Capcom has announced that it will be hosting a Capcom Spotlight later this week with updates on Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Capcom is always a big presence at any of the many game showcases throughout the year, which this year's Summer Game Fest undoubtedly showed with the likes of Resident Evil Veronica, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Tifa Lockhart in Street Fighter 6, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen being announced, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword's date finally announced for September 25th. However, despite a big showing, Capcom isn't done yet.

On its website, Capcom has announced a new episode of its Capcom Spotlight stream – which is its own version of a Nintendo Direct – to follow up on some of the announcements from Summer Game Fest. The stream will take place on June 25 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST on the Capcom YouTube channel and will last roughly 30 minutes.

Unfortunately, if you were hoping to find out more than the pretty much nothing we saw from Resident Evil Veronica or Tifa in Street Fighter, you're out of luck. Capcom has confirmed the stream will be "focused on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword."

As for what will be shown, considering retailers have listed Onimusha: Way of the Sword as releasing three weeks earlier than its current date, I'd expect that change could be officially announced this week if it is in fact happening. Monster Hunter Stories 3 is a curious one however, considering it came out in March of this year. None of the games in the spin-off series so far have had meaningful DLC expansions, but perhaps Capcom is going to expand the latest entry.

Capcom made twice as much money on Steam compared to PlayStation in the last year as PC gaming continues to grow.

Nintendo has confirmed that the rumored Nintendo Direct for June 9, 2026, will be happening as Summer Game Fest continues.

Last week, rumors emerged that a new Nintendo Direct – the first proper one since last September – would be airing this week on June 9, and despite the Nintendo Today app missing its usual update time, Nintendo went for the swerve as it has now announced that the rumors are true, and a Nintendo Direct will be on the air at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST on June 9, 2026.

In a follow-up post, Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Direct will run for 50 minutes. In a press release, it states that the Direct will be "focusing on games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this year."

Directly following the stream is a new edition of Nintendo Treehouse: Live, which will run for a further 95 minutes – presumably showing off some of the big surprises from the Direct in more detail.

Obviously, we don't know exactly what games it will focus on, but it's probably a given that titles releasing in the near-future like Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Splatoon Raiders will show up. Plus, there's the rumored Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Switch Sports release, which are likely on the cards after similar leaks have come true in recent months. Plus we're overdue updates on The Duskbloods and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.

Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and we hope this goes better than the PC port.

June has always been an important time in the gaming calendar, and Summer Game Fest 2026 is keeping that tradition alive. The event kicks off with new trailers and announcements for the biggest new games of 2026, and we've kept track of it all as it happened, collecting together everything you need to know below as our Summer Preview season truly begins.

If everything announced at the PlayStation State of Play June 2026 wasn't enough, the Summer Game Fest tradition of hosting some of gaming's most anticipated world premieres and reveals continued strong, from upcoming PS5 games to upcoming Series X and Games Pass games and beyond. Huge heavy hitters like Resident Evil Veronica and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation rocked the show, but tonnes of great announcements were to be had throughout. The Summer Game Fest schedule is packed, with the Xbox Showcase to follow on Sunday. Read on below for a rundown of everything that occurred, and all the highlights you need to keep on your radar.

Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026

HERE'S THE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation brings the JRPG remake trilogy to a close in 2027 "on all platforms"
• Resident Evil Code Veronica remake is coming in 2027, Capcom reveals
• Alien Isolation 2 claustrophobic new trailer promises pure terror 12 years later
• Beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic The Last Ronin is getting a game from action royalty
• Assassin's Creed creator's witchy game 1666: Amsterdam resurfaces with demo, early access this year
• Star Wars Zero Company confirmed for August release as former XCOM devs debut action-packed gameplay trailer
• Stellar Blade 2 is actually Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, and it looks nothing like the first game
• Capcom reveals Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the "massive expansion" fans have been waiting for
• The Wolf Among Us 2 finally releases in 2027, with a remaster of the original due out this holiday season
• Gen Atlas is a desolate mech game from the director of Shadow of the Colossus

AND HERE'S EVERYTHING ELSE:

• 007 First Light roadmap includes New Game Plus and more of Lenny Kravitz's Bawma
• I am diagnostically rabid for Silent Hill remake studio Bloober's new Saw horror game
• Palworld 1.0 is coming next month, over 2 years since its early access launch
• Suit up—a stylish new Gundam game with big mechs and bigger swords is finally on its way
• After 14 years, Guild Wars 3 is finally coming as "a modern evolution of the MMO"
• Cuphead devs announce two new games: a hand-animated successor, and an 8-bit throwback
• With its "genre-reinventing cover system", Crossfire wants to change third-person shooters forever

Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap

With the live stream now only a few hours away, it's worth running through some of the Summer Game Fest predictions that we can expect to see throughout the show.

For starters, we're expecting to see something around Alien Isolation 2 very soon given that Sega and Creative Assembly recently revealed a striking Alien Isolation sequel teaser across social media, including on the original game's official accounts. Entitled 'False Sense of Security', it shows a metal door opening to reveal an emergency telephone several meters away in a dark and stormy night. It's not a lot to go on yet, but paints a scene of lingering dread – can we really trust this solitary source of hope? The setting of this teaser does plenty, though. Will we actually be touching down on a planet, on which we'll be stalked by xenomorphs? And, with that grisly storm, will weather mechanics feature as an additional consideration when it comes to creeping about undetected? Hopefully we'll find out more imminently.

It's no secret that Summer Game Fest mastermind Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima are on good terms, with the former having a cameo in Death Stranding, and several key Kojima Productions titles having reveals across the showcase and end-of-year The Game Awards. With Death Stranding 2 in the rear-view mirror, the Metal Gear Solid creator has plenty more cooking.

Namely, OD, his upcoming horror game co-written with Jordan Peele and published by Xbox Game Studios. Revealed in 2022, it went silent until a second teaser in 2025. Given the timeframe, this is likely to be the next Kojima Productions project we hear about. Though it could feature in the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, it wouldn't be the first time a Summer Game Fest trailer teases a deeper dive at a later date.

Hideo Kojima is also working on Physint, a more direct spiritual successor to Metal Gear's espionage action. Announced in 2024 as a PlayStation production, this appears to not be as far along as OD. Typically, I'd expect that to mean we'll hear much less about it until OD is out the door, but with both projects atypically being backed by rival publishers that might not be the case. When it comes to Kojima and Keighley, anything could happen, though I'm trying to keep my expectations in check as a lifelong Kojima fan. It'll be ready when it's ready.

Even though Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 was announced at the end of May, instead of saving it as an Xbox Games Showcase surprise, that doesn't mean we won't see it at Summer Game Fest. In fact, with the reveal itself out of the way, we're primed and ready to get a more detailed look at what to expect, from its ambitious campaign to a closer look at how this year's release will evolve its multiplayer offering. If nothing else, perhaps Hydrobot will be on-hand to share the secrets of Captain Price's increasingly impressive facial hair fidelity.

A man can dream.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 has been rumored to be making an appearance during Summer Game Fest. With the project already confirmed as a trilogy, this final game is known to be deep into development, but it's also not technically been announced yet. It feels like Square Enix are at a point where there's plenty in their upcoming release calendar waiting to be revealed, and with Dragon Quest 12 recently re-revealed the stage is clear for something Final Fantasy-shaped to come next.

After Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the third part is set to close out this retelling of the PS1 JRPG epic. With plenty of intentionally diverging narrative beats, we both know what to expect from this new game while also being prepared for plenty of surprises. Just how off-script is this adventure going to get? How many party members will you be able to juggle in combat? Most importantly, what's it going to be called if it keeps the 're-' prefix? There's still time to get your guesses in. I'm going for Final Fantasy 7 Rebellion.

OK. Let's all take in the hopium: will GTA 6 make a surprise appearance at Summer Game Fest, do you think?

We're already feeling the excitement as Summer Game Fest approaches, and it's worth sticking around here to get the run-down on everything announced and even watch the livestream alongside these updates. When you ask? Good point! Summer Game Fest begins at these times:
- 2pm PT
- 5pm ET
- 10pm UK
- 11pm CET

Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards have teamed up with FromSoftware plenty of times throughout the years for exclusive trailers and reveals. Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, a dark fantasy multiplayer game, was revealed in April 2025, and is scheduled to release later in 2026 – but we've still not seen much about it. Long overdue for more information, Summer Game Fest would be the perfect place for an update. Even if a rumored Nintendo Direct is on its way sooner rather than later, it'd make sense to see it re-revealed here first before we get a closer look later.

RPG fans seem like they might be in for a strong showing this Summer Game Fest, especially if you can't get enough of Persona like me. Persona 4 Revival, the recently announced remake of the beloved PS2 and PS Vita classic, has received a new ESRB rating that might imply it's due a new trailer. Considering the reveal was only a short teaser, any new information about this beloved remake would be greatly appreciated – from how it's adapting the small-town murder mystery vibes, to whether it'll include any Persona 4 Golden content.

Perhaps this is pure hopium, but there's been activity around the long-awaited Persona 6, as well. Recent rumors have set social media abuzz, and mere days before Summer Game Fest those original Persona 6 rumor posts have been met with copyright strikes. This could just relate to activity around the brand, but considering Persona 5 launched in 2016 we're now a decade out from the incredible RPG with no actual announcement or even teaser for the next numbered follow-up.

Given all the rumors and speculation, it feels like Summer Game Fest and the events around it are shaping up to be exciting, and will play a big part in shaping the future of the industry. Where to watch? Well, look no further than below.

Gamescom's Opening Night Live, also produced by Geoff Keighley, has previously partnered with Team Cherry to spotlight a Hollow Knight: Silksong trailer, so it's not completely out of the question they would also partner for a Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow trailer. The much-anticipated DLC expansion for the tough-as-beetle-shells soulslike platformer has plenty of fans asking for more. Even though the developer is notoriously good at keeping quiet, given the nature of DLCs as a format and rumors that Sea of Sorrow might be targeting October we'll surely get some more news about it sooner rather than later, and a summer announcement would make sense. But, maybe I'm just falling victim to more silkposting myself.

Just 30 minutes left to go! I'm always a bit unclear myself whether there's going to be some kind of preamble or pre-show at the various events Geoff puts on, but it looks like... not this time. (Unless I am being tricked.)

So! Plenty of opportunity still to use the bathroom, grab a snack and drink or two, and get cozy before it all kicks off in earnest. Any last-minute predictions?

Maybe the Marvel's Wolverine gameplay trailer just has me hyped, but I'm keen to find out more about the other Marvel gaming projects in the works at the moment, especially given we've not seen many updates for the non-PS5 exclusives in a long time. With both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avenger's Doomsday set to bookend Marvel's Wolverine this year – 2026 is the time for more Marvel news to get out there and shine.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, developed by Skydance New Media, was announced as a project in 2021, with a proper title reveal and story trailer back in March 2024 – which largely focused on the (admittedly impressive) use of Unreal Engine 5 rather than getting into gameplay much. Not only does a WW2-set Marvel adventure pique my interest, but with dual protagonists in Captain America and Black Panther it stands out as a unique take. With Uncharted creator Amy Hennig both writing and producing, this has a lot of potential, but it's just been so long since we've seen much about it. At one point delayed to beyond early 2026, we're overdue for an update.

Marvel's Blade, coming from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios (and published by Bethesda), we know even less about. Though, its reveal at The Game Awards 2023 does make it possible another showing at sister event Summer Game Fest isn't out of the question. Set in Paris, I'd expect playing as Blade dealing with a vampire plague to have some of the developer's immersive sim DNA, but so far it's hard to say for sure. Earlier in production, this may still be a ways off – but I'd love to get more of a sense of its direction with a new trailer all the same. The Marvel calendar may be stacked, but with all these projects coming from different publishers and developers, there's no reason they would have to stagger their announcements.

Just five more minutes to get your groove on to the SGF waiting room music! It's almost time, so lock in your guesses for what's coming up now so you can say 'I told you so later'! As I prepare to update you on all the announcements, please forgive any typos I make because I'm either too excited or my fingertips are coated with cheesy snack dust.

It's great to be tuning in for another gaming event showcase. Especially in a week with additional platform holder events, it's almost like it's E3 again, throughout which I was of course dorky enough to hold watch parties (before I eventually got to attend for myself). Strap on in, folks.

It's time! It begins with a viewer discretion advisory so make sure you're prepared for what follows as Geoff Keighley takes to the stage, sporting a shiny red jacket.

9,265 new games have been released in the first five months on Steam this year, Keighley says. Sounds scary! Highlighting some of the biggest selling games, including Mewgenics and other indie hits.

"Get ready to get wishlisting," Keighley commands. Are you ready? Comment below if you do actually wishlist something.

First announcement. A city street in Paris. Buzzing a mysterious door buzzer in first-person. An old lady greets us, the sister of the American in the third floor. Get out of the cold she says. With an eerie building, this is foreboding. But, we follow her into the dark anyway. Your brother's flat sure is messy.

I should have known it at the 'sister'. WE ARE CLAIRE REDFIELD. And this is Resident Evil Veronica. We're on the hunt for Chris (of course), and are abducted and sent to the iconic prison island. 2027 on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Why the missing 'Code' for this RE Code Veronica remake? You've got me!

Cuphead's, er, looking different as a news anchor. But, this puppet-based announcement is confirming a new Cuphead game is in the works.

"I have one more surprise," says the news anchor. Studio MDHR is also working on something different: Mighty Cuphead Adventure. It's a retro throwback to the 8-bit era that reimagines some iconic Cuphead action an old-school style. Neat! That makes two games in the works for them. Mighty is coming to consoles and PC, and the hand-animated next Cuphead is also on the way.

Lucy James is taking to the stage to announce something from 20th Century games that warrants the show lights flickering as if lightning was striking. Also coming from Sega, it seems this is our first proper look at Alien Isolation 2 after the recent teaser.

