Gamescom 2022: Microsoft will go, but without Bethesda

American publisher Microsoft presents its program for Gamescom 2022, the video game fair in Cologne.

The Microsoft Xbox Space (Hall 8, North Entrance) at Cologne’s Cologne Exhibition Center will allow Gamescom 2022 attendees to get their hands on the latest games from Xbox Game Studios (Pentiment, Age of Empires IV, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Sea of ​​Thieves, Grounded) and upcoming third-party releases (A Plague Tale: Requiem, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Gunfire Reborn, Inkulinati, Last Case of Benedict Fox, Lies of P, Lightyear Frontier, Planet of Lana, You Suck at Parking)) since 10: 00 August 25 to 28:00 August 28.

We’re back at @gamescom! Here’s what to expect:

? Xbox booth in the showroom
? Xbox Fan Fest in person and digitally
? Developer interviews and in-depth reviews

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— Xbox (@Xbox) August 10, 2022

They will also be able to try out the new Xbox app on 2022 Samsung smart TVs, as well as take part in activities such as a selfie with the Starfield VASCO robot companion, a pig fight from Minecraft Legends, a boardwalk from Sea of ​​Thieves, enter the Age of Empires IV battlefield or go head-to-head with the Broodmother spider from Grounded.

Xbox FanFest returns to Gamescom 2022

The event dedicated to fans of the Green X brand will take place on Wednesday, August 24, from 20:00 to 23:00:

There is no better way to connect with the Xbox community. You can enjoy the activities available in our space together, including meeting game creators.

Those unable to make it to Germany in Cologne for Gamescom 2022 and Xbox FanFest will have the opportunity to connect with the Sea of ​​Thieves and Park Beyond teams on Friday, August 26 via Microsoft Teams:

This virtual experience will allow you to interact directly with the creators to learn more about their games and their experience in the industry.

No Microsoft Conference for Gamescom 2022

Despite being present at Gamescom 2022, Microsoft will not hold a conference to announce new games. However, there will be a livestream from the Xbox space on Thursday, August 25 from 2pm to 8pm, sharing developer interviews and gameplay excerpts from Microsoft Flight Simulator, Gunfire Reborn, Sea of ​​Thieves, Lies of P, High On Life., Grounded, Penmention, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Minecraft Legends, Planet of Lana and Age of Empires IV.