Summer Game Fest 2025 showcased upcoming titles and provided release dates, trailers, and surprise reveals during its two-hour broadcast.
Resident Evil Requiem Launches in 2026
Capcom confirmed Resident Evil 9 as Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest 2025. The game releases on 27 February 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Capcom teased “cinematic high stakes action” and promised a new tone and direction for the horror franchise.
Dying Light: The Beast Launches This August
Techland confirmed Dying Light: The Beast will release on 22 August 2025. This standalone game revisits Kyle Crane following his absence in the 2022 sequel. The showcase included a 30-minute extended gameplay trailer as part of IGN First’s June feature.
Chronicles: Medieval Introduced by Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy narrated a trailer for Chronicles: Medieval, which features knight warfare and early access on PC in 2026. The gameplay teased epic battles and detailed medieval settings.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Introduced
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros lets players control the Great Houses or the Night King. Players will command armies, rally heroes, and compete solo or in free-for-all multiplayer.
Death Stranding 2 Highlights Neil and Lucy
Neil and Lucy, portrayed by Luca Marinelli and Alissa Jung, took centre stage in a new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The game launches for PS5 on 26 June 2025.
Mads Mikkelsen Returns in Hitman Update
IO Interactive added Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelsen, to Hitman World of Assassination. The update features a new Elusive Target and a crossover with Mikkelsen’s Casino Royale character.
Project Century Renamed Stranger Than Heaven
Ryu Ga Gotoku reintroduced Project Century as Stranger Than Heaven. The new footage previewed gameplay, but no release date or platforms were confirmed.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Announces Guest Racers
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will include guest racers Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, Persona 5’s Joker, and Minecraft’s Steve. Sega continues embracing crossover elements in its new title.
Lies of P: Overture Available Now
Lies of P: Overture, the prequel to the soulslike RPG, is now available. The new title returns players to Krat. Players can expect familiar mechanics, deeper lore, and fresh gameplay experiences in this standalone expansion.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Shows Combat Footage
Capcom released a new gameplay trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The footage showcased intense, brutal combat with traditional slashing action.
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver Revealed
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver blends anime and Afro-surrealism with music from DJ Just Blaze. Players will battle an invading force alongside the Wu-Tang Clan, restoring Shaolin through teamwork and unique powers.
Arc Raiders Gets October Release Date
Embark Studios announced Arc Raiders will launch on 30 October 2025. The trailer confirmed its release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with more details coming closer to launch.
Scott Pilgrim EX Announced
Bryan Lee O’Malley revealed Scott Pilgrim EX, a new co-op brawler. The game maintains the original’s visual style and launches for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Mortal Shell 2 Revealed with New Gameplay
Mortal Shell 2 received its first gameplay showcase. The action RPG includes expanded combat, new upgrade paths, and open exploration. It launches in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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Square Enix Presents Killer Inn
Killer Inn is a new team-based social deduction game from Square Enix. Players must uncover the ‘Wolves’ hiding among them before getting eliminated in a mansion setting.
Wildgate Releasing in July with Beta
Moonshot Games announced Wildgate, launching 22 July 2025. A free open beta starts on 9 June and runs until 16 June. The cross-platform shooter comes from former Blizzard developers.
Atomic Heart 2 and The Cube Announced
Mundfish unveiled Atomic Heart 2 alongside The Cube, both set in the Atomic Heart universe. Release details remain unconfirmed, but both titles are coming to PC and consoles.
Lego Voyagers Introduced as Co-Op Adventure
Light Studio revealed Lego Voyagers, a 2-player co-op game featuring a Split Fiction-style friends pass. The game builds on the creative legacy of Lego Builder’s Journey.
ILL Shows Terrifying Gameplay
ILL presented disturbing body horror mechanics in a new trailer. The gameplay highlighted brutal dismemberment and tense survival horror elements within a dark research fort.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Revealed
Frontier Developments announced Jurassic World Evolution 3, launching on 21 October 2025. Jeff Goldblum narrated the trailer, highlighting over 80 dinosaur species across generations. Players will design habitats and manage genetics in their Jurassic park.
