Gamescom 2024 runs from August 21 to August 25, but the opening showcase included numerous announcements and updates. Here is a brief rundown of some of the most notable ones.
Recap: Geoff Keighley, famous for hosting The Game Awards and Summer Game Fest, kicked off Gamescom 2024 with two hours of trailers and announcements. The presentation included updates on titles like Civilization VII, Path of Exile 2, Starfield, Dune: Awakening, the Mafia series, and more.
Gamescom 2024 runs from August 21 to August 25, but the opening showcase included numerous announcements and updates. Here is a brief rundown of some of the most notable ones.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is one of the most highly anticipated games to break cover at this year’s Gamescom. The latest entry in the long-running 4X strategy series is available for pre-order now, with availability starting on February 11, 2025.
Civilization VII makes drastic changes by segmenting the campaign into ages that can be played individually. Furthermore, players can switch civilizations between phases while keeping their original leaders. Firaxis hopes the new style will make the game more digestible for some players. Fans may also be pleased to hear that it won’t require 2K’s game launcher.
The famed designer of classics like Fable, Black & White, and Dungeon Keeper has returned to PC and console after over a decade.
