Level Infinite is going big at gamescom. The video game publisher, a division of Tencent, is headed to the annual convention in Cologne, Germany with a slew of playable demos, big announcements, and fan experiences for Dune: Awakening to Control Resonant, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and more.
I spoke exclusively with Level Infinite’s Senior Director of Marketing Anthony Croutts about the company’s plans for gamescom, which include four major titles, a bevy of partner studios, and some exclusive announcements, one of which can tease right now.
The Hunt: Showdown 1896 Exclusive gamescom Reveal
"In our lineup this year, we have a couple of exciting announcements that we're going to be making,” Croutts says. “Some games we’re announcing. Other games [are] in full motion that have already been successful releases. Now they're expanding into different platforms. We're helping [studios] with that expansion [and] showing off the flexibility and the depth that we have with our lineup.”
can exclusively reveal that gamescom 2026 will see some brand new information about Level Infinite and Crytek's plans for the extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896. You can check out the teaser for the new drop in the player above and catch the full reveal on Wednesday, August 26 as part of gamescom coverage.
"They're going to be making a major announcement at gamescom," Croutts says. "It is a fresh, unique experience [and] having that gameplay there and engaging with the gamers is super important to [the development team] as well. It's going to be cool.”
“For Control Resonant, the biggest draw is the game itself,” Croutts says. “Users are going to be able to experience the first hour of gameplay, which is going to be a first. They’ll be able to play an extensive session [as a] hands-on experience. That's always big at gamescom. The trailer's great, but having that hands-on gameplay is [special].”
In addition to playing the game, fans of Control Resonant will be able to have their photo taken in front of The Aberrant, a full-size replica of Dylan’s hammer from the game. The Aberrant, which you can see in the exclusive image below, is made of solid steel, has been forged by a professional blacksmith, and will be prominently displayed at the Level Infinite booth.
“It’s that immersiveness that we're going for,” Croutts says. “We're not just about waiting in a long line to play this demo and then you're off on your way. It's a photo op, cosplayers, and exclusive merchandise that you can only get at gamescom in our booth experience.”
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“At the end of the day, everybody wants to show their best,” Croutts says. “[Gamescom] is the end-all be-all because there are not that many global gaming shows anymore. This is the biggest one. We're excited that the majority of the content in our booth is playable and hands-on. You actually get to experience [the] content at a high-quality level.”