gamescom Opening Night Live 2023: Everything Announced - IGN

gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 has arrived and it showcased a ton of previously announced games, a few new ones, and even a movie trailer in a two-hour showcase. From Starfield to Rebel Moon to Mortal Kombat 1 to Alan Wake 2 and so much more, there was seemingly something for everyone during the show.

As we mentioned, there was a lot on display at Opening Night Live, and this roundup has gathered all the biggest announcements, trailers, and reveals in one place to ensure you don't miss a thing.

What were you most excited for at Opening Night Live? What were you hoping to see that wasn't there? Let us know below!

Oh, and be sure to check out IGN's gamescom studio show tomorrow, August 23, where you can catch interviews with Phil Spencer, Zack Snyder, and Geoff Keighley alongside new looks at Alan Wake 2, Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade, The Plucky Squire, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and more.

Starfield Live-Action Trailer Teases the Spacefaring Adventures to Come, Todd Howard Stops by ONL to Show Off New Gameplay

Following a performance by Starfield composer Inon Zur, Starfield got a live-action trailer that teases some of the spacefaring adventures ahead for the much-anticipated game that is set to arrive on September 6 or September 1 for those with Early Access.

Starfield director Todd Howard also joined Geoff Keighley onstage to share a bit more about Bethesda's first new universe in over 25 years and show off the game in action.

Zack Snyder Reveals Rebel Moon's Explosive First Trailer and Part 2 Release Date

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon received its first full trailer at gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 and it features an Anthony Hopkins-narrated look at the Netflix movies in action. The trailer is filled with space travel, guns, flaming swords, mythical creatures, aliens, robots, explosions, and so much more.

Rebel Moon - Part 1: A Child of Fire will be released on Netflix on December 22, 2023, and Part 2: The Scargiver will arrive on April 19, 2024.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off First Level

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans were treated to an extended look at gameplay from the game's first level, which is called Operation 627. Sure, it was great to see the game in action, but the big news was that it will send players to Verdansk, the setting of the original Warzone.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be released on November 10, 2023.

Alan Wake 2 gamescom Showcase Features The Dark Place

Alan Wake 2 is set to be released on October 17, 2023, and gamescom gave those excited for this new spooky adventure a look at "the dark place," a dream reality that spawns forth from Alan's own mind. As if that wasn't trippy enough, it will seamlessly integrate live-action footage into the gameplay to show the dreamlike nature of this mysterious space.

Diablo 4 Season 2 Called Season of Blood, Adds Vampire Hunter Companion

Diablo 4's second season is officially called the Season of Blood and it will begin on October 17, 2023. In this new season, players will be able to adventure with a new vampire hunter companion named Erys, who is voiced by Eternals' Gemma Chan.

Players will also gain access to a new questline, Vampiric Powers, 5 additional endgame bosses, more efficient inventory management of Gems, and much more.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Two New Fighters at gamescom Opening Night Live

Mortal Kombat 1 made its presence felt at Opening Night Live with a new gameplay trailer that showed more of the game in action and revealed that Sindel and General Shao will be joining the roster. Motaro and Shujinko will also be added as Kameo characters.

Tekken 8 Release Date Revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live

Alongside a new trailer, Bandai Namco revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live that Tekken 8 will officially be released on January 26, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. We also caught a glimpse of the game's single-player mode that looks to honor the old and wonderful days of the arcade scene.

Assassin's Creed Mirage's Latest Trailer Focuses on Ninth-Century Baghdad

Assassin's Creed Mirage received a new gameplay trailer at gamescom ONL and it showcased a ninth-century Baghdad and featured a full Arabic voiceover. Mirage stars Basim, a character who first appeared in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it is set to be released on October 5, 2023.

Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Is Coming to the Base Game Alongside Phantom Liberty, New Gameplay Trailer Revealed

CD Projekt Red didn't just release a new gameplay trailer for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, but it also confirmed that all players, no matter if they purchase the Phantom Liberty DLC, will get access to the version 2.0 update that brings with it a bevy of improvements.

As for the trailer, it gave us another look at Phantom Liberty before its release date of September 26 and teased a ton of exciting things, including:

A dangerous new districtDozens of new story quests and gigsVehicle combat and mounted weaponryRevamped police systemCombat AI overhaulEndless dynamic events and missionsRedesigned cyberware and perksAll-new relic skill tree and abilitiesIncreased level cap100+ new items - Weapons, cyberware, and fashionSonic Superstars Finally Has a Release Date

SEGA has revealed that Sonic Superstars will be released on October 17, 2023. Fans of the blue blur and friends were also treated to a new gameplay trailer that showed off local co-op with up to four players and the online free-for-all Battle Mode.

