* [Kick Off Gamescom 2026 With Our GeForce On Community Update](#kick-off-gamescom-2026-with-our-geforce-on-community-update)
  + [Kick Off Gamescom 2026 With Our GeForce On Community Update](#kick-off-gamescom-2026-with-our-geforce-on-community-update-1)
  + [Play The Latest RTX Games At Gamescom](#play-the-latest-rtx-games-at-gamescom)
  + [Win Prizes & Snag GeForce Trading Cards On The Show Floor](#win-prizes-&-snag-geforce-trading-cards-on-the-show-floor)
  + [Win GPUs & More At Home With #RTXPowersPlay During Summer Of RTX](#win-gpus-&-more-at-home-with-#rtxpowersplay-during-summer-of-rtx)

# Kick Off Gamescom 2026 With Our GeForce On Community Update

By [Andrew Burnes](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/author/andrew-burnes.md) on August 23, 2026 |  [Featured Stories](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/tags/?tag=featured-stories) [Events](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/tags/?tag=events) [Gamescom](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/tags/?tag=gamescom)

GeForce is back at Gamescom 2026, the world’s biggest gaming exhibition, celebrating eagerly anticipated PC games, revealing exciting new stuff, and giving away a ton of prizes to attendees, as well as to folks at home.

## Kick Off Gamescom 2026 With Our GeForce On Community Update

**On August 25th,** [**starting at 4 pm GMT**](https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20260825T08&p0=224&font=cursive&csz=1), our [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NVIDIAGeForce/featured) and [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/nvidia) channels will premiere the GeForce On Community Update. Join to hear the latest about GeForce features, and upcoming PC games*.*

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## Play The Latest RTX Games At Gamescom

**Starting August 26th**, the Koelnmesse exhibition hall will be filled with demos and presentations for upcoming new games, and there’ll be plenty of new accompanying trailers released online. But if you’re lucky enough to be at the show in Cologne, Germany, GeForce RTX GPUs are powering hands-on demos featuring DLSS and other RTX technologies.

If you are attending, head to the listed location to check out the latest RTX games on GeForce RTX:

* ***Aniimo*** at Pawprint Studio's booth in Hall 6.1, C041
* ***CONTROL Resonant*** at Level Infinite's booth in Hall 6.1, C071-A070
* ***Gears of War: E-Day*** at XBOX's booth in Hall 7, A061
* ***Marvel Rivals*** at Marvel Rivals’ booth in Hall 7.1
* ***METRO 2039*** in Hall 9.1, at booth B031-C030
* ***Silver Palace*** at Elementa's booth in Hall 6, C021
* ***The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past*** at CD PROJEKT RED's booths in Hall 8.1, A031 & B030
* ***Tides of Annihilation*** at Eclipse Glow Games’ booth in Hall 6, B050
* ***Where Winds Meet*** at NetEase’s booth in Hall 7.1, B050
* ***Zenless Zone Zero*** at miHoYo's booth in Hall 6.1, Booth B030
* And more that we can’t announce yet!

Additionally, our hardware partners will be showcasing their GeForce RTX 50 Series desktops, graphics cards, laptops and G-SYNC monitors at their booths across the gigantic multi-hall show floor, with each booth hosting additional games and demos for you to try. Head to:

* ASUS in Hall 8
* GIGABYTE in Hall 8
* HP in Hall 8
* PNY in Hall 10.1
* ZOTAC at Gamestar, Iiyama and Spezi's booths in Hall 8 and 10

## Win Prizes & Snag GeForce Trading Cards On The Show Floor

Gamers attending the show also have the opportunity to win GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and other prizes, simply by visiting booths and playing demos. Additionally, there’s lots of chances to get a free pack of [GeForce Trading Cards](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/geforce-trading-cards-series-1-summer-of-rtx-giveaways.md), either by finding someone from NVIDIA at any of the locations listed above or playing our quiz at the NVIDIA lounge in Hall 6.

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Think you’re a GeForce genius? Test your knowledge of the games, GPUs and moments that shaped PC gaming for a chance to win GeForce Trading Cards, GeForce NOW Ultimate subscriptions, and more in our RTX Quiz! Find us at the NVIDIA lounge in Hall 6, Booth A062, from 3-5pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to take part. Follow [GeForce Jacob](https://x.com/GeForce_JacobF) and NVIDIA GeForce social channels to find out more.

We’re also bringing GeForce RTX 50 Series Verified Priority Access IRL to Gamescom. This enables gamers from select EU countries\* to purchase a limited GeForce RTX 5080 or RTX 5070 Founders Edition graphics card directly from the NVIDIA Marketplace at European RRP while supplies last. Head to the NVIDIA lounge between 3pm and 5pm Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to find out more, or look out for NVIDIA staff in NVIDIA green t-shirts on the showfloor.

Additionally, stop by the Big Green Button experience at the XBOX Booth for a chance to win GeForce prizes and more.

## Win GPUs & More At Home With #RTXPowersPlay During Summer Of RTX

Can’t make it to the show? We’ve got you covered! Be sure to follow [NVIDIA GeForce social channels](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/contact/social.md) as we share the hype from the show’s biggest announcements, and of course, chances to win big with prizes such as GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, epic free PCs, GeForce RTX Laptops, Steam cash and more using #RTXPowersPlay!

\* Limit one per order, while supplies last, on a first-come first-served basis. Product availability not guaranteed. Fulfillment only possible within the EU (except Cyprus).

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