It is someone's "last chance", and seems to take place on a stormy, unpleasant environment. It's a big shift from the first game's eerie spaceship hallways, but looks like it'll have us sweating to avoid xenomorphs all the same. PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC - and you can wishlist it already!

Al Hope (creative director) and Ana Sopikova (art director) take to the stage to talk Alien Isolation 2 and the "desperate struggle" surviving on this planet will put us through.

Keighley puts the spotlight on Fumito Ueda (Ico, Shadow of the Colossus) in the audience, who gives a little wave. No simple hello, his Project Robot is getting a new look. It's his first game in a decade.

Epic Games is publishing Project Robot, and the new trailer opens with the titular robot standing upright in a sandy environment, exploring a desolate world filled with robotic wreckage. A spaceship shaped like his own head hovers above it, circling a big body, implying a big robot will be able to help us move things. Action shifts to a vehicle segment and some simple shooting, and even some SotC-style big mech clambering. Yes, there's even giant mech boxing. Now known as genATLAS.

Next trailer, a slow zoom out of a piece of bird-pottery as soldiers march across the land in a huge column. 24 Entertainment presents this one. Set in Ancient China, action looks brutal and bloody, with lots of cinematic lingering on some violence across on-foot melee and horseback archery. One soldier stands with his boy, overlooking the violence. War is bad - which is true!

"Death," says a character, "before dishonor," as nevertheless he fights desperately in the snow, holding the line as enemy forces attack his home. This is Blood Message, and it seems to follow that young boy looking for answers after his father, star of the trailer, is cut down. Hands-on is at the event!

Stranger Than Heaven next, with Masayoshi Yokoyama taking to the stage from RGG Studio. I've been optimistic about this one as it feels refreshing compared to the studio's relentless Yakuza games. This is a period piece that connects to that series, but has its own vibe and reworked combat.

Now coming out January 15, 2027 they've also announced, erm, Tupac will be in the game?

Now Snoop Dogg, who also stars in Stranger Than Heaven, is taking to the stage. "Snoop!" exclaims Keighley.

"I'm a big fan," says Snoop, when it comes to working with RGG Studio. Snoop says the developers and himself have worked closely with the Tupac estate to put his likeness in the game.

Death Row Games, Snoop Dogg's gaming studio, gets an update. That being that they will have more to talk about in a couple of months.

Haex (said like 'Hex'), an open world action game from devs behind The Division and Little Nightmares is up next - who have formed a new studio, Dead Astronauts.

Robotic narration and strange text introduces the game, which mixes together realistic-looking forest environments with very weird creatures and hulking sci-fi shapes.

What seems to be multiple players run with guns through these spaces, aiming in FPS, trying to grab some kind of mysterious cube and make it out as the environment warps around them. Coming 2027, you can wishlist now - and it's coming to PC.

June 14 sees Dead by Daylight celebrate the big 10, and we get a teaser for what is coming up. Ominous footage with a breathy chant of happy birthday, it seems. We've all be there. The cake, however, I have to be honest, looks a little small for all those creepy, masked guests.

Mortal Shell 2's open beta is now live! This black metal vibes soulslike looks rad, so I'm keen to check that out for myself. But, that's all on that.

Steam contraptions walk through a desert world, and players can stand on and operate them to engage in firefights, running across gantries and platforms (as well as shooting on foot). Sand: Raiders of Sophie is having a server slam now, so if it interests you, looking into that one!

"Is it dangerous, Edward?" We all know that line. Leave Her Johnny, scored by Woodkid(!), features in this lush story trailer for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. We've gone hands-on with this one and it's great, as well as spoken to game developers at Ubisoft about the remake. Check out our Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Big Preview for that! It's still out July 9.

PlatinumGames are back! And tackling a legendary franchise... TMNT! (Yeah, remember they made one many years ago?). Turns out they're tackling The Last Ronin game, an adaptation of one of the series' most celebrated storylines.

Ben Starr struts onto stage. The storied voice actor voices The Visitor in Fortnite, we're told. And, that appears to be what Starr is on stage to talk about, as he talks about the game's new season, Runners, which launches... Later tonight. Chapter 7 Season 3 is almost here, so get ready to jump off the battle bus. You wouldn't want to disappoint Ben Starr, would you?

Bandai Namco are here to talk about "one of the most influential sci-fi franchises ever created".

This CG looks gorgeous. Mechs fight huge alien beasts outside a space colony. The actual gameplay kicks in, and it looks like slick as hell action. Gundam Rogue Orbit is coming in 2027, and it's great to see this anime series get the blockbuster treatment like this, with more than a little bit of a cap tip to Armored Core, I'm sure.

This next game comes from a solo developer, and is about two geese trying to carry their nest with a wobbly physics-based egg through hazardous environments. Sure to induce co-op stress, so check your relationship is going well before you begin. The bright, colorful graphics look great, but the constant goose chatter is a bit grating. Hopefully just for the trailer? That's An Eggstremely Hard Game, naturally.

Veteran devs announcing a brand new game (something we've seen a lot of). A military shooter, from developer That's No Moon, has two soldiers discussing themselves and the state of their world as they ruthlessly combine stealth and gunplay to defeat enemies. Yet, when they're downed, strange sci-fi tendrils reach down to them. What's going on? Is it moon related? "We fight together, or die alone". It's called Crossfire!

These two soldiers come from enemy sides in a conflict, and are thrown together to survive. With 'adaptive cover', the main character shifts her body to match the environment around her, like ducking and shifting to stand behind rocks of varying sizes. Single-player, storytelling games are what this team believes in strongly, they say.

Now, a look at Control Resonant. Shifting the action from Jesse Faden to Dylan Faden, this is embraces melee combat instead of shooting.

This new trailer really gives us a better look at the environment variety in this supernaturally infected Manhattan, with some typically striking visuals from Remedy Entertainment. It's out September 24.

A new game in a 'storied franchise' is being announced next. It's a new entry for the legendary MMO series: Guild Wars 3! You can wishlist it now for PS5 and PC, with beta beginning in Fall 2027.

"The time is right for the next evolution of the MMORPG." Lots of applause. "Glad you all agree," says the developer. It's ambitious to swing again into the MMO space, but with a series as respected as this, they might just be able to do it? I'm excited to see more!

This is where the fun begins. Star Wars Galactic Racer is coming out this October, and we get to take a look at in action. I'm not even going to try to spell the name of the planet off the dome, but hoo-wee this racing looks fast.

A big focus is on Sebulba here - the nefarious rival from The Phantom Menace - though we get a look at other racers too. Lots of pod racing specifically is coming to the fore here for this segment, before showing some other vehicle types. "The golden age of the Galactic age begins now" indeed. Out on October 6.

Another look at End of Abyss, which is looking great - and will be coming out on October 1. We had a preview of this a while back, so check that out, as it comes from former Little Nightmares devs.

OK, a creepy boat game. This doesn't freak me out at all. An FPS, zombies are fused into the environment with barnacles. Gross! Last Harbor, from publisher Tiny Build, can be wishlisted now.

Virtua Fighters Crossroads is our next look, seeing what's become of Sega's promise to revive several classic franchises from a while back. Appropriately coming from RGG Studio, this cinematic trailer seems to focus a strong narrative element which isn't typical for the series.

I'm getting some Street Fighter 6 vibes to this with how it appears to approaching its story, which revolves around screwing over the Chinese mafia. Dare I say it, this is also reminding me of Shenmue which, of course, shares deep ties with Virtua Fighter as the RPG series utilized the same combat engine. It fits well with RGG Studio, as Yakuza was also built from the same bones. It's coming 2027, and has more details to come. I wouldn't have ever expected it, but this has now shot up my wishlist big time.

We're getting MMO core in here with a look at Runescape Dragonwilds next, a third-person action spin-off of the legendary MMORPG series that I spent way too much time playing. It's launching September 15, and is playable in early access.

This strange fantasy world is filled with oddly smooth metal creatures and armor, and our hero must battle through it. Soulframe Preludes, the new project from Warframe! Lots of excitement for this.

A new look at Grounded 2, which is coming to PS5 as well as Xbox and PC, with its new Into The Abyss update coming Aug 11. We quite enjoyed the main game in our Grounded 2 review!

Mafia: The Old Country: Man of Honor, a story expansion to the base game on August 14. It connects specifically to the first Mafia game! Good time to be a Mafia fan.

"I was born to be the collector," says the narrator of this new game, who appears to, well, collect many objects. She has devoted her life to death, she tells us, as black cats watch on from rooftops. Flashes of this mysterious woman show her in a strange hooded cloak. Lots of witchy vibes, and I can confirm it's already lighting up my Slack as the usual suspects get VEYR into this. 1666 Amsterdam is coming to PC, and you can wishlist it now!

Patrice Desilets is here to talk more about 1666, but he doesn't want to share too much in Lynchian style. The prologue is free to download now, he tells us, so check out the '30 minute story experience'. Later this year, it will launch into early access. Don't mind if I do! This looks rad.

DREAMCAST IS BACK AND EVIL!? Oh, no, it's just Saw.

Saw Genesis takes us into the twisted world of Jigsaw, and comes from Bloober Team. We see glimpses of typical Saw traps, before we get a flashback to the war with some gnarly battle wounds. "A sacrifice must always be paid in blood," we're told, before seeing pre-alpha footage of people running through all sorts of large, elaborate traps with bucketloads of blood. You can sign up for the closed alpha now.

CI Games are showing off a new trailer for Lords of the Fallen 2. It'll be out this Fall on PS5, Xbox, and PC, and features lots of cool, varied environments and big beasties, and some gross looking visuals.

A new look at Star Wars Zero Company, coming from developer Bit Reactor who are formed from lots of industry veterans. This tactical RPG looks appropriately XCOM-y, and we get a lot of glimpses of this ragtag squad with different backgrounds doing slick, doubtless meticulously planned action. It's nice to get more of a sense of how it's going to look on our screens when we get to play it. Anakin is here too! Out August 27.

Now for something dark fantasy, with a surprising modern day-set introduction to The Blood of Dawnwalker. A weird, but cool way into a pretty hype trailer for this as-far-as-I-know very medieval-y game, which is out September 3.

Konrad Tomaskiewicz takes the stage to reveal that the saga will lead to a present day adventure. The Blood of Dawnwalker, he describes as an 'origin story'. Is this going Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 mode and leading towards a modern sequel? Unclear, but certainly intriguing.

A new Among Us project and it's... a murder mystery?! Among Us Story: On Guard. Actors from the Among Us TV show take to the stage alongside actors in fancy dress and they call sus on each other. In any case, the idea of a story-driven Among Us game is very cute. This is followed by a closer look at the comedy TV series.

Keighley promises the biggest surprises are yet to come. And I WILL hold him to that, btw.

Aleph has put in a call, and Bawma is demanding 007 First Light story DLC. As it happens, so am I, though I can't say it's the section of the game I was the most eager to see more of. Still, I've been loving the game, so I'm keen for more in any form that takes.

Our Gothic 1 Remake review in progress is live now, and the game is out now as well, as advertised here at Summer Game Fest.

Characters from Cyberpunk Edgerunners will be appearing in Wuthering Waves. Can't complain about more Edgerunners, that's for sure!

Monster Hunter Wilds' first "massive expansion" is being announced, and we're taking to the sky to explore lots of floating ruins! I really enjoyed the game at its launch, though I've dropped off it a bit, so this is a good excuse to return. MH Wilds: Ascendance is its name, and it's coming... 2027.

A trailer for Swords of Legends. We meet a mysterious cloaked man, Kong Kong Zi, Master of Cantrip, as he uses strange tricks and traps to try to rebuff our sword combos. This is a soulslike style boss all right, but I like Kong Kong's theatrical attitude, even if I want a bit more impact in landing these strikes. "Take your time, enjoy," the main character says. I will, as I sip my huge glass of soda, the only thing keeping me going at this point.

When they said loops I got way too excited to see Sonic, but this new Hot Wheels racer also looks pretty swish. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush comes from Milestone, and takes the celebrated take on the toy-car racing into what seems to be an urban open world. Huge twisting tracks.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds announces a slate of updates for Year Two including TMNT and GODZILLA?! AND NEON GENESIS EVANGELION?

Plus Sonic Pico Park, a new indie game with a cute pixel design.

Attack on Titan is getting a new game from Koei Tecmo and Omega Force, Attack on Titan 3, dedicated to telling the anime and manga's entire story from start to finish. Omega Force's previous AoT games have been pretty solid, so I'd expect this to build in a similar direction. Considering AOT 2 came out in 2018, this has been a long time coming.

Monaco and the French Riveria are the setting for Clutch, the debut from Maverick Games. Coming from ex-Forza devs, the racing action looks great, but what's really hooking me is a surprising dedication what seems to be story that focuses on legitimate character drama. Though there is also a grapple hook jump. Spring 2027.

Chronicles: Medieval. "The dead won't rise," a narrator tells us as we look at lots of medieval combat from Raw Power Games. This is a strategy game where "every battle [is] visceral". We zoom out to see some pretty large-scale clashes in action. Early access 2026.

Sea of Remnants, that pirate puppet service game is getting a new trailer with a catchy song. I went hands-on with Sea of Remnants last year, and had a good time battling a weird gorilla in my little boat.

"In a world, in a room, on a shelf." Capcom takes us into the minds of collectible statues and plushies, including a cowboy Ryu and a sassy Leon Kennedy. 'Howdy-dooken' is a very good joke, and I can confirm I chuckled, even though this is just an ad for their store.

Hitman is entering the ring with Wiz Khalifa for a new elusive target. I'm spoilt!

