SGF 2025 finally kicked off with over 50 companies showcasing details on various titles. This event was followed by more presentations, which will culminate in a grand 3-day game announcement season. Read on for more info and everything we know so far.
Summer Game Fest 2025 Announcements At a Glance
Biggest Announcements
Resident Evil Requiem Revealed and Releases on February 27, 2026
Stranger Than Heaven Revealed as RGG’s Latest Project
Dying Light: The Beast Arrives on August 22
Atomic Heart 2 Explodes Into the Scene
New Game Reveals
Mortal Shell 2 is Coming in 2026, Beta Tests Opening Soon
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Releases in 2026
Code Vein 2 is Coming in 2026
Scott Pilgrim EX is Now Available to Wishlist on PC and Consoles
ILL is a Visceral Body Horror Game Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Jurassic Park World Evolution 3 Releases October 21
The Cube from the Atomic Universe is Coming to PC and Consoles
LEGO Voyagers Announced
Wu-Tang Rise of the Deceiver is Available to Wishlist Now
Blade and Soul Heroes Arrives in September This Year
Deadpool Mouths Off His New VR Game, Coming Late 2025
Felt That Boxing Enters the Ring this 2025, Wishlists Now Available
Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny Arrives in Fall 2025
Chronicles Medieval Comes to Early Access on Steam In 2026
Fractured Blooms Takes Root on Steam, Wishlists Now Available
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Mystifies at SGF 2025, Releasing September 2025
Infinitesimals is Shrinking Into the Scene in 2026
Blighted Revealed on Summer Game Fest 2025
Out of Words is Crafting Its Way to PC and Consoles in 2026
Last Flag Brings The 70’s Are Back With Some Retro Action, Wishlists Available on Steam
Lego Party Coming to PC and Consoles in 2025
Killer Inn Closed Beta Coming Soon
Into the Unwell Closed Beta Announced
End of Abyss Coming in 2026
Available Now
Splitgate 2 Portals Into Its Full Release, Available and Free-to-Play Now
Lies of P Overture is Available Today Across Platforms
Fortnite Death Star Sabotage Arrives on June 7
HITMAN x 007 Collaboration Goes Live Today
Acts of Blood Demo Out Now
MIO Memories in Orbit Demo Out Now
Mina the Hollower Launches this October 31 with a Demo Available Today
Game Updates
Street Fighter 6 Season 3 DLC Characters Announced
Sonic Racing Crossworlds is Crossing Over with Minecraft, Persona, Vocaloid, and Yakuza
Mafia: The Old Country Gets New Trailer Months Ahead of August 8, 2025 Release Date
Mecha Break Releases July 1st on Steam and Xbox Series XIS
The First Descendant "Breakthrough" Mega Update Available on August 7
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Showcases Formidable Foes Emerge Trailer
Chrono Odyssey Announces Playtests for June 2025
Mouse P.I. For Hire Available to Wishlist Now!
Dune: Awakening Arrives on PC this June 10
Mongil: Star Drive Closed Beta Test Coming This June 20, 2025
Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 Launches on June 12, 2025
Crystal of Atlan x One Punch Man Collab Starts June 26
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers July 24 Release & Pre-Order Bonus
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Releases in 2025
Arc Raiders Launches on October 30
Guild Wars 2 Announces Player Housing and Double EXP Weekend in Latest Update
Blade and Soul NEO Warlock Class Revealed!
HITMAN x MindsEye Announced for Summer 2025, Pre-Orders Now Live
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Pre-Registers are Open on Steam and PlayStation
SCUM Launches on Steam on June 17
Take Your Moonshot with The Wild Gate Beta Coming This June 9-16, 2025
Mixtape Coming Soon to Teenage Years Near You
Other Announcements
Resident Evil Village and Other Capcom Titles are Going on Sale
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Spotlights Actors Luca Marinelli and Alissa Jung as characters Neil and Lucy
Summer Game Fest 2025 Schedule
Day of the Devs 2025 Schedule
Wholesome Direct 2025 Schedule
Women-led Games Summer Showcase Schedule
Latin-American Games Showcase Schedule
Southeast Asian Games Showcase Schedule
Future Games Show Summer Showcase Schedule
Frosty Games Fest Schedule
PC Gaming Show Schedule
Xbox Games Showcase/The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Schedule
Biggest Announcements
Resident Evil Requiem Revealed and Releases on February 27, 2026
Capcom has successfully baited everyone into believing they had no new information on the latest Resident Evil game. Not only did they reveal the game’s initial trailer, but they also announced that the game will be released on February 27, 2026. Follow Grace Ashcroft as she investigates a string of mysteries that will eventually lead her to the truth of her mother’s disappearance.
Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core as a new era of survival horror begins in 2026. With the new technological advancements and the wealth of experience that the development team has, experience a story with rich characters and immersive gameplay that’s better than before.
Stranger Than Heaven Revealed as RGG’s Latest Project
Project Century, RGG Studios’ latest upcoming game, has finally revealed its true name: Stranger Than Heaven! Set in 1943 Japan, the game will be similar to the likes of the older Yakuza titles, as well as the Judgment franchise. Follow the exploits of Mako Daito as he looks to uncover his turbulent past in this new, fast-paced action game.
