Gamescom 2024 is now officially open to the public and thousands of visitors from around the world have flocked to the German city of Cologne to enjoy some of the biggest and most exciting games. This year’s show is absolutely massive, spanning 230,000 square metres and setting a new record for the number of exhibitors.
According to official statistics, more than 1,400 exhibitors are present at Gamescom this year, which is an increase of around 15 percent compared to the previous year. This year's event also features a record number of national pavilions: 48 from seven countries, which is also a new record. These showcase talents from individual regions and provide an excellent opportunity to discover unique games that you might otherwise have missed.
Many of the big names have large dedicated stands, including 2K, Capcom, Xbox and Square Enix. There are also some new sections at the show to discover this year, such as a dedicated card and board area that offers visitors the chance to try out some tabletop games. This is in addition to a new social stage located in Hall 11.3 that hosts live entertainment, including podcasts, musical performances and more.
Although today is the day that general admission opens, the event has already opened its doors to trade visitors, members of the press, creators and holders of the limited Wildcard tickets. Gamescom 2024 week officially kicked off on Tuesday, August 20 with the Opening Night Live show. Host Geoff Keighley introduced the show and it was possible to attend in person or watch online from home via a live stream.
The show contained plenty of big announcements and exclusive reveals, including our first look at a campaign mission from the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Borderlands 4 It was officially announced in addition to Dying Light: The Beast and King of meatWe also saw a new one Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 trailer and Wild Monster Hunter trailer among many others.