Another look at Palworld's 1.0, a monster-catching action-RPG that's totally not like any other games in the genre. Admittedly, this luxurious CG trailer does look pretty neat as a fish turns into a sword. Like, a swordfish? It's out July 10, which is super soon, and it's neat to see the game lean into doing its own thing over the years.

It's been 8 years since we last saw The Wolf Among Us Season 2, but now we're getting a new trailer! Bigby is back to interrogate the Fables comic cast, and this looks just as slick as the original. Coming 2027.

Also, the original game is getting a remaster for you to either catch-up or replay before then, due Holiday 2026. Plenty of time!

Could go for some Trackside Brew right now...

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. Walking through a rainy street populated by citizens along a steam train is a definite change of pace, but quickly people mutate into weird monsters and our hero has to batter the heck out of them primarily using machine gauntlets. This does seem like a step up from the original, and I'm digging the denser metropolis setting, and the boxing-style combat does go kind of hard.

A look at Street Fighter 6: Year Four. How has it already been so long?! Yasmine, Arjun, and Bosch join the roster. And... Tifa! OK, I perked up.

The dev team have come out on stage to assure us that Tifa will fight in a way that will fit into the world of Street Fighter 6. Materia will even be included in the game, however, as a 'new system'. It also sounds like limit breaks may make an appearance.

Keighley says it's time for the final announcement... "Get ready for the... final battle."

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is here! Sephiroth has summoned Meteor! What are we going to do?!

We see Cloud and co jumping out the airship and running through some gorgeous environments. You better believe Vincent Valentine and Cid are playable this time, and Tifa is rocking a new fit as she lays down a magical smackdown.

Emerald Weapon smashes through an area and looks huge, and we get a glimpse at the other weapons as well.

This is Final Fantasy 7 Revelation!

Cloud promises not to let us down.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi returns to the stage. "I'm back!" he exclaims.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will release simultaneously on all platforms!

Hamaguchi also says that the theme of FF7 Revelation is 'resolve' (erm, why isn't it called FF7 Resolve then?). He says he has carried with him the resolve to carry this through to the end across the whole series.

Matt Mercer is also here! Voicing Vincent Valentine, he'll be a big part of the new entry (huffing hopium right now as I also hope for a Dirge of Cerberus announcement).

Mercer introduces Final Fantasy 7 Revelation with a more laidback look at the game's open world and a recap of the story so far. The Highwind allows the team to explore the planet with ease, and you can jump off using parachutes "at any moment" to descend "seamlessly". That's incredibly ambitious, but it looks solid. Yes, there's some Wutai in there, of course.

Discussing Cloud's party members, we get a look at the evolved combat system that once again merges real-time and tactical elements. "Summoning Ifrit never gets old."

Mercer introduces a special look at Vincent Valentine's combat in particular, the vampiric lord of darkness can use his guns to shoot areas of the environment, and can transform into his beast form in combat. Cid can even jump on his shoulders in this form.

Cid uses his big spear to jab enemies from a distance, or spin it around for heavy AoE attacks. A new FIT system allows you to use new uniforms that unlock new moves - is this a nod to Final Fantasy X-2 with a sort of dress-based job system?!

A look at the Weapon boss battle as well. These hulking beasts seem like real set-piece fights, not too far away from something out of, say, Monster Hunter World.

Wait, there's more? Another FF7 Revelation trailer reveals that it will be launching Spring 2027, and nods towards it as 'episode 3', reminding us that the other two games are also currently available.

With that, the show is over, and what an explosive way to end! What's been your favorite reveal? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. We'd love to hear them!

After PlayStation State of Play earlier this week, it's almost time for the main event of Summer Game Fest season... Summer Game Fest. Here's how to watch the show, when it's taking place, and what the rumors suggest we could see.

Geoff Keighley's yearly event is the big multiplatform showcase for the season, with publishers from all over the industry joining in to announce details about upcoming projects. And while it's rare, there is a chance to see Xbox and Sony show up at these events alongside their usual June showcases.

In recent years, Capcom has reserved its biggest announcements for the Keighley shows, and a Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake and Street Fighter 6 Season 4 featuring Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 are rumored to be shown during this year's event. And, while we got a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword earlier this week at State of Play, the Resident Evil Requiem DLC and updates on Mega Man: Dual Override were still nowhere to be seen, so perhaps there's a chance we could see those there.

Another big expectation going into the show is that we might finally see Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 get announced. The developers have been teasing that we're getting closer to hearing more about it, and Rebirth was announced at the 2023 Summer Game Fest. Plus Nate the Hate – who has made a big name for himself with leaks as of late, recently leaking the new Star Fox game – says he expects to see it there, too.

As for what's confirmed, the hype trailer for the show features Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, while the Summer Game Fest Twitter account confirmed Star Wars Zero Company will be shown, even if the release date leaked shortly after. Not to mention, something suspicious will be shown.

How to watch Summer Game Fest

Summer Game Fest will air live on Friday, June 6 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. In previous years, the Summer Game Fest shows have lasted around two hours, so we expect it'll be the same this year.

Watch the Summer Game Fest stream here

The show will be streamed live on The Game Awards' YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so you can pick your platform of choice.

Be sure to check out our Summer Game Fest schedule to keep up with this year's not-E3 season. If you're curious about what new games might be announced, you can also check out our Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions.

As Summer Game Fest season continues on, of course Nintendo Direct rumors are picking up steam, with one reportedly happening next week.

Nintendo has largely been on a February, June, and September Direct schedule for years at this point, however, the company has been going a bit rogue recently. Last year, we got March, April, and September Directs, whereas the year before – and this year – February was skipped entirely. So, the destined Nintendo Direct schedule is no longer a given.

Some people have even thought that Nintendo Directs are going to become a rarity as Nintendo has been dropping random announcements like Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders through the Nintendo Today app. However, from the sounds of things, we'll be getting a June Nintendo Direct this year as part of the overall Summer Game Fest festivities.

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb spoke on an episode of his podcast Last of the Nintendogs saying "I've heard Tuesday" for a potential direct, specifically "Tuesday morning," which would fit the 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST Nintendo Direct timing that the company has had for its last few presentations. However, Grubb clarifies that "things get a little messed up," and that there's potential for it to be on Wednesday, instead.

Nate The Hate – who has become a big name in the Nintendo leaks community over the last year or so – also plans to release a podcast later today in which the Direct timing will be talked about, which could potentially back up Grubb's comments. Presumably, this Direct is where we could see his remaining leaks like the rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Switch Sports release, after his Star Fox leak already came to fruition.

Be sure to take a look at our Summer Game Fest schedule to see what game showcases are already announced, and when they're happening.

It's the season where E3's ghost haunts us all, and Sony is gearing up to deliver a large amount of PlayStation State of Play with another 60 minutes of announcements set for this week. As such, here's how to watch the show and what we're expecting to see.

As with February's event, Sony has only really given a hint about one of the games set to show up; last time it was Marathon, but this time around, it's been confirmed we'll see more of Marvel's Wolverine ahead of its September 15, 2026 launch.

I'd expect to see the main villain revealed in Logan's adventure. After all, we've already seen Wolverine Villains like Omega Red and Mystique show up now, but I'd be shocked if Sabretooth doesn't take on the main antagonist role. Also, I'd very much expect to see a collector's edition to be revealed during or soon after the show.

One thing you can always count on in a showcase is Capcom, and while Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake and Street Fighter 6 Season 4 are rumored to be shown later in the week at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest show, perhaps we'll get our first look at Resident Evil Requiem's DLC expansion and a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Plus, Square Enix loves a good showcase, too. It's safe to assume we won't ever see Kingdom Hearts 4 (that way, when it does show up eventually, it'll be a surprise), but I can see something showing up. But probably not Final Fantasy 7 Re-whatever as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was announced at a Keighley show in 2023, so I'd be shocked if Remake Part 3 shows up at Sony's show, even if I'd bet we see it at some point this week.

How to watch the PlayStation State of Play June 2026 showcase

The PlayStation State of Play will air live on Tuesday, June 2 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, with the show set to feature "60+ minutes of news"

Watch the State of Play steam here

The show will air live on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so just pick whatever platform you prefer.

Whether it's the most exciting upcoming Xbox Series X games slated to be Xbox exclusives to those soon to enter the ranks of the best Xbox Game Pass games, there's a lot to watch out for on the Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule. There's also an Xbox Games Showcase confirmed as part of the weekend's festivities, so I figured it was time to put my thinking cap on and pick out the five games I'm most keen to see this summer.

Below, you'll find the latest instalments in the best fantasy RPGs, some iconic third-person shooters, and even one or two new games we've heard precious little about for a very long time. They're all likely showers for different reasons – most lack a release date or window entirely – and are sure to be joined by many unexpected reveals. But I want to see depth and quality over sheer quantity this year, so join me as I go through all the Xbox games I think we'll be seeing at SGF 2026!

1. Fable

Developer: Playground Games
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC 2026

It's likely we'll see the hottest upcoming RPG at Xbox Games Show this summer. Playground Games' Fable reboot has been in the works for quite some time now, with plenty of flashy trailers posing us to ponder what it means to be a hero. This will be our great return to Albion following the end of the original trilogy from Lionheart (RIP), and despite having a 2026 release window locked in, a firm release date still evades us. With a special show on the way from the publisher, I'm getting big "one more thing" vibes when it comes to Fable's spot in the lineup. Or, you know, a hell of a way to tee things off.

2. Gears of War: E-Day

Developer: The Coalition
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

It's already confirmed that a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day special is coming after the Xbox Game Show during Summer Game Fest, so this one is less a prediction and more of a reminder. The long-awaited prequel from The Coalition will be taking us back to the roots of the third-person shooter, 14 years before the events of the first game. We haven't seen much of it besides an announcement trailer, though, which is where this new special program has a chance to truly deliver. I'll be watching out for a projected release window or year rather than a specific date, but anything that gives us something more to chew on will be appreciated at this point.

3. O.D.

Developer: Kojima Productions
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

This one is a bit of a pipe dream, but I would love to see Hideo Kojima's OD show face at Summer Game Fest 2026. The upcoming horror game, made in partnership with Jordan Peele, is as enigmatic as it is intriguing (in typical Kojima style), and we only have two trailers out in the wild so far at the time of writing.

Given that Kojima and show host Geoff Keighley are known pals, the odds of seeing it this summer might not be so bad – especially now that Death Stranding 2 is no longer on the developer's plate. OD is also one of the only new horror games on the Xbox publishing checklist, which makes it even more appealing to me as we look ahead to the darker, spookier months, and a likely contender for a spot at the Xbox Games Showcase as well as Opening Night Live. Fingers crossed, horror hounds

4. State of Decay 3

Developer: Undead Labs
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

Where oh where is State of Decay 3? Six years since being announced (though apparently only existing as a concept at the time), the latest instalment in one of the best zombie game series ever is still nowhere to be seen. Xbox has evaded giving us a proper release date, with most hoping for a 2027 launch now that we are this far into 2026 without any tangible news. But that makes State of Decay 3 a very likely pick for Summer Game Fest, more specifically, the Xbox Games Showcase. There's a lot of air that needs to be cleared, questions in need of answers, and hordes of undead to slay. Here's hoping that all will be revealed this summer!

5. Persona 4 Revival

Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

Set to launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass, Persona 4 Revival's stunning current-gen remake of one of the best Persona games ever will be a hot commodity at Summer Game Fest 2026. Hopes are already high following the success of February 2024's Persona 3 Reload, with many fans even predicting a P4R release date next year in February too. Last year's Xbox Games Showcase saw the game revealed for the first time (but not before some extensive fan theorizing, of course), so it feels only fair that this year's event on June 7 will give us an even closer look at what we can expect.

I wasn't sure whether we'd see many upcoming PS5 games at Summer Game Fest 2026, but now that Sony has finally unveiled its plans for June's State of Play showcase, I'm finally feeling more optimistic about what will actually be taking the stage.

If Summer Game Fest 2026's schedule encompasses the main events, State of Play is more of a pregame. This is where I'm expecting to see the console exclusive titles having a bit of a preen, from the confirmed presence of the new Wolverine game (more on that below) to more recent new game announcements that haven't had much more than an initial teaser.

I've also thrown in a handful of cross-platform heavy-hitters for good measure, since the current list of PS5 exclusive offerings is growing a little thin these days. But I think you'll agree that all of these games are pretty likely contenders when it comes to the PS5 games to watch for at SGF this year, so keep scrolling and theorize with me.

1. Marvel's Wolverine

Developer: Insomniac Games
Platform(s): PS5
Release date: September 15, 2026

This is less of a prediction, more of a certainty. With June 2026's Sony State of Play already locked in, Marvel's Wolverine will be kicking off the pre-SGF festivities in adamantine-clawed style. We can expect a deep-dive into the upcoming Marvel game during the showcase, which will hopefully add a little color to the picture given how little we've seen of Logan despite the game already having a release date.

2. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Developer: Naughty Dog
Platform(s): PS5
Release date: TBC

It's not been too long since our first glimpse of the latest Naughty Dog game, but as one of the few new PS5 exclusives on my radar, I'm hoping to see Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in June's State of Play showcase. I added this one to our Wildcard Wishlist because at the time of writing, it did feel like a longshot. But now that Sony has confirmed it will be showing off at least something this June, this pipedream inches closer to reality. All we have to go on at the moment is a gorgeous if brief cinematic trailer and some snippets of melee combat in-action, so perhaps it's time we get a closer look at the story and sci-fi world Naughty Dog has been cooking for us?

3. Phantom Blade Zero

Developer: S-Game
Platform(s): PC, PS5
Release date: September 9, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero couldn't come at a better time. Wuxia ARPGs are all the rage right now, and we're finally only months away from developer S-Game's stunning new hack-n-slasher. I feel like we've been previewing this one on GamesRadar+ for years now – my action-RPG megafan colleague has been raving about it – and it's still one of the most exciting new games coming to PS5 three years post-reveal. I'm a little sad I might not get to check it out yet on my Xbox, given its timed platform exclusivity on PS5, but that fact alone has me pretty confident that we'll be seeing more of Phantom Blade Zero during Sony State of Play on June 2, if not during SGF weekend itself!