Not much is revealed yet when it comes to the game’s narrative or even its combat mechanics, so stay tuned as we’ll update our articles when more information is available!
Dying Light: The Beast Arrives on August 22
Kyle Crane makes his return in Dying Light: The Beast. Tear through modified zombified hordes in this open-world action survival horror game by Techlands, which features the studio’s signature system of transitioning between night and day.
Another display of duality can be seen with Kyle’s zombie DNA. Players can focus on a more primal part of his kit that promises to be as effective as the rest of his arsenal. Additionally, parkour is reintroduced to the series, as well as off-road alternatives for those who enjoy the thrill of plowing through a crowd of monsters. Furthermore, for those who enjoy shared survival, four-player co-op is available in a shared progression system for Castor Woods.
Dying Light: The Beast is available for pre-order and arrives on August 22, 2025 for PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Atomic Heart 2 Explodes Into the Scene
Atomic Heart, the retrofuturistic action rpg shooter, is back with a new ambitious sequel that is now in active development for Unreal Engine 5. The game promises a greater emphasis on RPG elements and player freedom, while expanding on its alternative Soviet Union setting.
The announcement trailer shows a space-age venture into the spiritual successor, which sports new methods of traversal such as dune buggies, aerial vehicles, and paragliding.
Although releases for Atomic Heart 2 have yet to be unveiled, you can wishlist the game now for PC and consoles!
New Game Reveals
Mortal Shell 2 is Coming in 2026, Beta Tests Opening Soon
Cold Symmetry’s 202 cult hit is back with a vengeance with the official announcement of Mortal Shell 2. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, and redeem a ravaged, interconnected open world as its Harbinger when Mortal Shell 2 enters its official PC Beta, exclusive to Steam. Beta registration is now open on the game’s official website.
Mortal Shell 2 will be released sometime in 2026 for the PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Releases in 2026
A new real-time strategy game based on the Game of Thrones series has arrived! Lead the armies of House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, or raise an army of undead as the Night King himself and rewrite the fate of Westeros. Each faction has different strengths and offers unique strategies with their signature heroes and units.
Fight in real-time battles across the fields of Westeros where you will deploy infantry, cavalry, siege engines, giants, and even dragons to break enemy lines. Outmaneuver your enemies by using different tactics and hero abilities as a real war commander. Play either solo or in multiplayer and fight in scenic locations like the Wall and King’s Landing where you can recreate the iconic battles that happened in the series.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros will be released in 2026 for PC (Steam) and is available for wishlist now.
Code Vein 2 is Coming in 2026
Code Vein 2, the sequel to the unique soulslike developed by the God Eater Team and published by Bandai Namco Studios, has just been revealed! With the world in ruin, the only way to save it is by looking and going back in time. Travel to the past with your partner and change the future by saving characters’ counterparts. Unleash unique skills and fight back against relentless enemies to survive and uncover the truth of this world.
Code Vein will be released in 2026 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Scott Pilgrim EX is Now Available to Wishlist on PC and Consoles
Scott Pilgrim EX is a brand-new 2D co-op beat 'em up heading to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2026—and you can wishlist it now!
This action-packed, side-scrolling adventure lets up to four players team up as Scott, Ramona, and more fan-favorite characters as they brawl their way through a fractured version of Toronto, where time and space have completely unraveled. With gorgeous pixel art, destructible weapons, chaotic power-ups, and music that absolutely shreds, this new entry also features a brand-new story written by series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley.
ILL is a Visceral Body Horror Game Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Fans of body horror will find much to anticipate in ILL, a first-person action horror game that pushes the genre to new extremes with some of the most grotesque and unsettling depictions of the human form to date. Set within a dark, overrun fortress consumed by an unknown force, the game offers an intense experience marked by unpredictable creatures, a detailed dismemberment system, and realistic physics that heighten the sense of constant dread.
While an official release date has not yet been announced, ILL is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Jurassic Park World Evolution 3 Releases October 21
Jurassic Park World Evolution 3 embodies the same creative freedom that served as a staple for the games’ predecessors. In terms of park building, Evolution 3 offers new terrain-editing tools to tinker finer details of their parks as they see fit; a workshop has been implemented for users to share their creations with others online; and first-person camera views allow for immersive tours around their prehistoric creations.
However, all footage shown is just the Pre-Alpha and the Steam page has confirmed the use of generative AI for the scientist models. Nevertheless, Jeff Goldblum reprises his character in the franchise as the voice of Dr. Ian Malcom! Additionally, there are over 80 dinosaur species available, with variants including distinct models for males, females, juveniles, and adults.
Jurassic Park World Evolution 3 is available for pre-order and will be released on October 21, 2025 for PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Cube from the Atomic Universe is Coming to PC and Consoles
The Cube is the latest surreal chapter in Mundfish’s ever-expanding Atomic Universe, and it's coming soon to PC and consoles—you can wishlist it now to secure your place in this mind-bending atompunk future!
