Summer Game Fest 2025: Mortal Shell 2, Resident Evil 9 & More Revealed
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– IO Interactive’s James Bond game “007 First Light” is expected to be revealed this week, likely at Summer Game Fest 2025.
– The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will take place on June 8, featuring potential announcements like Everwild, State of Decay 3, and new Xbox hardware.
– Hollow Knight: Silksong may be nearing completion, as indicated by recent SteamDB updates, sparking fan anticipation.
– PlayStation’s State of Play on June 4 will showcase “must-play” games, with hopes for a new Resident Evil announcement.
– CD Projekt RED showcased a technical demo for The Witcher 4 at State of Unreal 2025, revealing features like motion-matching and a 60 FPS ray-traced performance on PS5.
Summer Game Fest 2025 has kicked off with a bang, delivering major reveals and surprises that will shape the gaming landscape for years to come. From long-awaited sequels to unexpected announcements, this year’s event is already proving to be one for the history books.
The Xbox Games Showcase takes center stage this Sunday, promising updates on heavy hitters like State of Decay 3 and The Outer Worlds 2. Speculation is running wild about whether The Elder Scrolls VI will finally make an appearance, especially with renewed interest in the franchise following the Oblivion Remaster. Meanwhile, Hollow Knight: Silksong fans are buzzing after mysterious SteamDB updates hinted at progress after months of silence.
PlayStation isn’t sitting idle either: Resident Evil 9 stole the spotlight during Capcom’s segment, officially titled Resident Evil: Requiem. Set in the ruins of Raccoon City, the game promises a gripping return to survival horror roots with a February 2026 release date. Sony also teased a State of Play packed with “must-play” titles, fueling rumors about a potential Persona 4 Remake reveal.
Indie gems shined just as brightly, with Mortal Shell 2 showcasing a massive visual upgrade and Code Vein 2 surprising fans with a slick new trailer. Meanwhile, Atomic Heart II and Dying Light: The Beast expanded their respective universes with deeper RPG mechanics and brutal new gameplay twists.
On the hardware front, whispers about Microsoft’s “Project Kennan”, a potential Xbox-branded handheld, continue to circulate, though whether it debuts this weekend remains uncertain. And with Phil Spencer teasing “more surprises,” the hype train shows no signs of slowing down.
From The Witcher 4’s stunning Unreal Engine 5 demo to Lies of P: Overture’s shadow drop, Summer Game Fest 2025 is proving that gaming’s future is as exciting as ever. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.
(Source: Windows Central)
