Well, that was a ride. Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase just wrapped, and to say it was packed would be an understatement. We went in expecting updates on some big hitters, but we came out with our jaws on the floor. This wasn’t just a parade of trailers; it was a show full of genuine bombshells, shadow drops, and reveals that nobody saw coming. If you missed the live show, don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered with a full rundown of the most important Summer Game Fest 2025 announcements. Let’s dive in.
Summer Game Fest 2025 Announcements: All Games List
Here’s a comprehensive list of the major games from Summer Game Fest 2025 announcements, including release dates and trailer links where available:
Resident Evil Requiem (Resident Evil 9)
- Release Date: February 27, 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Protagonist: Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent investigating her mother’s mysterious death
- Setting: A devastated Raccoon City, featuring iconic locations like the police station and a haunted hotel
- Gameplay: A return to survival horror roots with psychological elements, high-fidelity visuals, and a blend of open and claustrophobic environments
Mafia: The Old Country
- Release Date: August 8, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Developer: Hangar 13
- Publisher: 2K
- Setting: 1900s Sicily, in the fictional town of San Celeste
- Protagonist: Enzo Favara, a former sulfur mine laborer who joins Don Torrisi’s crime family
- Gameplay: A linear, narrative-driven third-person action-adventure focusing on stealth, melee, and period-authentic gunplay. The game emphasizes cinematic storytelling and immersive environments, powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Mortal Shell 2
- Developer: Cold Symmetry
- Publisher: Playstack
- Release Date: Expected in 2026
- Platforms: To be announced
- Genre: Action role-playing (Souls-like)
The sequel aims to expand upon the original’s dark, atmospheric world with enhanced combat mechanics and deeper lore. While specific gameplay details are yet to be revealed, fans can anticipate a continuation of the challenging melee combat and unique “shell” system that defined the first game.
Dying Light: The Beast
- Release Date: August 22, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Developer: Techland
- Protagonist: Kyle Crane returns after 13 years of captivity and experimentation
- Setting: Castor Woods, a post-apocalyptic rural area overrun by zombies
- Gameplay:
- First-person action with parkour traversal and melee combat
- New “Beast Mode” granting superhuman abilities due to zombie DNA infusion
- Dynamic day-night cycle affecting enemy behavior
- 4-player cooperative multiplayer support
- Approximately 20 hours of content, including side missions and exploration
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
- Developer: PlaySide Studios
- Publisher: PlaySide Studios
- Release Date: 2026
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
In War for Westeros, players can command iconic factions such as House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, and even the Night King. The game offers both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes, emphasizing strategic warfare, diplomacy, and decision-making. Each faction features unique units, including infantry, cavalry, siege weapons, giants, and dragons. The game aims to deliver a dynamic experience where every player’s decision can reshape the fate of Westeros.
Felt That Boxing
- Developer: Sans Strings Studio
- Release Date: To Be Announced
- Platforms: Not yet specified
- Protagonist: Ezra “Fuzz-E” Wright, an underdog puppet boxer aiming to save an orphanage
- Gameplay: A comedic boxing experience featuring puppet-styled characters, imaginative opponents, and strenuous training montages. The game blends humor with innovative digital puppeteering.
- Soundtrack: Composed by Flying Lotus, known for his work on Adult Swim segments.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Developer: Capcom
- Publisher: Capcom
- Release Date: 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Protagonist: Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary samurai modeled after actor Toshiro Mifune
- Setting: Edo-era Kyoto, plagued by malevolent forces known as Genma
- Gameplay:
- Third-person action with intense swordplay and strategic combat
- Utilization of the Oni Gauntlet to absorb enemy souls and unleash powerful attacks
- Environmental interactions, such as using tatami mats for defense
- Emphasis on timing and precision, reminiscent of the series’ classic “Issen” mechanic
- Story: A standalone narrative not directly connected to previous Onimusha titles, focusing on Musashi’s battle against demonic forces in a corrupted Kyoto
- Estimated Playtime: Approximately 20 hours for the main story
ARC Raiders
- Developer: Embark Studios
- Publisher: Embark Studios
- Release Date: October 30, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store)
- Genre: Third-person PvPvE extraction shooter
- Price: $39.99 (shifted from original free-to-play model)
Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth, players assume the role of Raiders from the underground colony of Speranza. Venturing to the surface, they scavenge for resources while facing off against deadly ARC machines and competing Raiders. Gameplay involves 30-minute sessions where players must loot, complete missions, and extract safely. The game emphasizes tactical combat, resource management, and features a progression system tied to XP-based skill trees. A recent tech test in May 2025 showcased these mechanics and hinted at further developments.
Killer Inn
- Developer/Publisher: Square Enix
- Genre: Multiplayer murder mystery action
- Platforms: PC
- Release: Closed beta coming soon
In Killer Inn, 24 players are divided into two teams: “wolves” and “lambs.” Players assume human roles assigned as either wolves or lambs. The objective for the lambs is to identify and eliminate all the wolves, while the wolves aim to eliminate the lambs. When wolves kill lambs, they leave behind forensic clues such as hair or clothing, which can be used by the remaining lambs to uncover the killers. The game is set to enter a closed beta phase soon, with sign-ups open via its Steam page.
Code Vein 2
- Developer: Shift (Bandai Namco)
- Publisher: Bandai Namco
- Release Date: To Be Announced
- Platforms: Not yet specified
- Genre: Action RPG (Souls-like)
While specific details about the game’s setting, storyline, and gameplay mechanics have not been disclosed, the announcement confirms that Code Vein 2 is in development. Fans of the original can anticipate a continuation of the challenging combat and rich narrative that characterized the first installment.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Developer: Kojima Productions
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Release Date: June 26, 2025
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Genre: Action-adventure
The sequel continues the journey of Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus) as he embarks on a new mission to save humanity. Returning characters include Fragile (Léa Seydoux) and Higgs (Troy Baker), joined by newcomers such as Tomorrow (Elle Fanning), Rainy (Shioli Kutsuna), and Neil (Luca Marinelli). The game delves deeper into themes of connection, trust, and survival in a fractured world.
Stranger Than Heaven
- Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (Sega)
- Release Date: 2026
- Platforms: Not yet specified
- Genre: Narrative-driven detective action-adventure
Set in a stylized version of 1914 Japan, the game follows detective Mako Daito as he investigates a mysterious case amidst a backdrop of glamor, violence, and personal introspection. The gameplay introduces survival elements such as hunger, thirst, and decision-making under pressure. Player choices, like smoking, which can trigger hostility, impact both gameplay and narrative direction. The story is hinted to span across decades, offering a rich, emotional journey.
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This year’s Summer Game Fest was an absolute blast, mixing predictable updates with moments that genuinely made us leap out of our chairs. It set a high bar for the rest of the summer reveal season.