Blending MMO elements with intense first-person shooter action, The Cube thrusts players into a bizarre and ever-shifting world built around a massive, levitating cube. Its rotating edges and unpredictable transformations reshape the environment in real time, creating dynamic puzzles and combat challenges on the fly.
Deep within this mysterious structure lies an equation capable of rewriting the very laws of reality. As you fight to uncover its secrets, you'll engage in fast-paced, tactical battles, explore diverse biomes that reward unique playstyles, and grow your character with constant progression and customization. Armed with a vast arsenal and enhanced by the game’s cutting-edge Split-Rendering System, movement and combat feel more fluid, responsive, and immersive than ever.
LEGO Voyagers Announced
Build and unwind in this new cozy co-op platformer, LEGO Voyagers! Experience what it's like to become a single LEGO brick in this unique co-op experience. Jump, snap, and build your way through different puzzles as you make your way through rich, brick worlds. Backed by an atmospheric soundtrack, play through and discover a poetic narrative. Lastly, you can invite a friend on your adventure as long as one of you buys the game with the Friend’s Pass.
LEGO Voyagers will be released on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Check back for more information on the game’s actual release date!
Wu-Tang Rise of the Deceiver is Available to Wishlist Now
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is now available to wishlist on Epic Games Store and Steam!
This 3-player co-op action RPG throws you into the heart of an explosive battle to restore Shaolin, as you face off against none other than Ghostface Killah himself. Fight your way through escalating Battle Chambers, each synced to reimagined tracks from the legendary Wu-Tang Clan soundtrack, delivering rhythm-infused chaos with every strike.
Customize your fighter with powerful Jewels that shape your combat style, and unlock iconic fits inspired by Wu-Tang lore. Whether you’re solo or rolling with your crew, you’ll need all your skills—and the power of the Clan—to survive and rise.
Blade and Soul Heroes Arrives in September This Year
The newest Blade and Soul game has finally been revealed! Blade and Soul Heroes is a free-to-play collectible action MMORPG that utilizes turn-based strategy and real-time action, all with cross-platform play!
Journey with Yusol as she works to rebuild her clan and exact justice on the villainous Yi Chun and Heaven’s Fall. Along the way, players may collect a diverse array of heroes, which bring their own set of stories and unique skills to the table.
Blade and Soul Heroes will be released in September 2025 for PC (Steam) and mobile devices. Pre-registration is available today.
Deadpool Mouths Off His New VR Game, Coming Late 2025
The Merc with a Mouth is back—and this time, he’s up close and personal!
Get ready for Marvel’s Deadpool VR, launching exclusively on Meta Quest 3/3S in late 2025. But don’t expect Ryan Reynolds—this chaotic ride stars Neil Patrick Harris as the fourth-wall-breaking antihero in a hilariously unhinged new adventure.
After getting yanked through a portal to Mojoworld, Deadpool does what he does best: ignores the fine print on a sketchy contract and dives headfirst into mayhem. What follows is a wild, first-person rampage across iconic Marvel locations, slicing and blasting through villains in true Deadpool fashion.
Wield katanas, guns, grenades, and more while unleashing parkour moves, regenerating health, and nonstop quips in glorious VR. It's vulgar, violent, and absolutely Deadpool—right in your face.
Felt That Boxing Enters the Ring this 2025, Wishlists Now Available
Felt That Boxing features puppet-based boxing gameplay starring Ezra Fuzz-E
Wright, a small underdog fighter battling through the Tournament of a Million Punches to save an orphanage. The game combines comedy with boxing mechanics in a world populated by furry puppet characters. Felt That Boxing premiered with a trailer showing Ezra's training regimen as he prepares to face significantly larger opponents in the ring.
Get ready to get your felt hands dirty in the lanky, muppet-like punch-out chaos of Felt That Boxing, swinging its way onto the scene later this year, with the option to wishlist available now.
Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny Arrives in Fall 2025
Carolyn Lawrence makes a guest appearance in Summer Games Fest 2025 to promote Nick Toons & The Dice of Destiny, which is slated to release this Fall, 2025.
Although the announcement trailer only featured Timmy Tuner’s voice cameo and Spongebob fighting through a medieval-esque bikini bottom, players can expect to see wild environments and wacky characters from the beloved Nickelodeon line-up of cartoons.
Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny Arrives in Fall 2025 for PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
Chronicles: Medieval Comes to Early Access on Steam In 2026
Chronicles: Medieval is an immersive medieval sandbox game that includes strategic real-time combat. The game's makers, Raw Power Gamers, have stressed historical realism in terms of clothing, weaponry, and warfare employed during the time period.
However, the game does not see itself as simulation by any means. The team behind Chronicles: Medieval have incorporated what they call “artificial systems” to strike a balance between realism and player experience. Additionally, the studio promises interconnectivity with the social aspects of the world, with a large cast of NPCs and choices to explore in future developments.
Chronicles Medieval enters Steam Early Access in 2026 and can be wishlisted now!