4. Untitled John Wick game

Developer: Saber Interactive
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

By far one of the coolest games at the last State of Play, I'm dying to see more of the new John Wick game in development at Saber Interactive. With Keanu Reeves back in action as the eponymous action hero, the trailer shown at Sony's last showcase gave us a taste of the chaos we can expect, from pens in eye-sockets to throwing henchmen around like ragdolls, and I have a feeling John Wick might show up again in time for SGF 2026. This might not be a Sony-published initiative, but third-party games are almost always featured among the best PS5 games in these State of Play broadcasts.

The BitSummit Punch Mixtape is now live, bringing you 60 minutes of updates out of this year's indie showcase. You can watch the broadcast live right here by clicking on the YouTube embed above.

BitSummit Punch, Japan's longest-running indie game festival, has been running from May 22, and this year we're helping bring you a special Mixtape recap of the festival without you having to leave your house.

This special BitSummit Punch Mixtape Presented by GamesRadar+ showcase aired at the following times:

• 9AM PT
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• 5PM BST
• 6PM CET
• 1AM JST (May 27)
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You can get caught up right here on the GamesRadar+ website, our YouTube channel, and over on Twitch too.

During the ~60-minute broadcast, the BitSummit Punch Mixtape Presented by GamesRadar+ featured interviews, trailers, and more from the ground at the BitSummit Punch 2026 festival.

If you love the look of anything in our BitSummit Punch Mixtape, or want to learn more about any of the games featured in the festival more widely, head on over to the official BitSummit Punch 2026 Steam page.

There are demos to download and play right now too, spanning pretty much every single genre we could possibly think of, so we know there'll definitely be something for everyone.

BitSummit has been running for 14 years now, with over 58,000 people attending the festival in person last year and a further 10m people heading over to the Steam page. We're just happy we can bring you all the gossip from the show floor this year and celebrate some awesome indie games.

Sony's State of Play is set to return next month, and it looks like Marvel's Wolverine is taking top billing among all the other updates on PS5 games, old and new, we'll see.

That all comes from Sony itself, which says the showcase will take place on June 2 and feature "60 minutes of updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from top studios around the world."

As for what you can expect to see, you'll largely have to wait and find out. To tide you over until then, though, Sony does reveal we're getting a closer look at Marvel's Wolverine ahead of its September 15 release.

"Insomniac Games will share more from its upcoming third-person action-adventure game, showing off Logan's brutal and relentless combat along with some new details," the PlayStation maker teases.

If you're keen to get that in your calendar, Sony says the State of Play kicks off at 2pm PT – that's 5pm ET / 11pm CEST if you're elsewhere in the world. As ever, you can watch it on YouTube and Twitch, and expect the whole thing to last around an hour.

It's been a long ol' road for Insomniac's Wolverine game – in fact, one voice actor says he's been working on it nearly as long as his son has been alive. We've seen periods of silence followed by a substantial data breach before the game showed itself off good and proper – and officially.

Marvel's Wolverine is currently set to release this fall. That said, if recent reports are to be believed, I wouldn't hold out on that one coming to the likes of PC.

As Halo and Forza Horizon 6 prepare to jump ship to PS5, Xbox fans use new community voting tool to tell Microsoft they want their exclusives back.

When it comes to the RPGs I'm anticipating at Summer Game Fest 2026, I'm trying to think quality over quantity. There's an impressive number of upcoming RPGs in development right now, and many supposedly launching in the next 12 months still lack release dates. That feels like a great place to start when trying to picture which role-playing adventures might show up amid the already hectic Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule.

While I'm expecting plenty of brand new game announcements on the roster too, we really are owed an update from the developers of these six RPGs in particular. Many titles I've picked out are upcoming Xbox Series X games I'm especially confident in seeing this showcase season, kept in good company by titles riffing off the best JRPGs and best first-person RPGs for good measure. I have different reasons for being so sure of each one's appearance, though, from rumors to leaks and recent dev announcements. Without further ado, here are the six RPGs I'll be watching out for at SGF 2026.

1. Fable

Developer: Playground Games
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: Fall 2026

With all the wonder, fantasy, and tongue-in-cheek humor you loved about the original trilogy, Playground's Fable is set to launch later in 2026 to breathe new life into a classic RPG world. The Forza developer has been generous in showing off numerous trailers over the past few years, and despite finally locking in a release window, the specifics have yet to be nailed down. Enter: Summer Game Fest, the perfect opportunity for the studio to iron out that final all-important detail.

I'm super convinced that we'll see Fable at some point this summer, most likely during the Xbox Games Showcase. This has the potential to be one of the best third-person RPGs of the year, not to mention one of the top new RPGs on Xbox's publishing roster, and it's high time we had something concrete to jot into our calendars.

2. Stranger than Heaven

Developer: RGG Studio
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: Q4 2026 / Q1 2027

Like a Dragon JRPG diehards have been waiting for more Stranger than Heaven news – most importantly, a firm release date – and I have a feeling Summer Game Fest 2026 is primed to do the job. The gorgeous prequel seriously impressed me in its first reveal trailer, introducing a story spanning 50 years in mid-century Japan with a heavy focus on music, third-person combat, and a host of colorful characters (including one voiced by Snoop Dogg). Publisher Sega revealed some new details on the game in a May 2026 Xbox Presents special, which leads me to believe that the publisher is breadcrumbing an eventual appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase at SGF.

Plus, with GTA 6 looming on November's horizon and threatening to eclipse everything else, I'm keen to know where Stranger than Heaven will launch on its late 2026-early 2027 timeline. Gotta rip that bandaid off eventually, Sega!

3. The Blood of Dawnwalker

Developer: Rebel Wolves
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: September 3, 2026

Finally, a 2026 RPG release that actually has a date locked in. The Blood of Dawnwalker has been one of my most-wanted games of 2026 for a very long time, with each new reveal doubling down on those cravings. I won't have to wait long to experience protagonist Cain's dual human vs. vampire playstyles for myself, but Rebel Wolves still has a brilliant opportunity to entice the masses at Summer Game Fest and rake in some extra pre-orders.

Whether it's a combat deep-dive off the back of its recent gameplay overview or something that digs into the vampiric lore of its universe, it still feels like there's so much of the RPG we've yet to see for ourselves – including whether Coen will be receiving a male romance option, as Redditors are speculating (hell yeah).

4. Clockwork Revolution

Developer: inXile
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

With perhaps only a few months to go before Fable launches, Xbox will be scrabbling around in its pockets for the next RPG on its to-do list. Say hello (again) to Clockwork Revolution, a stunning new RPG that we haven't seen since last year's Summer Game Fest. The latest, rather meaty trailer gave us a closer look at the narrative aspects we can expect in this first-person sci-fi adventure, set in a quirky yet dangerous Victorian-futuristic world that riffs off BioShock Infinite.

As a possible Xbox exclusive for console and PC, I don't think it's out-of-pocket to gather that developer inXile might keep up the tradition and show face again at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, giving us something new to anticipate once Fable gets unleashed to the masses.

5. Persona 4 Revival

Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

Following in the footsteps of 2024's Persona 3 Reloaded, Persona 4 Revival will be refreshing the classic JRPG for modern audiences – but the question is when? We've known about the remake for some time now, currently in production alongside Persona 6 (which is our Games Editor's wildcard wishlist pick for the showcase season), but Atlus has been keeping suspiciously quiet about it as of late.

Recent speculation around supposed leaks suggests we should expect the game around February 2027, which was the same month that Reload dropped a couple of years ago. It's about time Atlus puts those rumors to bed once and for all by locking in a release date at Summer Game Fest 2026 – which is actually when the Sega leaker says the announcement will come, funnily enough.

6. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Developer: Intelligent Systems
Platform(s): Switch 2
Release date: TBC 2026

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is one of my favorite games of all-time, so naturally I also think it's the best tactical RPG in the entire series. And yes, I say that as a longtime fan of Fire Emblem. I've revisited it many times since it first released in 2019, and while we've had Fire Emblem Engage release in the years since, it couldn't quite reach the same heights as Three Houses in my book. So, when Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave was first announced towards the end of last year, it set my heart alight.

Why? Well, on a surface level at least, it looks like it's a direct sequel to Three Houses, with the appearance of an older Sothis sending me into a hype-based frenzy that can't be quelled. I may already be making grabby hands at it, but by Byleth do I desperately yearn to see more of this RPG and get that all-important release date.

We're roleplaying experts here at GamesRadar+, so why not check out our picks for the best fantasy RPGs to play while you wait for the above?

Summer Game Fest 2026 draws ever closer, and this might be GamesRadar+'s longest Wildcard Wishlist yet. The Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule grows more detailed by the week, with an Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War special confirmed so far alongside Day of the Devs and a Wholesome Direct. But instead of being rational when it comes to specific game predictions, I've enlisted my most trusted dreamer colleagues in outlining all the new games we hope to see – no matter how out-of-pocket they might be. (I mean, I was right about Resident Evil Requiem's reveal last summer, after all.)

This is our third year of putting our hearts before our heads in the leadup to the showcase season. Here, you'll find everything from announced upcoming PS5 and upcoming Xbox Series X games we'd love to see more of, like The Witcher 4 and GTA 6, to upcoming Ubisoft games that have yet to be revealed despite reportedly entering development. They're all alike in one way: we have no real reason to be hoping for a major update from them at Summer Game Fest this year… but man, would we love to see it. Get the hopium ready, people. Here are the GamesRadar+ team's most-wanted wildcard games of SGF 2026!

1. Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

The leaks are out there now, which means I'm just waiting for some official Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe news to validate it. It's been a busy time for Ubisoft, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched launching mere months from now, but what can I say? I'm a sucker for a rich, gloomy setting, and a game set during the European witch trials would definitely tick that box. After all these years jumping between RPGs and stealth action, it's high time Ubisoft injects some much-needed provincial magic into the mix. I saw Ezio Auditore with the devil!

2. Divinity

Developer: Larian Studios
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

We only just learned of Larian's new RPG at The Game Awards 2025, so maybe I'm greedy to hope for another peek so soon at Summer Game Fest. But can you blame me? The stunning reveal trailer introduces a far grislier side to the Baldur's Gate 3 studio than we've ever seen before, with a man getting burned alive inside a wicker effigy while townspeople celebrate around the pyre with rapturous glee. All eyes are on Larian as it quietly works to bring this sinister medieval fantasy to life, and while I'm more than happy to wait patiently, I really hope the studio doesn't leave too long before our next glimpse.

3. Haunted Chocolatier

Developer: ConcernedApe
Platform(s): PC
Release date: TBC

I know, I know, ConcernedApe (aka Eric Barone) has told us time and time again that he's still wrapped up in Stardew Valley and won't be showing off his upcoming RPG anytime soon. But it would be remiss of me not to include the elusive Haunted Chocolatier on this list, even as someone with admittedly little knowledge of his other works. The combination of its quirky setting, social sim elements, and a greater focus on combat this time around in this "way bigger" game is what grips me about it, and the fact that it's still so shrouded in mystery only piques my interest further. C'mon, Mr Barone - break off a square for us at Summer Game Fest?

4. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Developer: Naughty Dog
Platform(s): PS5
Release date: TBC

It's been two years since Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was revealed at The Game Awards 2024, and Naughty Dog has been quiet for far too long. The Last of Us developer's latest looks like a stunning sci-fi adventure, with a brief cinematic reveal trailer the only thing we have to go on for now. It's the studio's "wildest, most creative story yet" according to Neil Druckman, but I'm most keen for a better look at its combat after a glimpse of its third-person melee action. Here's hoping SGF 2026 sees Naughty Dog reminding us of its upcoming PS5 exclusive in style – maybe even with a release window?

5. Marvel's Blade

Developer: Arkane Lyon
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

The coolest vamp slayer in the Marvel universe is past due a temperature check, but with such little news of late, I'm not feeling confident we'll be seeing Marvel's Blade at Summer Game Fest 2026. Studio Arkane's upcoming Marvel game has been in the works for years now, and save for some stills shared in 2025, we really haven't learned much since its first reveal in 2023. But maybe that silence is soon to end, should Arkane appear during an Xbox showcase this summer to give the PS5's upcoming Marvel's Wolverine a run for its money? Again, I have no grounds for this supposition except… what if?

6. Mass Effect 5

Developer: BioWare
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

After Dragon Age: The Veilguard tied a bow on Dragon Age for what will likely be a long time to come, I have my sights firmly set on my other favorite BioWare series: Mass Effect. With Mass Effect 5 in the works, there's always a small part of me that hopes we'll learn more about the next space-faring adventure. With only crumbs to go off of so far – which amounts to cryptic teasers here and there – there are so many questions I have about what's in store. As the developer is busy working on the next entry, I don't expect we'll actually see it at Summer Game Fest this year… But hey, there's always N7 Day in November.

7. Cyberpunk 2

Developer: CD Projekt Red
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

What else is this list for but to wish for the day CD Projekt Red unveils Cyberpunk 2 for real? We've known about the existence of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel for some time now, with some rumors (or leaks, considering they came from the IP creator himself) that it will be set outside of Night City in Chicago instead. This is about as wildcard of a wishlist item I could possibly think of, and there's as much likelihood of it being shown at Summer Game Fest as there is of Keanu Reeves breaking into my house to offer me a cigarette. But both are things I'd quite enjoy, so leave a girl to her dreams.

