‘Resident Evil Requiem' Update, ‘Outer Worlds 2' Release Date, ‘Lego Batman' Reveal and More From Gamescom 2025
Aside from the 'Black Myth: Wukong' sequel news, the event included new trailers for Capcom's upcoming 'Resident Evil Requiem' and Activision's 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,' the Oct. 29 release date reveal for Xbox's 'The Outer Worlds 2,' Warner Bros. Games' unveiling of new game 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight,' and PlayStation and Sucker Punch's plans to debut a co-op multiplayer 'Legends' DLC for 'Ghost of Yōtei' (launching Oct. 2) next year.
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'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight'
Developed by 'Lego' video games franchise creators TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 2 system, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Per Warner Bros. Games, 'The adventure begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, and throughout the story-led campaign, players will build a family of allies with well-known characters including Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to help confront an ever-growing threat from a Rogues Gallery of DC Super-Villains, facing the likes of The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, Bane, and more. With a dynamic new LEGO Batman combat system that encapsulates the Caped Crusader's distinctive fighting style, every hit packs a punch, with fluid attack chains, counters, and over-the-top takedowns. Whether playing as Batman solo or in the two-player local cooperative mode, players can use iconic Bat-gadgets such as Batarangs to distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw to reel them in.'
'Resident Evil Requiem'
A new trailer was revealed for 'Resident Evil Requiem,' which is set for release in February.
'The Outer Worlds 2'
Xbox announced an Oct. 29 release date for 'The Outer Worlds 2' and unveiled a new trailer for the game.
'World of Tanks: HEAT' and 'World of Tanks 2.0'
Wargaming revealed 'World of Tanks: HEAT,' a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter set in an alternate post WWII era, where players command hero-enhanced tanks in fast-paced 10v10 battles. The company also announced 'World of Tanks 2.0,' a 'transformative overhaul featuring the debut of brand-new Tier XI tanks, a completely redesigned Hangar and UI, a story-driven PvE mode on a never-before-seen map, a comprehensive rebalance of hundreds of vehicles, a next-generation matchmaker, and much more.'
'La Divina Commedia'
Italian video game developer Jyamma Games unveiled new title 'La Divina Commedia.' Inspired by the monumental work of Italy's most celebrated poet, Dante Alighieri, 'La Divina Commedia' is an Action-RPG with dark fantasy touches and hack and slash gameplay features, set in a visionary universe that reinterprets the legendary imagery of Dante's work.
'Project Spectrum'
Developer Team Jade revealed 'Project Spectrum,' its next flagship title that blends tactical, squad-based FPS action and asymmetric combat with an immersive, mystery-laden world.
'Delta Force'
A new console launch trailer was released for 'Delta Force.'
'Marvel's Deadpool VR'
The Nov. 18 release date for 'Marvel's Deadpool VR' and a new trailer were unveiled.
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