Complete list of games and updates announced at gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL) 2022
Lot of game launches to look forward for!
The Gamescom Opening night Live (ONL) for the year 2022 concluded on the 24th of August, 2022. Packed with a lot of new announcements and amazing gameplay videos, it sure has to take the minds of many people who were looking for something new to add to their game library. In this article, we will cover the complete list of games and certain update announcements that were announced at Gamescom Opening Night LIVE (ONL) 2022. Let us look into it.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: Complete list of games announced
1. EVERYWHERƎ by Build a Rocket Boy
The ONL started with the trailer of the new title, EVERYWHERƎ from the studio founded by Leslie Benzies, a former boss of Grand Theft Auto makers, Rockstar North. The publishers have released a trailer announcement.
2. Dune: Awakening by Level Infinite
With the latest gacha title, Tower Of Fantasy released, Level Infinite never ceased to entertain us with the latest installment of excitement, Duke: Awakening. The publishers have released a trailer announcement.
3. The Callisto Protocol by Striking Distance Studio
Zombies? Yes. Hi-techs? Yes. Glen Schofield has taken the stage and announced what many users will say is the spiritual successor of Dead Space. The publishers have revealed a gameplay video.
4. The Lords of the Fallen by Hexworks Studio
Hexwork Studio revealed the Lords of the Fallen. It is highly speculated that the gameplay will be similar to Elden Ring. The publishers have revealed a gameplay video.
5. Moving Out 2 by Team17
Moving Out 2 is coming on Switch as a physical and digital release and also on PS5 and PS4. It is coming in 2023. The publishers have revealed a gameplay video.
6. New Harry Potter game by Hogwarts Legacy.
It is a new title which is related to the Harry Potter series. It has already excited many players and fans of these series. The publishers have revealed a trailer.
7. New Tales from the Borderlands by Gearbox Software
New Tales From the Borderlands is another exciting title by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, who have already made up to the Steam Store. The game is expected to be released on the 21st of October, 2022. The publishers have revealed a trailer.
9. Tortuga- A Pirate’s Tale by Gaming Minds Studios
This is an interesting pirate game featuring open seas and obviously, the pirates. Published by Kalypso Media, the game is expected to hit players in Q1 of 2023. The game has already made it up to the Epic Games Store. Players can go and check out the game here. The publishers have revealed an announcement trailer.
10. Marauders by Small Impact Games
Marauders, a title announced by Small Impact Games and published by Team17. The game has already made it to the steam store. Sadly, there is no release date yet.
11. Sonic Frontiers by Sonic Team
Sonic Frontier is a name which many players have been waiting for now. The confirmation about the game’s release date is here, and it is 8th November 2022. Published by SEGA, the game is already available in the Steam Store. The publishers have revealed an announcement trailer.
12. Under The Waves by Parallel Studio
Under the water? Yes. Exotic underwater ecosystem? Yes. Under the waves is a game that features a mission underwater. Published by Quantic Dream, the game has already made it to the Steam Store with no probable dates of release. The publishers have revealed an announcement trailer.
13. Goat Simulator 3 by Coffee Stain North AB
Goat Simulator 3 is being released, which is something different, as per the demands of the fans. It is out on the 17th of November, 2022 at the Epic Store.
14. Return to Monkey Island published by Developer Digital
Return to Monkey Island is a new title by Developer Digital. ONL did show us a decent trailer. The good news is, that the game is coming to Nintendo.
15. Moonbreaker by Unknown Worlds Entertainment
A new tactic, turn-based strategy games. The game is published by KRAFTON Inc. and has already made it to Steam. The date of release is quite near, which is the 30th of September, 2022.
16. Friends vs Friends by Raw Fury
Sometimes, all you need is to shoot a friend. Friends vs Friends did a great job to make it real. The title is published by Raw Fury and is already on the steam store. Sadly, there is no release date yet.
17. Lies of P by NEOWIZ
Lies of P is an action game, based in a dark Belle Époque world. The game details are available on Steam. At this point in time, there is no release date yet.
18. Stranded: Alien Dawn by Haemimont Games
Ever wonder what if someone stranded you on a whole different planet? This awesome simulation game, published by Frontier Foundry will give you that feel and opportunity to forge your story through the planet. The game is already up on the Steam Store. Currently, there is no release date for this game.
19. Atlas: Fallen by Deck13 Interactive
Atlas: Fallen is a new fantasy action RPG. The game is due to be released in 2023.
20. Homeworld 3 by BlackBird Interactive
The gameplay trailer of Homeworld 3 at the Gamescom ONL had a message, that it’s not dead yet. The game is expected to come out in the first half of 2023. Here is the official trailer.
21. Honkai: Star Rail by HoYoVerse
Anyone familiar with Gacha games, like Genshin Impact or Honkai impact, knows better what MiHoYoVerse has to offer in the upcoming days. Behold, the Honkai: Star Rail Impact.
