Gamescom 2023 unveils an epic lineup: Starfield, Alan Wake 2, and more steal the spotlight

The opening night of Gamescom 2023, revealed an exceptional lineup in Cologne, on 23rd August, Wednesday. The opening show lasted for almost two hours but had multiple sparks of brilliance and variety, from the cosmic expanse of Starfield to the enigmatic depths of Alan Wake 2. Gamecom is the largest gaming event in Europe and features major players in the industry.

Fans of the Opening Night Live were treated to Nintendo Switch delights. The opening ceremony also featured the live trailer of Starfield. The game’s expected to arrive in September 2023. Several other new games were announced. Here are some of them

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Beyond the notable Fall releases like Starfield, Mortal Kombat1, and Alan Wake 2, many lesser-known games took center stage as well. Quantic Dream brought forth Dustborn, while the creators of Untitled Goose Game offered the captivating Thank Goodness You're Here. The showcase featured anticipated gameplay glimpses of Black Myth: Wukong and Crimson Desert. Marvel Snap made its debut on Steam, and the confirmed release date of the mediaeval multiplayer game Warhaven was unveiled. The icing on the cake was the announcement of The Game Awards on December 7th.

The trailer of Rebel Moon by Zack Snyder also featured on the opening night. With space travel, guns and swords, the game promises to be an adrenaline pumping affair. Part 1 of Rebel Moon, called A Child of Fire will be released on 22 December, 2023 on Netflix, while the Scargiver will arrive on April, 19th , 2024.

Gamescom is one the largest events on video games. Thousands of developers and publishers around the world gather in the convention to showcase creativity and innovation in the gaming industry in general. Exhibitors from 60 different countries are expected to participate in the convention.