Gamescom has officially arrived and, from August 27-30, there will be a ton of incredible announcements, trailers, and gameplay videos from some of the most anticipated upcoming games. It can be a lot to keep track of, so we've gathered the best parts of gamescom 2020, and we will be updating this article throughout the weekend!

Biggest gamescom 2020 Announcements

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Confirmed for PS5 "Launch Window" Alongside Gameplay Trailer

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-ps5-gameplay-trailer"] Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart for PS5 got an extended, uncut look, and developed Insomniac Games confirmed that it will be a "launch window" game for the PlayStation 5. The demo, which you can see above, showed the traditional third-person Ratchet and Clank gameplay with the new rift shifting feature following an encounter with the one and only Dr. Nefarious.

Dragon Age 4 First Look and Behind-The-Scenes Trailer

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/dragon-age-4-behind-the-scenes-teaser"] Dragon Age 4 received a first-look trailer with behind-the-scenes footage featuring its developers from BioWare. The team also shared concept art, in-development footage, and showed the return of Solas from Dragon Age: Inquisition. We were also briefly introduced to Bellaria and Davrin, who will be played by Jee Young Han and Ike Amadi, respectively.

Sea of Thieves Adds Dog Companions and a New Permanent Voyage

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/the-state-of-sea-of-thieves-next-year-will-be-the-biggest-one-yet"] Sea of Thieves is getting dogs, need we say more? These adorable companions "can be pet, show affection, and generally appear as a cute friend, they're also inclined to, well, take care of business. So watch where you step." There will also be a new permanent Voyage type that is being added for Gold Hoarders, but more info about it will arrive for it closer to launch.

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands to be Released on October 27

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/world-of-warcraft-shadowlands-gameplay-trailer"] Alongside the reveal of the World of Warcraft animated short Afterlives: Bastion, it was revealed that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will be released on October 27, 2020. We were also treated to a new gameplay video, which you can see above.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed to Spring 2021, PS5 and Xbox Series X Versions Confirmed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-gameplay-trailer"] The good news is that we got a brand new gameplay trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which was also confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The less good news is that it has been delayed to Spring 2021. However, considering this ambitious game looks to retell the entire Skywalker Saga, we think they should take all the time they need to make it as perfect as it can be.

Free-to-Play Action-RPG Genshin Impact Arrives on PS4, PC, and Mobile Next Month

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/genshin-impact-gorgeous-anime-inspired-free-to-play-rpg-trailer"] Genshin Impact, which takes inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, will be released on PS4, PC, iOS, and Android on September 28, 2020. Genshin Impact's PS4's release date was confirmed today at gamescom 2020 alongside a brand new look at beautiful game in action.

Summoner's War: Sky Arena Getting Street Fighter Crossover

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/summoners-war-x-street-fighter-5-crossover-event-trailer"] Summoner's War: Sky Arena will have a crossover even with Street Figther 5 and will see Ryu, Ken, M. Bison, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim join the turn-based strategy game on August 31, 2020.

Co-Op Adventure RPG Haven Will Be a Launch Title for Xbox Series X

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/haven-10-minutes-of-4k-gameplay-running-on-xbox-series-x"] Haven, the co-op adventure RPG, will officially be coming to Xbox Series X as a launch title. Haven follows the story of two lovers, Yu and Kay, as they work on restoring a forgotten planet. Haven will also be releasesd on Xbox One, PC, Switch, PS5, and PS4.

Drake Hollow, the Village-Building Action Game, Is Available Now

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/raise-plant-monsters-build-a-base-and-defend-it-with-others-in-drake-hollow"] Drake Hollow was surprise dropped today and is available for PC and Xbox One. Players can team up with their friends to protect a village of vegetables, the titular drakes, from the evil beasts in The Hollow.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown DLC Brings Back Three Fan-Favorite Aircraft

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/ace-combat-7-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-new-dlc"] In celebration of the series' 25th anniversary, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is getting new DLC that includes over 30 cosmetics and brings back three fan-favorite planes: the ASF-X, CFA-44, and XFA-27. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Best Trailers at gamescom 2020

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-perseus-briefing-cinematic"] We got to see an extended version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Perseus Briefing Cinematic that was also featured in the latest Call of Duty's reveal. This new look features returning characters Frank Woods, Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and even President Ronald Reagan.

