Microsoft will attend Gamescom, though it's unclear what it will bring Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Microsoft will attend Gamescom, though it's unclear what it will bring Promises updates on previously-announced games due over coming year. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 7 Jul 2022 2 comments Microsoft has said it will attend Gamescom 2022, which returns in-person to Cologne in August for the first time in three years. Details on what exactly Microsoft will show remain vague, other than a promise we'll see updates on previously-announced games set to be released over the coming 12 months. This is a similar-sounding promise to what we saw recently at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, which concluded with new gameplay footage of Starfield. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: What can Sony do to improve PlayStation Plus Premium? "Fans in Europe and around the world can expect updates on some announced games coming to Xbox in the next 12 months and a chance to hang out as a community again (in person)!" Microsoft said today. It seems likely that reference to fans around the world relates to whatever Microsoft may show during Gamescom's Opening Night Live stream, the convention's Geoff Keighley-hosted online component. Today's announcement also feels like a show of support for the enormous German convention, as other major companies decide to skip it entirely. Sony, Nintendo, Activision Blizzard and Take-Two have all confirmed they will not be present at Gamescom this year, leaving only a small list of major publishers set to turn up. Bandai Namco and Embracer will be there, as will Ubisoft - though the latter company has subsequently confirmed its own big reveal event for September, casting doubt on what exactly it will bring to Gamescom a month before. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store