Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition will be released on PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store on October 15. Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is the return to the classic real-time strategy complete with new 4K Ultra HD graphics and a fully remastered soundtrack. There will also be two new modes: Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions. The Definitive Edition will also include all previously released expansions, all 14 civilizations, and two new civilizations with the Inca and Swedes. Make sure to check out our Gamescom 2020 schedule and everything else announced at Opening Night Live. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.  

Fall Guys' inaugural season is still ongoing, but that doesn't mean it's too early to look to the future. Developer Mediatonic unveiled a first look at what's to come in Fall Guys: Season 2 during Gamescom 2020's Opening Night Live. Season 2 will feature new rounds, including new medieval games based on the Middle Ages. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/fall-guys-season-2-sneak-peak-trailer"] New costumes will also be introduced continuing the medieval theme for what your Fall Guy can wear amongst the madness. But don't worry about strict historical accuracy - costumes incl [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=fall-guys-season-2-first-look&captions=true"] For more, be sure to check out our Fall Guys review and hear what the Fall Guys developers had to say about our level pitches. Make sure to check out our Gamescom 2020 schedule for everything else we have planned for the show.

Chorus, the dark spacefighter, got its first gameplay footage at Gamescom 2020. The next-gen dogfighting game looks appropriately snazzy, and touts 4K, 60fps, ray traced presentation for its narrative take on space combat. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/chorus-gameplay-reveal-trailer"] The story will see heroine Nara and her living ship heading to fight the dark organization that created them. Chorus comes to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Stadia in 2021 and was first announced at May's inside Xbox event. Make sure to check out our Gamescom 2020 schedule and everything else announced at Opening Night Live. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

After months of silence, TT Games has unveiled more about its ambitious new LEGO adventure to a galaxy far, far away. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Shown off at Gamescom 2020's Opening Night Live, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's new trailer showcased some of the famous recreated scenes, gameplay, and humor to come. However, WB Games also confirmed the next LEGO Star Wars game has been delayed to spring 2021, while also confirming plans for PS5 and Xbox Series X versions. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-gameplay-trailer"] Earlier this year, TT Games released new key art for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, teasing its franchise-spanning story, and we later learned that several real-world LEGO sets will include codes to unlock content in-game. A LEGO Star Wars release date was seemingly announced on the weekly Star Wars Show, but the episode was later re-edited to remove the release date announcement. Unveiled at E3 last year, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga isn't a remake of past LEGO Star Wars games but rather a new entry that looks to shake up the LEGO game formula in some major ways. Make sure to check out our Gamescom 2020 schedule for all the other reveals we have lined up.

At Opening Night Live at gamescom 2020, 2K Games and developer Hangar 13 revealed a new trailer for Mafia: Definitive Edition which showed off some of the remake's narrative and cutscenes. The trailer showed us a new cutscene featuring the Salieri family, clips of various characters, as well as a few brief moments of what looked like gameplay, including vehicles and combat. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/mafia-definitive-edition-story-trailer"] Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake but it's not a "shot for shot remake." President and Chief Creative Officer of Hangar 13 Haden Blackman told us about some of the changes made in Mafia: Definitive Edition which include tweaks to the story, an updated driving model, changes to the layout of Lost Heaven, and even cover shooting mechanics from Mafia 3. IGN's Ryan McCaffrey recently did a Mafia: Definitive Edition hands-on preview and said "the remake is very technically impressive, and the story has aged well." Mafia: Definitive Edition has a release date of September 25 and will launch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It can be purchased solo or as part of the Mafia: Trilogy which also features remade versions of Mafia 2 and 3. Make sure to check out our gamescom 2020 schedule to see what other reveals we have planned for the show.

