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Get the details on what Xbox rolled out during the annual gaming event. Milo Ventimiglia and Kiernan Shipka drop into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in exclusive ima

Get the details on what Xbox rolled out during the annual gaming event.

Milo Ventimiglia and Kiernan Shipka drop into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in exclusive images as Xbox goes big at Gamescom

Get the details on what Xbox rolled out during the annual gaming event.

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Published on August 19, 2025 04:06PM EDT

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Milo Ventimiglia as fan-favorite David Mason in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7'. Credit:

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Xbox came out guns blazing at Gamescom 2025.

The brand returned to the biggest consumer gaming event that takes place annually in Cologne, Germany, with a first look at *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7*, and new gameplay for *The Outer Worlds 2*, *Ninja Gaiden 4*, and a new DLC for *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*, called *The Order of Giants*.

In addition, Xbox brought more than 20 playable titles to its booth; a theater experience for *The Outer Worlds 2*; reveals for Keeper, *Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition*, and the *Midnight* expansion for *World of Warcraft*; and even more on the show floor.

On top of what was revealed at Gamescom, ** can show off two exclusive images from *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7*, featuring *This Is Us* alum Milo Ventimiglia returning to his fan-favorite role of David Mason and *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* star Kiernan Shipka as Emma Kagan, CEO of tech giant the Guild.

Kiernan Shipka as Emma Kagan in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7'.

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Kirsten Ward, the Chief Marketing Officer at Xbox, tells EW about the brand's big presence at the annual showcase.

"We show up at gamescom every year because it's a great way to connect directly with players and developers in Europe, which is a big market for us," Ward says in statements shared over email. "It's a chance to spotlight our global commitment and engage with hundreds of thousands of players face-to-face."

She calls Gamescom "a great chance for us to showcase our upcoming games, show off our platform innovations, celebrate the awesome community and creators that make Xbox what it is, and highlight how Xbox brings people together — whether they're playing across continents or together in the living room."

ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds.

Those in attendance on the showroom floor have the chance to experience the first public hands-on opportunity with ROG Xbox Ally X, a new handheld launching this holiday season.

"At Xbox, every decision starts with the player," Ward continues. "We're always looking for ways to make gaming feel more seamless and fun — whether that's through new hardware like the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X or platforms like Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming — players can play the biggest games on and across devices, wherever they are. As we head into the holiday season, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the joy of gaming and give fans a glimpse of what's coming and start planning their wishlists."

Here are the big Xbox reveals from Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live, which was also shared on the official Xbox blog.

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition — New DLC and PS5 Release Coming Later This Year

*Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass — also available on Steam and PlayStation 5*

World's Edge announced the *Age of Empires* franchise will once again be landing new frontiers with the launch of *Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition* onto PlayStation 5 later this year. In its ongoing quest to bring the joy of the Age franchise to even more platforms, the PS5 launch will also arrive alongside brand new DLC: Dynasties of the East, available for players on all platforms at the same time. Pre-orders for Dynasties of the East, as well as *Age of Empires IV *on PS5 are open now.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Opens the Show With First-Ever Gameplay

*Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one on Game Pass – also available on Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4***

Opening Night Live kicked off with the worldwide reveal of *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,* introducing viewers to a 2035 world on the brink of chaos. Fan-favorite David Mason returns, leading an elite Black Ops squad on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. Players can squad up or play solo in a mind-bending Co-Op Campaign that spans neon-lit rooftops in Japan, coastal strongholds, and even the deepest corners of the human psyche.

Treyarch's Miles Leslie (Associate Creative Director) and Raven Software's Natalie Pohorski (Lead Producer) joined Geoff Keighley onstage to share more about the Co-Op Campaign's narrative, mission variety, and Endgame — an epic PvE experience where you'll reach new levels of power to survive overwhelming odds. Footage premiering at the show offered a look at the Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies, setting the stage for the launch of *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* on Nov. 14.

