers strategic depth through vehicle customization, secret areas, and various mini-games, suggesting it may have more complexity and replayability than initially apparent. The game is set to release on November 20.
Square Enix employees revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake runs at 40fps, indicating a performance mode similar to the PS5 version, and the game is reported to run smoothly and feel great on the new console.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is nearing release on September 4, 2025, with final previews from Gamescom praising its beautiful graphics, refined gameplay, and increased difficulty, indicating it will be a challenging yet familiar experience for fans of the original.
The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta runs from October 2-8, 2025, with early access for pre-orders from October 2-5 and open beta from October 6-8, across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, offering exclusive rewards for Vault Edition pre-orders.
The article provides a first-time attendee's detailed experience of Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, highlighting the event's massive scale, the logistics of traveling and staying in Cologne, the crowded and lively atmosphere, the variety of gaming and non-gaming attractions, and the overall impression that while impressive and exciting, the event is overwhelming and best suited for those with a keen interest in gaming and festival atmospheres.
Samsung showcased its glasses-free 3D gaming monitor, the Odyssey G90XF, at Gamescom using the game Stellar Blade to demonstrate its 3D capabilities. While the tech is promising, the limited game support and high price point mean it's still uncertain if 3D gaming will become mainstream. The monitor supports over 50 games with 3D visuals, but whether it will revolutionize gaming remains to be seen.
Microsoft announced numerous new Xbox Game Pass day-one releases during Gamescom, including titles like Gears of War: Reloaded, Persona 4: Golden, and upcoming games such as Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and Frostpunk 2, with releases scheduled from now through 2026 across various platforms.
Silksong, the highly anticipated Hollow Knight follow-up, is set to release on September 4th across multiple platforms including Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, including Xbox Game Pass, sparking excitement and relief among fans at Gamescom. Reactions ranged from joy and surprise to stress about managing upcoming game releases, with many fans expressing long-standing anticipation for the game. The delay was not due to development issues but increased hype and sales of the original game.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially scheduled to be released on September 4, with playable demos at Gamescom in Cologne, marking a highly anticipated launch after delays, though fans remain cautiously optimistic about potential postponements.
Hollow Knight: Silksong was officially announced at gamescom with a brief gameplay reveal, sparking massive fan excitement and long queues at the event. The game is highly anticipated, supports 120Hz on Switch 2, and is set to release later this year across multiple platforms, including PC, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Fans are eager for more details, especially a confirmed release date, which is expected soon.
The article discusses the high costs of showcasing game trailers at Gamescom, with prices ranging from €70,500 to €465,000 for different durations and slots, highlighting the significant investment companies make for visibility during the event.
Obsidian's Outer Worlds 2 trailer reveals new companions but confirms players can't romance or kiss them, disappointing fans hoping for romantic interactions. The game is set to release on October 29 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Silent Hill f was showcased at Gamescom with a new trailer revealing Suzie Yeung as the voice of Hinako, the game's protagonist. Set in 1960s Japan, the standalone horror game features unsettling visuals, combat elements, and a story contrasting beauty and horror, releasing on September 25 across multiple platforms.