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It feels like only yesterday we were drowning in game reveals at Summer Game Fest. Well, it kind of was only yesterday considering that happened back in June, but the summer\u2019s true main event is almost here. Gamescom has slowly transformed into the top dog gaming expo following E3\u2019s demise, thanks in part to its robust public component. (Summer Game Fest\u2019s Play Days event is only open to press and creators.) It\u2019s the summer show to watch, starting with the Opening Night Live showcase, if you love game reveals.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s in store for this year\u2019s show? A whole lot! Gamescom has already revealed a ton of games that are set to appear at the show, including some serious heavy hitters. And that\u2019s before taking into account any surprises, of which there are sure to be many based on previous events. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of the seven most-anticipated games at Gamescom 2026.<\/p>\n

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\n Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
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If you were worried that we wouldn\u2019t see Final Fantasy 7 Revelation<\/em> for a long time following its Summer Game Fest reveal, you can breathe easy. The upcoming RPG will grace the stage at Opening Night Live, as director Naoki Hamaguchi will reveal more about the trilogy\u2019s grand finale. Fans have also speculated that there may be a playable demo on the show floor, though that has yet to be confirmed. Keep your fingers crossed that we get a firm 2027 release date at the show.<\/p>\n

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\n The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past
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I\u2019m still in disbelief that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<\/em>, a decade-old RPG, is getting a surprise DLC next year. That was not some fever dream I made up, it turns out, because CD Projekt Red confirmed that it will reveal more about Songs of the Past<\/em> at Opening Night Live. Of course, that opens a much bigger question: Will we get a new look at The Witcher 4<\/em>, too? That doesn\u2019t seem too likely, but never count out a teaser.<\/p>\n

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\n Fable
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Xbox is in desperate need of a win right now following a chaotic summer defined by mass layoffs and studio departures. That means that there\u2019s a whole lot riding on Fable<\/em>, which was supposed to launch this year but will instead land on Feb. 23. We\u2019ll get to see our first look at live gameplay during the show, which should give us a better sense of how Playground Games\u2019 RPG revival is looking. Microsoft will also bring Gears of War: E-Day<\/em>, Minecraft Dungeons 2<\/em>, Alien Isolation 2<\/em>, and more heavy hitters to the show as it tries to reinvigorate fans.<\/p>\n

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\n Metro 2039
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After a brief detour into VR, the Metro series is making its grand return in February. Metro 2039 <\/em>will bring the series\u2019 brand of post-apocalyptic shooting to modern consoles next year. Developer 4A Games will bring the project to Gamescom, and you can expect it to be one of the bigger games on display at the show. The game will even have a dedicated booth on the show floor, complete with hands-on demo stations and photo ops.<\/p>\n

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\n Persona 4 Revival
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While all eyes are on Persona 6 <\/em>after its teaser reveal earlier this summer, Persona 4 Revival <\/em>is just as much of a big deal. The remake looks to follow in Persona 3 Reloaded<\/em>\u2019s footsteps by giving one of the series\u2019 best games a modernization that brings it in line with Persona 5<\/em>. We\u2019ll get a fresh glimpse of it during Xbox\u2019s annual Gamescom stream on Aug. 26, so mark your calendar accordingly.<\/p>\n

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\n Pony Island 2: Panda Circus
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After 2021’s fantastic Inscryption<\/em>, I’ll play anything developer Daniel Mullins makes. It’s not like I needed <\/em>that motivation to play his next game, though; I would have lined up for Pony Island 2: Panda Circus<\/em> even without Inscryption<\/em>. We know next to nothing about the sequel to Mullin’s mystifying cult classic, but that’s for the best. The screenshots we have seen are enough to tell us that we’re in for another weird, genre-bending game with meta twists in tow. We’ll learn more about it at Gamescom, but who knows if that will clear anything up.<\/p>\n

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\n Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
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It\u2019s kind of wild that we\u2019ve never gotten a big budget Game of Thrones game, but that\u2019s going to be partially rectified next year. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros<\/em> promises an epic real-time strategy game that focuses on the book and show\u2019s large-scale battles over its interpersonal drama. We\u2019ll finally get to see it in action at Gamescom, where we\u2019ll get a glimpse at its gameplay.<\/p>\n