{"id":353395,"date":"2025-07-28T12:37:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=353395"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:37:31","slug":"xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox<\/a> is set to make a massive splash at gamescom 2025, returning to Cologne, Germany, from August 20th to 24th with an impressive line-up of over 20 new and upcoming games, hands-on hardware experiences, and exclusive world premieres. Whether you\u2019re attending in person or tuning in from home, this year\u2019s presence offers something memorable for every Xbox fan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s starting to feel like that gamescom time of year&#8230; here&#39;s what we&#39;ve got planned:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 First publicly playable ROG Xbox Ally handhelds<br \/>\u2705 Over 20 playable demos, including Hollow Knight: Silksong \ud83d\udc40<br \/>\u2705 Live broadcast from the show floor on August 20 &amp; 21<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and so much\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/esgFan3eNV\">pic.twitter.com\/esgFan3eNV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Xbox (@Xbox) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Xbox\/status\/1949817444572471371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Over 20 Playable Games on the Show Floor at gamescom 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353411\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/gamescom-vis-id-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536&#215;864\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353411\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-150x84.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gamescom-vis-ID-0b29f2cdf58bc5326b01-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>In the heart of Koelnmesse\u2019s Hall 7, Xbox\u2019s booth will house more than 120 gaming stations, featuring hands-on opportunities with upcoming titles and the latest hardware. This year\u2019s lineup promises a diverse range of blockbusters and indie gems\u2014including the world\u2019s first public demo for highly anticipated titles like <em>Hollow Knight: Skillsong<\/em> and hardware.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Highlighted Playable Titles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em><strong>Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Attendees get the first-ever hands-on with a new demo, playable both on PC and the new ROG Xbox Ally X, a breakthrough handheld device built in partnership with ASUS.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_353425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-353425\" style=\"width: 464px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353425\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/oip1\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"474,266\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OIP1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hollow Knight: Silksong&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-353425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"474\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1-150x84.webp?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=94&amp;ssl=1 94w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=284&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OIP1.webp?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=379&amp;ssl=1 379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-353425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em><strong>Grounded 2<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos Montreal bring the miniature co-op survival adventure to gamescom 2025, inviting players to explore the shrunken world in fresh new ways.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em><strong>Ninja Gaiden 4<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Marking the franchise\u2019s return, fans will go hands-on in a blend of classic action and next-gen style.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em><strong>Indiana Jones and the Great Circle<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 MachineGames and Lucasfilm Games invite fans to try the base game and compete in daily scavenger hunts for special prizes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">You can expect appearances by beloved franchises showcased by World\u2019s Edge\u2014<em>Age of Empires<\/em> and <em>Age of Mythology: Retold<\/em>\u2014giving both veteran strategists and newcomers something to love.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Hands-On With Xbox\u2019s Next-Gen Handhelds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_346611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346611\" style=\"width: 1250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"346611\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-games-showcase-2025-recap-every-major-reveal\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1260,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Xbox ROG Ally&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-346611 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"1260\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1260w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-150x86.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=252&amp;ssl=1 252w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=504&amp;ssl=1 504w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=756&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5dd4632a-94a7-4667-af6c-8a427090c6af-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1008&amp;ssl=1 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xbox ROG Ally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\">One of gamescom\u2019s biggest attractions will be the <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-and-asus-reveal-rog-xbox-ally-and-ally-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">debut of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds<\/a>. Attendees can experience Xbox-quality gaming in the palm of their hands\u2014with demos for titles like <em>Sea of Thieves, Roblox,<\/em> and <em>Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3+4<\/em>, plus more games at the ASUS ROG booth. These devices aim to blend console power with Windows flexibility, offering a new way to play Xbox on the go.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Exclusive Theater Experience: The Outer Worlds 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/the-outer-worlds-2-price-u-turn-earth-directorate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequel to the award-winning sci-fi RPG<\/a>, gets an exclusive theater presentation. Dive into Protectorate territory and get a guided look inside the Tomb of the Matriarch\u2014exploring how the sequel tackles questions of society, loyalty, and history with Obsidian\u2019s signature wit and charm.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>More Big Games from Third-Party Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353427\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353427\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-150x150.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4672255c-b53f-4c03-ae30-875f60d0638f-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a>The Xbox booth will not disappoint fans of third-party blockbusters either. Playable demos include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>Borderlands 4<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>Onimusha: Way of the Sword<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>EA Sports FC 26<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>Final Fantasy XVI<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>PowerWash Simulator 2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong><em>Super Meat Boy 3D<\/em><\/strong> and many more surprises.