Microsoft announced its Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream on August 24, and it promises to give in-depth updates on previously announced Xbox Game Studios titles alongside other games from its third-party partners.
IGN is carrying the stream and, as usual, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to watch the show, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see at the show.
Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream Start Time
The upcoming Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream takes place on Tuesday, August 24, and will start at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST. If you’re tuning in from Australia, that translates to Wednesday, August 25, at 3am AEST. The show's runtime is currently unknown, but we do know that Parris Lilly and Kate Yeager will be the hosts.
Where to Watch the Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream
If you’re interested in watching the upcoming Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream:
- IGN.com (homepage)
- IGN's Twitter
- IGN's Twitch Channel
- IGN's YouTube Channel
- IGN's iOS App
- IGN's Android App
- IGN's Xbox One App
- Roku
- IGN App for Android TV
- IGN App for Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- IGN1 on Samsung TV Plus
- Pluto TV
What to Expect From the Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream
Although Gamescom is a 100% virtual experience, Xbox has big plans to show off some of its biggest games at this year's show. From their official announcement, it looks to be focused on previously announced games from Xbox Game Studios, which could include anything from Halo Infinite to Forza Horizon 5 to Starfield to Perfect Dark to the new Fable.
With Halo Infinite's first multiplayer tech preview being such a success, this could be the perfect time to announce the game's new release date, a new test, or reveal more about the game's campaign.
There will also be updates from Microsoft's third-party partners, and this will undoubtedly get fans hoping for another update on FromSoftware's Elden Ring, the reveal of the new Call of Duty, and much more.
As Microsoft is known to do, it will also be giving updates on Xbox Game Pass and subscribers will surely have new games to look forward to as we head into fall and winter.
Microsoft also reminded readers to tune into gamescom: Opening Night Live on August 25, which is hosted by The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley, hinting that there may also be some big announcements for Xbox fans at that show as well.
For more on Gamescom 2021, check out our full Gamescom page that features the dates of the show, its partners, our prediction, and much more.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.