gamescom 2024: How to Watch, Schedule, and What to Expect From the Event

gamescom 2024 is almost here, and IGN is the official media partner once again for gamescom studio in Germany. Fans can expect exclusive trailers, gaming reveals, deep dives with developers, interviews on IGN’s stage at the event, demos, cosplay, and much more. Along with that, viewers will see live coverage from the show floor at gamescom, including Xbox’s huge booth at the show.

This guide will provide everything you need to know to watch gamescom and IGN’s biggest livestreams, including when each event starts, a list of places you can stream them live with us, and what you can expect to see at gamescom 2024.

When Is gamescom 2024?

gamescom 2024 runs from August 20 through August 25 in Cologne, Germany.

What to Expect at gamescom 2024

IGN will livestream four days of coverage at gamescom 2024, including Opening Night Live, two gamescom studio days with exclusive interviews and demos, the gamescom Awards show, and multiple developer showcases such as Xbox, Bethesda, 2K, and more.

There will be something for everyone at gamescom, whether you are able to be at the event in person or relaxing at home and staying up-to-date with the latest reveals. For those attending in person, you can check out IGN’s live show, gamescom’s cosplay village with the coolest costumes, an esports area, a retro games area, and more.

Xbox announced three days of livestreams at gamescom earlier this month, and they will also have their “biggest booth yet” at the show this year. Xbox’s livestream will take place August 21 - 23 at 5am PDT 2pm CEST, and will start off with a dedicated Bethesda stream for the first hour each day. Microsoft said Xbox fans can expect games at the show including Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, Avowed, Diablo Immortal, The Elder Scrolls Online, WoW: The War Within, Fallout 76, Towerborne, Ara: History Untold, Age of Mythology: Retold, and more.

World of Warcraft: The War Within is the latest expansion to Blizzard Entertainment’s legendary MMORPG. It releases August 26 and is the first chapter of the three-part Worldsoul Saga. To commemorate the expansion’s release and the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, Blizzard is coming to gamescom to give fans a one-of-a-kind VR experience.

This all-new 4D VR ride will transport fans into the world of Azeroth like never before. IGN got a behind-the-scenes look at its development, and we’ll have a video detailing the creative process and the tech that made it possible, including interviews with the teams that brought this experience to life. Stay tuned!

Presented by World of Warcraft: The War Within

gamescom Schedule (So Far)

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IGN kicks off its gamescom coverage with Opening Night Live on Tuesday, August 20, including an exclusive Post-Show analysis and reveals. See the below schedule for gamescom so far, including IGN's live coverage throughout the event.

Tuesday, August 20

gamescom Studio Opening Night Live (with IGN Post-Show) - 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CEST

Geoff Keighley will again host Opening Night Live to kick off gamescom 2024. The opening show will feature exciting announcements such as trailers and gameplay, along with world premieres.

2K Gameplay Showcase - 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET / 10:30pm CEST

Wednesday, August 21

IGN gamescom studio Day 1 - 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CEST

Day 1 of IGN’s live coverage will feature developer interviews with Diablo IV, Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Marvel Rivals and more.

Bethesda livestream - 5am PDT / 8am EST / 1pm BST / 2pm CEST

Xbox Day 1 livestream - 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST

Xbox’s first livestream day will feature S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Atomfall, Age of Mythology, and more.

Level Infinite Livestream - 10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CEST

Thursday, August 22

IGN gamescom studio Day 2 - 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CEST

Day 2 of IGN’s live coverage will feature developer interviews with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Sonic x Shadow Generations, AtomFall, and more.

Bethesda livestream- 5am PDT / 8am EST / 1pm BST / 2pm CEST

Xbox Day 2 livestream - 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST

Xbox’s second livestream day will Feature Star Wars Outlaws, World of Warcraft: The War Within, Towerborne, among others.

Friday, August 23

gamescom Award Show 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CEST

Tune in to see the best of the best at gamescom and find out who takes home the coveted gamescom Award.

Bethesda livestream - 5am PDT / 8am EST / 1pm BST / 2pm CEST

Xbox Day 3 livestream - 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST

The last day of Xbox's livestream will feature Avowed, Ara: History Untold, and more.

Saturday, August 24

Replay of ONL & gamescom studio day 1 - 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CEST

Sunday, August 25

Replay of ONL & gamescom studio day 2 - 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CEST

How to Watch gamescom

Here’s the full list of places you can watch the gamescom streams:

What is gamescom?

gamescom is one of the world's largest events for computer and video games and features some of the biggest game announcements and reveals of the year. Last year, there were 13 million views from gamescom’s Twitch and YouTube streams alone. gamescom represents the entire spectrum of the gaming community; from indie to triple A, action, family, single-player or multiplayer games.

What are you hoping to see at gamescom this year? Let us know in the comments.

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