Summer Game Fest 2025: All the Biggest Announcements
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– Summer Game Fest 2025 featured major game announcements, including Mortal Shell 2 (2026), Death Stranding 2 (June 24, 2025), and a surprise Lies of P DLC shadow drop.
– Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (September 25, 2025) and a Minecraft collaboration were highlighted, featuring cross-franchise guest characters.
– Upcoming sequels like Code Vein 2 (2026) and Atomic Heart 2 were announced, alongside new IPs like The Cube (MMO RPG shooter).
– Resident Evil 9: Requiem was revealed with a February 27, 2026 release date, set in the ruins of Raccoon City.
– Multiple indie and AAA titles received release windows, including Dune: Awakening (June 10, 2025) and Lego Voyagers (coming soon).
The Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase delivered an avalanche of gaming announcements, from surprise DLC drops to long-awaited sequels and fresh IPs. Whether you missed the live event or just want a quick recap, here’s everything revealed during the two-hour spectacle, packed with trailers, release dates, and unexpected collaborations.
Mortal Shell 2 kicked things off, confirming a 2026 launch for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The sequel promises to expand on the original’s punishing combat and haunting atmosphere. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2None teased a new clip ahead of its June 24 release, with Hideo Kojima hinting at deeper narrative layers.
History buffs got a treat with Chronicles: Medieval, an ambitious early-access title set for 2026, while racing fans were treated to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, arriving September 25 with crossover characters from Sega’s catalog. The surprise Minecraft collaboration added even more chaotic fun to the mix.
Fans of challenging action RPGs had plenty to cheer about. Code Vein 2 and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers brought gothic flair and Soulslike intensity, while End of Abyss teased a haunting descent into a fractured world. On the lighter side, Mouse P.I. For Hire blended noir storytelling with cartoonish FPS action, featuring Troy Baker’s voice work.
Big franchises made waves too. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros unveiled its RTS gameplay, and Atomic Heart 2 promised to push open-world boundaries. Its spin-off, The Cube, introduced a reality-bending MMO shooter. Marvel fans got a closer look at Cosmic Invasion, adding She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon to the roster.
Indie highlights included Mina the Hollower from the Shovel Knight team and Out of Words, a handcrafted stop-motion co-op adventure. Meanwhile, Lies of P Overture shocked everyone with a shadow-dropped DLC available immediately.
Capcom closed the show with Resident Evil 9: Requiem, set for February 2026, while Street Fighter 6 revealed its Year 3 fighters. Other standouts included Dune: Awakening’s survival MMO launch and Deadpool VR’s uncensored chaos.None
From nostalgic revivals like Scott Pilgrim EX to innovative newcomers like Wildgate, Summer Game Fest 2025 proved the industry’s creativity is far from slowing down. Mark your calendars—these games are coming soon.
(Source: EURO Gamer)