Sonic Frontiers The Final Horizon Update Coming This Year

Sonic Frontiers is getting a free update called The Final Horizon later this year and it will add a new story, new playable characters, and new challenges.

Quantic Dream Announces Dustborn at gamescom Opening Night Live

Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream announced it will be publishing Red Thread Games' Dustborn, a narrative-driven action-adventure game that is set in an alternate version of America. The game is described as one about "hope, love, friendships, robots... and the power of words," and players will be building relationships with their crew as they travel across the country.

Thank Goodness You're Here Is a New Game by Studio Behind Untitled Goose Game

Untitled Goose Game developer Panic Inc. has announced Thank Goodness You're Here, a quirky game with a distinct hand-drawn artstyle and a wonderful wackiness that needs to be seen to be believed. In the trailer, we catch glimpses of someone's pants falling down while they are looking at a sign that says "normal milk," someone bouncing off someone else's butt, and much more.

Little Nightmares 3 Announced With a Trailer About the Spooky Co-Op Adventure

Little Nightmares 3 has officially been announced with a very spooky trailer that showcased co-op gameplay between two characters traversing a world we wouldn't want to visit outside of a video game.

There was also one more surprise, as the team announced there will be a new podcast series called The Sounds of Nightmares, which is available later today and tells a whole new story in the game's universe.

Black Myth: Wukong Trailer Is a Very Welcome New Look at Action-Packed Gameplay

Black Myth: Wukong got a new trailer at ONL, and it begins with a headless human playing what looks to be a Sanxian instrument. What follows is an action-packed look at the soulslike in motion.

If you want to learn more about Black Myth: Wukong, be sure to check out our hands-on preview from earlier this week.

Marvel Snap Is Now Available on Steam

Marvel Snap is now available on Steam as it is officially exiting early access on PC. Developer Second Diner celebrated the moment with an exciting new trailer you can watch above.

Medieval Fighter Warhaven Has A Release Date

The medieval fighter Warhaven will be released on September 21, 2023. Warhaven features 16 v 16 multiplayer battles and, in our hands-on preview, we said encounters were like a chaotic "jumbled pile of swords, shields, and cannonballs that's almost always pure mayhem."

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets February Release Date

Cygames shared a new trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink and revealed the action RPG will be released on February 1, 2023, on PS5, PS4, and PC. This will serve as a little bit of a delay, but that just gives Cygames enough time to make the game fans of the franchise deserve.

Nightingale ONL Trailer Reveals Further Early Access Release Date Delay

While we received a new trailer for the Victorian gaslamp fantasy-themed, shared-world survival crafting game Nightingale, it was confirmed its Early Access date is being pushed back a bit from this autumn to February 22, 2024.

Nightingale casts players as a Realmwalker who travel through portals in a procedurally-generated universe, and the universe is filled with survival-crafting gameplay, quests, an evolving narrative, and more.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is a Driving Sim Game Where You off-Road to Your Heart's Content

SnowRunner developer Saber Interactive has announced Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game where the focus of the game is on the dirty but wonderful activity of off-roading. Alongside driving off-road with a variety of vehicles, players will also be able to use drones to get a better view of your surroundings and a metal director to find hidden treasure.

Stormgate's Latest Developer Update Sheds Light on The Infernal Host

Stormgate is an upcoming free-to-play game from former Activision Blizzard developers and ONL gave fans a look at a few new images and a behind-the-scenes video that centers on the Infernal Host, a demonic alien race that will join the Human Vanguard as a playable faction.

Crimson Desert Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Tons of New Mechanics

It's been quite some time since we've seen or heard from Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert, but the wait is now over. At gamescom Opening Night Live, a lengthy gameplay trailer was revealed that gives a good idea of what players can expect from this game, including sword combat, toppling structures, bow and arrow fighting, fighting on horseback, fishing, hijacking carriages, petting dogs, and much more.

Bulletstorm VR Gamescom Opening Night Live Trailer Confirms Release Date

Bulletstorm VR is set to be released on PS VR2, Meta Quest 2, and PCVR on December 14, 2023. Bulletstorm was first released in 2011 and fans will finally have a new way to experience the wild and creative shooter very soon.

Age of Empire IV: Anniversary Edition Is Available Now on Xbox

Age of Empires IV is finally available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass today in the form of the anniversary edition, and it features native inputs for those using controllers, a new tutorial to help console players learn the ropes, and more.

Killing Floor 3 Announced at gamescom Opening Night Live

The brutal and gory Killing Floor 3 was announced at gamescom Opening Night Live with a just as brutal and gory trailer that showcases some of the horrifying enemies players will undoubtedly be facing hordes and hordes of when it is released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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