No PlayStation at gamescom 2022: Sony cancels participation

the gamescom is this year as hybrid event return. Onlookers gaming fans can check out the latest work from their favorite publishers and developers in person or online. But it seems the biggest companies have other plans this year. To Nintendo, Activision Blizzard and Take Two has now too Sony and thus PlayStation canceled participation in the multi-day game fair.

Sony is not bringing PlayStation to gamescom 2022

Sony is usually one of the biggest exhibitors at gamescom, but will appear to be ceding the space in the exhibition hall to others this year. The organizers of the Cologne event have not yet published a list of exhibitors, but the entire exhibition center and all associated halls are reserved for the use of the game fair. However, it is unclear who will take the place of Sony’s PlayStation.

When will God of War: Ragnarok have news?

So this year, PlayStation fans won’t get their money’s worth. Because Sony’s cancellation also means that the company will not be presenting any new games in August. Participation in the grand opening show with Geoff Keighley is also excluded.

Fans have hoped that at the Opening Night Live a little more about the upcoming release of God of War: Ragnarok to experience. So far, the title’s release is listed for later this year, but Sony and Santa Monica Studio are keeping a low profile.

The big ones are gradually canceling

Sony joins the ever-growing queue of absent game manufacturers. First it was only Nintendothen Take Two and Activision Blizzard. This means that the event lacks very special crowd pullers. Many travel to see their latest announcements live for the big companies, and those announcements may put a damper on the anticipation.

When will gamescom 2022 take place?

The largest German games fair opens its doors on August 24, 2022. After two years of online events, visitors are certainly looking forward to being there live again. If you are considering attending the fair, we have them here for you applicable Covid rules summarized. But you can also participate online as there is a hybrid program.