Fractured Blooms Takes Root on Steam, Wishlists Now Available
Fractured Blooms presents itself as a cozy life simulation game that doesn’t hide its transformation into psychological horror. Described by Summer Game Fest host Geoff Keighley as Doki Doki Literature Club meets Silent Hill,
the game combines cute anime aesthetics with disturbing horror elements.
Players control Angie, a character trapped in a time loop where she tends a garden and manages daily routines. Each loop requires strategic resource management of food and stamina while the surrounding environment gradually changes. Serenity Forge developed the title, which draws inspiration from a true story.
The game is releasing on Steam with no confirmed release date, but you can add this eerie, dreamlike adventure to your wishlist now.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Mystifies at SGF 2025, Releasing September 2025
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike action game featuring top-down combat and Eastern mysticism themes. Players control multiple characters simultaneously while fighting demons threatening the world.
The cast includes a giant shiba inu and a talking koi among other characters derived from Japanese mythology. Brownies developed the game with Bandai Namco publishing.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is available for pre-order and is set to enchant players on PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch when it launches September 19, 2025.
Infinitesimals is Shrinking Into the Scene in 2026
If you’re a fan of Grounded or Horizon: Zero Dawn, get ready to go small and think big as Infinitesimals, a game by Epic Games Publishing, makes landfall sometime in 2026. Combining fast-paced, third-person-shooter action with the intrigue and intrepid exploration of an alien planet, Infinitesimals sees players take the role of an elite alien squad that’s barely the size of a mouse!
Beset on all sides by mechanical monstrosities, it’ll be up to you to figure out how to survive in a world that dwarfs you and your crew a hundredfold. Infinitesimals is now available to wishlist for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Blighted Revealed on Summer Game Fest 2025
Blighted is the newest 3D co-op action game developed by the creators of Guacamelee! And Nobody Saves the World, Drinkbox Studios. Play alone or play with a friend as you work to stop the blight from spreading further.
Blighted will be released for PC (Steam) and is available for wishlist now. Check back for more information on the game’s actual release date!
Out of Words is Crafting Its Way to PC and Consoles in 2026
Out of Words is a cooperative platformer adventure exploring the uncertainty of first-time love communication. The game features two-player cooperation with stop-motion animation aesthetics.
Players navigate platforming challenges while the narrative focuses on relationship dynamics and emotional expression. Out of Words is available to wishlist now while its release is set for 2026 for the Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S!
Last Flag Brings The 70’s Are Back With Some Retro Action, Wishlists Available on Steam
Team-based shooters are throwing it back—Last Flag, the groovy, 5v5 capture-the-flag-style shooter from Nightstreet Games, is rocking a full 1970s aesthetic and action to match. Set in a televised, gameshow-style competition, Last Flag sees strategy, teamwork, and chaos blend in the ultimate game of Capture the Flag. Which team will reign supreme? Find out in Last Flag.
Last Flag is now available to wishlist on Steam!
Lego Party Coming to PC and Consoles in 2025
Lego Party is a Mario Party-style multiplayer game supporting up to four players across 60 different minigames, hoping to emulate the same feel of crazy party-game shenanigans. As with many of the Lego games, Lego Party incorporates various Lego themes, including Ninjago content.
Lego Party is coming to PC and consoles in 2025 — including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Wishlist it now!
Killer Inn Closed Beta Coming Soon
Hunt and be hunted in the new murder mystery multiplayer game of Killer Inn! Deceit and deduction are your strongest weapons in this game of life and death, and this time you’re up against fellow people. Identify the wolves as you work your way to escape the deadly castle or kill all the lambs before they figure out who you really are in this online murder mystery game!
Killer Inn will have a Closed Beta on PC (Steam) coming soon. Check back for more information on the game’s release date!
Into the Unwell Closed Beta Announced
Into the Unwell is a third-person action roguelike featuring medicated misfits as playable characters. The game employs a distinctive animation style reminiscent of classic cartoons while players battle through procedurally generated environments. Our flawed protagonists deal with mental health themes in this dark comedy setting.
Into the Unwell is now available to wishlist. Players interested in early access can sign up for the closed beta on Steam.
End of Abyss Coming in 2026
Descend to the depths with End of Abyss, a harrowing sci-fi adventure developed by former “Little Nightmare” developers, Section 9. The newly unveiled trailer features Cel—a young combat technician—as she scours the underground site, using the tools under her belt to confront the assortment of sprawling enemies that dwell within the darkness.
In addition, an ominous mechanical box is highlighted in the trailer, which seems to be an homage to the insidious AI, HAL 9000, from the 2001: A Space Odyssey. This box seems to expect the player's descent, and alludes to a greater mystery that surrounds the complex.
End of Abyss is coming in 2026—wishlist it now on Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Available Now
Splitgate 2 Portals Into Its Full Release, Available and Free-to-Play Now
Now you’re thinking with portals — for real this time! Splitgate 2 has officially launched out of its recent beta and is ready for action. As the sequel to 1047 Games’ original 2019 homage to the Halo series’ infamous multiplayer mode, but with portals, Splitgate 2 offers more of the futuristic run-and-gunning portal action, with a better engine, a dedicated class and perk system, and brand new power weapons for players to find and wreck enemies with.
