Unreal Engine 5-powered Console Title to Bring High-Intensity Cooperative Football Gameplay, Distinctive Characters, and Deep Customization to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation® 5
(Seoul, South Korea)– August 20, 2025 – JOYCITY, in partnership with game developer WOORE, today announced FreeStyle Football 2 (FSF2), a premium 5v5 team football (soccer in North America) game designed for next-generation consoles. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and launching on Xbox Series X|S, day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation 5 in Q2 2026, FSF2 blends the speed and strategy of real football with the personality-driven gameplay that JOYCITY fans have come to expect.
View Freestyle Football 2’s game announcement trailer:
In FreeStyle Football 2, each of the 12 characters available at launch will feature unique skills that dramatically shape playstyles, whether it’s delivering lightning-fast passes, boosting teammates’ morale, or unleashing a power shot at the perfect moment. Every match is about teamwork, precise coordination, and tactical depth, with players controlling one character each in intense 5v5 online battles.
Key Features
1 Player, 1 Character Control System: Delivers a more realistic and dynamic football experience that truly makes players feel like they’re on the field.
Unique Characters & Skills: 12 distinctive players at launch, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
Story Mode: 10-20 hours of single-player gameplay, exploring each character’s backstory.
Collection & Customization: Extensive options to personalize characters and express individual style.
Club System: Form football clubs to compete in ranked divisions, manage strategies, and engage in merchandising and fantasy leagues via a companion app.
eSports Ready: Built for competitive play, with dedicated servers and systems designed for tournaments.
Global Flair: Play on creative, realistic fields inspired by iconic locations worldwide.
The game will be available in multiple editions, including Basic, Premium, Deluxe, and Limited Club Edition, with monetization through a familiar console framework of Season Passes, DLC, and ongoing content updates.
“FreeStyle Football 2 isn’t just about scoring goals, it’s about the thrill of building plays, working as a unit, and celebrating every hard-earned victory with your team,” said Myungsu Kim, CEO at WOORE. “With our deep customization, club system, and eSports-ready design, our goal (pun intended) is to provide the complete football gaming experience to the players around the world!”
FreeStyle Football 2 will launch in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, bringing its unique brand of team-based sports action to players worldwide.
About JOYCITY
JOYCITY is a premier developer and publisher of online games, renowned for delivering outstanding gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company has built a strong reputation in sports gaming with the global success of 3on3 FreeStyle, while also achieving acclaim with popular titles such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare and Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War.
About WOORE
WOORE is a game development studio founded by CEO Myungsu Kim and CTO Insoo Song, the original creators of FreeStyle Basketball and FreeStyle Football. Established in 2021, WOORE is led by a team of experts with vast console and online gaming experience, with the studio’s debut effort inspired by a deep passion for football.
[United States] – August 20, 2025 – Positive Concept Games and indie.io are delighted to announce that the classical JRPG, inspired by the heyday of 16-bit SNES gaming, Shrine’s Legacy, will launch on October 7th, 2025 on Steam. Playable in single and co-op modes, Shrine’s Legacy whisks players away to Ardemia, a magical world under siege from a returning evil. The only chance for saving the world lies in uniting the Sword of the Shrine with the elements of magic – but the price the heroes have to pay might be too steep for them to bear.
The Dark Lord Aklor returns after a centuries-long banishment, with his minions spreading across the land. Rio, heir to the Sword and a direct descendant of the hero who once banished the evil from the land is ripped out of his idyllic existence as the evil army descends on his village. Saved only by the timely intervention of Reima, a mage desperately seeking the Sword, he and his new ally face a monumental task: Uniting the eight elements scattered across Ardemia for a chance to defeat the evil once again and save the world.
No struggle comes without a cost: As Rio and Reima travel across the land, they will see loss, sorrow, and grief as Aklor’s army spreads across the world, bringing pain and misery everywhere they go. They will suffer their own losses and have to come to terms with them – just how much are they willing to sacrifice to save the world from certain doom?
Embracing its JRPG roots, Shrine’s Legacy combines a complex, multi-layered story with real-time combat and rewarding exploration. Rio focuses on melee, with well-timed attacks and movement crucial to realizing his full potential as he unlocks the magic of the Sword of the Shrine, while Reima relies on a wide array of spells to overcome obstacles in their way.
Their diverse skills are necessary to succeed in the desperate quest for victory over Aklor: A single player can switch between the two characters at any moment during gameplay – or they can invite a friend, configure a second controller, face Aklor and his minion together at the same time, sharing a single screen.