8. Far Cry 7

Developer: TBA
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

While I'm still high on complete fantasy, we need to talk about Far Cry 7. Ubisoft has been especially quiet about the followup to 2021's Far Cry 6, so much so that it hasn't even been revealed yet. The rumor mill suggests that it could be coming as soon as next year, but as Ubisoft goes through a period of restructuring, there's never been a murkier time to be a fan of its top IPs. Still, if a Ubisoft Forward is on the cards for this summer, maybe it's not so wild to imagine a Far Cry 7 reveal after all? Not sure how I feel about the 24 hour time-limit, though…

9. The Witcher 4

Developer: CD Projekt Red
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X, PS5
Release date: TBC

More than a decade after Geralt hung up his swords, The Witcher 4 seems tantalisingly close yet remains just out of reach. Last summer's tech demo suggests CDPR has been quietly making major strides, but since then we've heard almost nothing about Ciri's upcoming adventure beyond a promising series of hiring announcements. Unfortunately, we're not expecting to return to The Continent before 2027, which means a major announcement is unlikely, but a new trailer setting up Ciri's story or her adventure in the new region of Kovir could be the start of a major 18-month hype cycle.

10. The Elder Scrolls 6

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

After a whopping 14 years of… well, not much of anything, I'm still unwaveringly hopeful we'll see The Elder Scrolls 6 make an appearance at another event, even if it hasn't since its very first reveal at E3 back in 2018. Sure, Todd Howard himself has joked that we should all "just pretend" that Bethesda never announced its long-awaited next RPG, but that's far easier said than done. I'd love to see a sneak peek of the setting – whether or not it's truly the ever-rumored Hammerfell or High Rock – or perhaps get an idea of when it's set. Will it take place after or before Skyrim? Will we see playable races we've never seen before, like the Falmer? I doubt it, but hey, a girl can dream – and dreaming is exactly what I'll be doing.

11. Grand Theft Auto 6

Developer: Rockstar Games
Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: November 19, 2026

With Grand Theft Auto 6 set to launch on November 19 and no further delays in sight, expect to hear a lot more from Rockstar in the coming months. Although the game's two existing trailers have been released with little build-up or fanfare, Summer Game Fest 2026 could be the perfect stage for Rockstar to open the floodgates as the run-up to launch begins. After all, we still don't know much about what we'll be getting up to in Leonida, nor what to expect from GTA 6's multiplayer. Will anything from our GTA 6 wishlist come true at SGF 2026? Time will tell!

12. Persona 6

Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

As Persona 5 fast approaches its tenth anniversary, having complete silence on the next proper game in the RPG series is starting to make me sweat, but Persona 6 news might come soon. The fifth game propelled this teen drama series into the spotlight like never before, and as a (mostly) anthology-style series the big question is just how what will Persona 6 do next? Stick with its predecessors urban, Tokyo vibes? Return to a rural small town, like Persona 4? Will they age up teens to college students? Will it still be set in Japan, or span multiple locations? Will it be green?! It could be anything. Which also means, at the moment, it's nothing. I simply have to know what direction they'll be taking, so even a small teaser will do. But, like everyone else waiting, I demand to be impressed. No pressure now.

13. Wolf Among Us 2

Developer: Telltale / Adhoc Studio
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

It's somehow been nearly seven years since The Wolf Among Us 2 was first announced at the Game Awards back in 2019. Fast forward to today, and we've seen a few trailers, screenshots, and story details. But after a string of delays and some radio silence, I have no idea what's happening when it comes to Bigby's longwaited return. Even so, I still yearn for the sequel to my favorite Telltale game to finally see the light of day. With Adhoc Studio's – who penned Bigby's return – releasing a fantastic episodic story-driven experience in Dispatch last year, my appetite for Wolf Among Us 2 only intensifies. May Bigby huff and puff this year down.

14. Witchbrook

Developer(s): Chucklefish, Robotality
Platform(s): PC, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC 2026

Witchbrook has been at the top of every cozy gamers most anticipated list since it was officially announced back in 2018. However, it's almost been eight years now and we still don't have a firm release date for the magic centered life-sim. The good news is that after it was delayed last year, the new 2026 launch window hasn't moved from the game's store pages. And, considering that we haven't got any new dev blog entries via the title's website either since December, I have my fingers crossed that we'll see it make an appearance during the Wholesome Direct on June 6. I'm craving to live out my cute pixelated witch fantasy and after a decade of waiting, it's time that we all get our hands on this one.

On March 9, an estimated 30,000 visitors will descend upon San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026. As the first major gaming event of the year, GDC is a space for professionals to digest 2025 – a year dominated by breakout hits yet decimated with layoffs – and discuss 2026 to come.

The discussions held at GDC are of note to anyone who cares about the medium and its craft, with developers from 2025's greatest successes in attendance to give talks. As much can be said for its unofficial chats: the passion projects hyped privately, the bold predictions made over lukewarm coffee. Whether you'll be having those conversations in-person or following the conference on GamesRadar+ from the comfort of your home, we've pulled together five of the biggest topics we expect to lead discussions at GDC 2026.

The Switch 2

We're nearly a year on from the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, but developers and players alike are still trying to gauge the limits of its hardware. So far, results have been mostly positive. Heavy-hitters like Cyberpunk 2077 have made the jump to handheld rather smoothly, whereas The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim struggled with performance issues at launch and Borderlands 4's port appears to be shelved at Take-Two.

By the time GDC begins, we will be one step closer to finding out how far the Switch 2 can go. Resident Evil Requiem released on the Switch 2 in step with PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; giving us one of our first examples of parity in action. While Resident Evil is sure to sway conversations around the Switch 2, expect to see more games there regardless. When surveyed in the 2026 State of the Game Industry, 39% of respondents said the Switch 2 interests them as a developer, and separately 18% said the Switch 2 was used for their most recent game or project.

GTA 6

With Grand Theft Auto 6's launch slipping from 2025 to November 19, 2026, publishers and developers have been handed a double-edged sword. On one hand, the highly-anticipated game – which analysts believe will make $3.2 billion in its first year – finally has a firm release date, meaning companies can plan to avoid clashing with the behemoth.

At GDC 2026, conversation is likely to shift away from the game's release date and further into speculative territory. Rockstar is a trailblazer studio – Red Dead Redemption 2 remains a studied influence on many modern open-world games, while Grand Theft Auto 5 is a live-service staple – and although that legacy means GTA 6 is expected to once again establish trends, developers can only guess at how.

The rise of AI

AI continues to be one of the most controversial topics in gaming. Valid ethical concerns continue to be raised: The Guardian reports that the broader AI boom emitted the same amount of emissions as New York City in 2025, and operators behind the technology's largest data centers have been accused of building them in some of the world's driest areas. But 2025 proved AI has gained a foothold in games. Sandfall Interactive experimented with generative AI during the development of indie darling Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, extraction shooter Arc Raiders used AI text-to-speech software yet avoided generative AI, while Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios initially confirmed plans to use AI tools in the creation of upcoming RPG Divinity only to be pushed in a different direction following backlash.

At GDC 2026, expect conversations around AI to reflect the divisiveness identified by The 2026 State of the Game Industry: although one in three industry professionals report using generative AI in their career despite 52% of respondents believing it has a negative effect on the industry.

RAM

AI developments have driven up the price of RAM and induced HDD scarcity, causing significant knock-on effects for gaming. Yes, GDC 2026 attendees are as likely as we are to complain about how expensive PC upgrades have become, but the conference will also be a place to discuss how it's affecting the industry.

Larian's CEO says current shortages have already pushed the company to increase its work on optimization, while the situation has pushed Valve to delay its planned launch for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. The shortages are a broadside for the games industry, and even the PS6 is reportedly being impacted – so expect to hear more on the importance of optimization in the coming weeks.

State of PC

Despite those price hikes, the PC market is on the up. The platform continues to find new audiences across Asia, while Steam Next Fest continues to offer a bright spotlight for developers hoping to put their games in front of potential fans. The Steam Deck has driven innovation in the handheld PC space, while our ROG Xbox Ally X review found a lot to love in Microsoft's 2025 release. On top of that, Valve plans to offer another way into the platform with 2026's Steam Machine – which will feature "fewer constraints" to games being marked as platform-verified in comparison to Steam Deck. All said, it's an exciting time to play on PC.

GDC's schedule includes a number of PC-specific talks, but with the conference kicking off just days after Steam Next Fest wraps up, buzz is likely to linger on the festival's breakout hits and – as is often brought up – its value in discoverability.

GamesRadar+ will be on the ground at GDC to bring you all the latest developments from the convention, so be sure to follow our GDC 2026 news and interviews right here starting March 9, 2026.

The Game Developer's Conference, aka GDC, is just weeks away, the Festival of Gaming running March 9 to March 13, and there's more than a few reasons to pay attention in 2026. GDC has a tendency to sometimes fly under the radar when compared to other industry events like Summer Game Fest and Gamescom, but what it has to offer is just as rich – arguably more so – than many other industry events.

Some conferences and showcases might emphasise headline reveals, but GDC has always held a specific niche – it's a window into the way that video games are made, and a look at the emerging technology and techniques that can shape the future of play. What GDC lacks in raw spectacle, it makes up for with a great depth and spirit that's always worth your attention.

It's entirely possible that you can expect to see new reveals as a part of the GDC programming. Last year we discovered that Netflix was creating a cozy MMO called Spirit Crossing, and in years past we even saw Google reveal the existence of Stadia during a GDC keynote presentation. Developers from Epic Games, Blizzard, Nintendo, Xbox, and plenty more will have a presence at GDC this year – you never know whether they will come equipped with secrets to share about their new games for 2026 and beyond, that's all a part of the fun of GDC.

More than that though, GDC offers a unique opportunity for reflection. It's a space where developers look at what's happened in the last year, and offer insights into how key lessons learned will influence the future of gaming. The panels (many are exclusively for conference attendees, while some are made available to the public via portals like the GDC Vault and official Festival of Gaming YouTube channel) aren't just idle chat, but rather where game creators can gather to explain design philosophies.

Think of it as a space for creatives to share insight on what made their games great or, in some cases, what will make their games great in the future. Last year alone, we saw the creators behind Helldivers 2 argue that game balance wasn't even all that important (the scandal!), and a former GTA 6 developer explained the perils of open-world fatigue that are making sandboxes an increasingly exhausting proposition for most.

Naturally, a major talking point for GDC 2026 will be how AI is being (or could be) used to concept, develop, and maintain games in the years to come. The technology has proven to be exceptionally divisive to players and creators alike, so expect the rise of artificial intelligence to be a key point of discussion and debate. AI-focused developers from companies like Google, Capcom, NVIDIA, Xbox, and Sega are among the list of speakers present to dive into the topic, and the agenda includes more than a few talks exploring both sides of the debate.

It's for discussions like this that GDC is such an important moment on the calendar. The video game industry is notoriously secretive, so a moment for the development community to come together to share tips, tricks, and insights to aspiring creators and players alike is worthy of some time and attention. It's a place for the brightest figures in the industry to come together and show off why they – and the games they create – are so celebrated. And who could argue that that's not worth caring about?

GamesRadar+ will be on the ground at GDC to bring you all the latest developments from the convention, so be sure to follow our GDC 2026 news and interviews right here starting March 9, 2026.

Pokemon Day is fast approaching, and with it a Pokemon Presents showcase that's set to announce new info about the series – perhaps even generation 10? We can only hope.

In what is a yearly tradition at this point, a Pokemon Presents (basically a Nintendo Direct solely about the series) will be airing on Pokemon Day, February 27, which marks the day that Pokemon Red and Green launched in Japan. Since 2016, The Pokemon Company has been airing a showcase every year, announcing the likes of shows, TCG expansions, DLC, re-releases, and, of course, games.

This year's celebrations started early with Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen getting a surprise reveal for Nintendo Switch, with both set to release on Friday, allowing people to re-experience the games that started it all – even if it's a bit of an expensive way to do so. Given how these showcases go, I expect the majority of it will be updates to the countless Pokemon mobile games, tournament info for TCG and the games, new stuff for Pokemon TCG, and maybe TV show stuff like a new Pokemon Concierge season. Pokemon Pokopia is sure to show up too, ahead of its release next week.

And I fully expect to see Pokemon Winds and Waves (the rumored names for Generation 10 following a GameFreak leak). The 20th-anniversary Pokemon Presents was where we got our first glimpse of Sun and Moon, and since then, every new generation has been announced at a Pokemon Day showcase.

How to watch the Pokemon Presents Pokemon Day showcase

The Pokemon Presents will air live on Friday, February 27 at 6am PT, 9am ET, 2pm GMT on the official Pokémon YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok channels. The showcase will run for 25 minutes, as confirmed by the Japanese Pokemon Twitter account.

I joined 75 Pokemon fanatics in a sea of retro consoles for 18,508 glorious shiny-hunting encounters combined.

Pokemon Day Deals

The Sony State of Play February 2026 is now over. The first major PS5 showcase of 2026 revealed a suite of new upcoming PS5 games to get excited about, giving fresh looks at key first-party releases like Saros and Marathon, gave us some key God of War shaped surprised, and had plenty to show on some of the biggest third-party PS5 titles.

Below you'll find everything announced at the PS5 State of Play showcase for February 2026. In the 'Highlights' section, you'll be able to click the link to dive deeper into the latest news on each title. In the 'Everything Else' section, you'll find links to the latest gameplay trailer straight from the PS5 State of Play.

Underneath the everything announced bulletins, you can also get yourself caught up with our thoughts, commentary, and reactions from the State of Play itself. Don't forget to leave us a comment below and let us know what your favorite game from the showcase was!