The Sims 4 is getting a big Star Wars expansion next month with The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu. Inspired by the Galaxy's Edge part of Disneyland and Disney World, Journey to Batuu will be available for The Sims 4 on September 8 for PC, Mac, PS4, and Xbox One. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/the-sims-4-star-wars-journey-to-batuu-gameplay-trailer"] The first-look trailer showcased some of the locales and characters from Galaxy's Edge, like Vi Moradi and Oga's Cantina, plus many more familiar faces and droids. EA's official description reads: "Hone your lightsaber skills, befriend a droid, and get ready to unlock missions for the Resistance, First Order, or scoundrels. The more you accomplish, the closer you are to meeting iconic Star Wars characters like Rey and Kylo Ren. "In The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu, players will leave their homes to travel to the planet of Batuu where they’ll have to make a choice on which faction to work with, as the actions their Sims take will lead to control of the Black Spire Outpost. Sims can choose to support Rey and Vi Moradi as part of the Resistance, pledge loyalty to the First Order under Kylo Ren or shift their focus to gaining credits with Hondo Ohnaka and the scoundrels. As Sims embark on exciting missions, they’ll increase their reputation, unlock new artifacts and one-of-kind clothing, customize their own droids and create a coveted lightsaber. After players leave Batuu and return home, they can even bring back some of these items, like their lightsaber, to enjoy with other Sims they’ve already created. Opening Night Live also had a look at another upcoming adventure to a galaxy far, far away, with a new story trailer for Star Wars Squadrons. For more, stay tuned to Gamescom 2020's schedule.

During Opening Night Live, the cast of Luis Antonio's 12 Minutes was revealed in a trailer. In a brief new trailer, Annapurna's cinematic drama game will feature a voice cast that includes James McAvoy (X-Men: Days of Future Past), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker), and Willem Dafoe (Aquaman, Spider-Man). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/12-minutes-cast-reveal-trailer"] 12 Minutes was announced at the Xbox briefing at E3 2019 and we also did a hands on preview where we called it a "riveting Groundhog Day-style murder mystery." The psychological thriller takes players through a 12-minute time loop where a man who introduces himself as a police officer shows up at your door, accuses your wife of murder, and then kills you. Players are tasked with using each iteration as an opportunity to change the outcome and put a stop to the loop.

We're happy to share that @twelveminutesgame will be featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe. Coming soon to Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. Wishlist now: https://t.co/kZKOI5nqN4 pic.twitter.com/6Axjipl1wI

— Annapurna Interactive (@A_i) August 27, 2020

Twelve Minutes is set to have a release date in 2020 and will launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Make sure to check out our gamescom 2020 schedule to see what other gameplay reveals are planned for the show.

During Opening Night Live at gamescom 2020, the first animated short for Blizzard's World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion premiered, alongside a release date for the upcoming Shadowlands expansion. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will be available on October 27, Blizzard confirmed during the showcase. Additionally, Blizzard offered a look at Afterlives: Bastion, the animated short that gave us a peek into one of the five realms of the Shadowlands and the Kyrian covenant, its inhabitants that are referred to as "steadfast guardians who carry the souls of the dead." World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was revealed at BlizzCon 2019 and will bring a new leveling system, an "ever-changing dungeon" called the Tower of the Damned, and five new realms. Outside of Bastion, the other realms include Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, Revendreth, and The Maw. Since Afterlife: Bastion is the first of four animated trailers planned for Shadowlands, it's possible we'll get a closer look at each realm and its respective covenants with the next few shorts. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is set to have a release date in 2020. Make sure to check out our gamescom 2020 schedule to see what other gameplay reveals are planned for the show.

