Gamescom 2026 has firmed up several PS5 dates following Opening Night Live. Ananta arrives on January 15, 2027, Exodus follows on April 7, 2027, and Metro 2039 remains scheduled for February 2027. Crimson Desert, meanwhile, is receiving a free update for players who own the base game.
Published on August 25, 2026, the PlayStation Blog roundup covers the Gamescom festivities in Cologne and collects the PS5 announcements shown during the evening. Aniimo, Control Resonant, Mewgenics, Ontos, LEGO Skylines and Exterminauts are also included. The official Gamescom website offers general information about the event.
Ananta and Exodus get precise PS5 dates
The clearest announcements concern Ananta and Exodus. The former is set to launch on PS5 on January 15, 2027, while the latter is scheduled for April 7, 2027. Metro 2039 keeps its February 2027 release window.
The roundup also lists Aniimo for September 16, Mewgenics for September 8, Control Resonant for September 24 and Path of Exile 2 for December 11. Because no year is attached to these four dates, they should not be presented as 2026 or 2027 releases.
Crimson Desert adds content for current owners
Crimson Desert is the only game in the selection described as immediately available. Its improvement update is free for PS5 owners of the base game. According to the PlayStation Blog, it adds new narrative moments, expanded voice and language support, additional content, customization options and quality-of-life improvements. This is an update, not the launch of the full game.
For PS5 players, the schedule now combines an update available immediately with several releases planned for the coming months. The roundup does not provide pricing or edition details. jeu.video search pages dedicated to Ananta, Exodus and Crimson Desert will track further information.
Official source
The key information can be verified in this official source:
- blog.playstation.com: official PlayStation Blog source published on 2026-08-25.