Awaiting them is an expansive world full of dungeons to delve into to uncover new treasures and develop both protagonists using an elegant JRPG progression system, unlocking new abilities and spells. Beyond them lies a vast overworld full of intriguing characters and stories to experience, and a gripping, well-paced story – all brought together by smooth pixel graphics inspired by the heyday of 16-bit gaming when SNES reigned supreme.
Ready to face Aklor? Shrine’s Legacywill launch on Steam on October 7th, 2025.
ABOUT POSITIVE CONCEPT GAMES
Positive Concept Games is an independent studio founded by lifelong friends Joseph Duke and Alan Gabbard, based in Indiana. Officially registered in 2020, the studio’s origins trace back much further—Shrine’s Legacy, their current project, began as a passion project during their high school years and started to take its modern shape in 2016. Joseph serves as Technical Director, bringing years of personal modding and game development experience that began on his dad’s PC. Alan, the Creative Director, found his love for game development after playing Final Fantasy IX as a kid.
Today, Positive Concept Games is supported by a close-knit team of two level designers and a rotating group of freelance pixel artists and digital illustrators. United by friendship and a love for classic RPGs, the studio is dedicated to crafting heartfelt, imaginative games built on years of shared creativity.
ABOUT INDIE.IO
indie.io is home to hundreds of the world’s most innovative independent video games and developers. Founded in 2020 by Donovan Duncan and Ben Robinson – industry veterans with a collective 40 years of experience across the video game landscape – our mission is to provide support to independent developers and set the standard for gaming creation, management, and promotion. Our tools and services include marketing, QA, playtesting, partnership deals, and distribution to all major platforms to maximize your visibility, revenue, and engagement to ensure long-term success – with no upfront costs. You may know us from Echoes of the Plum Grove, HumanitZ, the Dark Deity franchise, and Coromon!
We’re powered by a worldwide team of 35 remote employees; a mix of semi-professional esports players, developers, and gaming enthusiasts whose passion and technical know-how fuel the company’s mission. As industry experts, we dedicate ourselves to providing innovative marketing support services and integrations; as players, we want to discover and elevate the creators of exceptional, inspiring, and unexpected games of every genre. Join us on our quest to cultivate a vibrant global community of players and creators alike!
The charming sequel to OBAKEIDORO! (‘Bail or Jail’ on Steam) will be showcasing a preview of the game, coming soon to the Nintendo Switch™ 2.
NAGOYA, Japan – August 20th, 2025 – Travelling all the way from Japan, FREE STYLE, Inc. is excited to share that they will be in attendance at PAX West 2025, this August 29th – September 1st, 2025. Visitors can try out OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek, showcasing for the first time in the West, and walk away with exciting game-branded swag.
Spooky but Safe!
OBAKEIDORO 2 is a family-friendly, asymmetric, multiplayer chase-and-capture game. With all the heart pumping thrills of popular asymmetric games like Dead by Daylight and none of the horror or gore, OBAKEIDORO 2’s spooky, chibi aesthetic is for players of all ages. The game follows the same rules as the original OBAKEIDORO! (Bail or Jail on Steam) with three minute matches and simple controls. Players play on either the Human team (3 or 6 players) or the Monster team (1 or 2 players), with up to 8 players online. Evade capture as a Human to ensure your team’s triumph, or capture all Humans before the time runs out to secure victory as the Monster. Each Monster character offers unique traits and skills that can be used to develop a winning strategy!
Find Us at Booth #638!
FREE STYLE Inc. will be showcasing an exclusive global preview of the game at PAX West in the Arch Building, Level 4, at Booth #638. Play with other attendees or test your ability with a team of CPUs. Visitors of the booth can receive an OBAKEIDORO 2 hand fan made exclusively for the event, as well as postcards for following the game on X and trying the demo! Limited supply available each day!
During the last hour of each day (5pm – 6pm PT), players can join in on ‘Players vs Director’ matches and compete against Game Director Katsu Tanaka for special prizes. Human teams that can evade Director Katsu Tanaka’s clutches, can earn rewards like customized t-shirts, keychains, button sets, acrylic dioramas, and pass holders! These matches will continue throughout the weekend until all prizes are gone.
Don’t miss out on OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek’s only global preview ahead of their Nintendo Switch™ 2 launch. Visit FREE STYLE Inc. during PAX West at Booth #638 to meet with the developer and other fans. Learn about the game through its website.
