Gamescom brings a deluge of gaming news with updates and trailers galore. Here, we’re rounding up all the gaming details you may have missed!
New Age of Empires Mobile Trailer
During the “Into the Infinite” Showcase, TiMi revealed a new look at the upcoming Age of Empires Mobile title thanks to a developer deep dive.
This fresh take on the Age of Empires series features large-scale epic siege battles where hundreds of players clash on one screen in a dynamic and immersive combat experience that blends large-scale alliance strategies with individual manoeuvres. At the same time the game also caters to players who enjoy single-player adventures.
Age of Empires Mobile launches on October 17th.
Command & Conquer: Legions Reveals “Red Alert Season”
Speaking of iconic strategy games coming to mobile platforms, we also got a new CG trailer for Command & Conquer: Legions which reveals the first “season” of the game: Red Alert.
A new Command & Conquer: Legions CG trailer revealing a familiar threat from the Command & Conquer universe debuted at the showcase. Commanders around the world can check out the new trailer that sets the stage for the Red Alert season which players will experience when Command & Conquer™: Legions launches worldwide.
Watch 27 Minutes of Dune: Awakening Gameplay
If you thought yesterday’s Dune: Awakening gameplay footage from Opening Night Live was impressive, pull up a chair and grab some snacks for nearly 30 minutes of footage from Gamescom.
Dune: Awakening is an open world survival MMO set on the most dangerous planet in the universe. Survive the desert by learning the ways of the Fremen. Expand your potential through combat, spice, building, and trade. As guild intrigue and warfare rage, control the spice and cling to power.
More Details on Starfield’s Shattered Space Expansion
During Gamescom, IGN interviewed Starfield Creative Producer, Tim Lamb, about the upcoming Shattered Space expansion.
Explore the new city of Dazra on House Va’Ruun’s hidden homeworld. Investigate a frightening cosmic threat, explore House Va’Ruun’s home planet, and find unique weapons, spacesuits, and gear in this all-new adventure.
Shattered Space comes to Starfield on September 30th.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Features Detailed
EA/Bioware revealed a better look at their dedication to ensuring the PC experience for Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be a good one from the outset. Check out their full blog for all the details!
Let’s talk about inputs first. We wanted to ensure the controls and UI are a good experience for both KBM and controllers; so we did close to 10,000 hours of user research testing to make sure of it. Dragon Age: The Veilguard will feature native support for PS5 DualSense controllers with haptics support in addition to the standard of Xbox controllers & keyboard + mouse. Additionally, you can seamlessly transition between controllers or keyboard + mouse while playing or in menus. There are many different ways to play our game; so, in order to allow you to find the most comfortable set-up, we’ve added the ability to customize class-specific keybinds that you can easily switch between. This means that your Rogue Rook can use a different set of keybinds than your Warrior Rook, if you’d like!
Along with the standard resolution options, we also have full support for 21:9 Ultrawide monitors. Don’t worry; we didn’t forget the cinematics, either – just disable the option titled “Cinematic Aspect Ratio.” This will remove the enforced black bars; so you can watch the cinematics in full ultra widescreen glory. No matter what size monitor you’re rocking, you can adjust your FOV with an FOV slider in the Settings. There will be an option for uncapped framerate, as well. We’re also launching with full HDR support.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches on October 31st.
#DRIVE Rally Early Access Release Date
During the Awesome Indie Games showcase, developer Pixel Perfect Dude revealed a new trailer and Early Access launch date for #DRIVE Rally.
In #DRIVE Rally, players take the wheel and speed through over 400 km of diverse rally tracks inspired by real-world locations. With 36 customizable cars divided into 3 unique classes, players can fine-tune their vehicles to match their driving style. And let’s not forget the dynamic co-drivers who react to your every move, guiding you to victory and keeping you on your toes with their sharp commentary!
#DRIVE Rally hits Early Access for Windows PC, MacOS and Linux on September 25th.
SPINE Gets a Kick Ass New Trailer
The upcoming action game (that looks like The Matrix game we’ve wanted for years), debuted a new trailer at Gamescom; reminding us all it still looks incredible.
The trailer offers first looks at a spectacular parkour chase, new finishers, and boss fights against an enemy wearing a large combat exoskeleton and a ninja equipped with a spine of their own, deploying spider mines to dominate the battlefield. Movie fans may notice some homages to iconic action movies, including a close-quarters hallway fight and flock of white doves.
Today’s new trailer also showcases the debut of the game’s original soundtrack by producer and composer Le Castle Vania, whose music features throughout the John Wick movie franchise. Stream the new single from SPINE now on Le Castle Vania’s Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube.
SPINE hits PCs and consoles in late 2025
New Xbox Series X|S Console Options
Xbox opened pre-orders for three new console options for Xbox Series X|S: The Xbox Series S – 1TB in Robot White, Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition in Robot White, and Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition.
The consoles will release on October 15 in the U.S. and in select countries on October 29. You can check if your country is included in the news release.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
2K and Firaxis Games revealed that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will launch of February 11, 2025. We also got a look at a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated next chapter in the popular series.
“We’re incredibly excited to take players on a new type of journey through history in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII,” Ed Beach, Creative Director at Firaxis Games, said in a news release. “With the introduction of revolutionary new features such as Ages, the ability to select leaders and civilizations independently to mix and match gameplay bonuses, a beautiful new art style and more, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII promises to be true to our goal of being the ultimate historical strategy game.”
Atomfall
Rebellion’s Atomfall got a brand new trailer and will officially launch in March 2025!
Atomfall is inspired by the real-life events of the 1957 Windscale disaster and the story picks up five years later in a fictionalized quarantine zone that encompasses a rolling countryside, valleys, caves and even a picturesque English village.
But this picture-perfect postcard setting is a hostile landscape that hides a dark mystery. To get to the bottom of what happened at Windscale, you will need to navigate military encampments, delve through abandoned bunkers below ground and risk your life in Pagan ruins. Your trusty metal detector will also help you uncover a few secrets buried beneath the surface.
Central to the dark mystery is the host of eccentric characters and cryptic organizations that inhabit the quarantine zone. These individuals have been cut off from the outside world for years and left to their own devices, and are anything but normal. Your interactions with them are important and will shape your journey. But be careful, not all survivors are friendly, and you will need to master an array of ranged and melee weapons if you are to survive.
Meet Rico’s New Team in Starship Troopers: Extermination Trailer/Dev Diary
Offworld games brought both a new trailer and developer diary for Starship Troopers: Extermination to this year’s Gamescom:
The Tanker bug is a new enemy variant that is as deadly as it is massive, appearing just as it did in the 1997 film and necessitating careful strategy and teamwork to take it down. This ferocious and massive bug breathes fire and appears randomly during matches, challenging players with its unpredictable nature and formidable strength. The Tanker Bug will take more than bullets to bring down; players will have to use General Rico’s wits to find its weak points to defeat it.
Boreas, meanwhile, is the new ice planet infected by a bug meteor. Set to debut alongside the console launch, this chilling environment presents a new battleground where players will face mutated bugs that have adapted to the frosty environment, creating brand-new enemy variants: the Frost Drone and Frost Warrior.
Starship Troopers: Extermination leaves Early Access and launches in full on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PCs on October 11th.
