We are less than three weeks until Gamescom 2023 begins in Cologne, Germany, but today Microsoft announced its huge plans to attend the popular video and PC game convention. That includes allowing attendees to get some hands-on time with plenty of upcoming games.
The Xbox Wire post confirms a previous rumor that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the long-awaited post-apocalypse RPG from GSC GameWorld, will get its world premiere public demo at Microsoft’s Gamescom 2023 booth. In addition, there will be over 150 gaming stations that will let attendees get hands on time with a number of recent and upcoming games.
Here’s the full list of the games that will have playable stations at the booth.
Towerborne
Microsoft Flight Simulator
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom
PayDay 3
Jusant
Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai
Dungeons 4
Under the Waves
Sonic Superstars
Persona 5 Tactica
Party Animals
Immortals of Aveum
Mortal Kombat 1
Ghostrunner 2
Overwatch 2
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Another Crab´s Treasure
Headbangers
Lamplighters League
SteamWorld Build
Worldless
Lightyear Frontier
Little Kitty, Big City
Cocoon
Dead Pets
Mineko`s Night Market
Naiad
Botany Manor
Island of Winds
Stumble Guys
Antstream Arcade
In addition, Microsoft will have a 300-seat theater at the Gamescom booth where it will host presentations for games like Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Ara: History Untold. Also, there will be photo opportunities for many of the games at the booth and even some face paint and tattoo spray ons stations for games like Sea of Thieves and Senua´s Saga: Hellblade II.
For people who cannot attend the show, Microsoft will be hosting livestreams for three hours on August 23-25. It will also have its latest Xbox FanFest event for both attendees and fans who cannot attend. You can get lots more info on Microsoft’s Gamescom 2023 plans at its dedicated site.