Gamescom is always one of the biggest conventions of the year, and 2022 was no different. While there weren't any megaton announcements, we were treated to reveals and updates for some truly exciting games like Dead Island 2, Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy, Sonic Frontiers, The Callisto Protocol, and more.
Gamescom 2022 kicked off its multi-day show with Opening Night Live, and it (and IGN!) continued to reveal big news and previews from the showfloor as the days went on. To help ensure you didn't miss any of the biggest moments from Gamescom 2022, we've gathered the best announcements, trailers, and previews below for you to check out in one convenient place.
Dead Island 2 Gets a New Trailer, 8 Years After the Last One - and It's Out Next Year
After eight long years, Dead Island 2 has finally been re-revealed with a new trailer and the news that it will be released on February 3, 2023. The cinematic trailer starred Jacob, one of the six playable characters in the game, and showed him slaughtering his way through Los Angeles with both a gun and a katana.
In our Dead Island 2 hands-on preview, we said that "while it may have risen from the grave, though, it still has a lot to prove. Dambuster has made a solid first impression, but it comes coupled with a distinct sense of familiarity."
Sonic Frontiers: New Trailer Reveals More Story, Confirms Release Date
Gamescom Opening Night Live not only confirmed that Sonic Frontiers would be speeding its way to a November 8 release date, but it also shared a new trailer that showcases Sonic running around various environments, some mysterious new characters, and even a glimpse of Amy.
Gotham Knights Gets New Release Date, Will Include Harley Quinn and Clayface As Major Villains
Our upcoming trip to Gotham City was moved up a bit as Opening Night Live revealed that Gotham Knights will now be released on October 21, 2022. The trailer that helped share the news also confirmed Harley Quinn and Clayface will be appearing as major villains alongside Mr. Freeze, the Penguin, and the Court of Owls.
Hogwarts Legacy: New Trailer Shows Off Slytherin, Dark Magic, and Zombies
Following its delay, Hogwarts Legacy received a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live that features a new look at gameplay, students digging into Salazar Slytherin's past, and a slightly terrifying choice involving the torture curse Crucio.
The Callisto Protocol's New Gameplay Trailer Is a Gorefest
The Callisto Protocol got a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live and it can really only be described as a gorefest. Alongside seeing enemies being pushed into weird meat grinder-like machines and a deadly spinning giant fan at the end of a long sewer-like waterslide, we also were given a glimpse of the new mutations mechanic. That basically means that some enemies have tentacles coming out of them, and if you don't kill them quickly enough, they will mutate and become even more powerful.
DualSense Edge Controller Revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Sony has finally announced its answer to Microsoft's Xbox Elite Controller with the DualSense Edge, a premium-grade PS5 wireless controller that has customizable controls, the ability to save multiple control profiles, changeable stick caps, back buttons, and more.
Street Fighter 6: New Gameplay Mechanics Explained
Learn some of the new gameplay mechanics coming to Street Fighter 6 and more details on Juri and Kimberly.
Forspoken Gameplay Overview Trailer Showcases Combat, Exploration, and Frey's Magical Abilities
A new Forspoken gameplay overview trailer has been released and it showcases the game's combat, exploration, and Frey's magical abilities. Speaking of abilities, Forspoken will include over 100 spells and abilities and it will even grade you on how you are doing with a Devil May Cry-style combo grading system.
Where Winds Meet Is Like Ghost of Tsushima in Medieval China
Developer Everstone Games has unveiled its new open-world RPG, Where the Winds Meet that looks to be very much like Ghost of Tsushima in Medieval China. It is set in the beautiful Ten Kingdoms period at the end of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the main character looks to be a mysterious swordsman who will be tasked with surviving this tumultuous time.
New Lies of P Trailer Shows Geppetto and More at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Souls-like Pinocchio story Lies of P showed off a new gameplay trailer at Opening Night Live, and it gave fans a glimpse of the game's lying system, Geppetto, and quite possibly Jiminy Cricket.
Subnautica Devs Announce Moonbreaker, a Warhammer-Like Strategy Game (Including the Model Painting)
Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds has announced Moonbreaker, a digital tabletop strategy game that has a universe that's been co-created with Mistborn and Wheel of Time novelist Brandon Sanderson. Furthermore, the game is built around miniatures and it encourages players to paint them to their heart's content as they would in real life. Moonbreaker will enter Early Access on September 29, 2022.
In our preview, we said that it mixes exciting Hearthstone strategy with chilled Warhammer painting.
New Tales From the Borderlands Officially Announced
New Tales From the Borderlands received its full reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live and it was confirmed that it will be launching on October 21, 2022. This new story will follow three new characters - Anu, Octavio, and Fran - alongside familiar faces from the wider Borderlands universe.
High on Life Gets an Exclusive New Trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live
High on Life, which is being developed by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland's Squanch Games, received a new trailer that gave a look at the first-person shooter that sees the game's weapons talking to you as you progress through the story. The trailer also featured a boss fight against a clone named 9-Torg.
After getting our hands-on High on Life, we realized there was much more to this shooter than we saw at Opening Night Live. In our High on LIfe preview, we said, "If these 25 minutes included enough jokes, neat touches, references, and combat ideas for me to write this much about, how will it feel once I’m hours into the game? If it keeps up that pace, High on Life will be far from a shooter with a jokey veneer - it could be something truly new."