Gamescom 2022: everything we know so far

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Gamescom is back in all its glory, with Gamescom 2022 shaping up to be one of the most significant events on the gaming calendar.

Unlike last year, Gamescom 2022 will take place as both a digital and in-person event (though that was also the plan in 2021), with the physical part taking place in Cologne, Germany once again and the whole event being streamed online across the globe for everyone to enjoy.

If you want to prepare for this year’s show, we’ve gathered all of the information we know about this year's Gamescom so far, including when and where it's happening and which exhibitors might attend. Read on for everything you need to know about Gamescom 2022.

Gamescom is the world’s largest video game event (in terms of attendee numbers), and it takes place annually (usually in August). In 2019, the show saw 373,000 visitors, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their latest gaming, esports, and tech projects.

Gamescom takes place in Cologne, Germany, with gaming fans flocking from all over the globe to try new games before their release and engage with community activities, like cosplay contests and esports competitions. It’s also a meeting point for the games industry’s retail, trade, and media representatives. 

Usually, the industry’s most prominent publishers are involved, and we often see a lot of gaming news revealed during the show, whether that be new game reveals, release date announcements, or trailer drops. 

Every year, Gamescom takes place at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany. However, Gamescom 2021 had no physical presence due to the coronavirus pandemic and took place entirely online. 

This year, Gamescom is back in all its glory, with Gamescom 2022 taking place both digitally and also