Fall Guys Season 2 Announced with Sneak Peek Trailer

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/fall-guys-season-2-sneak-peek-trailer"] Mediatonic gave Fall Guys fans around the world a glimpse at the chaos that will arrive with Season 2, which will feature a medieval theme, new rounds, new costumes, and more.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Brings a Dungeons & Dragons-Inspired CRPG to Steam Early Access This Fall

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/solasta-crown-of-the-magister-trailer-pits-you-against-deadly-dd-enemies"] Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a classical CRPG that uses Dungeons & Dragons' SRD 5.1 Ruleset. Players will be able to create their own party of adventures (including rolling for stats) and take them through the shattered world of Solasta. Those interested can also download a demo starting today!

The Sims 4: Journey Batuu is a Star Wars Expansion Inspired by Galaxy's Edge

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/the-sims-4-star-wars-journey-to-batuu-gameplay-trailer"] The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu is inspired by Galaxy's Edge at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland and will be available on September 8, 2020. The first-look trailer showed off many locales from Galaxy's Edge, familiar characters like Rey and Kylo Ren, lightsabers, and much more.

Humble 2021 Sizzle Reel Includes Midnight Express, Bushiden, The Wild at Heart, and More

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/humble-2021-sizzle-reel-includes-midnight-fight-express-bushiden-the-wild-at-heart-and-more"] Humble showcased six games that will be released in 2021, including Midnight Fight Express, Bushiden, The Wild at Heart, Totemic, Unsighted, and Project Wingman.

Pharaoh: A New Era is a Remake of the Classic 1999 Ancient Egypt City-Building Game

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/build-your-empire-in-pharaoh-a-new-era-announcement-trailer"] Dotemu will be bringing a full remake of Pharoah, the ancient Egypt city-building game, to PC in 2021. While we didn't get to see much gameplay of the updated version, a beautiful 2D animated trailer showed the rise of one of the most impressive civilizations in history, and set the tone for what players can expect next year.

Aragami 2 Reveal Trailer Shows Stealth Action in Numbers

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/aragami-2-reveal-trailer-shows-stealth-action-in-numbers"] Take control of the assassin Aragami in this sequel to the 2016 original. Aragami 2 will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2021.

Save the Post Office as an Adorable Kiwi Bird Duo in KeyWe

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/save-the-post-office-as-an-adorable-kiwi-bird-duo-in-keywe"] Fans of Overcooked should take notice of KeyWe, a game all about saving a post office as two adorable Kiwi birds named Jeff and Debra. Teamwork is vital in this game, and this new trailer gives a glimpse of the fun players can have in 2021 when KeyWe is released.

Unknown 9: Awakening was a Mysterious, New IP Revealed at One Night Live

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/unknown-9-awakening-cinematic-trailer"] Unknown 9: Awakening received a somewhat cryptic reveal, but it is being billed as a "storyworld" that will encompass books, comics, podcast, and games all set within a universe based on the real world, but built around "historical mythology and conspiracy theories, and filled with shadow organizations trying to uncover or protect dangerous knowledge."

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Trailer Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/werewolf-the-apocalypse-earthblood-werewolf-rpg-cinematic-trailer"] Check out the latest cinematic trailer for Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood, an RPG basd on the Werewolf: The Apocalypse tabletop series.

8-Bit Adventures 2 Trailer Delivers More Classic JRPG Charm

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/30/8-bit-adventures-2-trailer-delivers-more-classic-jrpg-charm"] Return to a time of strategic turn-based battles, deep party customization, and a large fantastical world 8-Bit Adventures 2, a love-letter to NES, SNES, and PS1-era JRPGS.

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Gets a New Trailer

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/devs-explain-fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-metroidvania-gameplay"] F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch's latest trailer shows off a range of gameplay from a mid-game level, and has a focus on the variety of enemies and different weapon types players can utilize in this metroidvania. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Coolest Gameplay Videos of gamescom 2020

Star Wars: Squadrons' Campaign Gameplay Shown Alongside Film Character Reveals

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/star-wars-squadrons-single-player-preview"] Star Wars: Squadrons' campaign got the spotlight during Gamescom: One Night Live, and it was revealed that such classic film characters as Princess Leia and Wedge Antilles will make an appearance.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2's gamescom 2020 Dev Interview Featured a New Look at Downhill Jam

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/tony-hawks-pro-skater-12-developer-interview-whats-new-and-whats-unchanged"] Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 fans were treated to a dev interview with Vicarious Visions' Andy Gentile as he showed off a variety of skaters going for high scores on the updated version of the Downhill Jam level.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC Gets New Gameplay

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/30/reunite-with-parvati-and-felix-in-this-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-dlc-gameplay"] The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC has gotten new gameplay, and it shows off new characters, locations and weapons. This new new look takes place at the Sprat Shack and the Gorgon Overlands.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time's Flashback Levels Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time-offers-punishing-nitro-crate-filled-playgrounds-for-completionists"] IGN had the chance to interview Toys for Bob's Lou Studdert as he showed off some of the tough, throwback levels players can unlock in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time by finding VHS tapes.

Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World Gameplay Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-trailer-the-colorful-90s-platformer-gets-a-remaster"] After a teaser earlier this week, Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World has been fully revealed with a glimpse at first gameplay of this remake of 1994's Wonder Boy IV.

Borderlands 3: Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck DLC Gameplay Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/borderlands-3-psycho-krieg-and-the-fantastic-fustercluck-dlc-gameplay-explores-the-warped-memories-of-a-psychos-brain"] Borderlands 3's next major DLC, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, will be released on September 10, 2020, and lead writer Connor Thomas Cleary walks us through gameplay of all the fustercluck in action.

WWE 2K Battleground Fatal 4-Way with Austin Creed Let's Play

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-fatal-4-way-with-austin-creed-lets-play"] WWE Superstar Xavier Woods battles against the IGN 'Let's Play' crew in WWE 2K Battlegrounds, an arcade-style, over-the-top wrestling game.

Scarlet Nexus First-Look Preview and Gameplay Footage

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/scarlet-nexus-the-first-preview"] Scarlet Nexus is a stylish, flashy, and edgy action-RPG and it got a 16-minute gameplay demo for gamescom 2020. Scarlet Nexus' world takes place in the "near future..but in an alternative reality where people discovered substances in the brain and developed their society greatly on that."

Doom Eternal The Ancient Gods: Part One Gameplay and Release Date Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/doom-eternal-the-ancient-gods-part-one-official-trailer"] Doom Eternal's first proper expansion, The Ancient Gods: Part 1, will be released on October 20, 2020, and we got a glimpse of new gameplay and some intimidating opponents. On Day 3 of gamescom 2020, Doom Eternal Director Hugo Martin also revealed a ton of new details on the upcoming campaign DLC, The Ancient Gods Part 1, in the below trailer breakdown. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/doom-eternal-the-ancient-gods-part-1-trailer-breakdown-with-hugo-martin"]

Little Nightmares 2 Hands-On Preview: A Friend in the Darkness

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/little-nightmares-2-hands-on-preview"] Little Nightmares 2 received a new gameplay trailer during Opening Night Live at gamescom 2020, and we also had a chance to try the game for ourselves.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light's New Element Stasis Shown

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/destiny-2-beyond-light-gameplay-trailer-gamescom"] Destiny 2: Beyond Light made an appearance at Gamescom: Opening Night Live, and Stasis was the star. This new gameplay video showed off how each class will use the new Stasis abilities, which involve freezing enemies, shattering enemies, creating obstacles, and much more.

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond Story Trailer Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/medal-of-honor-above-and-beyond-vr-story-trailer"] Respawn Entertainment will be bringing back the Medal of Honor franchise this Holiday in VR, and a new story trailer was revealed during Gamescom: One Night Live. Set during World War 2, Above and Beyond will put players in the shoes of the OSS as they must survive through historic events.

Ghostrunner Gameplay: 2 Minutes of Neo-Lit, Nimble Slashing

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/ghostrunner-gameplay-2-minutes-of-neon-lit-nimble-slashing"] This new footage of the upcoming Ghostrunner showcased the fleet-footed protagonist wall-running, sliding, and slinging through the futuristic cyberpunk city, all while slicing up any foes who come in their way.

