Sony has confirmed that it will skip Gamescom 2024. It marks the fifth year in a row that Sony won’t attend the annual event in Germany.
“Sony Interactive currently has no plans to exhibit at Gamescom 2024,” the company told German outlet Games Wirtschaft.
In addition to Sony, Nintendo confirmed it won’t be at Gamescom this year. Last year during the event, Nintendo reportedly showed closed-door tech demos of the Nintendo Switch 2 to various press members and game developers.
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Though both Sony and Nintendo won’t be in attendance, companies like THQ Nordic, Ubisoft, and more will be on hand to showcase their latest games.
Insider Gaming will be in attendance at Gamescom 2024, bringing you exclusive coverage of the event. Gamescom 2024 begins August 21 and runs through August 25 from Cologne, Germany. The event kicks off with Opening Night Live on August 20.
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