Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 delivered major industry announcements, led by CD Projekt Red’s surprise reveal of a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and an upcoming expansion titled Songs of the Past. Host Geoff Keighley anchored the two-hour showcase, which featured dozens of trailers, gameplay demos, and release date confirmations for major franchises spanning multiple platforms.
The Witcher 3 Remastered and Songs of the Past Lead the Show
CD Projekt Red closed the showcase by announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, scheduled to launch on September 29, 2026, as a free upgrade for existing owners. The remaster brings updated graphics and combat adjustments to the open-world RPG. Additionally, the studio unveiled a brand-new expansion titled Songs of the Past, slated for a 2027 release. CD Projekt also confirmed that the game’s two previous expansions are now permanently free across platforms.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Confirms Spring 2027 Release
Square Enix showcased a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final installment in the remake trilogy, featuring director Naoki Hamaguchi on stage to confirm a spring 2027 launch window. The footage highlighted late-game threats known as Weapons emerging to attack the planet, alongside open-world traversal via grappling hooks, parachutes, and Chocobos, plus a new “FITS” outfit system granting specialized combat roles.
Ubisoft Shifting Tactics with Rainbow Six Spin-Off
Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player, turn-based tactical game set within the established franchise universe and scheduled for release in 2027. The title departs from the first-person multiplayer focus of Rainbow Six Siege, instead tasking players with assembling operator squads and planning missions ahead of time.
Other Major Game Announcements and Trailers
HoYoverse opened the presentation with Nodus Fall, a four-player co-op action game featuring dark fantasy themes and mythical creature combat. Other prominent reveals included a gameplay trailer for Gears of War: E-Day highlighting the Locust invasion leader, a free-to-play open-world RPG Ananta coming from NetEase on January 15, 2027, and Path of Exile 2 securing its full 1.0 version release date for December 11, 2026, following its early access run.
Did you know?
CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered update will be provided completely free of charge to players who already own the original game on compatible systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Witcher 3 Remastered releasing?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on September 29, 2026, and serves as a free upgrade for current owners.
When does Final Fantasy VII Revelation come out?
Square Enix confirmed during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will release in the spring of 2027.
What platforms is Gears of War: E-Day coming to?
Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled to release on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
What is Rainbow Six Tactics?
Reported by PU.nu and IGN, Rainbow Six Tactics is a new single-player, turn-based tactical game set in the Rainbow Six universe, planned for a 2027 launch.
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