Image: World of Tanks - GAMESCOM [Twitch]
Sabaton made Thursday at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne a very special day for all metal and history fans. On-site, fans could shop tons of merch in our official Sabaton pop-up store, and with the Impericon-exclusive “GAMESCOM 2025 Bundle,” you could even grab the new Legends Never Die T-shirt ahead of the album release on October 17.
Of course, Sabaton were also personally present and delivered a high-energy performance full of the band’s classic hits and plenty of beer. For a closer look at the store, the complete setlist and the live show, read on!
Truly Legendary: The Sabaton Pop-Up Store
With a new album on the horizon, the focus of this year’s Sabaton pop-up store was clear. In collaboration with the band, we created a shopping experience centered around the upcoming Legends album and the equally legendary Gamescom. It was amazing to meet you all there — huge thanks to everyone who stopped by!
Spoiler alert: Joakim from Sabaton also answered a few questions in an interview with us. Stay tuned and check our YouTube channel regularly!
If you haven’t pre-ordered the upcoming album Legends yet, you can still do so! Of course, the latest Sabaton merch for the album is available in various bundles.
Gamescom Meets Live Metal: The Full Sabaton Setlist
What a highlight of this year’s gaming convention: with a full set of nearly 90 minutes and the traditional tank on stage, Sabaton once again made history in their own way. From a power-opening with “Ghost Division” to their native-language version of “Carolus Rex”, the emotional performance of “Christmas Truce” and the addition of their new song "Hordes of Khan", it was another thrilling evening for all fans of the Swedish power metal legends.
Check out the full setlist here:
- Ghost Division
- The Last Stand
- The Red Baron
- Great War
- Fields of Verdun
- Bismarck
- Resist and Bite
- Soldier of Heaven
- Hordes of Khan
- The Attack of the Dead Man
- Carolus Rex (Swedish Version)
- Stormtroopers
- Christmas Truce
- Night Witches
- Steel Commanders
- Primo Victoria
- La Bamba (Cover)
- Swedish Pagans
- To Hell and Back
Live from Gamescom on Twitch
Fans from all over the world also had the chance to experience Sabaton’s Gamescom concert, even if they didn’t have tickets. The full show was streamed on Twitch via World of Tanks, capturing all the great energy from the venue. And the best part? If you missed the stream, you can still watch the recording!