The Last Spell is a Fast-Paced Tactical RPG with Rogue-Lite Mechanics

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/the-last-spell-is-a-fast-paced-tactical-rpg-with-rogue-lite-mechanics-developer-commentary-gameplay"] The Last Spell is a combination of turn-based strategy gameplay with roguelite mechanics that has players defending a city from hordes of enemies that spawn each night. [poilib element="accentDivider"] If you want to check out absolutely everything we showed, wrote about, and played for Gamescom 2020, head over to our hub page for much, much more. And if you want to check out the schedule for the full event, we've got that too. Additionally, Gamescom's long weekend kicked off with Gamescom: Opening Night Live, and we've gathered everything announced and revealed in one place.  [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Developer Egosoft has announced a new expansion for X4: Foundations. Announced during Gamescom 2020, X4's next expansion is X4: Foundations - Cradle of Humanity. Watch the reveal teaser trailer below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/x4-foundations-cradle-of-humanity-dlc-teaser-takes-the-space-sim-back-to-our-solar-system"] "Your next journey into the X4: Foundations universe takes you back to where it all began..." teases the trailer. Cradle of Humanity expands the game's universe by adding our own Solar System, as well as expanding the game's story by offering different perspectives on previous missions. The expansion adds new sectors, Terran and pirate factions, ships, weapons, and stations, as well as a new terraforming feature. Check out a developer walkthrough below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/x4-foundations-is-adding-new-sectors-and-more-with-the-cradle-of-humanity-dlc"] This is the game's second expansion, following the release of X4: Split Vendetta in spring 2020. Around Gamescom, the developers are also holding a livestream and Reddit AmA - you can find out the dev's full plans for Gamescom here. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Since IGN is a global organization, we will be reviewing and covering films that may be available theatrically in some countries but not others due to local COVID-19 restrictions. For films released theatrically, we will prioritize the health and safety of our critics and only review films that are being screened online, in a drive-in theater, or in territories where theaters are open and consistently adhering to government-approved safety precautions. IGN strongly encourages anyone considering going to a movie theater during the COVID-19 pandemic to check their local public health and safety guidelines before buying a ticket. For more information, check out the World Health Organization guidelines on COVID-19. If you're in the US, check out the CDC website for up-to-date guidance on COVID-19. For international guidance, check out the public safety guidelines for Canada, the UK, and Australia. The CDC guidelines on how to protect yourselves and others can be found here. These include what you’ve probably heard already:

• Stay home as much as possible. You may spread the virus to others with no symptoms.
• Avoid person-to-person contact, and if you must venture out (e.g. shopping for essentials), wear a mask and stay six feet/two meters away from others.
• The CDC recommends you should wear a cloth face covering to prevent others from getting sick, even if you don't have symptoms. This is not necessarily a mask, and supplies of masks should be reserved for emergency workers. Here's a step-by-step guide from the CDC on how to make a cloth face covering. Don’t forget to cover both your nose and your mouth with your face covering of choice.
• Wash your hands for at least 20 (real) seconds.
• Clean and disinfect regularly handled surfaces, especially your phones! Apple recommends using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Wired has additional tips for disinfecting your tech and home and even for making your own sanitizer. The National Institute of Health says "The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces."
• The USDA has received no reports of food and food packaging transmitting the virus. The USDA recommends these good food hygiene practices that will generally help you stay healthy and out of the hospital.
• Here's a map of COVID-19 cases worldwide.

The rest of CDC’s guidelines page is helpful, with good tips even if you don’t live in the US, so please check it out. For more, IGN has a full list of suggestions for how to help, and stay safe, during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Nacon and Cyanide have announced Blood Bowl 3, the latest video game adaptation of the violent sports board game, set for a release in early 2021 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Revealed during Gamescom 2020, Blood Bowl is a turn-based strategy game inspired by football in the Warhammer world where elves, humans, orcs, and more play ball together. Players take on the role of coach, giving instructions to players to put them in the best positions as possible on the field. With the board game set to have a new edition this year, Blood Bowl 3 will feature the new edition rules, teams - like the new Black Orcs and Imperial Nobility - units and their associated skills. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/bloodbowl-3-cinematic-trailer-video-game-fantasy-football"] At launch, Blood Bowl 3 will include 12 races, each with their own arena and cheerleaders, as well as both campaign and multiplayer modes, with post-launch content updates also planned. For more on the series, check out IGN's Blood Bowl 2 review, where we called the last game "a smashy, satisfying, goofy tactical melee". There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Nameless XIII, a new studio from co-founder of Dontnod (Life Is Strange, Vampyr) Hervé Bonin, has revealed Cendres, a 'non-linear narrative survival sim' due for release on Steam in 2021. Revealed at Gamescom 2020 and published by Dear Villagers, Cendres aims to cross over the decision-making and narrative focus of Choose Your Own Adventure books with the more direct control of a classic adventure game. The result is a game that sees you leading a party of four characters through a ravaged world, on the search for safe haven. Along the way you'll need to scavenge and manage supplies, choose between moral dilemmas, and work your way to one of 16 different endings. Check out a reveal trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/cendres-a-survival-journey-reveal-trailer-features-a-world-without-color"] Cendres is set 200 years after a volcanic apocalypse destroyed the game's planet, and sees a captain, Petra, a warrior, Sinh, a scholar, Kali, and a scout, Nadir attempting to find a safe home. Nameless XIII promises to let you get know each party member, and their relationships and conflicts with the rest - as well as protecting them from madness, despair and starvation. The bleakness of the trailer, and the fact that we see a varying number of party members throughout, suggests the game won't shy from killing off your party members, and a press release explains that the game will provide different paths to its many endings based on your choices along the way. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister will arrive on Steam Early Access this fall. The CRPG from Tactical Adventures - which uses Dungeons and Dragons' SRD 5.1 Ruleset - will allow players to create their own party of adventurers (including rolling for stats) for a more tabletop RPG-like experience, and take them through the shattered world of Solasta. Check out an announcement trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/solasta-crown-of-the-magister-trailer-pits-you-against-deadly-dd-enemies"] Alongside the Early Access announcement, Solasta will also get a demo starting today – you can check that out, and wishlist the game, on its Steam page, or take a tour of its Indie Arena Booth right now. Solasta: Crown of the Magister draws on tabletop RPGs, but throws in its own ideas. The game's battle areas are dynamic, taking into account destructible environments, light and dark, and verticality, letting you ambush (or be ambushed) from above or below. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

