Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 – The Series Returns in Force

The biggest announcement of the night was the full reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Activision showcased an action-packed gameplay trailer and confirmed the release date for November 14, 2025. They also revealed that an open beta will arrive soon, giving players the chance to test the online modes before launch. A huge highlight is the new Co-Op Campaign mode, bringing together iconic characters from past Black Ops entries, which has fans hyped for the series’ return to glory.

Resident Evil: Requiem – A New Horror from Capcom

Capcom unveiled fresh gameplay for Resident Evil: Requiem. Set for release in February 27, 2026, the footage revealed a darker tone with heavy psychological horror elements mixed with traditional survival gameplay. Expect eerie new environments, terrifying enemies, and a return to the roots of Resident Evil’s fear-inducing atmosphere.

Ghost Of Yōtei – Near Release with Free DLC

One of the biggest surprises was Ghost of Yōtei. The game launches on October 2, 2025 for PlayStation 5. Developers also confirmed a free DLC called Ghost of Yōtei: Legends, coming in 2026. This expansion will introduce a co-op mode with story missions for two players and survival battles for up to four players against giant monsters. The announcement turned this new IP into a serious contender among the top action games of 2025.

Black Myth: Zhong Kui – A Game Science Surprise

Game Science officially revealed the next entry in the Black Myth series: Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The trailer introduced Zhong Kui, the legendary ghost hunter from Chinese folklore, who will star as the main protagonist. While no release date was announced, the studio confirmed the project is still in early development and will be a single-player ARPG, similar to Black Myth: Wukong. The reveal was a major surprise following the success of the first game.

Ninja Gaiden 4 – The Legendary Ninja Returns

Another highlight was the official reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 will launch on October 21, 2025. Team Ninja confirmed the iconic hack-and-slash series is making a comeback after years of silence. While no release date has been set yet, the teaser promised fast-paced action, brutal combat, and the return of the fan-favorite ninja, Ryu Hayabusa. Fans of the franchise have been waiting a long time, and this announcement sparked massive excitement.

The Outer Worlds 2 – Obsidian is Back

Obsidian Entertainment confirmed that The Outer Worlds 2 will release in October 29, 2025. The sequel will continue the franchise’s signature satirical tone and dark humor, while expanding the universe with bigger worlds and deeper role-playing choices.

World Of Warcraft: Midnight – A New Expansion

Blizzard announced a new expansion, World of Warcraft: Midnight, launching in late 2025. The big news is the introduction of Housing, allowing players to build and customize their own homes for the first time in the game’s history.

LEGO Batman – Heroes Return with Comedy

A pleasant surprise for LEGO fans: a new LEGO Batman game was revealed. While no release date has been given yet, the teaser showed off the signature light-hearted comedy and fun gameplay that LEGO titles are known for.

Silent Hill F – Psychological Horror Returns

After years of silence, Konami showcased new details about Silent Hill F will release on September 25, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The story follows Hinako Shimizu, set in a fog-covered Japanese setting blending deep psychological horror with tragic human drama.

Highlight: A true revival of Silent Hill, combining classic horror roots with modern Japanese storytelling.

Lords Of The Fallen II – A Stronger Comeback

The next big game shown was Lords of the Fallen II, continuing the dark fantasy Soulslike series.

Highlight: Improved combat mechanics, richer content, and a larger, darker world designed for hardcore RPG fans.

Conclusion

Gamescom 2025 delivered a feast of announcements — from blockbuster sequels like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Resident Evil: Requiem, to exciting new entries like Ghost of Yōtei and Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Add to that the return of legendary franchises like Silent Hill and Lords of the Fallen, and it’s clear that 2025 and 2026 will be packed with unforgettable gaming experiences.