gamescom 2025,The biggest games event in the world

gamescom is the world’s largest leading event for computer and video games. It brings together the international gaming community and entire games industry in a unique way, both in person in Cologne and digitally. Each year, gamescom draws hundreds of thousands of fans and a diverse range of participants, including developers, publishers, eSports professionals, cosplayers, creators, and stakeholders from politics and business.

gamescom is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game – the German Games Industry Association.

At gamescom, the variety, creativity and passion of the gaming world come together! For five thrilling days, the spotlight is on gaming, with everything from releases and classics to tournaments, live presentations, hardware, cosplay, streams, shows, festivals and so much more.

Save the date: gamescom 2025 will take place in Cologne from August 20 to 24, kicked off by gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19.

The one and only story of Geralt will be back at gamescom 2025

To celebrate ten years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by CD PROJEKT RED, a special concert series will be brought to life with a live orchestra performance!

Accompanied by cutting-edge visuals and gameplay to properly commemorate the game’s lasting legacy, we’re so proud to announce that gamescom 2025 will be the official start of this unique tour.

Tickets for this special concert event must be purchased separately and are already available here.

Get your ticket now to the largest games event worldwide. Tickets for Gamescome 2025 are now available!

Gamescom Worldwide includes gamescom asia,gamescom latam and devcom Developer Conference.

gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is the largest games event in Southeast Asia and brings together games industry professionals, publishers, developers and numerous fans from all over the world. With the business area, the entertainment area and the industry conference, the event encompasses the entire spectrum of gaming culture.this year, it will be held between Oct 16~19.

gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is organized by Koelnmesse Singapore, Show No Limit and Online Station and supported by game – Association of the German Games Industry.

And this year, Gamescom 2025 also organize a survey with gamescom latam about “How safe and inclusive are workplaces in the games industry?”

Elsewhere Not-for-Profit is conducting a first-of-its-kind global research study to explore workplace safety, inclusion, and respect in the games industry. Over 18–24 months, professionals worldwide will share their experiences, helping to map workplace culture across different regions.

The first data collection starts at gamescom latam, where industry professionals can provide insights specific to this region. These findings will form the foundation of a broader study, shaping a global conversation on workplace culture.

The results will be presented at gamescom latam 2025 by ElsewhereNFP Founder Ashley “ashleyriott” Blake and Co-Founder Astrid M. Gooding, who will lead a session discussing the key findings. Your input is essential – help drive meaningful change in the industry.

Take the short, anonymous survey now:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-f2pYf2Ij5Nt9EeOArUf0bfSWsEzvbn08D1ruAGEHpQX4eA/viewform?_sc=NDA3NTY2NCM5OTUxMQ%3D%3D