With the film's March 2021 release date looming, Disney has brought in a new lead voice actor as well as an additional writer and directors for their upcoming animated fantasy adventure Raya and the Last Dragon, Disney Animation's first original production since Moana. Star Wars veteran Kelly Marie Tran has replaced original actor Cassie Steele as the voice of Raya. Awkwafina remains the voice of Sisu, a dragon trapped in human form. Disney has described the film as the story of "Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the Last Dragon and bring light and unity back to their world." Don Hall (Moana, Big Hero 6) and Carlos López Estrada (Blindspotting) have now been announced as directors. Raya's original directors, Paul Briggs and Dean Wellins, are now listed as co-directors. Playwright-screenwriter Qui Nguyen (She Kills Monsters, Vietgone) has also been added as a screenwriter; Crazy Rich Asians' Adele Lim penned the original screenplay. Disney also released a new first look photo of Raya and her trusty steed Tuk Tuk (seen below). [caption id="attachment_2399756" align="alignnone" width="720"] A scene from Raya and the Last Dragon.[/caption] In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee addressed the hiring of Tran, Hall, and López Estrada:

"As filmmakers, Don and Carlos bring a combination of animation know-how and emotional storytelling to Raya and the Last Dragon, bringing our fantasy adventure to surprising, original, and dynamic heights. ... They both saw the potential for this film and had a strong vision for the story, especially for our lead character, played by the wonderfully talented Kelly Marie Tran. And no small feat, directors Don and Carlos, writers Qui and Adele, and the entire crew of 400 Disney Animation artists are making this film together, while separated and working from home."

Raya and the Last Dragon is the first Disney animated film to showcase Southeast Asia. Nguyen told EW how important it was to have "the artists who represent those cultures in there to be able to give the subtleties of what our families are actually like, what our relationships are actually like, has given a lot of nuances to this great adventure." Tran said that while Raya is a princess, the movie aims"to flip the narrative on what it means to be a princess.” The actress, who played Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, described Raya as "totally a warrior. When she was a kid, she was excited to get her sword. And she grows up to be a really badass, gritty warrior and can really take care of herself.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=disney-characters-and-the-actors-who-voiced-them&captions=true"] Disney touted Raya and the Last Dragon at last year's D23 Expo, bringing out original voice actor Cassie Steele, co-star Awkwafina, and original writer Adele Lim to present three minutes of footage from the movie. Raya and the Last Dragon isn't the first animated Disney release to get an overhaul. Ratatouille, Brave, and Cars 2 all replaced their directors, while The Good Dinosaur was "completely reimagined" and saw its voice actors recast.