In today's Opening Night Live, we saw a brief, somewhat cryptic look at a brand new game, Unknown 9: Awakening – which we can tell you is a 3rd-person, narrative-driven action-adventure game, set in the new transmedia Unknown 9 universe, and being built by game developers with a AAA background for PC and next-gen consoles. Unknown 9 as a whole is a "storyworld" being created by Montreal-based Reflector Entertainment, which is so far planned to encompass books, comics, podcasts and games, all set within a universe based on the real world, but built around historical mythology and conspiracy theories, and filled with shadowy organizations trying to uncover or protect dangerous knowledge. Speaking to IGN, Alexis Ottier (Unknown 9 IP Producer) and Tomas Street (Unknown 9 Narrative Director) say the storyworld has been inspired by the likes of The X-Files, The Matrix, Heroes, and Indiana Jones. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/unknown-9-awakening-cinematic-trailer"] Unknown 9: Awakening will be set around 100 years before most of the other Unknown 9 stories and, according to Ottier and Street, is "designed as an initiatory experience", offering background knowledge of the storyworld's lore and mythology. The idea is that Awakening will be a perfect starting point for Unknown 9, but will also illuminate and explain elements introduced in the universe's books, podcasts, and comics. Beginning in Kolkata, India, Awakening centres on Haroona, "a street-smart survivor that struggled to stay alive for most of her childhood." As we see in the trailer, she discovers the ability to slow the perception of time, and manipulate the energy of people's bodies. Ottier and Street expand on that: "Haroona has also struggled to understand her mysterious ability to manipulate the unseen. It is only when Haroona meets her mentor that she begins to consciously access the wholly mysterious hidden dimension known as the Fold… propelling her on a journey to unlock the mysteries of this new realm and the secrets found therein…" Reflector won't speak more about the gameplay itself beyond saying that it's "a 3rd-person, narrative-driven, action-adventure game", but Ottier and Street do hint at the story content, saying it contains "themes of self-discovery, redemption and the exploration of an unknown world, hidden in plain sight. It’s a journey into ancient secret societies, hidden dimensions and humanity’s forgotten legacy." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=unknown-9-awakening-screenshots-and-exclusive-concept-art&captions=true"] That story will interact directly and indirectly with the rest of the Unknown 9 storyworld: "Threads started in other products are picked up in another," explain Ottier and Street, "the game feeds into the comic, that feeds into the podcast, and vice versa. Some connections are direct, such as intersecting characters or artefacts. Others are more subtle, or even hidden. One thing’s for sure, players who want to keep following the journeys of Haroona and the cast of Unknown 9: Awakening won't have a hard time finding connections." Looking at Reflector's LinkedIn reveals that many of the lead positions on Awakening come from a AAA background, with many lead positions filled by ex-Ubisoft employees that have worked on Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry and more. That should give some clue as to the quality of product Reflector is aiming for when we do see it running for the first time. Set for release on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One and PC, no release window has been set for Awakening, but if you want to start checking out the Unknown 9 universe, you can read the storyworld's first book, Genesis, right now. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Gamescom 2020 has officially kicked off and what better way to start it than with Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live. An abundance of gaming news, announcements, and reveals have already been teased by developers such as Gearbox Software, Blizzard, Bungie, Mediatonic, and even Tarsier Studios. That said, we're anticipating an eventful start to the show. So you can stay up to date on all the latest, we'll be rounding up all of the news coming out of Opening Night Live below.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer Revealed

Geoff Keighley and Creative Director of Raven Software Dan Vondrak talked over what players can expect with Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. The segment finished off with a Perseus Briefing cinematic. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-perseus-briefing-cinematic"]

Unknown 9: Awakening Announced and Cinematic Trailer

Reflector Entertainment revealed its current project, Unknown 9: Awakening with a new cinematic trailer. We see a young girl by the name of Haroona as she discovers some new abilities. We actually spoke with developers Alexis Ottier and Tomas Street of Reflector Entertainment to learn more story details about Unknown 9: Awakening. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/unknown-9-awakening-cinematic-trailer"]

Doom Eternal The Ancient Ones DLC Revealed

The first official DLC of Doom Eternal, The Ancient Ones, was shown alongside a release date announcement. Doom Eternal The Ancient Ones DLC will launch on October 20, 2020. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/doom-eternal-the-ancient-gods-part-one-official-trailer"]

Dragon Age 4 First Look Trailer

We finally got our first look at Dragon Age 4 with BioWare developers diving into concept art, footage of some new locales, and even confirming the return of Solas. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/dragon-age-4-behind-the-scenes-teaser"]

Surgeon Simulator 2 is Out Now

An announcement brought to us by none other than Doc Brown himself, developer Bossa Studios has released Surgeon Simulator 2 and it launches with a story mode and 4-player online co-op. It's available on the Epic Games store.

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead Live-Action Reveal Trailer

ClockStone and Headup showed off Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead, a project that takes the shape of a physics-based puzzle game. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/bridge-constructor-the-walking-dead-reveal-trailer"]

Sam and Max Reboot Coming to VR

The crimefighting duo will return in an upcoming reboot made for virtual reality. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/sam-and-max-gamescom-reveal-teaser"]

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Release Date Announced

A new World of Warcraft animated short premiered giving us a look at one of the new realms coming to the Shadowlands expansion this fall. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands also got its release date and is planned to launch on October 27. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/world-of-warcraft-shadowlands-bastion-story-trailer"]

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Revealed

Coming from Gasket Games and Focus Home is the reveal of an upcoming fantasy strategy game, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Flashback Tapes Revealed

For Crash fans that love a punishing platformer, hidden levels with ramped up difficulty called Flashback Tapes have been revealed for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.

Outriders New Cinematic Trailer Revealed

In a new Outriders cinematic trailer, new details around abilities, enemies, and the world you can explore with your friends were shown.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars Trailer

A new trailer for Necromunda: Underhive Wars details the different houses players can choose from. It will launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8.

