Gaming Showcase 2026! General Gaming

[David76]

It looks like the anticipation for this year's Summer Game Fest is really heating up! A brand new trailer has just dropped, and it's got fans buzzing with excitement ahead of the big event in June.



The trailer teases a mix of new game reveals and updates on some of our most anticipated titles. While specifics are still under wraps, the energy in the clips suggests that there are some exciting surprises in store. It really feels like the gaming community is rallying together, sharing their hopes and dreams for what the show might unveil.

As we gear up for the Summer Game Fest, here are a few things many are speculating about:

• Potential announcements of long-awaited sequels
• Gameplay footage from upcoming releases
• Surprises that could take the gaming world by storm

Summer Game Fest 2026 kicks off on June 5, stay tuned for more details.

 

[David76]

Summer Game Fest is over for another year! Geoff Keighley's annual summer showcase was packed with game reveals, new trailers, and fresh updates on upcoming titles. The two-hour livestream featured several heavy hitters, but perhaps the two biggest were Resident Evil: Veronica and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, which opened and closed SGF, respectively.

Elsewhere, Tifa's addition to Street Fighter 6, the Stellar Blade sequel, and Guild Wars 3 caught the eye. Let's check out all the reveals.

Resident Evil Veronica

The first announcement at SGF is Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of Resident Evil: Veronica. It's due out in 2027! This one had been heavily rumoured, but it's finally officially out in the wild.



Cuphead sequel and Mighty Cuphead Adventure

Studio MDHR announced a Cuphead sequel! It's still in the early stages, so we don't know much about it, but we did learn a small team in the studio is working on something completely different, and we got a quick look at it: Mighty Cuphead Adventure! It's a new retro action-platformer shooter in an 8-bit style.





Alien: Isolation 2

Creative Assembly showed up at SGF to show a new trailer for Alien: Isolation 2, which looks terrifying indeed. Creative director Al Hope took to the stage to say the developers are creating a game all about escaping from the clutches of a xenomorph. The action is set on a station on a planet now, so you're not confined to a spaceship.



Blood Message

NetEase brought Blood Message to SGF. Check out the debut trailer below. It's a cinematic and narrative-driven linear action-adventure currently in development for PC and consoles. Set in the late Tang Dynasty in 848 AD, players take on the role of a nameless messenger who embarks on a perilous eastward journey to deliver a message that holds the fate of his homeland. The game's setting in the last years of the Tang Dynasty provides a cultural landmark of Chinese history that frames the story with customs, culture, and the rich history of the era, NetEase said.

 

[David76]

Stranger Than Heaven

Yakuza developer RGG Studio brought a new trailer for its next game, Stranger Than Heaven, in what was perhaps the most random moment of SGF: confirmation that Tupac is in the game. Yes, Tupac Shakur. And we finally have a release date: January 15, 2027. Snoop Dogg, who is also in the game, appeared on-stage to talk about Tupac's surprise appearance in Stranger Than Heaven. Meanwhile, Snoop said Death Row Games is still alive, and we'll hear more about what it's working on soon.



Haex

Haex is a new game from some of the developers behind The Division. The trailer has a lot of very cool sci-fi things in it, although I'm not entirely sure what was going on. Expect a release in 2027.



Gundam Rogue Orbit

Bandai Namco announced Gundam Rogue Orbit with a flashy teaser trailer! It's a fast-paced, high-mobility action game that introduces a brand-new timeline in the Gundam saga, "where humanity must fight for survival against an unknown threat." It's due out in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

In Gundam Rogue Orbit, players will suit up as ace pilot RE-X, the protagonist in this new chapter for Gundam. Step into the cockpit of Gundam Helix, RE-X's high-mobility suit, so he, along with a rag-tag crew of unsung soldiers, can fight to be humanity's last hope for survival against this unknown enemy. Gundam Rogue Orbit will feature explosive, fast-paced battles set in sprawling environments, with players taking on enemy hordes, massive bosses, and seemingly insurmountable challenges, set against an engaging Sci-Fi backdrop. For Gundam fans, the title promises to deliver the emotionally charged moments and unforgettable action that have made the series one of the world's most beloved entertainment franchises while also introducing a thrilling new direction for Gundam.



CrossFire

Former Call of Duty developers revealed a new single-player story-driven CrossFire game, backed by Smilegate. It's got dynamic cover, which "fundamentally changes your relationship with the environment, and becomes an active skill you need to master." Bit of a surprise this one!



Guild Wars 3

Guild Wars 3! What a huge reveal from ArenaNet. It's due out on PC and PS5 (no mention of Xbox Series X and S. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.



