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Don’t miss when gamescom Opening Night Live begins, as our countdown will make sure you know exactly when it starts.
Yet another gaming showcase is here, with gamescom and its highly anticipated Opening Night Live. Following that is an event full of reveals, new information, and of course, games.
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We’ve got you covered with a countdown to the opening ceremony. And everything you’ll see throughout the event.
Countdown to gamescom Opening Night Live
The first night of gamescom may be the most hyped. Labeled Opening Night Love, it kicks off gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Hosted by Geoff Keighly, the festivities begin at 11 a.m. PT on August 20.
Check out the countdown so you know exactly how long it begins:
gamescom Opening Night Live Countdown
That begins a long week of appearances from top gaming developers and publishers. There’s sure to be something everyone is excited.
What to expect from gamescom Opening Night Live
A long list of games are set to appear during Opening Night Live. you may expect more info, possible release dates, and much from the following:
And that’s just the start of it. There are plenty of other appearances set, including ones that have not been announced. If you’re a fan of video games, you’ll want to tune in to see what is in store.
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A look at the rest of the gaming event
After Opening Night Live, the full might of gamescom begins. The showcase highlights many partners throughout the week, so here are a few you’ll see:
Just like the games coming to the first night, this is not a comprehensive list. There are over a thousand total partners at gamescom 2024, but these listed are some of the heavy hitters you’ll probably want to pay attention to.
How to watch gamescom and Opening Night Live
If you don’t plan to go in person, you can always watch from here. Official channels for gamescom will broadcast the event. This includes Opening Night Live. Expect official Twitch and YouTube streams from developers and publishers on their own channels, too.
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