The game’s full release is free-to-play and available to download on PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox platforms. Find a portal and jump into the arena today!
Lies of P Overture is Available Today Across Platforms
Lies of P: Overture is the first major DLC expansion for the Pinocchio-inspired Souls-like game. The expansion introduces new bosses, weapons, and areas while continuing P's journey through time manipulation mechanics. Neowiz promises the DLC to be a substantial addition to the base game.
Lies of P Overture shadow-dropped during Summer Game Fest and became immediately available for purchase on all platforms—so jump in and play today!
Fortnite Death Star Sabotage Arrives on June 7
The newest Fortnite Live Event is here! Death Star Sabotage is the conclusion to the Galactic Battle season and will be a collaboration with the popular sci-fi series Star Wars. The theme of the event will center on the invasion of the Empire.
Death Star Sabotage will go live on June 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT across all platforms!
HITMAN x 007 Collaboration Goes Live Today
HITMAN World of Assassination’s newest content update brings in a familiar enemy from 007 Casino Royale. Take down iconic Bond villain Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelsen, in this new mission and earn a special reward in the upcoming 007: First Light when completed!
HITMAN World of Assassination is available for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Acts of Blood Demo Out Now
Acts of Blood is an intense action beat-em-up with brutal hand to hand combat. It was created by first time solo developer, Fajrul FN from Bandung Indonesia and exhibits similar martial arts and improvised weaponry similar to the pseudo hack and slash brawler, Sifu.
The plot revolves around Hendra, a college student who chooses to take matters into his own hands and confront those guilty for his family's murder. The demo was shadow-dropped on steam following the release of its trailer in Summer Games Fest 2025, and offers customization, destructible environments, parkour, as well as reactive combat!
Acts of Blood will arrive in Summer 2026, but the demo is available now on Steam.
MIO Memories in Orbit Demo Out Now
A brief trailer for MIO Memories in Orbit was unveiled at Summer Games Fest 2025. The gameplay is reminiscent of a traditional metroidvania platformer with 2.5D graphics evoking hand-drawn visual novels. You play as MIO, an android with no memory who must survey his surroundings in order to uncover the secrets of a fallen world.
The demo is available now for PC and features the following:
An early exploration into a section of the MIO’s ship
Unlockable movement and combat-based abilities
Corrupted machines and environmental Challenges
MIO Memories in Orbit is scheduled to arrive this year, 2025 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Mina the Hollower Launches this October 31 with a Demo Available Today
Mina the Hollower is an 8-bit inspired action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, creators of Shovel Knight. You control a mouse protagonist, navigating retro-styled environments with classic retro platforming mechanics. The full game launches October 31, 2025 on several platforms, but you can try the demo on Steam during Steam Next Fest from June 9-16, 2025!
Game Updates
Street Fighter 6 Season 3 DLC Characters Announced
Street Fighter 6 Season 3 DLC Characters’ trailer was presented by professional wrestler Kenny Omega, with him becoming each of them during the showcase. The roster features four returning fighters: Sagat (Summer 2025), C. Viper (Fall 2025), Alex (Early Spring 2026), and Ingrid (Spring 2026).
Sonic Racing Crossworlds is Crossing Over with Minecraft, Persona, Vocaloid, and Yakuza
The tracks of Sonic Racing Crossworlds aren’t just for our favorite blue hedgehog and his buddies anymore, as Minecraft Steve, world-famous Vocaloid Hatsune Miku, Yakuza’s Ichiban Kasuga, and Persona’s Joker rev into the game’s already massive roster of racers this September 25, 2025.
Pre-orders for Sonic Racing Crossworlds are now available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Grab yourself a copy of the game’s digital deluxe edition to get exclusive cosmetics, additional characters, and to access the game 3 days earlier than everyone else!
Mafia: The Old Country Gets New Trailer Months Ahead of August 8, 2025 Release Date
Mafia: The Old Country returns to the franchise's Sicilian roots with a story emphasizing family loyalty and sacrifice. The crime epic continues the Mafia saga's tradition of period-authentic storytelling and atmosphere.
The criminal underworld comes alive once more as Mafia: The Old Country plans for its August 8, 2025 release. Pre-orders are now open for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.—lock yours in early to score the pre-order exclusive Soldato Soundtrack.
Mecha Break Releases July 1st on Steam and Xbox Series XIS
Mecha Break is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer mech combat game featuring 3v3, 6v6, and PvPvE modes. Prepare for large-scale mechanical warfare as you’ve never seen it before.
The game is set to launch July 1, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, with cross-platform compatibility.
The First Descendant "Breakthrough" Mega Update Available on August 7
A cinematic trailer for The First Descendant’s upcoming Season 3 Update “Breakthrough” has been unveiled in Summer Games Fest 2025. The First Descendant is a third person free-to-play sci-fi looter shooter, which will be receiving a massive community-driven update in its next season.
Descendants have the option of solo and 4 player co-op, similar to that of Warframe’s gameplay, but differs by having more emphasis on boss raids. Additionally, a previous NPC, Nell, is featured as an upcoming playable character in game and uses telekinetic abilities to subdue her foes.