22. High On Life by Squanch Games
High On Life. We are talking about actions. And if you are a fan of the Rick and Morty series, you are in luck!
23. A new title by Owlchemistry Labs
There has been an interesting trailer from Owlchemistry Labs. The title has no names yet. But from what it looked like, it was definitely something different. Maybe a multiplayer VR game?
24. Hardspace: Shipbreaker by Blackbird Interactive
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is an exciting game, packed with action, management, and advanced technology. Published by Focus Entertainment, the game came out on the 24th of May. The game is available on the steam store. And the developers unveiled good news for the console players. Here is the trailer to find out more.
25. The Expanse: A Tellatale series by LGC Entertainment Inc.
The Expanse has also shown some mind-blowing stuff during the Gamescom ONL 2022. The game is due in the summer of 2023. Here is the trailer so make sure to dive in.
25. Killer Klowns from Outer Space by Teravision Games.
Killer Klowns from the Outer Space is a new game which itself, has been quite popular amongst different players.
26. Scars Above by Mad Head Games
Scars Above was an interesting piece. It’s an upcoming 3rd person action shooter game. Players should make sure who goes through the trailer to see what the game has to offer.
27. Wyrdsong by Bethesda Games Studios
Wyrdsong is a new roleplaying game. From the trailer at Gamescom ONL 2022, the game was exciting. Don’t forget to check out the trailer.
28. Gotham Knights by WB Games Montréal
A fan of the Batman series will love the launch of Gotham Knights- Official Villians. The trailer has shown Harley Quinn. Let us not forget to check the trailer.
29. Dead Island 2 by Dambuster Studios
Dead Island 2 is considered the spiritual successor of Dead Island. At Gamescom ONL 2022, we saw a gameplay trailer for this game.
30. The Finals by Embark Studios
A new shooter game, in the format of a game show. That’s the finals. It’s a free-to-play game. Sadly there is no release date announced for it. On the steam store page, there is an option to join their playtesting. So if you are interested, you know where to be. Let’s check out the trailer.
31. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide by Fatshark.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is an adventure-packed game published by Fatshark. The game is available on the steam store. The game is expected to be out on 30th November 2022.
32. The Outlast Trials by Red Barrels
It would be hard to find anyone who loves horror games but doesn’t know about The Outlast series. Gamescom ONL 2022 had a big treat for horror lovers. The game is available on the Steam Store. There is no release date for the game. Dive into the trailer and you will find out.
33. Phantom Hellcat by Inronbird Creations
Phantom Hellcat is packed with actions and perspective changes, which looks awesome. The game is expected to hit console and PC.
34. Dorfromantik by Toukana Interactive
Dorfromantik, the name of the peaceful strategy game by Toukana Interactive has proved itself popular and worthy, even on Steam. At this time, the developers gave good news for the switch players. The game will hit Switch on 29th September.
35. BLACKTAIL- A witch’s Fate by Focus Entertainment
Blacktail is another amazing first-person adventure title, by Focus Entertainment. Let us head straight into the trailer.
36. Where Winds Meet by Everstone Studios
Where Winds Meet, a game that claims to give players ultimate independence, featuring multiple ways to approach each situation, the trailer at Gamescom ONL 2022 has really taken the minds of many people. Let’s dive right in.
37. Ottomans and Malians in Age Of Empires IV
DualSense Edge Controllers by PlayStation
Playstation has confirmed the previously rumoured “pro” controller to be named as DualSense Edge Wireless Controller. The teaser has also shown its removable analogue stick units and rear buttons. No release date or pricing information has been released yet. Sony Interactive Entertainment has dubbed it as “the first-ever high-performance, ultra-customisable controller” developed by them. The replacement control stick modules will be sold separately.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: Complete list of major updates
1. Destiny 2: Lightfall by Bungie
Bungie has shown a trailer for the upcoming DLC of Destiny 2: Lightfall. It’s available on the Steam Store and is expected to be released in the February of 2023. The publishers have revealed an announcement trailer.
2. Genshin Impact 3.0 Update
Genshin Impact fans were really looking forward to this update to come. The update is due to launch on the 24th of August.
3. Dying Light 2 Stay Human Update by Bloody Ties
Techland has officially announced the long-awaited DLC of Dying Light 2, which is the first story-based DLC of Bloody Ties. The publishers have revealed an announcement trailer.
4. CrossfireX Update by Smilegate Entertainment
Smilegate has just come up with their exciting CrossfireX update, dubbed Babylon. The trailer did put the game in an interesting place.
Final Thoughts
It was one exciting 2-hour-long event, which gave hope and excitement to many players around the world. Many new titles are about to come in PC gaming, while many others got their long-awaited DLC and updates. To top it off in the end, it was the controller reveal with replaceable modules. In one way, it can be said that Gamescom ONL 2022 had the biggest treat for gamers of all stages.
We hope that this complete list of games announced at Gamescom ONL 2022 will be useful for you to know what to expect ahead. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below!
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