The Gamescom 2021 showcase unveiled new titles and trailers for upcoming games. Some of the notable new game announcements include a remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, a new installment of Saints Row, Halo Infinite, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Forza Horizon 5. Exciting trailers were released for Elden Ring, Kickstart: Bloodsport, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and the remake of Dead Space. The showcase also highlighted updates from some of the biggest games, including Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Horizon Forbidden West, and Forspoken.
Gamescom 2021: Developers Unveil New Titles and Trailers in Epic Gaming Showcase
New Titles
The Gamescom 2021 showcase was packed with new game announcements. Some of the most exciting titles revealed include:
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake: As rumored, a remake of the beloved RPG is in the works from Aspyr.
- Saints Row: The popular action-adventure game is returning with a new installment set in a brand new city.
- Halo Infinite: The highly anticipated first-person shooter will be released on December 8th.
- Call of Duty: Vanguard: The latest entry in the popular franchise is set during World War II and will be released on November 5th.
- Forza Horizon 5: The racing franchise is heading to Mexico with an all-new adventure.
Trailers
Along with new game announcements, several trailers for upcoming games were also released. Here are a few of the most exciting:
- Elden Ring: FromSoftware’s action RPG finally got a new trailer showing off its dark, fantastical world.
- Kickstart: Bloodsport: A new action game that blends martial arts, RPG elements, and a retro aesthetic.
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns: A new tactical RPG set in the Marvel universe featuring several popular heroes and villains.
- Dead Space: EA announced that the classic sci-fi horror game is getting a remake.
Highlights
The gaming showcase was also filled with exciting updates and highlights from some of the biggest games in the industry. Here are a few of the most notable:
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut: Hideo Kojima’s strange and fascinating game is getting a Director’s Cut on PlayStation 5.
- Final Fantasy XIV: The popular MMO is getting a new expansion, Endwalker, which will conclude the current story.
- Horizon Forbidden West: The sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn got a new gameplay trailer showing off its gorgeous open world and exciting combat.
- Forspoken: The action RPG from Square Enix got a new gameplay trailer showcasing its fast-paced combat and beautiful visuals.