FYNG Show gamescom 2026: live stream times & premieres

The FYNG Show is set to kick off during gamescom 2026 with a packed live showcase schedule, fresh trailers, exclusive gameplay, and multiple world premieres—plus a live ticker for anyone who can’t watch the stream in real time. The event’s headline broadcast lands on 26 August 2026, starting at 17:00 and running until roughly 20:00, with live streaming available on YouTube and Twitch.

When to watch FYNG during gamescom 2026

FYNG is part of the larger “Find Your Next Game” live-event lineup, and the broadcast sits in the middle of the week’s gamescom coverage. Here are the key FYNG-related viewing windows and the broader schedule mentioned for the event week:

Tuesday, 25 August – 19:00 to 22:30: Opening Night Live
Wednesday, 26 August – 10:30 to 20:00: FYNG gamescom Show
Thursday, 27 August – 11:30 to 22:00: GTA 6 Gameplay Reveal
Friday, 28 August – 11:00 to 19:30
Saturday, 29 August – 10:30 to 19:30
Sunday, 30 August – 10:30 to 18:30

The FYNG Show stream can be watched on YouTube and Twitch, and the Wednesday broadcast is also listed as available on the GameStar YouTube channel.

What you’ll get during the FYNG Show

FYNG is described as a major livestream showcase taking place on the gamescom stage as part of the “Find Your Next Game” live series. During the broadcast, the program is built around:

New trailers, including brand-new footage
Exclusive gameplay material
“Real” world premieres
Live talks with developers, featuring behind-the-scenes insights, analysis, and surprises

If you can’t keep the stream open, the event includes a live ticker that relays highlights as they happen.

FYNG Show highlights: premieres, trailers, and deep dives

The event’s live ticker breaks down a long sequence of reveal segments and interviews. While the full order can shift during a live broadcast, these are the named entries included in the rundown.

World premieres and major reveal segments

Rise of the Spellbaker (targeted for 2027) — featuring a baked-yourself spell concept, with Art Director Annika speaking
Vaewolf — described as a werewolf-themed premiere
Cutout! — a handcrafted-looking game positioned as “cute but deadly,” with the reminder not to underestimate it
Bergfried — a building-focused title presented as coming from a solo developer
Prospera — a building game pitched as blending city-building with survival-like elements
Haunted Paws — a co-op indie candidate centered on “doggos”
Police Simulator! — positioned with a dog as the clear focus
Shadow of the Road — a Japan-heavy trailer segment, with an additional note that a demo will be available
Alien Deathstorm — introduced via an “Einspieler” segment, with Maurice and AK discussing what to expect
Rise of the Merchants — a segment that notes the title previously used “Kreuzer, Krone & Kabale,” now renamed
Chronicles: Medieval — introduced as the reveal for a “first trailer” moment after a knight-stage reveal
War for Westeros — highlighted for an exclusive look at two playable heroes
Vaewolf and other “world premiere” items appear throughout the show’s ticker rundown

Trailers and deep dives called out in the ticker

Alienhafter Glitches segment for Etre — described as an alien-possessed vibe, with AK and Maurice going deeper
Lost Legions — trailer segment with upbeat music leading into gameplay
Revelation as a remake — a deep dive focused on new characters
RollerGirl — indie candidate #6 (with a “get in and watch” note)
Crowded: A Crow City Builder — indie candidate #4
Skapheim — indie candidate #3, featuring a roguelike with hex-grid systems and a dog in the background
Hanno — indie candidate #5, with a baby elephant that travels with you and fights alongside you
Dwarf Fortress — called out with its “elaborate magic system”
Stronghold 4 — includes a story trailer, plus gameplay talk and a mention that you can pet the dog
Mr. Stronghold discussion — described as a passionate talk about the upcoming strategy title
Jessirocks and the hack-and-slay title Tarae — including first gameplay shown and additional insights after a prior ONL segment
Professional Ship Simulator — trailer described as making viewers want to “ship off,” with visuals emphasizing the sea
Tropico 7 — trailer segment
Corsair Cove — a roadmap trailer segment, framed with a humorous naming anecdote
Rise of the Spellbaker — singled out as the first world premiere shown after AK takes over the hosting beat
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn — a “go in” gameplay/coverage segment
One More FYNG segment for War for Westeros — explicitly noted as featuring more gameplay than shown “yesterday”

Developer and studio guests mentioned

Several live-stage guests and developers are named in the FYNG ticker:

Ryan McMahon (Game Director) — appears as a guest for War for Westeros, explaining what makes it special
Naoki Hamaguchi (Producer) — producer of Final Fantasy VII Revelation
AK interviews Game Design Director Leonid Rastorguev — focused on RollerGirl
AK speaks with Lea about the Valheim 1.0 release (with Lea noted as playing since the start of Early Access)
AK speaks with developer teams across multiple segments, including a Total War: Warhammer 40k conversation featuring Maurice and Fabiano
A planned appearance by a CD Projekt RED representative is mentioned, but complications are noted; the ticker says Fabian Döhla steps in instead for a segment covering a remastered edition and associated reasons/updates

Indie candidates and the gamescom Indie Award voting

The ticker includes multiple indie candidate entries and an indie award structure tied to the gamescom weekend.

Indie candidates named in the FYNG rundown

Deadroot (indie award candidate #1)
Glasshouse (indie award candidate)
Food Truck Empire (indie award candidate #7)
Hanno (indie candidate #5)
Crowded: A Crow City Builder (indie candidate #4)
RollerGirl (indie candidate #6)
Skapheim (indie candidate #3)
Haunted Paws (co-op dog-focused indie candidate)

How the indie award winner is determined

After the show, viewers can vote for their favorites.
The winning indie is set to be crowned on Sunday at the end of the gamescom coverage.

The ticker also states that there are eight indie competitors in the award.

Also mentioned during the week: GTA 6 and other gamescom programming

Beyond FYNG, the broader gamescom schedule listed includes a dedicated slot for GTA 6 gameplay reveal on Thursday, 27 August 2026, from 11:30 to 22:00. The FYNG ticker also references leaks discussions earlier in the overall stream flow, with a specific note that the event coverage frames a Rockstar statement as part of that conversation.

FYNG Show viewing options

Watch the main FYNG broadcast live between 17:00 and about 20:00 on 26 August 2026.
Use YouTube or Twitch to follow the stream.
If you can’t watch, follow the live ticker for highlights as the show progresses.

The FYNG Show is billed as a full live showcase with multiple world premiere moments, developer talks, and indie award segments—built to keep gamescom viewers updated in real time, even without a full stream watch session.