Overwatch 2 to appear during Xbox broadcast at gamescom 2025

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

A gamescom 2025 stream will feature Overwatch 2 alongside other titles.

Microsoft has confirmed the presence of Overwatch 2 at gamescom 2025. Happening between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24, gamescom is an event that features artists, developers, and, of course, everyone who loves playing video games.

Overwatch 2 content will be revealed during an Xbox broadcast (Image via Microsoft)
Overwatch 2 content will be revealed during an Xbox broadcast (Image via Microsoft)

Overwatch 2 at gamescom 2025

According to an official announcement, Overwatch 2 will be featured during an Xbox broadcast on Aug. 21. The stream will kick off at 6 a.m. PT and also feature other games such as Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, and more.

At the time of publishing this article, it's unclear what Overwatch 2 content will be featured at gamescom 2025. However, Microsoft did advise fans to follow Xbox's social media channels for schedule updates and content reveals in the days leading up to the event.

Overwatch 2 gamescom 2025 livestream

The broadcast itself will be streamed in various languages in addition to English and German. These will include Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. English audio descriptions American Sign Language (ASL) will also be available.

In terms of the different streaming platforms, they will include Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

World of Warcraft at gamescom 2025

In addition to the Overwatch 2 broadcast, Blizzard Entertainment will bring World of Warcraft (WoW) to the event. According to an announcement, players will learn about the next chapter of the Worldsoul Saga. There will also be a dedicated WoW booth located in Hall 8 of the Koelnmesse venue.

"During the show, you’ll get exclusive news and updates on the next chapter of the World of Warcraft: Worldsoul Saga — Midnight — directly from the development team, along with a few additional surprises we have in store," Blizzard Entertainment stated.

WoW's roadmap for 2025 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW's roadmap for 2025 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

That's all for now. Are you excited about gamescom 2025 and what's in store for Overwatch 2 and WoW players? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates.