Summer Game Fest 2025: All the Biggest Announcements Live
▼ Summary
– Summer Game Fest 2025 featured major game announcements, including trailers for Resident Evil 9: Requiem, LEGO Voyagers, and Mina the Hollower.
– Resident Evil 9: Requiem, set to release on February 27, 2026, introduces significant changes to the series’ gameplay formula.
– Several new and returning franchises were showcased, such as Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, Dying Light: The Beast, and Mortal Shell 2.
– Upcoming releases like Deadpool VR, Mafia: The Old Country, and Sonic Racing: Crossworlds were highlighted with trailers and release dates.
– The event also teased future showcases, including Death Stranding 2 gameplay and potential hardware reveals like the Asus ROG Ally 2.
Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered an avalanche of gaming announcements, from long-awaited sequels to surprising new IPs. The event showcased trailers, release dates, and gameplay reveals that left fans buzzing. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest highlights from this year’s showcase.
Resident Evil 9: Requiem stole the spotlight with a stunning trailer confirming a February 27, 2026 release. The game promises a fresh take on the survival horror formula, with Capcom teasing more surprises for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Meanwhile, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros unveiled a cinematic trailer featuring Jon Snow and the Night King, though gameplay details remain under wraps for this 2026 RTS title.
Fans of indie gems got plenty to celebrate. Mina the Hollower, from the creators of Shovel Knight, channels classic Game Boy aesthetics with a Halloween 2025 launch. LEGO Voyagers offers a charming building adventure, while Stranger Than Heaven introduces a noir detective story set in 1943 Japan.
Multiplayer enthusiasts had their hands full with announcements like Splitgate 2, blending Halo-inspired combat with Titanfall homages, and Wildgate, a chaotic 20-player FPS with capture-the-flag mechanics. Deadpool VR also made waves, featuring Neil Patrick Harris as the Merc with a Mouth in a Meta Quest-exclusive title.
Capcom dominated the show beyond Resident Evil, revealing gameplay for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and teasing Street Fighter 6 DLC characters, including Sagat and C. Viper. Meanwhile, Atomic Heart 2 expanded its bizarre sci-fi world, though a release window remains elusive.
Surprises came thick and fast. Dune: Awakening showcased its survival MMO gameplay ahead of its June 10 launch, while Mortal Shell 2 and Code Vein 2 catered to soulslike fans. Hideo Kojima took the stage to preview Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, hinting at deeper character connections.
Nostalgia played a big role, with Scott Pilgrim EX reviving the beloved comic in a 2026 co-op brawler and Mixtape delivering a 90s-themed coming-of-age story backed by tracks from The Cure and Smashing Pumpkins.
Hardware whispers lingered too, as Valve’s rumored VR headset and Asus’ ROG Ally 2 remained hot topics, though neither received official confirmation.
With showcases from Xbox, PC Gaming, and Death Stranding 2 still to come, Summer Game Fest 2025 proved once again why it’s a must-watch for gamers worldwide. Whether you’re into horror, RPGs, or competitive shooters, this year’s lineup has something to fuel your hype.
(Source: Tom’s Guide)
