Gamescom 2022: Top Trailers Unveiled for Upcoming Games

Gamescom’s Opening Night Live marked the return of significant gaming announcements reminiscent of E3’s glory days. This annual European event serves as a platform for the press and public, delivering numerous reveals that have generated excitement for upcoming video game releases this holiday season and beyond. Among the notable trailers unveiled are:

1. Ghost of Yotei, the much-anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima from PlayStation, is set in ancient Japan and will feature a free multiplayer mode titled Ghost of Yotei: Legends, releasing shortly after launch.

2. Black Myth: Zhong Kui, an epic Chinese action game developed by Game Science, lets players control the ghost-busting deity Zhong Kui. Although no release date has been announced yet.

3. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings a story-driven campaign with a paranoid techno-thriller conspiracy that can be played cooperatively with friends. An open beta is scheduled for early October.

4. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight expands the scope of the Lego game franchise by adapting iconic Batman moments from multiple films, all with the familiar Lego charm. Scheduled for release in 2026.

5. The second season of Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout show promises more survival, backstory, lore, and creatures from the games, such as the fearsome Deathclaw. The new season is set to premiere soon.

6. Ron Gilbert, creator of classic adventure games like Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island, presents Death by Scrolling, a game where death occurs if you stop moving. Set in purgatory, the game combines roguelike mechanics, vertical shmup gameplay, and a terminally online attitude. A release date has not been announced.

7. Jyamma Games, the Italian team behind Enotria: The Last Song, brings La Divina Commedia to life. The game promises to provide an immersive experience based on the centuries-old biblical poem. Release details will be shared at a later time.

8. Time Takers, a free-to-play multiplayer shooter, makes time the resource, with players spending time to grow stronger or saving it for survival. The game features teammates from different points in time and space, but lacks a release date.