Nintendo to Participate in Gamescom 2025: What to Expect?
- India Today Gaming
- May 21, 2025 (UPDATED: May 21, 2025 23:54 IST)
Nintendo is officially returning to Gamescom 2025 after skipping last year’s event. With the Nintendo Switch 2 releasing this June, here's what fans can expect from their Gamescom showcase.
After a noticeable absence from last year's Gamescom 2024, Nintendo has officially confirmed that it will be back for Gamescom 2025. The world’s largest gaming expo by attendance is scheduled to run from August 21 to August 24 in Cologne, Germany, and fans are already buzzing with a lot of speculations.
Nintendo’s decision to skip Gamescom 2024 came with good reason. The company was heads-down working on its next-generation console, now officially known as the Nintendo Switch 2. With the console’s release set for June 5, Nintendo’s reappearance at Gamescom seems perfectly timed to capitalize on its post-launch momentum.
This is kind of a marketing strategy move from Nintendo. With the Switch 2 in players’ hands by then, Gamescom 2025 offers Nintendo a global stage to show off what the future of its brand-new device looks like.
What Could Nintendo Showcase at Gamescom 2025?
As yet, Nintendo has not announced what it will be featuring at Gamescom 2025, but rumours are already in full flow. Two titles that are strongly rumoured to appear are Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, both claimed to be Switch 2 titles and suspected launch window releases. A hands-on Gamescom demo would not be out of the question
Possibly the most eagerly awaited game is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Although it is set to be released in 2025, we still don't have a fix date. Gamescom could well be when Nintendo presents us with a fresh trailer, gameplay, or even a release window.
Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled for release later this year. Nintendo may seize the opportunity to show off more gameplay or features during the event, especially with the Switch 2’s upgraded hardware powering it.
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Fans may also anticipate a June Nintendo Direct, which will take place right before Gamescom and coincide with the release of the Switch 2. This is probably going to be a stage of what Gamescom will be like. Nintendo has positioned itself to dominate news throughout the summer holiday season by holding two significant events so close to one another.
Written By: Ashish Jha, India Today Gaming
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