5 most unexpected things we saw at Gamescom 2023

Gamescom is Europe’s largest gaming convention, where hundreds of thousands of people gather to hear all the biggest gaming announcements, get their hands on the most long-awaited games, and have the chance to play some games before they are even announced. With more than 10 halls packed with games over three different floors, it can be intimidating. Even with it being open to the public for four days, there is absolutely no way you could see everything. This year was different to others if only because of how it has panned out so far. It’s not a stretch to say that 2023 has been the best year in gaming so far, and everyone wanted to prove themselves at the convention.

GLHF were out there at Gamescom, taking in the atmosphere, talking to developers, and getting a first look at some of the best games still to come. Here’s five things I didn’t expect to see while I was at Gamescom 2023 in Cologne, Germany.