Xbox will be at Gamescom 2022 with updates on announced games

Microsoft confirms that Xbox will attend Gamescom 2022 in Germany, August. It also stated it will focus on updating previously released games.

In a statement to press, Microsoft said, “We’re excited to confirm that Xbox will be back on the show floor at Gamescom 2022 in Cologne, Germany. Fans in Europe and around the world can expect updates on some announced games coming to Xbox in the next 12 months.”

The focus on “the next 12 months” mirrors the messaging from June’s Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, which concentrated on gameplay footage and concrete information on games coming in 2022 and (mostly) early 2023, rather than splashy reveals of far-off titles.

There were some Xbox exclusives that were displayed in the showcase, which might be made a second appearance at Gamescom. Starfield, RedfallThe New Forza MotorsportAnd Minecraft Legends. Civilization-style is a new style that focuses on strategy games and the German Show’s tradition of focusing on them. The History of AraIt is worth a try.

Xbox will likely be part the Geoff Keighley-hosted Opening Night Live stream, where it will display its products. It’s possible that it will also host some streams of its own.

Even though Microsoft appears to rule out making any major announcements at the show, Xbox’s presence at Gamescom will come as a relief for the event’s organizers. Sony, Nintendo Activision Blizzard, Take Two, and Sony have all stated they will not be there this year. Ubisoft (and Bandai Namco) are the only major publishers scheduled to attend the event.