Gamescom 2021, held in Germany, was the largest gaming expo in Europe, attended by game developers, publishers and gamers showcasing their latest games, technologies and gaming gear. Highlights included the launch of Halo Infinite, Age of Empires IV, the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time and Forza Horizon 5 on the Xbox Series X and S consoles, as well as Sony’s presentation highlighting Horizon Forbidden West and the unveiling of its upcoming game Marvel’s Wolverine. Ubisoft revealed Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, while Electronic Arts showcased its upcoming release Lost in Random.
Gamescom 2021: Highlights from Europe’s Biggest Gaming Expo
Introduction
The annual Gamescom held in Cologne, Germany, is Europe’s largest gaming expo, a place where game developers, publishers, and gamers from all around the world get together to showcase their newest games, technologies, and gaming gear. The 2021 edition of Gamescom took place from August 25-27 and saw various companies put forward their latest creations. Here are some of the highlights from the event.
Xbox Series X and S Console Updates
The Xbox Series X and S consoles saw the launch of several new games, including one of the most anticipated games of 2021, Halo Infinite. Other games showcased during the event include Age of Empires IV, the remake of cult classic Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time, and Forza Horizon 5. Moreover, Microsoft announced that cloud gaming would soon be accessible on Xbox Series X and S consoles, which will allow players to access a wide range of games through Microsoft’s cloud storage system without needing to download them to their console.
PlayStation’s Showcase
The PlayStation showcase was one of the most anticipated events of Gamescom 2021. Sony’s presentation highlighted a large number of highly anticipated games like Horizon Forbidden West, which drew significant attention from fans. Gamers were also treated with the unveiling of the highly anticipated game, Marvel’s Wolverine, which is set to be a highly advanced open-world game that takes players on a mystifying journey. During the event, Sony also showcased updates on the highly anticipated FPS game, Deathloop.
Ubisoft’s Announcements
Ubisoft, one of the most established companies in the gaming industry, came up with some significant announcements during Gamescom 2021. Its presentation included several games, including the highly anticipated Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, which features a new mode called “Containment” and the much-beloved Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It also shared some insights into the latest season of Rainbow Six Siege, which features new playable characters and enhanced gameplay.
Electronic Arts Highlight Game
Electronic Arts (EA) came through with some major announcements during Gamescom 2021. Blitz mode is a new fast-paced mode coming to NHL 22 and also a new map for Battlefield 2042. The highlight was Lost in Random, an upcoming action-adventure game scheduled for a release in September 2021. The game features brilliant visuals and an engaging storyline that follows the players through the dark world of Random.
Conclusion
Gamescom 2021 has once again solidified its place as Europe’s biggest gaming expo. Fans and game developers were treated to some exciting games and technologies, showcased by the biggest names in the gaming industry. From Xbox’s latest cloud storage system to Sony’s highly anticipated upcoming games like Marvel’s Wolverine, Gamescom 2021 had something for everyone, which left fans excited eagerly for the upcoming releases.