About FREE STYLE Inc.
FREE STYLE, Inc. started in 2006, as a Nagoya-based IT company in Japan. With over 200 team members working across Japan, we specialize in providing comprehensive IT solutions. Our game department was launched in 2014 with the mission of bringing joy to people through our games. Along with developing original titles, we also do work-for-hire projects for game publishers. For more information about us, please visit the company’s website at https://freestyles.jp/
Weds 20th August – Team17 and Expression Games have shared a world exclusive with the reveal of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a new game from the world of their hugely successful 2021 tactical first-person multiplayer shooter – Hell Let Loose. In this platoon-based, hardcore FPS you alone are not a hero. Victory can only hope to be achieved through teamwork, tactics, strategy and communication with your squad. Ensure victory against the enemy. Nothing else matters.
Set during the Vietnam War, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers existing and new fans a high caliber gameplay experience of authentic warfare where teamwork is the key to success. Experience 50v50 player battles across stunning, sprawling maps with careful attention aimed at creating an authentic, atmospheric and historically sensitive experience of events that occurred during armed conflict that occurred in Vietnam, between 1965-1973. Retaining the gameplay base that fans loved from the first title, this is a brand new experience, utilising combined arms, with air, water, armour, infantry and support weapons that encapsulates the theatre of war feeling beloved by fans of the original title.
Game features:
Welcome to the Jungle – You and your fellow soldiers will be thrown into dramatic terrains and engage in warfare across 6 new Vietnam maps.
Aerial Units – Allowing fully operational helicopters for troop deployment and fire support. These units play a pivotal role in transporting soldiers to landing zones, delivering supplies to the team in tactical locations, conducting reconnaissance and offering aerial firepower.
Patrol boats – Take control of heavily armed vessels, such as iconic U.S. patrol boat, the PBR.
Tunnels – The North Vietnamese forces can construct extensive tunnel networks, offering strategic advantages for surprise attacks and troop movements. This means that mastering tactics will become essential to winning the battle.
While Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is being developed, Team17 and Expression games continue to be committed to their amazing community and can confirm players of the original Hell Let Loose can expect new content and continuous support.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is available to wishlist now on Xbox, Playstation , Epic Game Store and Steam.
About Expression Games
Expression is a UK-based game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022. The company employs over 110 people and leads development on the Hell Let Loose franchise, as well as providing co-development services for partners. Expression was recognised in 2023 and 2024 as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Place to Work.
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.
At gamescom, enthusiasts of agriculture and aquafarming can dive into the rugged beauty of the Highlands: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software brings a playable version of the Highlands Fishing expansion for Farming Simulator 25. The accompanying gamescom trailer offers a glimpse at its standout features, from stunning locations to fresh gameplay mechanics.
Preview Presents New Features
Highlands Fishing introduces Kinlaig, a new map defined by rocky valleys, rough grass, and highland cattle beneath sweeping overcast skies. This wind-bitten, history-rich region blends traditional farming with aquaculture while the authentic architecture sets the scene for new activities, including breeding, raising, and harvesting fish alongside the introduction of onions as a new crop. The equipment roster expands with machinery from Monosem, Can-Am, Agri-Spread, and GT Bunning, adding further depth to both land and sea operations.
Playable Premiere of Highlands Fishing
Visitors will have no trouble finding the booth in hall 6 to play the upcoming Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing as GIANTS Software rolls into gamescom with the John Deere 9RX 830, a massive tractor with more than 900 horsepower. The on-site team will entertain all visitors with stage shows, give-aways, plenty of gaming stations and other activities.
Farming Simulator 25 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Year 1 Season Pass is obtainable and includes the Highlands Fishing Expansion to be launched on November 4th and three other packs – fans save up to 25% compared to getting the content separately. GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub.
GIANTS Software is exhibiting at gamescom in Cologne from 20th – 24th August in the entertainment area in hall 6 and in the business area in hall 4.2, stand B42. Visit the official Farming Simulator website.
About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international game developer and publisher from Switzerland, established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Self-sufficient with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and the Czech Republic (Brno), the team is committed to position itself as a leading publisher in the simulation genre, with Project Motor Racing to be introduced to the racing scene soon. The company maintains a global network of partners and close ties with respective industries. Visit giants-software.com for more information.