The First Descendant’s “Breakthrough” Mega Update will release on August 7, 2025 for PC (Steam), PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Showcases Formidable Foes Emerge Trailer
Onimusha returns with its latest installment, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The trailer follows the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, as he battles a slew of demons—including a revamped Osric. Long-time Onimusha fans would know him as the initial boss from the first game, Onimusha: Warlords.
His most formidable opponent emerges much later, however, as the rival Musashi faces in none other than the famous historical figure, Sasaki Ganryu. Also known as Sasaki Kojiro, Ganryu is the strongest opponent that Musashi has fought during his lifetime. Both characters seem to hold an eye-like artifact embedded in an arm gauntlet, alluding to the possible exploration of narrative parallels between them.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming in 2026— wishlist it now on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Chrono Odyssey Announces Playtests for June 2025
Chrono Odyssey is a next-generation MMORPG from Kakao Games featuring time manipulation mechanics and large-scale world exploration.
Chrono Odyssey enters closed beta testing June 20-22, 2025, exclusively on PC via Steam, with plans for a full release later this year.
Mouse P.I. For Hire Available to Wishlist Now!
Troy Baker voices Jack Pepper in Mouse P.I. For Hire, a quirky first-person shooter that blends monochromatic noir-aesthetic with a 1930s rubber hose art-style! Action for Mouse P.I. is gritty in a cartoonish sense. The animation is bouncy in a jazz-filled, action-orientated series of slapstick comedy that caters to those who enjoyed the stylistic charm of Cuphead.
The latest trailer showcases a series of humorous upgrades, enemies, and 3D environments for players to look forward to. Furthermore Mouse P.I. also seems to reference older cartoons and gadgets from recognizable media such as Popeye and Looney Tunes.
Mouse P.I. For Hire is coming in 2025—wishlist it now on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch!
Dune: Awakening Arrives on PC this June 10
Dune: Awakening is a massive-scale multiplayer survival game set in the Dune universe. Players rise from basic survival to challenge the Imperium's power across Arrakis.
The game officially launches June 10, 2025, with pre-orders including the Terrarium of Muad'Dib base decoration and Sunset Dye cosmetics, but you can jump in early with Advanced Access available now on Steam!
Read our Dune Awakening review.
Mongil: Star Drive Closed Beta Test Coming This June 20, 2025
Netmarble Monster, together with parent company Netmarble, has released a new trailer for its upcoming fantasy adventure title Mongil: Star Dive. The trailer spotlights monster taming as a central gameplay element, expanding on the mechanics introduced in Netmarble’s 2013 fan-favorite, Monster Taming. It also features real-time, party-based combat with multiple characters engaging in fast-paced, coordinated battles—underscoring the game’s emphasis on dynamic action.
Netmarble has also begun accepting applications for the closed beta test, giving players a chance to try the game early and provide feedback ahead of launch. The beta is scheduled to run from June 19 to 26.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 Launches on June 12, 2025
Wuthering Waves newest update brings new characters, new areas, and new chapters to the main story! The latest version brings in two new Resonators: Cartethyia and Lupa along with their respective weapons. The former will be available as soon as the patch drops, while the latter will be added after some time. Cartethyia will be a new Aero character, while Lupa will be a new Fusion character.
Explore the new area of Septimont, a cityscape with towers that can reach the heavens. Uncover the wonders and face the threats of the greater Rinascita region as you venture beyond its waters.
Wuthering Waves is available for download now on mobile, PlayStation, Steam, and its exclusive PC client.
Crystal of Atlan x One Punch Man Collab Starts June 26
Crystal of Atlan revealed a surprise crossover with One Punch Man, introducing the anime's characters and themes into the recently released magicpunk action MMORPG. The base game is available now on Epic Games Store, but the Crystal of Atlan x One Punch Man collaboration will kick off June 26 and runs until July 26—don’t miss it!
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers July 24 Release & Pre-Order Bonus
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a souls-like action rpg game set in a dark and tumultuous interpretation of the Ming Dynasty Era. Players enter the world of Wuchang, a skilled pirate warrior, who suffers from the uncertainty of her past and the Feathering disease.
The game uses a fighting system that involves harvesting techniques from fallen enemies and evolving them through an upgrade called “Red Mercury”. WUCHANG’s summer game trailer closed with a pre-order bonus called the “Night and White Pack”, which includes the Night Spectre and White Spectre costume sets, the Vermillion War Club (axe), and a Glistening Red Mercury skill upgrade.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers will release on July 24, 2025 for PC (Steam, Xbox Gamepass), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Releases in 2025
The latest Marvel side-scrolling beat-em-up is here! Marvel Cosmic Invasion lets you play as your favorite Marvel heroes like Captain America, She-Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, Spider-Man, Nova, and more as you fight back against Annihilus and his minions. Taking place in many familiar locations like New York all the way to the Negative Zone, the future of the universe hangs in the balance, and it’s up to you to save it!