Fallout season 2

*Premieres this December on Amazon's Prime Video streaming platform.*

After dropping first-look images from the second season of Fallout, Amazon's live-action series adaptation of the popular video games, Prime Video revealed the first teaser trailer out of Gamescom, revealing a look at the city of New Vegas. *Fallout* stars Ella Purnell (*Yellowjackets*, *Sweetpea*), Aaron Moten (*Emancipation*, *Father Stu*), Walton Goggins (*The White Lotus*, *The Righteous Gemstones*), Kyle MacLachlan (*Twin Peaks*), Moisés Arias (*The King of Staten Island*), and Frances Turner (*The Boys*).

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC Shows Off New Gameplay

*Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere – also available on Steam, PlayStation 5*

Art for 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants'.

*Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*, the award-winning cinematic adventure from MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, released the all-new gameplay trailer for *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants*. In this story DLC launching on September 4, 2025, players will dive beneath the bustling city of Rome as Indiana Jones to uncover the dark secrets of the Nephilim Order.

The content will be accessible to those who own the Premium Edition, Collector's Edition, or Collector's Bundle on Sept. 4, or it can be purchased separately (base game required).

Keeper: Learn More About Double Fine's Otherworldly Experience

*Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one with Game Pass – also available on Steam*

*Keeper* Creative Director Lee Petty appeared in an interview to discuss the otherworldly experience coming from Double Fine, on Oct. 17. Showing off new gameplay from early in the game, Petty explained more about this truly unique adventure, from its inspirations (including '80s classic *The Dark Crystal*) to how it offers an emotional heart through its unlikely duo of heroes.

Playing as a walking, wordless lighthouse, players will be able to interact with the world through shining its light. By using its bird companion, known as Twig, they'll be able to work together with the mysterious creatures of the island they're exploring, uncovering its mysteries as they go.

"We can't wait for people to get in there and experience our strange, beautiful world for themselves," concluded Petty.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Unsheathes a Story Trailer Featuring New Brand-New Gameplay

*Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one with Game Pass – also available on Steam, PlayStation 5*

Revealed during Opening Night Live, the *Ninja Gaiden 4* story trailer tells us more about the central characters that surround the Raven Clan's young ninja prodigy, Yakumo, and his quest to slay the Dark Dragon. In addition to showcasing high-octane action, the trailer introduced a new weapon in Yakumo's deadly arsenal, the Assassin's Tools. New characters, new environments, and challenging new enemies were also revealed, which will collectively push players' skills to the limit.

*Ninja Gaiden 4* launches on Oct. 21. Pre-order now to receive the Dark Dragon Descendent Yakumo skin.**

The Outer Worlds 2 Shows Off Its Cast of Companions

*Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Play Anywhere, or play it day one with Game Pass – also available on Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5*

We got a fresh look at the upcoming sci-fi RPG when Obsidian Head of Sequels, Mark returned after his starring role in *The Outer Worlds 2* Direct earlier this summer. In a trailer featuring new gameplay and a focus on six of the game's Companion characters, we met: Earth Directorate Agent, Niles; drone healer, V.A.L.E.R.I.E.; bloodthirsty cultist, Aza; field medic Inez; the pistol-toting Marisol; and the Warhammer-wielding Tristan. As the trailer put it – they've got guts, they've got gear, they've got sidequests.

*The Outer Worlds 2* launches Oct. 29, 2025 — and if you can't wait to see more, the Gamescom Xbox booth will include a theater presentation with all-new gameplay. Can't be there yourself? Check back on Xbox Wire this week for a full rundown of what's shown.

World of Warcraft: Midnight — Blizzard Entertainment Unveils the Next Chapter

*PC via Battle.net*

*World of Warcraft* executive producer Holly Longdale took to the stage to unveil *World of Warcraft: Midnight*, the next chapter in the Worldsoul Saga.

Check out the premiere of *Midnight*'s beautiful opening cinematic and step into a story where the Void threatens to consume the Light…and maybe start planning your dream home while you're at it, as the new Housing feature is coming in this expansion!

Pre-purchase for *World of Warcraft: Midnight* is available now on PC via Battle.net.**

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