Virtua Fighter Crossroads

RGG Studio brought the new Virtua Fighter to SGF, confirming the name of the game: Virtua Fighter Crossroads! The trailer teased a pretty involved and gritty story mode, which seems to revolve around the Chinese mafia. It's due out 2027.

 

[David76]

1666 Amsterdam

1666 Amsterdam is the new game from Patrice Desilets, one of the original creators of Assassin's Creed. He took to the stage at SGF to say the prologue is free to download on Steam and the Epic Games Store. 1666: Amsterdam is a dark third-person story-led action-adventure game, with the full release set for early access on PC this year. Console versions are planned for a later date.



Lords of the Fallen 2

Lords of the Fallen 2 is also coming to Steam this fall, CI Games announced. The platform reveal trailer is below.



Star Wars: Zero Company

As expected, Star Wars: Zero Company saw its debut trailer revealed at SGF. This X-COM-style Star Wars game is a turn-based strategy affair. The trailer confirmed Anakin Skywalker is in the game! It's due out August 27.



The Blood of Dawnwalker

This really impressive-looking vampire game, from some of the people who made The Witcher 3, has a new trailer.





Among Us Story: On Guard

Innersloth announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a new standalone Among Us game. It's a brand-new narrative-driven single-player experience set in the Among Us universe. Players enter a controlled simulation at MIRA R&D as part of the new Crewmate training program, taking on the role of Guard, the ship's security officer responsible for maintaining order and ensuring the crew reaches its destination safely. When a shocking murder occurs aboard the vessel, the mission quickly spirals into chaos, forcing Guard to investigate the incident while under growing suspicion themselves. Among Us Story: On Guard is planned for release on PC and Nintendo Switch, and is available now for pre-order on Steam.

 

[David76]

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting an expansion called Ascendance. It's due out at some point in 2027 across PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. "Soar into a land above, wield new abilities, and hunt legendary monsters in Master Rank!" Capcom said. "Prepare for Elder Dragons."



Hot Wheels Infinite Rush

Hot Wheels is going open world! Revealed at Summer Game Fest alongside a debut trailer, Infinite Rush is due out on September 24, 2026 priced $49.99 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch 2. Yes, that's another September game to add to the list this year. Infinite Rush is developed by Milestone, which created the two Hot Wheels Unleashed games.



Clutch

Clutch is the new open-world racing game from former developers of the Forza Horizon series. At SGF we got a story trailer showing off some of the characters. It's due out spring 2027.



Attack on Titan 3

Koei Tecmo America and developer Omega Force announced Attack on Titan 3. The new action game is based on the popular anime and manga series created by Hajime Isayama, and lets A.O.T. enthusiasts play through the entire storyline for the first time. The reveal trailer is below. Attack on Titan 3 is currently in development for the PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC Windows via Steam.



Palworld 1.0

Palworld 1.0 is out July 10! The cinematic trailer is below.

 

[David76]

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain

We knew Stellar Blade 2 was on the way, but we were not expecting a debut trailer at SGF. Shift Up's sequel, subtitled Blood Rain, continues the events beyond the story of the first game, and features a new protagonist.



Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC characters

Yasmine, Arjun, Bosch, and Tifa! Street Fighter 6 is getting four new DLC characters in Year 4, with Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 the headline addition.



Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is official and has its debut trailer. The game itself is called Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Director Naoki Hamaguchi took to the stage to say Revelation is launching simultaneously on all platforms, confirming a release on Xbox Series X and S and Nintendo Switch 2 days after launch alongside PC and PlayStation 5. The voice of Vincent Valentine, Matt Mercer, also appeared to introduce new gameplay. It's out in spring 2027! Here's the official blurb from Square Enix:

In this climactic conclusion, Cloud Strife and his loyal companions face a world that teeters on the brink of annihilation. Grieving a beloved ally, and with their nemesis Sephiroth nearing godhood, the party takes to the skies aboard the airship Highwind in a race against time to stop Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic, and the total obliteration of the planet.

With deft gunslinger Vincent Valentine and cantankerous pilot Cid Highwind aboard, the heroic team will journey freely across the entire planet and explore expansive new areas, harness a new job system in combat and forge unbreakable bonds to overcome the greatest threat they've ever faced.

 

[Gemma]

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[Gemma]

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting an expansion called Ascendance. It's due out at some point in 2027 across PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. "Soar into a land above, w

Clutch could be interesting

 

[Welshy]

An alright show. Definitely a few that looked interesting like Resident Evil, Crossfire, Haex etc but nothing there that I can say I'm really excited for. Needed a few more big hitters, and I guess another Final Fantasy remake doesn't do much for me.

 

[David76]

I've added a section to our Games Hub for showcase events

Excellent work, Gemma. I'll still post the best announcements/trailers here too.