Gamescom 2025 is going to be the biggest Gamescom event in history. Organizers confirmed that this year’s event will surpass all previous records in terms of exhibitor count and floor space, making it the largest in the history of the Cologne-based gaming convention, according to Koelnmesse Senior Vice President Tim Endres.
In an interview ahead of the Cologne-based show, Endres highlighted the scale of this year’s lineup, the return of major publishers, and new trends shaping the industry.
We will have more exhibitors than ever before and the largest number of countries represented. Gamescom has always been an international event, but this year it will truly reach new heights.
After the death of E3 Gamescom is holding down the fort for offline gaming events.
Nintendo is returning this year, fresh off the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, making it the most significant comebacks in Gamescom’s lineups. This year’s event is expanding its Indie Arena Booth to accommodate even more indie developers.
Hundreds and thousands of attendees are expected this year and millions more turning in online in 2025. As for July 2025, Gamescom is officially 11% bigger compared to the 2024 edition, not just returning to pre-pandemic numbers but surpassing them.
Gamescom 2025 is growing by 11 percent compared to last year, making it the largest Gamescom in history. We have more exhibitors, more international representation, and an even bigger program for fans.
Nintendo will not be the only company highlighting the event this year. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is confirmed for Gamescom.
Organizers are also doubling down on fan-focused experiences. This includes the return of Gamescom EPIX, an interactive digital scavenger hunt, and the expansion of Gamescom Camp, which allows fans to stay directly at the venue.
Gamescom 2025 kicks off on August 20th.
Source: This is Game (Translated by Clawsomegamer)