Marvel Cosmic Invasion will be released in 2025 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Arc Raiders Launches on October 30
The highly anticipated multiplayer extraction shooter, Arc Raiders, had its world premiere in Summer Games Fest 2025. Players assume the role of Raiders and scavenge the surface of an inhospitable future earth that has since been ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat called “Arc”.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, this first-person post-apocalyptic shooter supports cross-platform play on PC and consoles, as well as co-op squad and solo ranked game modes. Arc Raiders launches on October 30, 2025 on PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Guild Wars 2 Announces Player Housing and Double EXP Weekend in Latest Update
The world of Guild Wars 2 just got a lot cozier. In its latest update, the beloved free-to-play MMO introduces long-awaited player housing, giving adventurers a space to call their own at last. As if that weren’t enough, players can also enjoy a double EXP weekend, making this the perfect time to jump back in or level up a new character.
Log in now to stake your claim and earn those extra experience points!
Blade and Soul NEO Warlock Class Revealed!
Blade and Soul NEO’s latest update introduces the new class, Warlock! Harness dark magics and use the supernatural to your advantage by summoning visceral restraints and nefarious weapons, which can be used to protect your allies or attack your foes.
Blade and Soul NEO is available today on PC (Steam).
HITMAN x MindsEye Announced for Summer 2025, Pre-Orders Now Live
MindsEye will launch in a few days, on June 10, 2025, but a Hitman collaboration was announced to launch July 2025. MindsEye is a single-player action-adventure thriller set in the fictional near-future city of Redrock. The game follows Jacob Diaz, a former special-ops soldier with fragmented memories from his MindsEye neural implant, navigating a desert metropolis where technology governs daily life.
The collab introduces Agent 47 as a playable character in a special mission that IOI Interactive, the publisher for both MindsEye and the Hitman franchise, developed to bring stealth assassination gameplay elements into MindsEye's technologically advanced world. The collaboration mission was crafted to maintain the tactical precision associated with Agent 47's missions.
The collab should be timed well for players to pick up after completing the game in the first month.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Pre-Registers are Open on Steam and PlayStation
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world action RPG developed by Netmarble based on Nakaba Suzuki's manga series. Players control Prince Tristan of the Kingdom of Liones in an original story exploring time distortions threatening Britannia.
The game features party-based combat allowing players to gather multiple heroes while battling through corrupted timelines. Gameplay includes exploration across an open-world version of Britannia, strategic combat encounters, and character progression systems.
The story centers on Prince Tristan's first adventure as he works to restore order to a world where temporal anomalies have created dangerous convergences. The game incorporates elements from both the original Seven Deadly Sins series and its sequel focusing on the next generation of characters.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches in 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile platforms with pre-registration currently available across all platforms.
SCUM Launches on Steam on June 17
SCUM is a hardcore survival simulation that takes place on a 225-square-kilometer island where up to 64 players compete as maximum-security prisoners in a televised survival event monitored by TEC1 corporation. After seven years of development and 258 updates, the 1.0 update will release with a complete map rework, major graphical improvements and performance optimizations.
Players navigate dense forests, abandoned towns, airfields, beaches, and rural areas while managing complex survival mechanics including detailed metabolism, injury systems, and realistic resource requirements.
The game supports both solo survival and squad-based cooperation against environmental hazards, undead prisoners, colossal mechs, and hostile players. SCUM emphasizes uncompromising realism with no assistance systems, requiring players to master survival through skill development and strategic planning.
SCUM exits Steam Early Access on June 17, 2025.
The Wildgate Beta Lets You Take Your Moonshot From June 9-16
Wildgate is a PvP multiplayer shooter combining tactical ship-to-ship combat with fast-paced first-person action.
The game features crew-based gameplay where teams pilot spacecraft through hazardous environments while engaging in combat governed by three core principles: outsmart, outrun, or outgun opponents. Players must navigate deadly environmental hazards alongside dealing with team coordination and tactical decision-making. Successful crews must balance aggressive combat with strategic positioning and resource management across various spacecraft configurations.
The open beta runs June 9-16, 2025, exclusively on Steam, with the full game launching later in 2025 for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-platform compatibility. Reserve spots for your crew now!
Mixtape Coming Soon to Teenage Years Near You
Revisit the highs (and lows) of youth in a coming-of-age tale set to the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation. Featuring era-defining tracks from legends like DEVO, Roxy Music, Lush, The Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and more, Mixtape invites players to relive the chaos, joy, and heartbreak of teenage life.
Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur—the studio behind the BAFTA-winning The Artful Escape—Mixtape takes heavy inspiration from classic coming-of-age films, blending nostalgia, rebellion, music, and the emotional rollercoaster of growing up.
Mixtape is coming soon to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
Other Announcements
Resident Evil Village and Other Capcom Titles are Going on Sale
As announced by the voice of Resident Evil Village’s towering Alcina Dimitrescu herself, Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4, and a horde of Capcom’s biggest hits are slicing their prices. With deals this deadly, even the filthy manthings can afford to complete their Resident Evil collection now!