Teardown Gameplay Trailer Revealed

Tuxedo Labs' Teardown got a new gameplay trailer showing off how players can work together in destructible environments to pull off the perfect heist. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/teardown-gameplay-trailer"]

Little Nightmares 2 Gameplay Trailer Revealed

We finally got a look at some gameplay for Little Nightmares 2 during Opening Night Live. The trailer featured new protagonist Mono as they explored some very eerie locales. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/little-nightmares-2-gameplay-trailer"]

WWE 2K Battlegrounds Gameplay Trailer Reveals Commentators

Jerry "The King" Lawler and Mauro Ranallo will be joining forces to commentate WWE 2K Battlegrounds. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-gameplay-trailer-gamescom"]

Star Wars: Squadrons Campaign Gameplay

The developers of Star Wars: Squadrons gave us a look at some single-player campaign gameplay that features Princess Leia and a TIE Fighter attacking an enemy outpost. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/star-wars-squadrons-single-player-preview"]

12 Minutes Voice Cast Revealed

A new trailer for psychological thriller, 12 Minutes, has revealed the cast behind the voices of the characters in the game. James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe will be the actors bringing the characters to life.

Warframe: Heart of Deimos Expansion Arrives on All Platforms

Warframe: Heart of Deimos launched earlier this week for PS4, Xbox One, and PC and now it's also on Nintendo Switch – making it available on all platforms.

Override 2: Super Mech League Announced

Robot brawler Override 2: Super Mech League was announced alongside a Holiday 2020 release window. It will be available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/override-2-super-mech-league-ps5-announcement-trailer"]

The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu Expansion Arriving Soon

The Sims 4 is getting a new Star Wars expansion called Journey to Batuu that will arrive on September 8 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Rey and other familiar faces from the latest Star Wars films can be seen as main characters in the trailer. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/the-sims-4-star-wars-journey-to-batuu-gameplay-trailer"]

Mafia: Definitive Edition Story Trailer Revealed

A new cutscene featuring the Salieri family alongside some vehicle and combat gameplay was shown in a new Mafia: Definitive Edition Story Trailer. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/mafia-definitive-edition-story-trailer"]

Lemnis Gate Announced

The first-person shooter meets turn-based strategy game was announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC for 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/lemnis-gate-gameplay-trailer"]

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed

More details about TT Games' LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga were revealed, including plans for PS5 and Xbox Series X versions, along with a delay into 2021.

Struggling Launch Trailer Shown

Developer Chasing Rat Games revealed the Struggling launch trailer which showed off a physics-based co-op platformer where players need to work together to control the arms of a strange, meaty creature. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/struggling-launch-trailer"]

First Chorus Gameplay Revealed

Dark dogfighting space game, Chorus, got its first gameplay trailer featuring some impressive ray traced graphics. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/chorus-gameplay-reveal-trailer"]

Fall Guys Season 2 Announced

Season 2 of Fall Guys has been announced and it features new levels and costumes with medieval themes. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/fall-guys-season-2-sneak-peek-trailer"]

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition Release Date Announced

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition has a release date of October 15 and will launch on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Wastelanders 3 Liberty Character Trailer Revealed

A new Wastelanders 3 trailer shows off the fierce character, Liberty. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/06/wasteland-3-official-gameplay-trailer"]

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond Story Trailer Revealed

A new story trailer for Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond was shown alongside a developer interview that touched on some new plot details. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/medal-of-honor-above-and-beyond-vr-story-trailer"]

Spellbreak Release Date Announced

Magic-based battle royale Spellbreak got its release date and will launch on September 3 with crossplay for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/spellbreak-launch-trailer"]

Turrican Anthology in Development

We got a behind the scenes look at Factor 5 who is currently working on the Turrican Anthology. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/turrican-teaser-trailer"]

Destiny 2: Beyond Light Element Stasis Shown

A new trailer for upcoming expansion Destiny 2: Beyond Light showed off new Stasis abilities players can use against enemies. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/destiny-2-beyond-light-gameplay-trailer-gamescom"]

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart PS5 Gameplay Trailer

We got an extended look at some PS5 gameplay of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and confirmation that it will be a launch window game. Make sure to check out our gamescom 2020 schedule for everything else we have planned. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Felicia Miranda is SEO Editor at IGN and you can find her on Twitter at @FeliciaVagabond.