Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announces an action-packed, entirely playable line-up for this year’s edition of Gamescom. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will soar for the first time in the hands of visitors, along with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 playable for the first time in Europe. Finally, fans of dark fantasy will be treated with the world’s first open playable sessions of The Blood of Dawnwalker. We look forward to welcoming you to the Bandai Namco booth which will be located in Hall 6.1, booth A20/B021.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE features a deep engaging campaign, promising to deliver the most cinematic experience yet in the series. The story puts players in the role of an ace pilot fighting for the survival of their homeland. Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE promises to elevate the flight shooting franchise to new heights and will launch on 2 October 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Building on the legacy of the series, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 delivers an entirely new DRAGON BALL experience where players are invited to create and embody the hero they aspire to be in an unexplored world envisioned by the original creator, Akira Toriyama. Blending an epic, story-driven RPG with high-octane action, the game promises an unforgettable journey through a vibrant new universe and its diverse cast of characters. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is the upcoming open world Action RPG developed by Rebel Wolves, set in a 14th century dark fantasy where you will play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Your actions and inactions will impact Coen’s journey to save his family from Brencis, the ruthless vampire lord ruling over his homeland, Vale Sangora. Will you embrace the darkness or fight for his humanity? The Blood of Dawnwalker will release on 3 September 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment.
Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.
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