Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly decided to skip Gamescom 2024.
This is according to German outlet Games Wirtschaft (via VGC), which reported that Sony told the publication that it has no plans to attend the games industry event this summer, which will take place in Cologne, Germany.
The PlayStation company last attended Gamescom in 2019, which ultimately ended up being the last in-person event before the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public closures.
Although Sony won't be attending the upcoming event, it's very possible that it will host another State of Play livestream later this year or around the same time. The most recent State of Play was held in May and featured many exciting announcements, including the reveal of Team Asobi. Astrobot for PlayStation 5.
The game is a successor to Astro's game room and will have more than 50 planets to explore, as well as more than 150 PlayStation characters that the player must find and rescue.
With E3 officially canceled for good, publishers have shifted to sharing gaming and hardware news through their own annual showcases or at week-long events like Summer Game Fest.
Sony isn't the only company skipping Gamescom 2024. Earlier this year, Nintendo confirmed it won't be attending the event “after careful consideration.”
“Gamescom is a big event and every year we evaluate whether Nintendo should participate or not,” a Nintendo representative said at the time.
“After careful consideration from all perspectives, we have made the decision not to be present at Gamescom 2024. Players will have the opportunity to try out Nintendo Switch games at other events throughout the year.”
Gamescom Opening Night Live will begin on August 20, while the main show will take place from August 21 to 25.
