Odyssey G8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and More
Full-Stack Experience Across PC, Console, and Mobile Platforms
"#PlayGalaxy Cup" World Finals to Be Held

Samsung Electronics will participate in "gamescom 2026," held in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to August 30 (local time), where it will showcase a full-stack gaming experience that seamlessly connects multiple gaming platforms.


Gamescom is the world’s largest game exhibition, having drawn as many as 360,000 visitors last year. This year, approximately 1,500 companies—including software, hardware, and game content creators—will take part under the theme "Games Spark Excitement for the Future."


Samsung Electronics announced on August 11 that, under the slogan "#PlaySamsung", it will introduce a range of innovative products and provide opportunities for groundbreaking cross-platform gaming experiences—connecting mobile, PC, and console environments.


Visitors to the Samsung Electronics booth will be able to try out various new flagship products across multiple platforms, including the world’s first 6K gaming monitor "Odyssey G8," the high-performance SSD "9100 PRO" for next-generation gaming, and the "Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra," which sets a new standard for mobile gaming.


In particular, the "Odyssey G8," launched in May, supports "Dual Mode," allowing users to freely switch between 6K 165Hz ultra-high-resolution mode and 3K 330Hz ultra-high-refresh-rate mode, providing an optimal environment for enjoying any game genre.


The product is also equipped with NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium, delivering flawless play with no screen tearing or stuttering even in high-spec game titles. Attendees can enjoy outstanding image quality and a truly immersive experience.


Moreover, visitors will be able to experience "Crimson Desert," the open-world action adventure by Pearl Abyss, at the Samsung Electronics booth, leveraging the Odyssey G8’s ultra-high resolution and HDR10+ gaming capability.


Samsung Electronics will participate in Gamescom 2026, held in Cologne, Germany, from the 26th to the 30th (local time). Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Electronics will participate in Gamescom 2026, held in Cologne, Germany, from the 26th to the 30th (local time). Samsung Electronics.

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Additionally, various game genres will be playable on mobile devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra.


From August 27 to 28, the world finals of the "#PlayGalaxy Cup"—a global tournament league designed to showcase the cutting-edge gaming performance of Galaxy smartphones—will be held.


The competition, featuring "PUBG Mobile," will begin with a special match joined by globally renowned gaming influencers. Ten teams, which have advanced through qualifiers in five regions—North America, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and South Asia—will compete for the championship title.



Other attractions scheduled throughout the event include tournaments of popular games like the Sonic series and a cosplay catwalk featuring Samsung products, among other diverse programs.


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