PlayStation latest company to skip Gamescom 2022 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation latest company to skip Gamescom 2022 Following Nintendo, Activision pull-outs. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 22 Jun 2022 7 comments PlayStation is the latest big company to announce it will skip Gamescom this year. The annual European show, held in Cologne, was traditionally the world's largest in terms of visitors. This summer will see Gamescom return as a physical event for the first time since 2019, albeit with fewer publishers in attendance. PlayStation confirmed its decision to skip Gamescom 2022 in a statement to German publication Games Wirtschaft (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz), where it also confirmed it would not feature any announcements in the show's Geoff Keighley-fronted livestream Opening Night Live. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Was Starfield really a disappointment? Sony's move follows a similar decision by Nintendo, which announced earlier this month that "after careful consideration" it would not attend Gamescom this year. Activision Blizzard and Take-Two have also confirmed they will not take part. Microsoft is yet to publicly state whether it will attend - though it seems unlikely, in a year where it has little first-party content to show. The muted attendance for Gamescom this year reflects a quieter than expected Q4 for the games industry as a whole, with various major releases now expected in 2023. Gamescom 2022 is due to run from 24th to 28th August. So far, Bandai Namco and Embracer have confirmed they will take part. 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