About Farming Simulator
With more than 40 million copies of the main series sold worldwide since 2008, the Farming Simulator franchise is leading in its genre. Available on all major platforms, the games feature hundreds of authentic machines from renowned brands and offer compelling agricultural simulation with relaxing, family-friendly gameplay. It’s based on the powerful GIANTS Engine – built in-house to provide realistic physics, high-fidelity graphics, dynamic systems and extensive modding support. Visit farming-simulator.com for more information.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, the award-winning cinematic adventure from MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, revealed during gamescom Opening Night Live that it will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
This news was released alongside the all-new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™: The Order of Giants, which debuted at the event. In this story DLC launching on September 5 for existing platforms, players will dive beneath the bustling city of Rome as Indiana Jones™ to uncover the dark secrets of the Nephilim Order— facing dangerous cultists, intricate puzzles, and whatever else lurks in the shadows.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants takes place during the events of the main game, when a young priest sends Indy on a perilous journey to find a mysterious artifact—and uncovers the secrets of the labyrinth-like Cloaca Maxima, the dark Cult of Mithras, and the myth of an enormous beast along the way. From foreboding crypts to the ancient River Tiber, players will visit stunning new locations throughout the city to the tune of a brand-new soundtrack as the adventure unfolds.
Players who purchased the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade, Collector’s Edition or Collector’s Bundle of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on currently available platforms will have access to the new content when it launches on September 5, 2025. The DLC will also be available for purchase separately (base game required to play)—to learn more, check out the official website at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available now on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, PC, and Game Pass. Stay tuned for more information on preordering the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Both Titles to Receive Collaboration Content This Autumn
20 August 2025 – Today, SQUARE ENIX and Capcom Co., Ltd unveiled the first details of crossover content between both FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online and Monster Hunter Wilds during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany.
The crossover content, revealed by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida alongside Monster Hunter WildsProducer Ryozo Tsujimoto during the show, offers the first glimpse at what players can expect when the collaboration launches in early October 2025 as the Guardian Arkveld descends on the world of FFXIV.
For the latest information on the FINAL FANTASY XIV x Monster Hunter Wilds collaboration, please visit the teaser site: https://sqex.to/3YOy9
With more than 30 million total registered accounts, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn, the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 203 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Experience the Definitive LEGO Batman Story from Origin to Legend with Iconic Moments Spanning theDark Knight’s Legacy in Film, Television, Comics, and Games – All-New Videogame Features Dynamic Crime-Fighting Combat & Immersive Open World Gotham City Combined with TT Games’ Legendary LEGO Humour
Sydney, Aus. – Aug. 20, 2025– Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group have announced LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight,a brand-new action-adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, inspired by the 86-year history of Batman films, television shows, comics, and games, all combined with the TT Games’ legendary LEGO humour.
Developed by TT Games, creators of the best-selling LEGO Games franchise, including the critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release in 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2™ system, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Wishlisting for the game begins today.*
“We are thrilled to announce LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a fantastic new game designed to entertain and provide enjoyment for every type of player,” said JB Perrette, President and CEO, Streaming & Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our remarkable team at TT Games is working hard to deliver a fresh take on the beloved Batman universe, offering new and improved features beyond previous LEGO games that will excite both longtime fans and gamers of all levels.”
“All of us at TT Games are incredibly proud to reveal LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a brand-new game that’s a real celebration of everything Batman,” said Jonathan Smith, Strategic Director & Head of Development Team, TT Games. “We take players on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the legendary hero of Gotham City, incorporating iconic moments from across Batman’s history with our special LEGO twist. Our all-new crime-fighting combat features are amazing fun and take LEGO gameplay to an entirely new level.”
“Whether he’s the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the ‘Batfam,’ Batman has constantly evolved—shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol,” said Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, DC. “This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. Built with incredible care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos,TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.”
“This is a Batman game that fans will instantly connect with,” said Fredrik Löving, Senior Vice President and Global Head of GAME, The LEGO Group. “Our partners at Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, and DC have created an experience that delivers the style, intensity, and authenticity of Gotham City’s greatest hero, infused with the family-friendly fun of the LEGO brand, making it an exciting experience for LEGO Batman fans old and new.”
The adventure begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, and throughout the story-led campaign, players will build a family of allies with well-known characters including Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to help confront an ever-growing threat from a Rogues Gallery of DC Super-Villains, facing the likes of The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and more.
