Alle store fysiske events i spilbranchen blev i 2020 enten helt digitale, eller aflyst helt og holdent. Om hvorvidt det samme vil ske i 2021 er endnu for tidligt at sige, men Gamescom foregår først i august, og arrangørerne bag lader fortsat til at være sikre på, at de faktisk godt kan lave et fysisk event også.
Som WCCFTech skriver har arrangørerne bag bekræftet, at Gamescom 2021 officielt bliver en "hybrid". Det betyder at der både bliver et fysisk event i Koelnmesse, men at man hjemmefra kan se med, og få næsten samme oplevelse ud af det.
Derudover skriver de på deres hjemmeside, at der kommer til at være følgende:
"An entertainment area especially designed for a reduced amount of on-site visitors, which focuses on the testing of new games live on-site including a digital queue management system.
A further developed Gamescom Now designed as a central meeting point on the web for gaming fans from all over the globe.
Gamescom shows familiar from previous years such as the Gamescom: Opening Night Live and the Gamescom studio.
An event arena that offers space for special programmes such as eSport competitions or cosplay shows.
A business area expanded to include Hall 11 in order to offer as many trade visitors optimal networking conditions also in 2021.
A first ever online B2B platform called "Gamescom Biz" that is based on the already tried and tested DMEXCO @home concept, which in addition to corporate and product presentations also offers lead tracking as well as extensive networking and matchmaking functions."
Derudover har Geoff Keighley bekræftet via Twitter, at også han vender tilbage med Opening Night Live, tætpakket med store afsløringer.
"It's official: I am returning to produce and host @gamescom Opening Night Live. We'll see you live on Tuesday, August 24 for a spectacular showcase event filled with video game announcements, news and surprises. More news later this summer!"