Everything announced at PS5 State of Play February 2026

HERE'S THE HIGHLIGHTS:

• God of War: Sons of Sparta announced, the 2D action game is out now
• God of War Trilogy Remake is in early development
• There's an untitled John Wick game in development from Saber
• Marathon is getting an open preview weekend, starting Feb 26
• Castlevania returns with Belmont's Curse from Evil Empire and Motion Twin
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits sequel announced
• Ghost of Yotei Legends is a new co-op DLC, coming next month
• Saros has a new gameplay reveal, showcasing a challenging heart and approachable spirit
• Rayman is getting a faithful remake, and it's out tomorrow
• 007: First Light still on track for May, continues to look excellent
• Death Stranding 2 is heading to PC this March
• Legacy of Kain is back with a chunky retro platformer
• A new Legacy of Kain Defiance Remaster is in development
• Metal Gear Solid 4 finally escapes PS3 jail, is coming to PS5 this year
• Beast of Reincarnation gets an August 2026 release date

AND HERE'S EVERYTHING ELSE:

• Control Resonant sets itself up to be a real GOTY contender with this gameplay reveal
• Pragmata release date announced for April 24, gameplay demo out now
• Resident Evil 9 gets a final gameplay trailer, focused on Leon and Raccoon City
• 4: Loop, the new game from Bad Robot and Left 4 Dead's creator, looks intriguing!
• The X-Men are joining the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roster
• Big Walk will join the PS Monthly Games club when it launches later this year
• Tekken Dark Resurrection and Time Crisis join the PS Classics library this year
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is coming to PS Plus Game Catalog on Feb 17
• Konami announced a brand new JRPG called Rev. Noir
• Silent Hill Townfall is not only still alive, it looks utterly wicked
• Konami is making a weird 2D puzzle platformer called Darwin's Paradox
• Star Wars Galactic Racer gameplay trailer reveals Burnout inspiration and Podracing
• Krafton is developing a new action-RPG called Project Windless, looks like ultra-max Dynasty Warriors
• Yokoh Shinobi Ops is a new ninja stealth game from Tenchu veterans
• Dead or Alive 6: Last Round announced for 2026
• Dead or Alive has a new franchise installment in early development for PS5

State of Play February 2026 Recap

We'll be running down what we're hoping to see from the Sony PS5 State of Play in plenty of detail between now and the start of the event, but one thing we do know will be showing up is Marathon. Bungie confirmed that Marathon will be at the State of Play, but also said that it won't be shadow-dropping.

The Destiny and OG Halo studio hasn't had the easiest time with its new shooter, but things do appear to be coming together. After delays, plagiarism issues around its art style, and the continuing struggles the Destiny team has faced in the last 12-18 months, Marathon is seen as something of a sink-or-swim moment for this storied studio - but Bungie seems to be rising to the occasion. Recent playtests are said to have left Sony "very confident" in Marathon, and this State of Play could be an excellent opportunity to show off the hard work that's gone into the project.

At the other end of the scale is something we already know isn't set to appear tonight. Despite being one of the most-anticipated upcoming PS5 games out there, and having a 2026 release date already locked in, Marvel's Wolverine won't be part of today's events. Asked "when more info?" about Logan's incoming adventure over on Twitter, developer Insomniac was quick to reply "Spring 2026". That means Marvel's Wolverine won't be part of the State of Play tonight, but it also probably means that there's a dedicated, in-depth profile of the game on the way instead. That's a playbook Sony has used multiple times, and while it means we won't be seeing any X-man today, we probably won't have to wait long to get a more detailed preview.

Earlier this week, Jasmine put together a list of PlayStation State of Play predictions, running through the big names we were expecting to see later today. Admittedly, there's an adamantium-hardened error at the top of that list, but in our defence, it's not that unlikely to assume Sony's biggest upcoming title might show up at a major Sony event.

Still safe for now are guesses around Saros, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, 007: First Light (which is rapidly approaching its pre-delay release date), and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis fresh off its Game Awards reveal. If all that somehow shows up in addition to Marathon, this will be a stacked show.

Of course, we're still hoping for plenty more than those four predictions. Thankfully, there are plenty of bits of hopium, copium, and downright guesswork doing the rounds. Possibly the most high-profile of all of those is the fire being stoked by none other than Hideo Kojima, who's been quietly ramping up his workload in the days leading up to the State of Play.

Most notably, he's been hinting at the work he's recently put into video editing. Kojima, a known cinephile, loves editing his own trailers, and the fact that he's been hard at work on that front in recent days suggests that he could be cooking up something new. Death Stranding and its more recent sequel were both PlayStation-first releases, and now that we're some distance out from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the smart-ish money suggests that Kojima is gearing up for a port of his most recent release. There's also a much slimmer chance that we see something from Metal Gear spiritual successor Physint, which was originally unveiled at the January 2024 State of Play. Unfortunately, Kojima's other project, OD, is being made alongside Xbox, so it probably won't be found here today.

Beyond Marathon, the easiest of the various PlayStation-related gimmes of this State of Play has to be Saros, the upcoming third-person action game from developer Housemarque. The folks that previously made Returnal are back again for another twisty-turny journey where players die multiple times only to revive stronger for another go thanks to various progression systems.

Given that Saros is ostensibly set to release on April 30, now would be a good time to show... more of it. This April release date is actually a delay from what was previously a March release date, so today is an opportunity either detail more of the game and really lock that date in – or move it even further.

"To make sure that Saros exceeds our vision, Saros will now release on April 30, 2026," shared Gregory Louden, creative director at Housemarque, in a PlayStation blog post during The Game Awards 2025. It feels like today we find out if that vision has been exceeded.

On the opposite side of the coin, in the "almost certainly not" category, there is one notable release this year that I would not expect to see show up today during the PlayStation State of Play: Grand Theft Auto 6.

GTA 6 is currently set to release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and given how close to the chest that developer Rockstar Games likes to keep things it really seems unlikely for today's event for two big reasons: 1) Rockstar isn't beholden to PlayStation at all and 2) it feels a bit early to try to hype up the game (as if it needs it) with release nine months away.

There's just no reason for Rockstar to hitch the GTA 6 wagon to a PlayStation event like this when something significant from GTA 6 would, itself, be an event. Arguably, at this stage, it might be more of an event than anything PlayStation could trot out. But maybe I'm wrong! Maybe GTA 6 makes a showing and I'm forced to eat crow. I'll take that trade.

That's not to say there won't be third-party bangers at today's PlayStation State of Play. It's such a frankly long event this time around that it does feel a bit like (nearly) anything is possible, but Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight seems like a strong contender.

The new Lego adventure is billed as the "essential Batman story" and is set to release on May 29. That's still a goodly amount of time away, of course, but a February State of Play also feels like a potential moment to really begin ramping up the hype cycle.

"We wanted to create the definitive Batman story and really focus on the character," executive producer Matt Ellison previously told GamesRadar+. Sounds good to me. And I'd love to see even more of that character today.

And, not for nothing, Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27. What more could Capcom possibly have to show us ahead of its release date? Who knows!

What I do know is that Capcom specifically loves to tease odds and ends for the Resident Evil games all the way up to release. This is maybe the last opportunity for a big swing. Sure, we've already seen Leon, and we know about Grace, but what if Capcom managed to hold back some big reveal until just two weeks prior to the release date? That's entirely speculation, but it does sound plausible.

Alternatively, now might be a good time to also reveal something else with the Resident Evil name. A man can dream.

What I keep coming back to, honestly, is that "60+ minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements" is actually... a lot. It's a lot! There's every possibility that something like the last 20 minutes or so ends up being a big chunk of Marathon – I wouldn't put it past PlayStation or Bungie – but if it is not that, there's just so much space and time to fill.

Unlike something like The Game Awards where ostensibly there are, you know, awards and speeches and the like, this is just meant to be marketing. With just under an hour to go until the PlayStation State of Play kicks off, I am increasingly convinced that no predictions will do it justice.

Could PlayStation really screw it up? Sure. It certainly has before. But in a world where Xbox really feels like it's struggling a bit and even throwing on the towel on the concept of "consoles," PlayStation has an opportunity to set the tone here for the rest of the year and then some. No pressure.

Just 30 minutes left until the action kicks off in earnest! There's still plenty of time to get a snack and drink and get comfy before PlayStation lets us all know what it's been cooking up, first party and third party.

I know there's some indication that Marvel's Wolverine won't make an appearance during today's PlayStation State of Play – which we covered earlier here – but I would honestly be shocked to see Logan and Insomniac skip out. If this is meant to set the tone for what's to come, it's hard to imagine avoiding the X-Man in the room.

Is this partly because I'd just love to see more of Marvel's Wolverine? Yes, of course. But it also just makes a lot of sense on its own.

10 Minute Warning

This is your 10 minute warning, friends. The PS5 State of Play for February 2026 is about to kick off. So grab yourself a glass of water, get comfortable, and settle in for over an hour of new announcements, reveals, and more.

Manifesting SOCOM

With just five minutes to go until this State of Play kicks off, I'm going to complete my annual ritual: Desperately trying to manifest a revival of SOCOM. Come on Sony – in a world where the live service shooter reigns supreme, it just makes sense.

I'll settle for a Marvel's Wolverine release date as well though... I suppose.

And we're off

The State of Play has opened with a reveal from Ember Lab, the studio behind Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The 2021 action-adventure turned heads with its Pixar-style visuals and wonderful world design.

The sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, looks absolutely delightful. A far wider and larger world to explore, called Kosmora, with Kena trying to figure out her path as a spirit guide. Expect to get your hands on this one for Ps5 and PC in 2026.

Kena: Scars of Kosmora announced

Kena: Scars of Kosmora is everything you want from a sequel. It looks to retain the spirit of its predecessor while building on those strong foundations, with bigger boss battles and a more diverse world to explore. I'm game!

Ghost of Yotei Legends release date

Ghost of Yotei Legends, a free four-player co-op expansion for one of 2025's best open world games, is coming to PS5 on March 10, 2026! Bring it on, Sucker Punch.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PC

This one was expected, but here's the confirmation you've been waiting for:

Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC this March with “unlocked framerates” and ultra widescreen support. We knew Kojima wouldn't let us down.

4 Loop gameplay showcase

You know Bad Robot? The American film and television production company founded by Star Wars and Star Trek director JJ Abrams? Well it's here at State of Play for a gameplay reveal of 4 Loop, which is in pre-beta. The devs are inviting you in to play the game for yourself but stopped short of announcing a playtest.

It looks interesting, although 4 Loop will live or die by its game loop. Co-op games are tough to get right in this environment, but it certainly looks as if it has some solid ideas behind it. I'm keen to see more! Oh, FYI, it's the new game from the Left 4 Dead creator... give me.

Resident Evil 9 gameplay

Resident Evil 9 is here with a brand new gameplay trailer, this one focusing on the trauma poor Leon must be feeling as he returns to Raccoon City. Listen, you know it and I know it – RE9 is going to be one of the hottest games of the year.

Pragmata release date announced

Capcom is up next with a Pragmata release date, with the game landing on PS5 on April 24, 2026. There's a gameplay demo now available if you want to play it for yourself! It's a great time, so you really should give this puzzle-shooter hybrid a try if you have the time.

Legacy of Kain returns

Wait, did somebody just say Legacy of Kain? I was too busy fawning over that damn Resident Evil 9 trailer.

Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered is coming later this year, with a demo coming soon. That's not the only thing coming soon either, with Brigadine Abyss also set to land this year on PS5.

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round announced

Tekken, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat have been firing on all cylinders this generation, so it's no surprise to see Dead of Alive join the fray as the series celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is landing later this year, with Tecmo Koei also announcing that a brand new installment is in early development for PS5! Now we're talking.

Control Resonant gameplay reveal

Remedy is up next with a first gameplay showcase for Control Resonant – the long-awaited sequel to Control.

It's a big change of pace (this one is an action-RPG), but I have to say it looks utterly awesome. It's set in a open-ended New York that's bending in on itself, Inception style, and has a mind-bending approach to navigation and exploration. Combat looks fast and frantic too, with a more visceral focus on melee and magic.

If you'd like to learn more, I interview Remedy to get new Control Resonant details recently.

Remedy concluded its State of Play gameplay reveal by noting that the game is still set to release in 2026 for PS5!

Crimson Moon revealed

A new game from developer Probably Monsters follows Control, with a fun looking third-person action game called Crimson Moon. Trailer was a little brief, but worth checking out if you like fantasy-action games.

Beast of Reincarnation release date confirmed

I'm looking at a new gameplay trailer for Beast of Reincarnation, the upcoming game from Pokemon developer Game Freak. The game looks utterly stunning... oh, and here's a nice surprise – it's coming to PS5 on August 4, 2026!

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition announced, it's out tomorrow!

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition just got announced, a faithful remaster of the legendary PS1 classic. Better still, the PS5 game is available digitally tomorrow (Feb 13!)

Yokoh Shinobi Ops announced

Tenchu veterans from Sheuish Games and Acquire are collaborating for a new ninja action game called Yokoh Shinobi Ops, coming to Ps5 in 2027.

This one has caught me a little off guard. It's got a cinematic visual style, but looks a little more nuanced in its action gameplay. Expect super tough stealth action.

Project Windless announced by Krafton

Krafton Montreal Studio has a nice game reveal here, inspired by the novel The Bird that Drinks Tears. A sprawling fantasy adventure gamer with dynamic action-RPG combat. It looks visually stunning, with battlefields packed with enemies.

Basically, think Dynasty Warriors but with far more visual flourish. I'm hyper into this. Combat looks fast and frenetic, this one is for sure worth getting onto your radar as soon as possible.

I can't say I'm familiar with the novel the game is inspired by, but I love how broad the combat arenas seem to be.

Star Wars Galactic Racer – Podcasts revealed!

Fuse Games revealed exclusively with GamesRadar+ that Podracers will be a part of Star Wars Galactic Racer a couple of weeks ago... and now you get your first look at them in action!