With a dynamic new LEGO Batman combat system that encapsulates the Caped Crusader’s distinctive fighting style, every hit packs a punch, with fluid attack chains, counters, and over-the-top takedowns. Whether playing as Batman solo or in the two-player local cooperative mode, players can use iconic Bat-gadgets such as Batarangs to distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw to reel them in. Partner characters have their own signature gear, including Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s line launcher, and Catwoman’s whip, providing a variety of options to approach every enemy encounter and boss battle. For those looking for a tougher playthrough, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes beyond the familiar LEGO game experience with the new Caped Crusader enhanced difficulty setting and an even more challenging Dark Knight difficulty level.
The gametakes place against the backdrop of Gotham City, an open-world LEGO playground full of crimes to stop, puzzles to solve, rewards to collect, and surprises to discover around every corner, down every alleyway, and on every rooftop. Players can grapple, glide, or drive through the environment, zipping from building to building with Batman’s grapple launcher, soaring over the city with the Batglider, or cruising around in stylewith a range of Batmobiles and Batcycles. The Batcave can also be customized to display vehicles, trophies, and collectibles, plus an assortment of wearable Batsuits based on past Batman related media.
Players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit inspired by Detective Comics #27 (1939) by signing up for a WB Games account.**
*Wishlisting begins today on applicable platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
**Eligible users can create an account to participate in this promotion. Promotional content is available for both new users and users who have already created a Warner Bros. Games account.
About Warner Bros. Games
Warner Bros. Games, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information can be found at www.WBGames.com.
About TT Games
TT Games, a Warner Bros. Games development studio, is the developer behind numerous hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO® Batman™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Harry Potter™, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes, and LEGO® Indiana Jones™, as well as popular titles LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, LEGO® Jurassic World™, LEGO® Worlds, and many others, which combined have sold over 200 million units worldwide to date. TT Games has offices in Knutsford, U.K. Additional information can be found at www.TTGames.com.
About DC
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at www.DC.com.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well.” Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.
As always, gamescom 2025 kicked off with an Opening Night Live showcase, giving fans a fresh look at the amazing titles in store from Xbox for the rest of this year.
Opening the show, viewers got a huge first look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showing off the game’s co-op Campaign, and teasing what’s ahead for Multiplayer and Zombies. That came alongside new gameplay for The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s The Order of Giants DLC. Plus, we showed off more of Double Fine’s otherworldly Keeper, revealed a new expansion and a PS5 release for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, and offered up the cinematic trailer for the World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion.
And to cap it all off, we also introduced a teaser for Season 2 of the award-winning Fallout TV show.
And this is just the beginning, with gamescom now officially underway, Xbox will soon be opening the doors to our showfloor booth, and showing off everything from the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, to a first public hands-on for Ninja Gaiden 4, to Hollow Knight: Silksong, to an exclusive theater presentation of even more gameplay from The Outer Worlds 2– and much, much more besides.
If you can’t attend the show, fear not. Xbox Wire will be publishing stories all week, covering games from our booth, while the Xbox @ gamescom Broadcast will bring you even more first-look gameplay, new trailers, announcements and deep-dive interviews live from the show floor across August 20 and 21. There’s so much more to tell you about.
But for now, catch up on all of today’s news and reveals from Xbox below:
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition – New DLC and PS5 Release Coming Later This Year
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass – also available on Steam and PlayStation 5
World’s Edge announced the Age of Empires franchise will once again be landing new frontiers with the launch of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition onto PlayStation 5 later this year. In its ongoing quest to bring the joy of the Age franchise to even more platforms, the PS5 launch will also arrive alongside brand new DLC: Dynasties of the East, available for players on all platforms at the same time. Pre-orders for Dynasties of the East, as well as Age of Empires IV on PS5 are open now.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Opens the Show With First-Ever Gameplay
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one on Game Pass – also available on Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
Opening Night Live kicked off with the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, introducing viewers to a 2035 world on the brink of chaos. Fan-favorite David Mason returns, leading an elite Black Ops squad on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. Players can squad up or play solo in a mind-bending Co-Op Campaign that spans neon-lit rooftops in Japan, coastal strongholds, and even the deepest corners of the human psyche.
reyarch’s Miles Leslie (Associate Creative Director) and Raven Software’s Natalie Pohorski (Lead Producer) joined Geoff Keighley onstage to share more about the Co-Op Campaign’s narrative, mission variety, and Endgame —an epic PvE experience where you’ll reach new levels of power to survive overwhelming odds. Footage premiering at the show offered a look at the Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies, setting the stage for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 14.
Fallout – Season 2
Surprise teaser trailer for Season 2 of the award-winning Fallout TV show!
