Gamescom 2024 will once gain play host to a special Opening Night Live show hosted by Geoff Keighley, with new video game trailers and announcements promised. This year, ONL will kick off on 20 August, ushering in a week of talks, showcases, and networking between global game developers and publishers.
While the biggest reveals of Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live remain a mystery, Keighley has revealed a few games that will feature during the show.
Opening Night Live: Confirmed games
Monster Hunter Wilds will appear for a new look trailer, and potentially a release date reveal. Dune Awakening, a reimagining of the Dune universe, will also put in an appearance. A new game from Tarsier Studios (Little Nightmares) will also be revealed during Opening Night Live, with this teased by a video of a pig with its guts spilling out.
Civilization VII will also appear, with a gameplay trailer promised. Marvel Rivals will show up with new hero reveals “and more.” These games will be joined by a new look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
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It’s likely the rest of Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live’s biggest reveals will be saved for the show. In past years there’s been some major reveals, so it’s best to keep an eye out for any upcoming news.
How to watch Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live as it airs
As mentioned, Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live takes place on 20 August 2024. Here’s how that timing works out around the world:
- Australia – 4:00 am AEST | 3:30 am ACST | 2:00 am AWST (21 August)
- New Zealand – 6:00 am NZST (21 August)
- United States – 11:00 am PT | 2:00 pm ET (20 August)
- United Kingdom – 6:00 pm GMT | 7:00 pm BST (20 August)
The show will air live on the openingnightlive.com website, and it will likely also be available on social media platforms. To keep up to date with all the news from the show, it’s best to follow Geoff Keighley on Twitter/X, and stay tuned for announcements.