I think this game looks wicked the more I see of it. I'm easily sold on a Star Wars racing game, but one which looks so heavily inspired by Burnout? It's coming out in 2026, and it can't come soon enough!

007: First Light gameplay showcase

007: First Light is coming to PS5 on May 27, with IO Interactive hitting the State of Play with a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming action-adventure. It looks like a real GOTY contender.

Konami is here

Konami is here for a whole bunch of announcements, let's get into it!

Metal Gear Solid 2: Master Collection Collection is finally coming. Which means you'll finally be able to get your hands-on MGS4 on a modern platform. You'll also be able to get into PSP classic Peace Walker. It's out August 27, 2026!

MGS4 and Peace Walker are divisive, but they are two of the best in the franchise. Honestly, Metal Gear Solid 4 is really worth your time, it's an amazing adventure and will have you in tears by the end if you've been following the Boss through all of his incarnations over the years.

Darwin's Paradox

Konami has lost me here. It just announced a teaser for... tactical octopus action with an MGS intro sting. It's a rather lovely 2D puzzle game with a demo now available, ahead of a release date in April.

Castlevania Belmont's Curse announced

With Castlevania celebrating its 40th anniversary, Konami has partnered with Evil Empire and Motion Twin to deliver Castlevania Belmont's Curse.

It looks like Castlevania x Dead Cells, and that's the easiest sell in the world. A Castlevania revival has been long overdue, so I am super happy to see the series returning in this way for 2026. What a nice surprise!

Konami is still announcing things

Konami is still going. Given that there's a Silent Hill Transmission straight after the State of Play, I didn't expect that we'd get a first look at Silent Hill Townfall here... and yet, here we are! New Silent Hill game from developer Screen Burn and Annapurna. It looks utterly terrifying, a first-person mind twist set in a bloody horrible fishing village called St Amelia. It looks awesome. Honestly, we love to see the Silent Hill revival.

Townfall is landing on PS5 in 2026!

Rev. Noir announced, a new Konami JRPG

Konami is still at it. The publisher just announced a new JRPG called Rev. Noir. Fantasy action with a nice bit of flair to its combat systems. It almost has this retro style to its presentation, a nice callback to the PS3 era for the genre.

OKAY I think that's it from Konami. A really strong showing from the publisher. I have to say, I'm impressed!

John Wick gameplay reveal from Saber

I wasn't expected a John Wick game to show up in the State of Play but here we are. Featuring what appears to be a young Keanu Reeves, the John Wick game looks pretty authentic. It's in development from Saber Interactive, and I have to imagine that this one will have a lot of eyes on it.

Marathon gameplay

With Marathon set to land on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X on March 5, it's no surprise to see the new Bungie shooter show up with a new gameplay trailer.

It still remains to be seen how this one is going to go down with players, particularly with 14+ million still diving into Arc Raiders. Still, if anybody was able to get a legit competitor on the ground it's Bungie. I've always got time for new extraction shooters, so I'm keen for it.

Marathon Server Slam Beta announced

You can play Marathon for yourself, for free, very soon! An open Server Slam beta is set to run between February 26 and March 2 on PS5 and PC.

I wonder if we are getting ready to wrap up here? Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is coming to Game Catalog on Feb 17 for PS+ Premium and Extra members.

Tekken Dark Resurrection (from PSP) is coming to Classics catalog in March. That's not all, Time Crisis with a simulated lightgun experience is coming in May!

Oh, cool! Big Walk is here, the new co-op open-world exploration game from Untitled Goose Game devs. It's launching into PS Plus monthly games for all tiers later this year. That's fun!

Saros may be closing this thing out

Okay, no, I was wrong! Looks like Saros could be bringing State of Play home. Housemarque is finally giving a better look at the roguelike systems and flourishes ahead of this PS5 exclusive landing in April.

Adjust your experience with permanent upgrades, which have to be kept in balance. A really neat idea, which balances the sharp challenge of something like Returnal with a more approachable replay loop. Housemarque is one of the best studios in the business, so Saros is really ticking all the right boxes for me here.

Saros has a neat feature called 'The Eclipse', which is basically a corrupted nightmare realm you can unleash upon yourself to ramp up the challenge and potential rewards. Hell yeah.

Remember when I said I thought Saros was closing this out? I lied.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – X-MEN roster update

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is here with a roster update, with the X-Men joining the fray. Wolverine, Danger, Storm, and other favorites are coming to this exceptionally exciting fighting game when it lands later this year. Honestly, it really does look fantastic. August 6 can't come soon enough.

X-Men aren't necessarily a surprise addition to Marvel Tokon, but that doesn't make the arrival of an X-Men team any less exciting. I missed the fourth fighter... I got too excited seeing the other three. I am sorry, but there's no way I'm scrolling back in this live stream now!

Sony Santa Monica, one more thing!

God of War. Act Calm.

God of War Trilogy Remake announced

After years of rumors, we're finally getting a God of War Trilogy Remake. TC Carson, the original God of War, is here to tell us more!

TC Carson has even more to say! Did he just say that the next trilogy was in early development? Honestly, he's an incredible performer and I sort of got lost in his voice for a little bit there...

God of War: Sons of Sparta announced, out now!

That's not the only God of War Sony Santa Monica has to share.

We are getting a 2.5D God of War game! A side-scrolling action game called God of War: Sons of Sparta announced, and it's out right this very second. Well, what are you waiting for? Go get it downloading!

State of Play is over!

Okay, I need a second to catch my breath. And by catch my breath I do of course mean refresh my PS5 until this God of War: Son of Sparta game appears available for a download.

A really solid State of Play showcase, IMO. A sequel to Kena was a great place to start, some really great reveals from Konami, and I loved the new looks at Control Resonant and Star Wars Galactic Racer.

Still, I'm sure some of you will be disappointed we didn't get a release date for Marvel's Wolverine... Insomniac recently promised that more info was coming Spring 2026, so not long to wait now!

God of War: Sons of Sparta reveal trailer

What other trailers would you like to see?

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse reveal trailer

Thanks for following along, folks. Hope you enjoyed yourselves, and got all of the reveals you were hoping for.

Sony is gearing up to deliver a helping of PlayStation State of Play this week, with one of the largest editions in the showcase's history. We've got you covered with when, where, and how to watch it live.

Of course, Sony hasn't spoiled exactly what will show up during the event, but we do (probably) know one thing that won't: Marvel's Wolverine. Despite being a 2026 release and probably the most anticipated PlayStation game coming out, Insomniac Games says the next batch of info will be in Spring 2026, and we're unfortunately not in Spring right now. Of course, the studio could be playing coy and lying to us, but that's probably just me being hopeful.

Before Wolverine, however, comes the release of Marathon – which Bungie has confirmed will be shown during the event – and Saros, which will surely make an appearance during the showcase. Plus, Hideo Kojima has been editing a trailer, so a PC port of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach feels like a possibility.

As for third parties, Capcom has four big AAA releases coming out this year, so I'd expect some combination of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, or Monster Hunter Stories 3 to pop up. There are also Devil May Cry 6 rumors to be inevitably disappointed by. Square Enix and Sega love appearing in as many showcases as possible, so there's probably something brewing there, too.

How to watch the PlayStation State of Play February 2026 showcase

The PlayStation State of Play will air live on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, with the show set to feature "60+ minutes of news"

Watch the State of Play steam here

The show will air live on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so just pick whatever platform you prefer.

Insomniac has seemingly squashed hopes of Marvel's Wolverine appearing in this week's State of Play, saying we won't learn anything about the game until spring 2026.

Marvel's Wolverine seems like PlayStation's big game for 2026. I mean, there's Marathon, but from Sony's multiplayer track record, that may not last the year. After a brief teaser in 2021, we finally got a full, blood-soaked reveal last September, with the promise of a 2026 release date. And after missing The Game Awards, all eyes are on this week's PlayStation State of Play to see if the short king would return. But it sounds like he's staying in hiding just a bit longer.

Last night, almost as if it was to prepare players for the showcase, Insomniac posted a gif of Logan stabbing people with his knife hands (who really didn't look like they needed much more stabbing). And when a user responded "WHEN MORE INFO?" Insomniac crushed the hearts and souls of many by responding with a simple "Spring 2026."

Wolverine is from Canada, being the most important Canadian alongside Bret 'The Hitman' Hart. And according to the Canadian government website, spring starts on March 20th at 2:45pm UTC (so 9:45am ET | 6:45am PT). So if Sony announces a showcase on March 20th at 2pm UTC, you know what's going to close the show. Or we could see the announcement of a Wolverine-specific State of Play, like Sony did with Ghost of Yotei last year.

I often think it's a good idea to listen to developers when they say, "Hey, don't expect news in this showcase" (unless they're the Resident Evil developers during a showcase), but I mean… It's not like they would ruin the surprise. Plus, I'm Scottish, and the Celtic calendar has spring starting in February, so maybe it'll appear to any Celts in the audience. Or maybe I'm just hoping too much for something that probably won't happen.

With Wolverine set to elevate superhero gaming in 2026, here's the four features I want the most, and four I'm desperate to avoid

Sony has confirmed that the rumored State of Play presentation is the real deal, and it's happening later this week.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sony confirms that State of Play will return on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, and it will be broadcast on the PlayStation YouTube and Twitch channels. Not only that, but it's going to be one of the biggest State of Play showcases to date, with a massive 60 minute runtime – which is usually the type of length reserved for the likes of PlayStation Showcase.

While no specific games were confirmed for its lineup, Sony notes "February’s State of Play will spotlight eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios."

I have to imagine the usual suspects like Capcom, and Sega will show up as usual. Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Stranger than Heaven have been strangely absent from recent showcases. Plus, if anyone loves a showcase it's Square Enix, who will hopefully show any signs of life from Kingdom Hearts 4. And if Konami could reveal Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, that'd be great.

On the first-party front, it'd be nice to see some more of Marathon, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine – all of which are set to release this year. And maybe we'll actually see what the likes of Bluepoint Games have been working on since Sony purchased the studio, and remember Fairgame$? Me neither, but that could easily show up this time around too. Plus, Hideo Kojima has been editing a trailer, so a PC port of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach feels like a strong possibility.

With Wolverine set to elevate superhero gaming in 2026, here's the four features I want the most, and four I'm desperate to avoid

Nintendo has confirmed the rumored Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is, in fact, taking place later this week on February 5, 2026.

Rumors of a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase arose last week, and it turned out to be on the money, so apologies to the fans disappointed that we won't be finding out about a new Mario or Zelda. Nintendo confirmed via the Nintendo Today app that the showcase will air later this week on Thursday, February 5 at 6am PT | 9am ET | 2pm GMT and will run for "roughly 30 minutes."

Obviously, Nintendo didn't say what would actually appear in this Nintendo Direct, aside from "upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo’s publishing and development partners." But a pretty safe bet would be Elden Ring, which was meant to come out on Switch 2 last year before being delayed to improve performance following a poor showing at conventions. And given how much Square Enix loves a Nintendo Direct, The Adventures of Elliott: The Millennium Tales is probably a shout too.

Speaking of Square, when it comes to surprise predictions, it may be time for the Kingdom Hearts series to finally arrive on Nintendo platforms in a form it deserves after the terrible cloud versions plagued the original Switch – like Capcom is doing with Resident Evil 7 and 8.

Plus, Capcom is bound to show a Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, or Pragmata trailer, or maybe go even further with a port of Monster Hunter Wilds or Onimusha: Way of the Sword. And surely a port of a game like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be a no-brainer.

So in closing: I'm expecting only farming games and JRPGs, as is standard.

As Nintendo Direct rumors swirl, an updated Splatoon Raiders trademark releases copium

Xbox is showing off Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and more at the Xbox Developer Direct later today. We've got you covered with when, where, and how to watch it live.

Earlier this month, Xbox confirmed that its now seemingly annual January Developer Direct would be returning for 2026. This time around, we'll be treated to the first deep dive into Fable and Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games, and a look at gameplay for Pokemon developer Game Freak's new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, which was announced last year at the Xbox Showcase.

While unconfirmed, Forza Horizon 6's release date was seemingly leaked in Horizon 5 last week, so there's a pretty good chance we could see that surface here. Plus, January Xbox showcases also have a track record of surprising us – 2023 had the surprise announcement and release of Hi-Fi Rush, while last year had the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 and an announcement and shadowdrop of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. For now, we can only speculate whether or not Xbox might continue that trend today.

How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct January 2026 stream

You can watch the Xbox Developer Direct January 2026 stream on YouTube this Thursday, January 22, at 10am PT, 1pm ET, or 6pm GMT.

Xbox will be streaming the show on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, and alternate versions with audio descriptions and ASL will also be available, streaming simultaneously on YouTube. These will be streaming at the same time, so it really is up to you to decide which streaming platform you like best.

Be sure to check out our roundup of upcoming Xbox Series X games to see what's on the horizon for this year and beyond.

Nintendo's Devon Pritchard has made her first appearance since becoming president of Nintendo of America at the New York Game Awards.

Doug Bowser served six years as Nintendo of America president after taking over from Reggie Fils-Aime, but at the end of 2025, Nintendo said so long, Doug Bowser as he announced his retirement. Starting on January 1, 2026, Pritchard – who joined Nintendo of America in 2006 – stepped into the role of president. And while Bowser made his first appearance as president alongside Mario villain Bowser in an E3 Nintendo Direct, Pritchard's first appearance isn't quite as flashy – or comedic.

As spotted by Stealth40K, at the New York Game Awards – where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added another Game of the Year trophy to its overflowing cabinet – co-host Fils-Aime introduced a message from Pritchard.

"Before anything else, I want to celebrate the New York Game Awards," Pritchard says, celebrating "15 years of supporting the games industry, and in doing so, lifting up the voices, stories, and dreams of so many." She continues, saying that the show "connects people who are united by a shared belief that every dream matters, and that everyone deserves a chance to do meaningful and creative work in games and storytelling."