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC Shows Off New Gameplay
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere – also available on Steam, PlayStation 5
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the award-winning cinematic adventure from MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, released the all-new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants. In this story DLC launching on September 4, 2025, players will dive beneath the bustling city of Rome as Indiana Jones to uncover the dark secrets of the Nephilim Order.
The content will be accessible to those who own the Premium Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Collector’s Bundle on September 4, or it can be purchased separately (base game required).
Keeper: Learn More About Double Fine’s Otherworldly Experience
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one with Game Pass – also available on Steam
Keeper Creative Director Lee Petty appeared in an interview to discuss the otherworldly experience coming from Double Fine, on October 17. Showing off new gameplay from early in the game, Petty explained more about this truly unique adventure, from its inspirations (including ’80s classic ‘The Dark Crystal’) to how it offers an emotional heart through its unlikely duo of heroes.
Playing as a walking, wordless lighthouse, players will be able interact with the world through shining its light. By using its bird companion, known as Twig, they’ll be able to work together with the mysterious creatures of the island they’re exploring, uncovering its mysteries as they go.
“We can’t wait for people to get in there and experience our strange, beautiful world for themselves,” concluded Petty.
Ninja Gaiden 4 Unsheathes a Story Trailer Featuring New Brand-New Gameplay
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one with Game Pass – also available on Steam, PlayStation 5
Revealed during Opening Night Live, the Ninja Gaiden 4 story trailer tells us more about the central characters that surround the Raven Clan’s young ninja prodigy, Yakumo, and his quest to slay the Dark Dragon. In addition to showcasing high-octane action, the trailer introduced a new weapon in Yakumo’s deadly arsenal, the Assassin’s Tools. New characters, new environments, and challenging new enemies were also revealed, that will collectively push players’ skills to the limit.
Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on October 21, pre-order now to receive the Dark Dragon Descendent Yakumo skin.
The Outer Worlds 2 Shows Off Its Cast of Companions
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one with Game Pass – also available on Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5
We got a fresh look at the upcoming sci-fi RPG when Obsidian Head of Sequels, Mark returned after his starring role in The Outer Worlds 2 Direct earlier this summer. In a trailer featuring new gameplay and a focus on six of the game’s Companion characters, we met: Earth Directorate Agent, Niles; drone healer, V.A.L.E.R.I.E.; bloodthirsty cultist, Aza; field medic Inez; the pistol-toting Marisol; and the Warhammer-wielding Tristan. As the trailer put it – they’ve got guts, they’ve got gear, they’ve got sidequests.
The Outer Worlds 2 launches October 29, 2025 – and if you can’t wait to see more, the gamescom Xbox booth will include a theater presentation with all-new gameplay. Can’t be there yourself? Check back on Xbox Wire this week for a full rundown of what’s shown.
World of Warcraft: Midnight – Blizzard Entertainment Unveils the Next Chapter
PC via Battle.net
World of Warcraft executive producer Holly Longdale took to the stage to unveil World of Warcraft: Midnight, the next chapter in the Worldsoul Saga.
Check out the premiere of Midnight’s beautiful opening cinematic and step into a story where the Void threatens to consume the Light… and maybe start planning your dream home while you’re at it, as the new Housing feature is coming in this expansion!
Pre-purchase for World of Warcraft: Midnight is available now on PC via Battle.net.
Announced overnight on stage at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Ghost of Yōtei Legends is coming in 2026!
Legends is a cooperative multiplayer mode featuring a fantastical, supernatural setting in contrast to the grounded world of Ghost of Yōtei. And just like Ghost of Tsushima Legends, Ghost of Yōtei Legends will be free DLC for all Ghost of Yōtei owners.*
Ghost of Yōtei Legends will offer two-player story missions and four-player survival matches. This time around, you’ll play as one of four character classes and try to defeat demonic, giant versions of members of the Yōtei Six, plus a variety of new enemies that fight alongside them.
To view the “Song of Vengeance” trailer and to see a glimpse of concept art depicting some of the enemies, please visit the PlayStation Blog.
Stay tuned for more details about Ghost of Yōtei Legends as we get closer to its launch in 2026. And in the meantime, we’re only six weeks away from the launch of Ghost of Yōtei for PlayStation 5 consoles on Thursday, 2 October.
If you missed it, be sure to check out the State of Play gameplay deep dive for a look at exploration, combat, special modes, and more.
*Available via patch update. Internet connection and account for PlayStation Network required. PlayStation Plus subscription (sold separately) required for online play or multiplayer. PS Plus is subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.
