Gamescom Opening Night Live Highlights! Witcher 3 DLC, FF7 New Title Lead

Summary

The 2026 Gamescom Opening Night Live is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 AM Beijing time on August 26. IGN has recently compiled a list of confirmed content and potential surprises for the event, with the most anticipated titles being the new story DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled "Old Time Song" (translated) and a new Final Fantasy VII title. The Witcher 3 DLC, developed by CD Projekt Red in collaboration with Fool's Theory, arrives about 12 years after the base game's release, and has been positioned as a prelude to The Witcher 4. It is expected to reveal many long-awaited mysteries, including the significance of Geralt's "three swords" in the new artwork, the new location where the DLC takes place, and where it fits into the Witcher timeline. As Europe's largest gaming event, the Opening Night Live has traditionally been a hub for major announcements. The showcase of the Witcher 3 DLC is set to excite RPG fans, while the FF7 new title adds further anticipation. This event reflects the enduring vitality of classic franchises and hints at upcoming trends in the single-player game market. Players are encouraged to tune in to the live stream for first hand details such as gameplay footage and release dates.