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The Biggest Game Announcements at Gamescom 2025
Your Weekly Gaming News
Greg Stokes
26 Aug • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
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Welcome, reader!
Gamescom 2025 has officially wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. With tons of exciting game announcements, it’s clear that the rest of 2025 is stacked with games like Cronos The New Dawn, Silent Hill f, Resident Evil Requiem, and Battlefield 6 on the horizon.
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New episode - Battlefield 6: A Thorn In Streamers’ Sides
👇️ Listen Now: - In this episode, we dive deep into the recent beta of Battlefield 6, discussing its reception and the community's expectations. They examine the influence of competitive streamers on the game's identity and the significance of teamwork in Battlefield. The conversation shifts to the broader gaming landscape, including highlights from Gamescom and predictions for upcoming releases.
GAMING NEWS
Hollow Knight Silksong Releases September 4th
In what may be one of the most exciting announcements at Gamescom, players can finally rejoice as the long-awaited Hollow Knight Silksong finally gets its release date for next month. The title promises to be faster, more visually stunning, and harder. You can pre-order now on Xbox, PS5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 1&2
Captured and Taken to a Distant Land
Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, finds herself alone in a vast, unfamiliar world.
She must battle foes, seek out allies, and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.
Bound by her lineage and guided by echoes of her past, Hornet will adventure through mossy grottos, coral forests, and shining citadels to unravel a deadly thread that threatens this strange new land.
Lethal Acrobatic Action
Hornet must master a whole new suite of powerful moves to survive. She'll unleash devastating attacks, learn incredible silken abilities, and craft deadly tools to overcome the kingdom's challenges.
Over 150 all-new foes stand between Hornet and the shining citadel crowning the kingdom. Beasts and hunters, assassins and kings, monsters and knights - Hornet must face them all with bravery and skill!
Beauty and Wonder in a Haunted World
The vast interconnected world of Hollow Knight: Silksong is brought vividly to life in a traditional, hand-crafted, 2D style. Gilded cities, Lakes of fire, and misted moors are illustrated in exquisite detail and accompanied by a vibrant orchestral score.
In her search for the truth behind her capture, Hornet will befriend surprising strangers, discover shocking secrets and solve ancient mysteries in a kingdom full of wonders.
TRIANGLE STRATEGY NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION, XBOX, AND XBOX ON PC
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 20, 2025) – During the Xbox broadcast at gamescom, SQUARE ENIX® announced that the critically acclaimed Tactical RPG from Team Asano, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, is now available on PlayStation 5® as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC as part of Xbox Play Anywhere, available for purchase at Microsoft Store. Previously released on Nintendo Switch (published by Nintendo), Steam, and Meta Quest, TRIANGLE STRATEGY is now playable on multiple major platforms. Additionally, PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the title and enjoy a limited-time 30% discount starting today through September 3*.
From the team behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT, TRIANGLE STRATEGY challenges tactics RPG veterans and those who are new to the genre to determine the fate of three powerful kingdoms embroiled in conflict – Glenbrook, Aesfrost and Hyzante. Players will guide protagonist Serenoa Wolffort and his companions- childhood friend Prince Roland, fiancée Princess Frederica Aesfrost and the steward of House Wolffort Benedict- on their journey to navigate their way through this new conflict.
Dive into the details of TRIANGLE STRATEGY by checking out the official SQUARE ENIX blog here.
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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - THE IVALICE CHRONICLES GAMEPLAY SHOWCASED IN NEW GAMESCOM TRAILER
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 20, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released a new gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles. The trailer gives an exciting overview of the game’s moment-to-moment action, showcasing the genre-defining tactical RPG experience that made FINAL FANTASY TACTICS a classic, as well as modern enhancements that make the upcoming release as accessible as ever, including enriched visuals, UX updates, and a sampling of the game’s superb voice acting. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is set to launch on September 30, 2025, on all major consoles and PC.
The new trailer provides a quick look at the tactical combat and unit management systems that define the game’s thrilling, yet challenging, tactical battles. Players can also get a glimpse at the game’s robust job system, in-depth ability progression, and deep character systems. Battles will require players to wisely traverse the tile-based battlefield, search for advantageous positioning, and determine which of the wide range of melee attacks, spells and other abilities to secure victory. Recruiting powerful allies and developing their job abilities over time will be key - but be careful, as allies who fall in battle may be permanently lost if aid does not reach them in time.
Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict— where players will uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view. The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honor will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists
Capcom Decodes New PRAGMATA™ Artwork and Gameplay Details
Capcom is celebrating the public’s long-awaited first opportunity to go hands-on with PRAGMATA™ at Gamescom 2025. To mark the occasion, Capcom has revealed new intel on the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure title, decrypting more information on the action-packed Hacking gameplay and sharing an assortment of new character and enemy art.
As protagonists Hugh and Diana journey to escape the lunar research station, a variety of threats stand in their way. These foes include the Walkers. Humanoid bots based off the M4 series, they are among Delphi Corporation's most successful products. The Walkers’ ability to use tools and work alongside humans made them a popular choice for support roles. In lunar environments, the improved M4AM design is capable of handling low-gravity, vacuum-like conditions.
Another powerful enemy players will face is a boss known as the SectorGuard. The SectorGuard, from product line S-35, is a large-sized bot developed by Delphi's military manufacturing division. It was built mainly to protect sensitive or high-priority installations. The spherical modules located on both its arms are fitted with guided weaponry and low-gravity ballistics. Players will need to utilize Hugh’s thrusters to dodge its attacks so Diana can Hack its defenses.
During the fight against the SectorGuard, players will encounter a new Hacking ability called Overdrive Protocol. As its gauge fills up, Diana unlocks the ability to simultaneously Hack the surrounding enemies, forcibly opening up their armor and temporarily halting their movement. It's a powerful attack, but it’s also one that is best used carefully at the right moment!
To enhance Diana’s Hacking abilities, players can also collect Hack Nodes from the environment to use in combat. Activated by passing through them in the Hacking Matrix, these consumable nodes temporarily lower enemies’ defenses. Hack Nodes add a layer of complexity to the game’s unique combat system and provide more opportunities to make strategic decisions in the heat of battle. One of these Hack Nodes, the Decode Node, can lower enemies’ defenses for a limited time. Stay tuned to learn more about how the gameplay experience will continue to evolve.
PRAGMATA launches in 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam via PC.
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