Gamescom 2026 kicks off Monday, August 26. An web broadcast called Opening Night Live starts the event. It features new trailers for The Witcher DLC, Silent Hill Townfall, and Metro 2039. Major gaming companies are coming. Ubisoft will show Rayman, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Brazil Games also organises its first Brazilian Indie presentation.
Event attendees face transport issues in Cologne during the event. Local representatives urge commuters to take the KVB transit system as an alternative. Some attendees fly in. Düsseldorf airport provides a direct train link for arriving passengers.