Developer Counterplay Games showcased Godfall, the PC and PS5-console exclusive looter-slasher, is set for a holiday release, during Gamescom 2020, with an in-depth look at the third-person action gameplay and some of the customization players can expect with its launch. Speaking to IGN during Gamescom (in an interview you can watch below), Director Keith Lee spoke at length about some of the player choice inherent in the studio's Valorplate system. Inspired by medieval armor sets, Godfall's Valorplates serve essentially as character classes, and in the interview above you can take a look at Silvermane, the base Valorplate everyone starts with, as well as Mesa, Typhon, and Vertigo in action. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/new-godfall-gameplay-shows-how-equippable-medieval-inspired-valor-plates-can-fit-your-play-style"] Lee described each Valorplate's set of skills essentially as "star constellations" — players will be able to slot in augments into these constellations. But the order and proximity to one another of these augments can lead to drastically different versions of the same Valorplate. There are 12 Valorplates in total, including Silvermane, and players are able to construct others by collecting Valorplate cores, as well as various other resources collected from different enemies, chests, and even different game modes. The Valorplates fit into three different models — balanced, specialized, and exotic, with some geared toward High DPS, other toward cooldown abilities, and others on debuffs, but still Counterplay is aiming to let players customize their experience. Additionally, Archon Mode is a major factor in choosing the Valorplate for you, and Counterplay has designed them with four core components in mind. Activated by pressing L3 and R3 together, Archon abilities can be used after collecting enough Ethirium to fill up your meter, and each is tied uniquely to a Valorplate. The four elements Counterplay kept in mind included a passive ability that's inherent to your armor; an instant like Silvermane's ability to summon three ancient glaive allies; a set of buffs that are enabled; and the opportunity to trigger certain conditions based on your Valorplate, which can in turn escalate the effects of your Archon skills. Lastly, Lee spoke to some of the benefits of playing in co-op, which is supported for up to three players total. Namely, players are able to drop banners on the ground to impact their teammates with beneficial buffs like AOE healing or other benefits depending on the mission types. Players can also work together to try different Valorplate combinations and see what works best, or even play all as the same Valorplate if they so choose. Previously we've learned Godfall won't feature microtransactions, as well as how Godfall will take advantage of PS5's DualSense controller. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Aragami 2 has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, PS4 and Xbox One, and is due to arrive in 2021. Announced as part of IGN's coverage of Gamescom 2020, Aragami 2 builds on the 2016 original's stylised ninja action, and throws in full 3-player co-op that can be used thorughout the entire campaign. Check out a reveal trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/aragami-2-reveal-trailer-shows-stealth-action-in-numbers"] Where the first game concentrated on stealth, Aragami 2 will allow players to approach it as a combat game too, allowing you to craft melee and ranged weapons, choose your armour, and pick from sets of abilities that can alter your playstyle. The entire game can be played either in single or multiplayer, and focus has been put on allowing players to use the environment to their advantage, whether that's to ghost past enemies, or surround them unexpectedly for an easy kill. Set 100 years after the first game, Aragami 2 centres on a battle against the expansionist young nation of Akatsuchi, which has come to Rashomon Valley to control its people and resources - its you and your clan's job to stop that from happening. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Observer: System Redux, the next-gen version of Observer, is also set to be released on PC, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X, and a demo is out on Steam now. Bloober Team announced during Gamescom 2020 that System Redux will be available for PC during holiday 2020 for $29.99 and feature all the same upgraded visuals and additional content as the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions. From August 27th to September 15th, existing Observer owners on Steam can also upgrade to the System Redux version for 80% off, while those who preorder will get the OST and an artbook for free. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/observer-system-redux-trailer-teases-new-trippy-cases-and-secrets"] “When we announced Observer: System Redux for next-gen consoles, we had a huge response from our PC fans asking if the remaster would be coming to their platform of choice," said Piotr Babieno, Bloober Team CEO. "We originally only planned to bring the game to consoles, but seeing the feedback we've heard from the community, we're bringing the game to PC as well. As a way to thank our community, we're putting this upgrade plan in place and looking into options to do the same on console if possible." An Observer: System Redux demo is also available on Steam starting today for those interested in the upgraded version. Here's everything players can expect from the System Redux version of the game, according to Bloober Team:

• Three new major missions: Errant Signal, Her Fearful Symmetry, and It Runs in the Family
• Updated characters models and new locations
• Brand-new neuronal interrogation sequences
• New stealth and mechanics
• Undiscovered secrets
• 4K resolution, upgraded textures, new animations, models and effects, and transformed with jaw-dropping Ray-Tracing and HDR lighting

Confirmed earlier this year for a 2020 next-gen launch, Bloober Team recently showed off Observer: System Redux gameplay to tease what new and returning players can expect from the improved version. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our full Gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"]