This truly seems like a bombshell dropped by Xbox! At least, if it’s true, then obviously gamers have just gone mad over this! The official account gave a cryptic, hype-worthy statement: “Xbox 💚 gamescom. See you @gamescom from August 20 – 24! | #xboxgamescom.” No fancy trailers or cryptic teasers, just one neat confirmation that the green team is going to make a splash in Cologne, Germany, one of the biggest events in the gaming calendar. But what has been planned by them?

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Now in a plus, strangely timed Gamescom 2025, just a couple of months after Summer Game Fest and the usual June hype cycle, might force Xbox into either saving some big ones or doubling down on some of their announced projects; these are opinions from the replies. Some are begging for Arabic support (shoutout to @Abdulkareem3555 and @LuayPrince for their passionate pleas); others are clowning and hoping for Silksong news (looking at you, @TheVioletPrime). But really, it is about Xbox’s mysterious lineup.

Are we finally gonna get to see Xbox heavyweights? Gamers replying are screaming to get updates for Fable (@AbzBITW), Clockwork Revolution (@capisdead), and Fallout 3 Remaster (@DN7823). Halo, well? Some think Implying CE remake (@Gravemind_343) while some others pray for anything Halo-related since they got off on Ooblets. And Forza Horizon 6 hopefuls (@Stormzy010) couldn’t be left out nor can they afford to do so.

Here comes the best part: Xbox’s last showing was divisive. Some considered it underwhelming, and some found it to be decent but not mind-blowing. So there’s pressure on Gamescom to put up a good show here. Will there be Acti-Blizz Game Pass news (@FlGHTERCHAMP)? Or, a tease for “E-Day,” Gears (@GearFenix54)? Or finally—finally—a Starfield expansion (@CYNVOR)? There are countless possibilities, and the speculation has spilled over.

The wildcards come in away from those replies: GTA mod sellers (@PacManModdz, @GTAModsAU) trying to hustle their offers while everyone’s distracted. Classic Gamescom chaos! A realest take from @Soulbound_TV: “Gamescom’s about to be 90% hype, 10% waiting in lines.” That is so true.

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And bottom line? Xbox is coming down with a bang, and they have a lot to prove: new game reveals, updates to current games, and FanFest hype (@SourisTassos). August might just be over right now. Clown masks still on, people—this one’s gonna be a wild ride.