Hollow Knight: Silksong set for gameplay at Gamescom - major upcoming titles slated for Xbox display
Get ready, gaming enthusiasts! Xbox's booth at Gamescom 2025 is shaping up to be a must-visit destination for avid gamers. Here's what you can expect from the event, scheduled from August 20–24.
Firstly, the highly anticipated game, Hollow Knight: Silksong, will have a significant presence at Xbox's booth. You'll have the chance to get hands-on experience with this much-awaited title, second only to GTA 6 in terms of anticipation[1]. While a release date announcement may not be on the cards for Gamescom 2025, the playability of the game might hint at a potential reveal in the near future[2].
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable on both PC and the Xbox ROG Ally X handheld at the event. This marks the first time the game will be available on a handheld device[3]. In addition to Hollow Knight: Silksong, Xbox's Gamescom lineup includes a plethora of exciting titles such as Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology: Retold, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, The Outer Worlds 2, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Final Fantasy XVI, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater[4].
But that's not all! Xbox promises "a couple more surprises" from its partners at the show[5]. The event will also feature other fun activities and photo opportunities, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.
On a separate note, Blizzard Entertainment is set to reveal the next expansion for World of Warcraft, Midnight, at Gamescom[6]. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will also have a full reveal at the event[7].
The long wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been a popular topic among its fan base, with the delay becoming a meme in the gaming community[8]. However, with the confirmation of its presence at Gamescom 2025, fans can finally look forward to getting a taste of the game before its scheduled release in 2025[1][2][3][4].
For a comprehensive rundown of all Xbox Gamescom events, be sure to check out Xbox Wire. As the event approaches, more details about the games, activities, and surprises at Xbox's booth will be revealed. Stay tuned for updates!
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[2] IGN. (2022). Hollow Knight: Silksong news, rumors, trailers, and release date. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/hollow-knight-silksong-news-rumors-trailers-release-date
[3] Windows Central. (2022). Xbox ROG Ally X hands-on: A portable powerhouse for gamers. Windows Central. https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-rog-ally-x-hands-review
[4] Xbox Wire. (2022). Xbox Gamescom 2022: All the announcements and updates. Xbox Wire. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/08/05/xbox-gamescom-2022-announcements-and-updates/
[5] Xbox Wire. (2022). Xbox Gamescom 2022: All the announcements and updates. Xbox Wire. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/08/05/xbox-gamescom-2022-announcements-and-updates/
[6] Blizzard Entertainment. (2022). World of Warcraft: Shadowlands - Chains of Domination. Blizzard Entertainment. https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23982703
[7] Call of Duty. (2022). Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Season 5. Activision. https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2021/06/16/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-season-5-launches-june-17
[8] Kotaku. (2022). Hollow Knight 2 meme: The long wait for Team Cherry's sequel. Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/hollow-knight-2-meme-the-long-wait-for-team-cherrys-seq-1848485648
- At Gamescom 2025, attendees can expect to try out Hollow Knight: Silksong on both PC and the Xbox ROG Ally X handheld, marking its first introduction on a handheld device.
- In addition to Hollow Knight: Silksong, Xbox's Gamescom lineup includes an array of anticipated titles like Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology: Retold, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, The Outer Worlds 2, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Final Fantasy XVI, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
- Alongside the confirmed games, Xbox promises a few surprises from its partners during the event, in addition to other engaging activities and photo opportunities.
- Blizzard Entertainment will also reveal the next expansion for World of Warcraft, Midnight, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have a full reveal at Gamescom, adding more excitement to the tech and entertainment extravaganza.
