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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 pre-orders have landed on PS5 and Switch 2, and the goofy box art has thankfully been…
Pre-orders are now available for the physical Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 8. This collection includes games from Kingdom Hearts Final Mix up to Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind, with a release date for Kingdom Hearts 4 set for late 2027. Purchasers through US Amazon will receive exclusive in-game keyblades and a poster, while other retailers offer a reversible inlay with a 25th-anniversary design.
Dragon Quest 7 was going to be an open-world game, series creator Yuji Horii says, but "the story fell apart" so the team had to "add some degree of order to it"
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii revealed that Dragon Quest 7 was initially planned as an open-world game. However, the development team had to rework the design to add more order to the exploration because the story 'fell apart' in its initial open-ended state.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer at Opening Night Live is just the "beginning of our information rollout," Naoki Hamaguchi says: "We’ll be sharing much more in the months ahead"
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the recent trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation at Gamescom marks the beginning of the game's information rollout. More details are expected to be shared in the coming months leading up to its early next year release.
Final Fantasy Resonance Brings Zidane Back in Pixel Form This October
Final Fantasy Resonance, a new game featuring Zidane from Final Fantasy 9, will be released on October 22nd. It will feature pixel art and pixelized 3D models, aiming for a nostalgic yet fresh visual experience. The game is being developed by Square Enix in collaboration with Cyber Group Studios.
Here are Some of the Biggest Game Reveals from Gamescom ONL 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates, including Mega Man: Dual Override, HoYoverse's new co-op title Nodus Fall, and Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Tactics. Other highlights included Tides of Annihilation, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a Snoop Dogg collaboration for Hitman: World of Assassination, Metro 2039, Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, Zoopunk, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past. Many of these titles are slated for release in 2027.
The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased a variety of new titles and updates, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free remaster and upcoming expansion stealing the spotlight. The event also featured reveals for Nodusfall, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Metro 2039, and numerous other games from both established and emerging studios, highlighting a strong international presence. Host Geoff Keighley acknowledged the industry's current challenges, including layoffs and hardware price increases, while celebrating developers' continued innovation.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer and Rainbow 6 Tactics headline Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live showcased new trailers and reveals, including a spring 2027 release window for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Ubisoft also revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a new big-budget turn-based tactics game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom trailer gives us our first look at Ruby, Emerald, and Ultima Weapon
The trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at Gamescom Opening Night Live revealed the first looks at Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon. The trailer showcased a real-time submarine fight against Emerald Weapon, an expansion on its original appearance in Final Fantasy 7. The game is set to release in spring.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Trailer Is All About The Weapons
The Gamescom Opening Night Live trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth heavily features the massive 'Weapons' that appear to play a significant role in the story. Director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed his excitement for remaking these iconic kaiju-like beasts. The trailer also showcased familiar characters and enemies, hinting at expanded open-world gameplay and optional minigames.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation gets “The Planet’s Crisis” trailer
Square Enix released a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, showcasing the "The Planet's Crisis" theme and the awakened Weapons. The trailer highlights the impending meteor threat, the final battle against Sephiroth, and the expanded world exploration via the Highwind airship. The game is set to debut in Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch.
New Final Fantasy VII Revelation trailer
Square Enix released a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth during Gamescom Opening Night Live, showcasing the final part of the trilogy. The game, featuring JRPG action with the familiar crew, is set to launch simultaneously across all platforms in the spring.
Final Fantasy Resonance Bets on HD-2D and a Golden-Age Timeline That Never Ended
Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22, featuring the franchise's first use of the HD-2D art style. The game reimagines an alternate timeline where pixel art continued to evolve through the late '90s and beyond, drawing inspiration from the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
PlayStation 5 Gets Rerelease of Acclaimed 90s Square Enix RPG
The acclaimed 1995 Square Enix action RPG Terranigma is being rereleased for modern consoles, including the PlayStation 5, with its American debut planned for 2027. Developed by Quintet and published by Enix, the enhanced version is being handled by Clear River Games in association with Square Enix. This rerelease aims to make the classic game, known for its thematic boldness and unique world-building, accessible to a wider audience.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says AI "hardly ever makes things up" anymore, even if it once made up that he…
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii expressed his admiration for the advancements in AI, noting its improved accuracy. He discussed the implementation of a Google Gemini-powered chatbot, Oshaberi Slimey, in the MMO Dragon Quest 10, aiming to make AI interaction more accessible.
Final Fantasy Resonance is getting the endgame content that Final Fantasy 16 could have done with
Final Fantasy Resonance is set to receive robust endgame content, including optional monsters and secret dungeons designed to challenge players. This approach is highlighted as a significant improvement over Final Fantasy 16's post-game offerings, which were perceived as lacking substantial challenges until its expansions. The game will also feature returning elements like Gilgamesh and Ultima Weapon, alongside classic minigames such as jump rope from Final Fantasy 9.
Like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii worries live streams may not actually sell games: "Some people will be satisfied by just watching"
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii questions the marketing effectiveness of game live streaming, suggesting that some viewers may be satisfied by watching rather than playing. He notes a shift towards casual gamers who prefer quick experiences. Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi previously shared similar concerns about the impact of streamers on game design.
Ready to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live?Here’s everything you need to know – times, line-up and more
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, hosted by Geoff Keighley and Eefje Depoortere, will kick off the gaming convention on August 25th. The two-hour show will feature trailers and announcements for games including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside new game reveals. The event will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch, with a pre-show starting 30 minutes prior.
Disney isn't stopping with Kingdom Hearts 4 and a new anime, as "there are so many things we want to do"…
Disney is planning significant expansion for the Kingdom Hearts franchise beyond the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 and a new animated series. Nana Gadd, Disney's director of games, stated that there are many more initiatives planned, with the animated series being just the first step. This suggests a broader strategy to leverage the franchise across various media platforms.
The Best SNES RPG You Likely Never Played Is Getting A Modern Re-release
The Super Nintendo action RPG Terranigma, previously only released in Europe and Japan, is getting a global re-release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Published by Clear River Games in cooperation with Square Enix, this re-release aims to bring upgrades and bonus features to the 1996 title. Terranigma follows the story of Ark on a quest to revive the world and humanity.