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Spotlights Actors Luca Marinelli and Alissa Jung as characters Neil and Lucy
Game Director, Hideo Kojima, makes a live appearance to showcase an exclusive scene from Deathstranding 2. The cutscene provides a first look at Neil (Luca Marinelli) and Lucy (Alissa Jung) who hint at previous history with one another through their in-game dialogue and similar cancer-like markings.
Kojima teases the audience with the narrative significance of the characters as players uncover more of the story, specifying the deep connection they share. He then goes on to say that, while Mads Mikkelsen will not return to play Cliff Unger in the sequel, he believes Luca Marinelli's performance will be on par—if not better—in his stead, further supporting his antagonistic role in the series.
Following the presentation was the announcement of a live gameplay demo of Death Stranding 2. Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima will take the stage once more, alongside cast members such as Troy Baker, Elle Fanning and Luca Marinelli. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will release on June 26, 2025 for PlayStation 5 with bonus pre-order content, Digital-Deluxe, and Collector Editions now available.
Summer Game Fest 2025 Schedule
Summer Game Fest was a 2-hour live showcase featuring new updates from the gaming scene's most iconic titles and announcements for what new up-and-coming games are set to dominate the rest of the year.
Organized and hosted by game journalist Geoff Keighley, Summer Game Fest 2025 was scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. GMT, and took place at the YouTube Theater in Hollywood Park, Los Angeles.
It was also streamed through the event's official YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X) channels.
Check out the table below to learn about the stream schedule for each region:
| Region | Local Premiere Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Saturday, June 7, 2025, 7:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Saturday, June 7, 2025, 5:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Saturday, June 7, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Saturday, June 7, 2025, 5:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Friday, June 6, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
Other Events at Summer Game Fest 2025
The Summer Game Fest 2025 event was immediately followed by a lineup of exciting showcase presentations, including Day of the Devs, Xbox Games Showcase, and much, much more!
Day of the Devs 2025 Schedule
Day of the Devs is arguably the premier indie showcase of every year, and for Summer Game Fest 2025, Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions and collectibles manufacturer iam8bit will be leading the charge as this year's hosts. Promising yet another year's worth of up-and-coming indie heavy hitters, Day of the Devs 2025 will go live immediately after the Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase, and is available to stream on the event's official YouTube channel.
Wholesome Direct 2025 Schedule
Wholesome Direct is the yearly one-stop shop for every gamer's cozy game needs, and this year's showcase during SGF 2025 promises roughly 60 new titles from the biggest publishers to indie up-and-comers. Wholesome Games itself will also be presenting updates for two of its most popular recent titles, Is This Seat Taken? and MakeRoom.
Wholesome Direct 2025 will be going live on June 7, at June 7, 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET, and is available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
Women-led Games Summer Showcase Schedule
This showcase will feature 39 games developed and led by women creators and teams across the gaming industry, bringing recognition to the efforts and talent of women in gaming. Women-led Games Summer Showcase will go live on June 7, at **10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, and is available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
Latin-American Games Showcase Schedule
This showcase will feature an entire bevy of world premieres, updates, and new content for games developed in Latin America. Latin-American Games Showcase will go live on June 7, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase Schedule
Developers and publishers from Southeast Asia will take center stage during this year’s Summer Game Fest with the dedicated Southeast Asian Games Showcase. The segment will highlight 45 of the region’s most exciting upcoming titles, offering a global platform to celebrate the rising talent and creativity from across Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase will go live on June 7, at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
Future Games Show Summer Showcase Schedule
Legendary voice actors—and fan-favorite D&D duo—Matthew Mercer and Laura Bailey are set to headline this year’s Future Games Show during Summer Game Fest 2025. The showcase will spotlight 40 upcoming games spanning the spectrum from high-profile AAA blockbusters to promising indie titles, including Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020, Hangar 13's Mafia: The Old Country, and Crisol: Theater of Idols from Blumhouse Games.
Future Games Show will be going live on June 7, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
Frosty Games Fest Schedule
Bringing the thunder from down under is the first showcase of its kind, featuring games developed from Australia and New Zealand, it's the Frosty Games Fest! Set to go live on June 7, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET, Frosty Game Fest will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
PC Gaming Show Schedule
The PC Gaming Show—PC Gamer’s annual celebration of all things PC—is set to return during Summer Game Fest 2025 with a promising lineup of titles coming to PC, Mac, and Linux in the year ahead. This year’s showcase is already shaping up to impress, with confirmed presentations from Ubisoft, Devolver Digital, Astra Logical, and Sunless Skies developer Failbetter Games.
With 50 titles set to premiere, PC Gaming Show will go live on June 8, at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
Xbox Games Showcase/The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Schedule
Xbox will headline the final stretch of Summer Game Fest 2025, as the platform holder prepares to unveil its upcoming slate of titles in a dedicated showcase. While it remains unconfirmed whether Xbox head Phil Spencer will take the stage, fans can expect a wave of world premieres and fresh looks at what's coming to Xbox over the next year.
Capping off the Xbox segment is the highly anticipated Outer Worlds 2 Direct—a focused presentation from Obsidian Entertainment spotlighting the sequel to its hit sci-fi RPG, The Outer Worlds 2. The Xbox Games Showcase will go live on June 8, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch.
