Xbox Unveils Ambitious Future as PlayStation and Nintendo Lead the Charge

After the end of E3, the largest gaming trade fair in the world will take place in Germany. PlayStation and Nintendo, however, are too good for gamescom. That leaves more room for the Xbox, because Microsoft is planning something big.

This is how Xbox wants to score points in Germany

On August 21, 2024, gamescom will start in Cologne – now the largest games fair in the world. Now there is good news for gamers in GermanyMicrosoft will be attending the trade fair with the Xbox. This means that at least one console manufacturer will be there, as PlayStation and Nintendo have already submitted their cancellations.

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On X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg writes that fans can look forward to a very special appearance. This year's Xbox booth is said to be to be the largest ever Along with Xbox, Activision Blizzard and Bethesda are of course also involved (Source: X/ Twitter).

Microsoft and Blizzard also revealed a Selection of gamesthat you can look forward to. There's Age of Mythology: Retold, the remake of a strategy masterpiece, the fantasy RPG Avowed, the side-scroller Towerborne and the Civilization challenger Ara: History Untold. Of course, the publisher's big brands are also there, including Diablo IV, The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, World of Warcraft and Overwatch.

Age of Mythology: Retold will be released on September 4, 2024 for Xbox and PC:

gamescom 2024: These developers are there

Of course, gamescom is also pleased about Microsoft’s participation. After all, the trade fair is dependent on the major developers and publishersWhile PlayStation has been absent from the event for some time, Nintendo at least had a stand in Cologne last year. The Switch 2 may even have been presented behind closed doors. In addition to Microsoft, Ubisoft and Capcom also want to present their games in Cologne in August.

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