Gamescom 2022 officially begins tomorrow night with its inaugural conference: Opening Night Live. We tell you everything you need to know about this event, the confirmed games, the expected ones and the craziest and most credible rumors.
The second summer meeting has returned in good shape. Starting this week, the German lounge will once again open its doors to players from all over the world. The opportunity to learn more about the next releases of the year and the other upcoming games. Kicking off the Gamescom 2022 celebrations will also be Geoff Keighley and his Opening Night Live again. PS5, Xbox Series, PC and Nintendo Switch should have something for everyone. Date, time, how to watch the conference, what to expect? We do a little review.
The big night is coming. After a few weeks of teasing, Opening Night Live is here to kick off the ball for Gamescom 2022 with a conference we’re promised rich in announcements. A show that will take place this Tuesday, August 23 at 9 p.m. (French time) which should last about two hours. As usual, the event will be broadcast on all usual media and communication channels, including the official Game Awards channels Pull out etc youtube and those of Gamescom. You can also search iGamesNews for the best live announcements.
What can you expect in this issue? “A great performance”!
Will the Gamescom 2022 conference really be unavoidable? Inevitably a good talker, Geoff Keighley reiterates that players are entitled to expect some nice surprises. Things that people don’t expect for this event. It’s going to be a big show the organizer explained with fanfare. In program more than 30 games, some known while others will come to light. The rest is routine: gameplay snippets, trailers, announcements, and of course the famous world premieres that weren’t ready for Summer Game Fest 2022.
« This year is lighter in terms of releases, so there will be plenty of games released in 2023 and beyond. I think players are going to be really excited and I’m very excited to see what fans can expect. ‘ he exclaimed. In other words, we can expect some good surprises worth seeing on Tuesday night, but what?
The Gamescom 2022 inaugural conference should therefore have its small crowd of surprises, but the organizers did not hesitate to share almost half of the games present, hoping to increase the hype. And it’s clearly likely to work since Hogwarts Legacy is the headline. After showing more of its gameplay at State of Play 2022, the Harry Potter universe adaptation is once again revealed with new footage. There is no need to hope for a release date, however, as the game has been pushed back to 2023.
Dead Space emulator The Callisto Protocol will also return with exclusive gameplay. The same story for the Gotham Knights vigilantes, who will rule the law for the time of a trailer. Sonic Frontiers, long featured during Summer Game Fest, will continue to try to curry favor with fans at Gamescom 2022. The open-world game should also announce its release date for the occasion. Return to Monkey Island, another title particularly awaited by its community, will make a detour to the German show’s conference to surely also announce its launch date. On the MMO side, the creators of Genshin Impact will once again present Honkai Star Rail, their new project.
Some productions, maybe less expected, will be there. Outlast Trials will delight players with a new video, while Goat Simulator 3 promises a completely different atmosphere. In the genre well hit, Rick & Morty fans can discover a new preview of the Xbox exclusive High on Life. Telltale will also be back with its adaptation of The Expanse series, which is set to be further detailed during Opening Night Live 2022. This Gamescom will also be the opportunity to discover the new game from Unknown Worlds, creators of Subnautica. In summary, there will surely be:
- Hogwarts legacy
- The Callisto Protocol
- Gotham Knights
- Sonic Frontiers
- Return to Monkey Island
- Honkai StarRail
- The Outlast exams
- Goat Simulator 3
- high in life
- Telltale’s The Expanse
- New game from Unknown Worlds (Subnautica)
Games expected for Opening Night Live
The Opening Night Live teaser more or less confirmed a few games. Starting with Lies of P, the spiritual successor to Bloodborne, which according to a leak, was probably supposed to announce its day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. Dying Light 2’s first major DLC, Blood Ties, will also make an appearance at the Gamescom 2022 opening ceremony to show it’s form. A Plague Tale Requiem should no doubt feature some footage as well, much like Skull & Bones, which is also featured in the event trailer.
Also featured may be the recently announced spin-off game Lord of the Rings from Weta Workshop and Private Division. Hazel Light (It Takes Two) was also due to announce his new game this summer. Since Telltale will be showcasing one of its games and the developer has promised updates on The Wolf Among Us 2 this year, the ONL could be the one. One thing is for sure, we won’t have to rely on PlayStation or Nintendo announcements.
There are rumors about the other games presented. Some are almost certain, thanks to leaks from Amazon. The American giant could have revealed two big surprises from Gamescom 2022 ahead of time: starting with New Tales From the Borderlands, the Telltale story-telling sequel that will feature new characters. According to the site’s blunder, the title would be scheduled for October 21, 2022. Fans of Avatar The Last Airbender might also discover the famous RPG for home consoles and PC: Avatar Quest for Balance. The big spoiled surprise, however, would FINALLY be the return of Dead Island 2. The game that caused a stir at E3 2014 would be alive and well and ready for release, according to a leak from Amazon.
and Delicious also has a good reputation bullied the presence of the open world game Dune signs Funcom. So far, the publisher of Conan Exiles has been content to show some concept art. Maybe this time we have the right to a real trailer? Who says Opening Night Live says Geoff Keighley and his awesome friend Hideo Kojima. The Japanese creator is expected to make an appearance at the Gamescom 2022 conference. According to the latest rumours, he is working on Death Stranding 2 and a certain OVERDOSE, a new horror game. But that’s just pure speculation for now. See you Tuesday for the end of the story.
