Summer Game Fest 2025: All the Biggest Announcements
▼ Summary
– Summer Game Fest 2025 featured major game announcements, including Resident Evil Requiem (2026), Stranger Than Heaven, and Scott Pilgrim EX.
– Resident Evil Requiem marks a franchise shift, releasing on Feb. 27, 2026, for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X, returning to Raccoon City.
– Notable reveals included Deadpool VR with Neil Patrick Harris, Lego Voyagers (a co-op adventure), and Sonic Racing CrossWorlds with crossplay.
– Sequels like Atomic Heart 2, Mortal Shell 2, and Code Vein 2 were announced, alongside new IPs like Ill (horror) and Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver.
– Upcoming releases include Mina the Hollower (Oct. 31), Dying Light: The Beast (Aug. 22), and ARC Raiders (Oct. 30).
Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered an electrifying showcase packed with major game reveals, surprise announcements, and long-awaited updates. Geoff Keighley’s two-hour presentation brought fans everything from blockbuster sequels to unexpected VR adventures, proving the event remains a must-watch for gaming enthusiasts. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest highlights from this year’s spectacle.
Resident Evil Requiem stole the spotlight as Capcom unveiled the next mainline entry in its iconic horror series. Slated for release on February 27, 2026, the game returns players to Raccoon City with a fresh narrative twist. Platforms include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Fans of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio were treated to Stranger Than Heaven, the official title for the previously teased Project Century. Set in the early 1900s, this new IP promises a gripping historical narrative from the creators of Like A Dragon and Virtua Fighter.
Nostalgia hit hard with Scott Pilgrim EX, a revival of the beloved beat-’em-up by Tribute Games. Scheduled for 2026, it reimagines the cult classic with modern enhancements. Meanwhile, Yacht Club Games confirmed Mina the Hollower will launch just in time for Halloween on October 31.
Co-op gaming got a creative boost with Lego Voyagers, Annapurna Interactive’s charming spaceship-building adventure designed for two players. Capcom also showcased Onimusha: Way of the Sword, offering a fresh glimpse at next year’s samurai sequel.
Mafia: The Old Country revealed deeper story details, while Lies of P: Overture surprised fans with immediate DLC availability. The zombie-slaying chaos of Dying Light: The Beast arrives August 22, and Code Vein 2 teased a less vampiric but equally intense experience.
Sequels dominated the show, with Mortal Shell 2 and Atomic Heart 2 both targeting 2026 releases. The latter expands its alternate-history sci-fi world, while Mundfish’s The Cube introduced an MMO RPG shooter set in the same universe.
Horror fans were unsettled by ILL, a survival nightmare boasting grotesque creatures and relentless tension. On the lighter side, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds brings crossover characters like Persona 5’s Joker and Minecraft’s Steve when it launches September 25.
Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny blends fantasy RPG mechanics with beloved cartoon icons, while End of Abyss and Chrono Odyssey showcased ambitious sci-fi and MMORPG experiences.
Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion added She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon to its roster, and Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver unveiled a martial arts epic steeped in hip-hop mythology.
Quirky standouts included Felt That Boxing, a Muppet-inspired brawler, and Out of Words, a heartfelt co-op platformer about first love. Infinitesimals offered a Grounded-style microscopic adventure, and Hitman surprised with Mads Mikkelsen’s LeChiffre as a new elusive target.
Rounding out the announcements, Wildgate (July 22) and ARC Raiders (October 30) set near-future release dates, while Deadpool VR confirmed Neil Patrick Harris as the Merc with a Mouth. Lastly, Square Enix’s Killer Inn introduced a fresh take on social deduction gameplay.
With so many titles spanning genres and platforms, Summer Game Fest 2025 proved gaming’s future is brighter, and more unpredictable, than ever.
(Source: Polygon)
