Held in Germany, it is a huge event for gamers, with the biggest forthcoming titles on display for press, trade visitors and the public alike. Now it has returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic, so here's everything you need to know about it, including the biggest announcements made so far. 



It kicked off on Wednesday 24 August and will run until Sunday 28 August 2022.

The first day was set aside for press and trade visitors only, with the public joining the fun from 25 August.

Games 2022 press conferences and livestreams

While several companies traditionally held press conferences and showcases at former Gamescoms, they had dwindled even before the pandemic. There's one still to come though, which you find out about below.

The show kicked off on Tuesday 23 August with Opening Night Live. Hosted by The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley, the jam-packed show showcased more than 30 games in front of a live audience. You can check out the complete list of what was announced right here.

Here is the press conference/livestream still to come:

Hosted with IGN, the Awesome Indies show returns to Gamescom and will focus on over 40 indie games for PC and console.

Gamescom 2022: The biggest announcements so far

Throughout the show, we'll be detailing our highlights, including games we've seen on the show floor or titles announced during the several press events. Here are our favourites so far:

Dual Sense Edge controller for PS5

Sony may not be at the show itself, but its big announcement during the Opening Night Live presentation more than made up for it.



The DualSense Edge is a pro controller, with customisable controls and the ability to save different user profiles. You can also swap out the thumbsticks, as well as change the stick caps and back buttons.
Everywhere
Coming from former Grand Theft Auto developers, Everywhere is a metaverse-style game where you can explore a vast open-world environment, interact with other players and take part in battles or races whenever you fancy.