Summary
Pokemonfans should keep an eye on August 20, as that’s when Gamescom Opening Night Live takes place. ForPokemonenthusiasts who may not be aware of what it is, Gamescom is essentially Europe’s equivalent of E3/Summer Game Fest, with the event home to all kinds of big announcements and reveals over the years. This year’s Gamescom will technically take place from August 21 to 25, but the event will kick off with a special Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation hosted by The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley.
As one of the year’s biggest gaming events, many major companies make sure to attend Gamescom to show off their upcoming products. However, some of the industry’s biggest companies will actually be skipping this year’s Gamescom. It’s been confirmed that PlayStation will not be at Gamescom this year, andneither will Nintendo. But while Nintendo itself won’t be at Gamescom, a company associated with it has been confirmed for the event.
As confirmed by the official Gamescom Twitter account, The Pokemon Company will be at Gamescom this year. This opens the door to the possibility of some kind ofPokemonannouncement happening atGamescom Opening Night Liveon August 20, though fans should keep their expectations in check. It’s entirely possible that The Pokemon Company’s involvement at Gamescom will be restricted to the in-person event. Still, there’s now at least a slim chance that aPokemonannouncement could happen at Gamescom, and so fans should consider tuning in to Opening Night Live just in case.
List of Companies Confirmed for Gamescom 2024
It’s unclear exactly what The Pokemon Company will be showcasing at Gamescom, regardless if it has something new to announce during Opening Night Live or not. There are multiple live servicePokemongames that could be featured, likePokemon GO,Pokemon Sleep, andPokemon Unite. MostPokemonfans are anxious to learn Switch gamePokemon Legends: Z-A. It’s possible, though unlikely, that The Pokemon Company will utilize Gamescom to show offLegends: Z-A, which so far has only had a CG trailer released for it.
Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais releasing in 2025, and so one would imagine that trailers and information on the game will start being released at a steadier pace as we get closer to the new year. Traditionally, bigPokemonreveals and announcements have been reserved for Pokemon Presents events, so fans shouldn’t hold their breath for the game to be featured at Gamescom. Still,Pokemonwill have some kind of presence at the big show; it’s just a matter of what will be shown off and if that involvement will extend to Opening Night Live on August 20.
