The German Games Industry Association has officially confirmed that Gamescom 2021 will follow a fully digital streaming format this summer, abandoning previous plans to showcase this year’s iteration as a hybrid online/physical event.
“Together with game — The German Games Industry Association, we have put all our energy into making Gamescom 2021 in a hybrid format possible for fans and industry alike,” said Koelnmesse CEO Oliver Frese.
This year’s event will also see the debut of “Gamescom Epix”, a community-driven experience that will allow viewers to team up for “quests” on social media and the new-and-improved Gamescom hub.
Gamescom 2021 will kick off on August 25 with Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live stream.