Gamescom strikes deal to remain in Cologne, Germany

Cologne will also be a visitor's magnet for colorfully costumed cosplayers and other gaming fans in the coming years: Gamescom stays where it is. Fears about a farewell were shattered.

A welcome update on gamescom: The popular German gaming trade fair will remain in the city of Cologne and is even expanding.

The gamescom computer games fair remains in Cologne in the long term. Other cities were also interested in the fair, such as Berlin.

The gamescom stays in Cologne. Today, the Koelnmesse, the German game association, the city of Cologne and the state of NRW have extended the contract. Together, the gamescom has been made the world's largest and most relevant game event, it was said.

Cologne is also the "World Capital of Gaming" for the next five years: Gamescom will remain in Cologne. Koelnmesse, the country and the city signed the contract extension earlier.

The gamescom will continue to take place in Cologne in the future, as the Koelnmesse announced today.