Gamescom 2026 kicks off Monday, August 26. An online stream called Opening Night Live opens the show. It includes upcoming previews for The Witcher DLC, Silent Hill Townfall, and Metro 2039. Big publishers are coming. Ubisoft is presenting Rayman, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Brazil Games also runs its first Brazilian Indie event.
Attending fans encounter transport delays in Cologne during the event. Local officials urge commuters to take the KVB transit system instead. Some people travel by air. Düsseldorf airport provides a direct rail link for arriving passengers.