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The list underscores Xbox\u2019s ongoing efforts to bring the most anticipated global titles to its ecosystem\u2014much like previous weeks where we saw launches and previews for <em>Towerborne, SubwaySim 2,<\/em> and <em>MotoGP 25<\/em><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/generative-ai\/page\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Generative AI | Page 3 Of 7 | Your Daily Dose Of Microsoft News\"><span class=\"relative select-none whitespace-nowrap align-middle -top-px font-sans text-base text-textMain selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"><span class=\"min-w-[1rem] cursor-pointer rounded-[0.3125rem] text-center align-middle font-mono text-[0.6rem] tabular-nums py-[0.1875rem] px-[0.3rem] hover:bg-super dark:hover:text-backgroundDark cursor-pointer hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-offsetPlus\"><span class=\"relative -mt-px inline-block align-middle leading-tight\">1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass Demos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xbox continues its push for accessibility and value through the Xbox Digital Passport Quest\u2014an interactive event inviting attendees to try out titles playable across Xbox, PC, and supported handhelds. Participants can win exciting prizes from Xbox, Amazon, Meta, LG, NVIDIA, and more. The company is also highlighting the unbeatable value of Game Pass, offering access to hundreds of titles\u2014many of which are on display at the show.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>A Festival for All: Xbox FanFest 2025 and Accessibility Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353408\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/fanfest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536&#215;864\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353408\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-150x84.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FanFest-ddc5c9f3ec625ac0ce6d-1536x864-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>Celebrating ten years of Xbox FanFest, 2025 will be marked by unique events, exclusive giveaways, and a strong sense of community. Accessibility remains a top priority, with wheelchair-friendly stations, adaptive controllers, adjustable desks, and a team of \u201cHere to Help\u201d staff ensuring everyone feels welcome.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Not Just Xbox\u2014World Premieres and Community Stages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em><strong>World of Warcraft: Midnight<\/strong><\/em>\u2014In Hall 8, Blizzard will unveil WoW\u2019s next expansion with hands-on demos and the highly anticipated Housing system, developer panels, esports competitions, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><em><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops 7<\/strong><\/em>\u2014Premieres live on August 19, promising epic new chapters and exclusive behind-the-scenes content immediately after.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Tune In From Anywhere: Xbox gamescom Broadcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353410\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353410\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-150x84.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Broadcast-1c91776bcf2af3c4388d-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>If you can\u2019t make it to Cologne, don\u2019t worry\u2014Xbox will stream two days of live shows (in multiple languages and with accessibility features) on August 20 and 21. These broadcasts will feature coverage of the ROG Xbox Ally devices, <em>Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, Overwatch 2, The Outer Worlds 2,<\/em> and even developer interviews and trailers. You can follow along on YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook via Xbox\u2019s official regional channels.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_353409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-353409\" style=\"width: 1257px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353409\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/xbox_gamescom-bethesda_social_cw83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-353409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Xbox_Gamescom-Bethesda_Social_CW83_16x9-b8f3d359a09b60d4d375-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-353409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bethesda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bethesda will also bring three days of community-focused streams, interviews, and show floor tours via its dedicated Twitch channel.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Plan Your Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Find the Xbox booth in Hall 7, North entrance. Gamescom opens:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Thursday, Aug 21: 10am\u20138pm CEST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Friday, Aug 22: 10am\u20138pm CEST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Saturday, Aug 23: 9am\u20138pm CEST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Sunday, Aug 24: 9am\u20138pm CEST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Keep Up With Ongoing Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For breaking updates throughout gamescom week, keep your eyes on Xbox\u2019s social channels and Xbox Wire for the latest news, event highlights, and developer stories. For even more coverage\u2014and recaps of the latest games coming to Xbox each week\u2014visit <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">msftnewsnow.com<\/a>, where we continue to report on the biggest stories and the newest releases as they hit the Xbox platform<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">As Xbox makes its biggest gamescom showing yet, 2025 looks poised to be a landmark year for Xbox fans worldwide. Whether you\u2019re after hands-on demos, exclusive premieres, or just eager to see what&#8217;s next, this is one event you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xbox is set to make a massive splash at gamescom 2025, returning to Cologne, Germany, from August 20th to 24th with an impressive line-up of over 20 new and upcoming games, hands-on hardware experiences, and exclusive world premieres. Whether you\u2019re attending in person or tuning in from home, this year\u2019s presence offers something memorable for &#8230; <a title=\"Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-takes-over-gamescom-2025-20-play-silksong\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Xbox Takes Over gamescom 2025: Over 20 Upcoming Games Playable, Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo, and Major World Premieres\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":353421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2487],"tags":[1254,1111,1314,1410,761,81,948,778,1269,1530,275,1216,2542,1339],"class_list":["post-353395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-xbox-and-gaming","tag-accessibility","tag-amazon","tag-bethesda","tag-call-of-duty","tag-developer","tag-gaming","tag-generative-ai","tag-microsoft","tag-nvidia","tag-twitter","tag-windows","tag-xbox","tag-xbox-play-anywhere","tag-xbox-wire"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/388cb252-032f-47ed-af59-eab26b5f6aa6-scaled.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1tVV","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":20315,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-unveils-massive-lineup-gamescom-2024-over-50\/","url_meta":{"origin":353395,"position":0},"title":"Xbox unveils massive lineup for gamescom 2024: Over 50 titles, exclusive demos, and live broadcasts","author":"Dave W. 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