3 Biggest Xbox Announcements to Expect From Gamescom 2025

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As August 20th draws near, excitement is building among fans for the upcoming Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany. This year’s event promises to showcase some of the most highly anticipated games of 2025 and beyond. Notable gaming giants like Microsoft and Xbox will be present, offering a sneak peek at new releases, revisiting classic titles, and even providing playable demos for some of this year’s most eagerly awaited games. Among the buzz surrounding Xbox’s participation at Gamescom, three key aspects have particularly captured attention: new game announcements, updates on existing games, and the opportunity to get hands-on experience with highly anticipated titles.

At Gamescom 2025, Xbox will be broadcasting multiple live streams to unveil their upcoming games. Fans can anticipate major announcements along with detailed demonstrations, interviews, and additional content on both primary and side streams or platforms. Here’s a glimpse of what Xbox has in store for Gamescom 2025.

1) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Shows off Its Campaign & Multiplayer

Anticipation towards Xbox’s upcoming event is high, primarily due to the global unveiling of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Fans eagerly await a glimpse into both its campaign and multiplayer features. However, it’s widely expected that the emphasis will be on the single-player campaign, given its historical significance in the Call of Duty series, with only one exception. Unfortunately, recent installments have faced harsh criticism regarding their campaigns.

Enthusiasts are optimistic that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will offer something fresh. This upcoming game is set to be a follow-up to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and it’s expected to bring back characters such as Harper and David Mason. However, some rumors suggest that unlike its predecessors, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 might break the mold by allowing players to customize their own nameless soldier instead of a character with a distinct personality, as seen in past games.

It appears that Xbox’s marketing strategy suggests Gamescom will emphasize games with a solo player focus. However, the multiplayer aspect of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which has been key to its success, is expected to be unveiled at a different event. While fans might catch a sneak peek, it’s best to manage their expectations.

2) Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Reveals Its Release Date

When news broke about a playable demo of Hollow Knight: Silksong appearing at Gamescom, fans couldn’t help but dust off their clown makeup in anticipation. A fresh conspiracy theory is circulating among them, suggesting that Team Cherry might finally unveil the long-awaited launch date for the sequel to Hollow Knight. Although fans have been excited about a potential release date before, this time around, it genuinely seems plausible.

Previously, Team Cherry announced that “Hollow Knight: Silksong” was expected to release prior to the 2025 holiday season. Given the intense marketing of this Metroidvania by Xbox and its appearance in the ROG Xbox Ally video, many fans are speculating that Xbox’s booth at Gamescom will disclose the game’s launch date. The second showing of “Silksong” at the Melbourne Museum also suggests a possible announcement of the release date is imminent. Due to its absence from the Nintendo Indie World, fans are eagerly waiting for another opportunity to learn more about its release.

3) Microsoft Announces the Rog Xbox Ally’s Release Date and Pricing

At Xbox’s coverage during Gamescom, there is high anticipation for the unveiling of the Xbox ROG Ally. For months, leaks have been circulating online, but no official details about its pricing or release date have been disclosed yet. Many gamers speculate that Gamescom may finally provide the official announcement regarding when this portable console will hit the market and how much each version will cost.

Enthusiasts often anticipate pre-orders to become available not long after the unveiling. The Nintendo Switch thrived due to its portable feature, and the Steam Deck demonstrated that this market segment could be exploited. It’s clear that Xbox aims to join in, and the Xbox ROG Ally is their means of entry. Pre-orders serve as a strong indicator of a product’s success, making them ideal to launch following a significant reveal at Gamescom.

What Else to Expect at Gamescom 2025?

At Gamescom, Xbox may unveil some of its largest announcements, but there’s still a lot to look forward to from this industry titan. Bethesda will be in attendance, sparking anticipation for potential gameplay previews of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC and additional details about it. Expected to release on all platforms on September 4th, immediately following Gamescom.

Fans of Blizzard’s World of Warcraft can anticipate the premiere of the opening cinematic for the next expansion, titled “Midnight.” This is the second installment in the “Worldsoul Trilogy,” following “The War Within,” and players are buzzing with excitement about the future of the MMO. At Gamescom, fans might get a sneak peek at the expansion, offering a detailed exploration of the forces of the Void. It’s also possible that Blizzard will unveil an official release date during this event as well.

There’s growing excitement that a fresh Halo game might soon be unveiled. Although speculation swirls about a possible Halo title for PlayStation 5, whispers suggest an impending remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. Whether this is accurate or not, Gamescom could serve as the ideal venue to share details about such a project.

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2025-08-13 00:41