Pritchard gives a special shoutout to The New York Videogame Critics Circle's "Playing With Purpose" program, saying it "supports the creators, the coders, the writers, and anyone else dreaming big to join this community and bring all that makes them unique."

Pritchard then leaves current and aspiring developers with a message. "Like any good video game character, you're on an adventure, and every step you take matters. There are some gnarly bosses, sure, but also many good friends along the way who will support you, and powerful rewards for those who persevere. So keep believing, keep playing, and know that you truly belong in this game."

After 15 years at Nintendo of America, former president Reggie Fils-Aimé didn't get sent a free Switch 2 from the company so he experienced the launch "like a fan" instead.

Capcom is showing off more of Resident Evil Requiem via a new Resident Evil Showcase stream. We've got you covered with when, where, and how to watch it live.

Capcom last showed off Resident Evil Requiem at The Game Awards with the definitely-not-leaked reveal of Leon Kennedy as the game's second playable character. Now, just over a month later, Capcom is prepping a Resident Evil Showcase later this week to show us some more of Uncle Leon after his big coming-out party, and probably a catch-up with Grace Ashcroft, too.

The YouTube trailer for the event says it will feature "brand new gameplay and news for Resident Evil Requiem." Notably, the web page says "Some of the games included in the show aren't suitable for children," implying that Requiem won't be alone during the show. However, given that Resident Evil 7 and Village are both set to receive Nintendo Switch 2 versions on the same day Requiem launches, it's very likely going to be related to those, but hey, get all the Code Veronica remake copium in while you can.

However, Capcom does love a good demo release, with Resident Evil 7, Village, and the remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 all getting demos ahead of time, so that's one possibility in the cards for this event.

How to watch the Resident Evil Showcase January 2026 stream

You can watch the Resident Evil Showcase January 2026 stream on YouTube this Thursday, January 15 at 2pm PT, 5pm ET, or 10pm GMT.

Capcom hasn't currently set the stream live, but the teaser video was posted on the Capcom Europe YouTube channel, so there's a good chance you'll be able to catch it there, and the official Resident Evil YouTube channel is probably a good shout as well.

Resident Evil Requiem fans want to make out with Leon Kennedy and steal his DILF jacket: "Need to shake him between my teeth like a rabid dog."

Xbox has confirmed that it will once again be having a Developer Direct showcase with the first deep dive into Fable and and Forza Horizon 6 planned for January 22.

Just like Nintendo typically does a major Direct in February, June, and September (ignoring last year, it had a lot going on), Xbox is making January its home as once again we'll be getting an Xbox Developer Direct this month. The news was confirmed on Xbox Wire today after Matt Booty said the company was gearing up for one.

Headlining the show is "a first extended look at Fable." After being in development at Playground Games for what seems like forever, and being totally MIA throughout 2025 – barring a delay announcement – we're finally getting a proper look at what the game is actually like.

The blog says "Devs from the Playground team will unveil the magic and mischief that awaits players in this fresh new beginning for the franchise, including a first look at some stunning new gameplay." Meanwhile the Fable Twitter account describes it as "our first deep dive into the game."

Playground Games will be pulling double duty at this show, as it is also set to "share a deep-dive on the much-anticipated Forza Horizon 6." The open world racer was announced last year with a Japan setting confirmed, but we don't know much more than that, so this will be our first time seeing what arguably the best driving game series has in store for the Japanese landscape.

Finally we'll see Pokemon developer Game Freak's "intense one-person, one-dog action RPG" Beast of Reincarnation. The game was announced last year at the Xbox Showcase, and Game Freak is set to show off "our protagonist Emma's innovative plant manipulation actions and gameplay with her canine companion, Koo."

It's also worth noting that for the past two years, Xbox Developer Directs in January have featured a surprise game drop, with Hi-Fi Rush in 2023, and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black joining the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 last year, so perhaps a surprise is in the cards too.

"We would look at all the American RPGs and the JRPGs at the time and just go, 'Right, if they're doing it, we're not": Peter Molyneux and John McCormack talk the development of Fable 20 years on

Making educated guesses about The Game Awards 2025 requires delicately balancing wishful thinking and facts. This year, there happens to be a lot of crossover between the two.

I'm going to cast the die and make 10 predictions based on all the internet chatter I’ve been seeing about Thursday’s event, all qualified by research and the most likely scenarios with that in mind - but if you'd like to follow what's actually happening, you can read follow our live report for everything that'll be announced at The Game Awards 2025.

2026 is shaping up to be a huge one for new games of all shapes and sizes, with GTA 6, Fable, and a handful of upcoming Xbox Series X games still yet to receive an official release date, so it’s obvious I’m expecting to see a ton of announcements. Atop that, though, there's lots of whisperings I'm hearing about unannounced titles, sneaky hints from presenter Geoff Keighley, and wildcard wishlist items that actually don't feel so wild after such a stacked year. On that note, let's start with my first TGA 2025 prediction…

10. Geoff Keighley’s mystery statue will turn out to be a Half Life 3 announcement

When Geoff shared a mysterious image on Twitter last week, seeming to depict an intricately carved statue standing in the middle of a desert, everyone seemed to leap to every conclusion possible. Some draw links between the armor and that of characters in Sony Santa Monica’s God of War series, others insist that it must be an Elder Scrolls 6 clue, but I’m firmly on Team Half-Life 3 with this one.

Rumors of its existence have been rife in recent months, especially off the back of the Steam Machine’s impending return following the initial attempt by Valve a decade ago. Half-Life 3 could make for an excellent launch title for this second generation of the console-like mini PC. My next prediction hinges on that very topic.

9. We'll get a Steam Machine price reveal

Valve announced that a new edition of the Steam Machine is coming in 2026, and its specs put it in line with a PS5 in terms of frame rate and performance. One crucial piece of intel is still at large right now, though: how much one of these bad boys is going to set back your wallet. It’s hard to gauge right now, with the device supposedly cheaper than a high-end PC but still pricier than a console according to analyst estimates — but perhaps The Game Awards will clear that up for us soon.

8. Capcom will unveil the identity of Resident Evil Requiem's second protagonist

Look, I've been saying this since the game was revealed at Summer Game Fest, but Capcom has spent the past five months swerving questions on whether a certain Raccoon City hero will be making an appearance in Resident Evil Requiem, and that has always felt like tacit confirmation to me. It's no wonder that Leon getting a reveal at The Game Awards is one of the hottest rumors around, especially since we now have confirmation that the game is going to be showing something off that same evening. Paired with a sneak peek at the decidedly RER2-looking third-person gunplay earlier last week, courtesy of known Resi pundit DuskGolem on Twitter, it's safe to say I am prepared to be vindicated by my firm assertion that Leon will, in fact, show up in Requiem alongside Grace.

There's also the fact that a recent GameStop storefront leak has revealed more details about the steelbook physical editions of the game, with mention of "cosmetics for [Resident Evil 8 protagonist Ethan's daughter] Rosemary Winters". The description has since been edited, so I'm holding out hope that these might be alternative skins for Grace Ashcroft rather than confirmation of Rose being in the game herself, but it looks pretty certain that we'll be finding out more about the RE9 steelbook and that mystery second protagonist at The Game Awards after all.

7. Hideo Kojima will show off OD – and maybe drop a release window

I'd be surprised if Kojima himself isn't in attendance, especially with Death Stranding 2: On The Beach nominated for multiple Game Awards this year, which makes me confident that OD (aka Overdose) news is incoming.

The mysterious upcoming horror game is already looking and sounding incredible, with early clips featuring hyper realistic graphics and spine-tingling performances from its star-studded cast. Kojima gave us our latest sneak peek just a few months ago, and I'll bet there's more where that came from. It might be too soon to hope for a firm release date, but I'll be happy with a ballpark figure at this point.

6. The future of Assassin's Creed will start to take shape

With Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch now almost 10 months behind us, it's high time Ubisoft gave us a closer look at the upcoming Assassin's Creed games we know about yet have little intel on. Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe is supposed to be next up to the plate, last seen years ago when a cryptic teaser trailer led many of us (myself included) to the firm belief that something witchy this way comes.

Meanwhile, confirmation of remakes in the works at Ubisoft has stoked hopes for a Black Flag remaster to also be on the way, with one determined investigator having rifled through Steam's backend files to suggest that it could come as soon as March. There's definitely something brewing over at Ubisoft, and it sounds like Thursday might bring at least a few of them into the light...

5. Fable will come out of hiding

I'm going to need Xbox to meet me halfway and show its hand at The Game Awards. The majority of new Xbox games we know of right now have no release date attached to them yet, especially with one upcoming RPG in particular supposedly targeting a 2026 launch. I've been seeing lots of whisperings about Fable's presence on Thursday, and after being noticeably absent at Gamescom and Summer Game Fest, I have to agree that we are past due a temperature check.

True, all past Fable trailers made their debuts during bespoke Xbox Games Showcases in 2023 and 2024, but Playground Games is running out of time to remind us to keep an eye on its upcoming epic as the new year draws closer.

4. We'll get an actual trailer for Forza Horizon 6

When Forza Horizon 6 was announced earlier this year, many racing fans were hyped – but many were also kind of underwhelmed by the fact that, well, we haven't actually seen anything except a handful of panorama stills and a titlecard. Its 2026 release window has been set, meaning we really should be getting our first proper look at it before the year is out.

The Game Awards would be the perfect place for that debut, presenting a firmer release date as well as a proper trailer – but I have more (educated) release date wishes where that comes from.

3. Pragmata and Onimusha will finally get release dates

When I sat down for my Resident Evil Requiem hands-on back in August, I also had the chance to play two other upcoming Capcom games: Pragmata and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Even a handful of months ago, I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of each, which has me convinced that they must be much further in development than I'd initially thought.

It could also just be that Capcom had perfected those particular slices of the game in time for my hands-on, but with all three of the above titles slated to launch in 2026, I wouldn't be surprised if The Game Awards erases the lingering question marks over two of them. There's also that fact that Pragmata has been delayed in the past already, so it's more than likely that it's closing in on the finish line as we know it.

2. Vampires rule (again)

2026 is going to be a vampire kid's dream come true. It's me, I am vampire kids. But for that dream to become a reality, I need release dates for The Duskbloods and The Blood of Dawnwalker at The Game Awards this Thursday.

We've seen quite a lot of the latter, with developer Rebel Wolves having gone into great detail regarding protagonist Coen's vampire by night, human by day affliction and what that means for the game's RPG and combat elements. The same can't be said of The Duskbloods, however, an upcoming Switch 2 game from the studio that brought us Elden Ring and Bloodborne. All we know right now is that Duskbloods will be a PvPvE multiplayer game with a brooding vampire touch, and with the Nightreign DLC officially launched as of earlier in December, I'm thirsty for what else FromSoftware has been cooking up. As long as it has fangs, of course.

1. A new Zelda game will make me rethink not getting a Switch 2

Now, this prediction is closer to wishful thinking than it is working off a rumor, but I say it to you now: I think we're going to get a glimpse at the next Zelda game, and I think it'll happen soon. Nintendo's latest console launched this summer, and even with the likes of Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4, and Mario Kart World, I've never felt close to caving.

But The Game Awards has a chance to change all that by simply confirming that something new is happening for the Zelda IP, even if it's not a full announcement. Those are usually reserved for homegrown Nintendo Direct showcases, I k now, but what better way to make the Switch 2's first Christmas truly special than by hinting at the future of one of its flagship IPs making a platform-exclusive debut in the next year or two?

We've ranked the best games of 2025 if you need a reminder of what an incredible 12 months it's been.

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted is right around the corner, and if you're wondering when and how to tune in so you don't miss any of its big announcements and trailers, you're in the right place.

This year's PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted – powered by Xbox Game Pass – will count down the 25 most-anticipated PC games currently in development, as decided by a council of over 120 journalists, games industry luminaries, content creators and celebrities, and chosen from a longlist of 100 games selected by our sister site PC Gamer.

Amongst all that, though, we'll be treated to brand new trailers and announcements, as well as behind-the-scenes glimpses at over 50 games. This includes a new trailer for Killing Floor 3, an upcoming co-op shooter from the creators of Black Mesa called Rogue Point, and a behind-the-scenes look at High on Life 2.

This year, our hosts will be esports icon Frankie Ward and PC Gamer's very own Midas Whittaker, in addition to narration from iconic Baldur's Gate 3 narrator Amelia Tyler. All in all, it's sounding like a very promising show, and below we've rounded up all the different ways you can tune in tomorrow.

How to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025

2025's PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted kicks off on December 4 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET. As for where you can tune in, it'll be streamed from PC Gamer's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as Twitter and Facebook. You can also watch it right here on GamesRadar+, as well as Steam, Bilibili, and GinxTV.

Several dedicated streams with localized subtitles will also be available, with options for English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, in addition to ASL and BSL.

Why not take a look at our roundup of new games for this year and beyond to see if you can guess any of the show's top 25 most-wanted PC games?

It's the most wonderful time of the year – with the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 behind us and The Game Awards coming next month, voting is in the air as players scramble to ensure their favorite nominees bag some wins.

Long-awaited new games like Grand Theft Auto 6 – a title that, much to fans' dismay, saw yet another delay recently – and The Witcher 4 are no exception there. The former game did end up nabbing the "Most Wanted Game" award at the Golden Joystick event, unsurprisingly, but the latter was hot on its tail, apparently. In a new thread discussing every game's wins at the ceremony, the official Golden Joysticks account reveals as much.

It starts by laying out just how many votes players cast in total: "We had 21 million votes across 22 different categories." That's a lot, and keeping this number in mind, it makes GTA 6 look like it came in clutch with the Most Wanted Game win. As per the Golden Joysticks profile, 18.03% of voters picked the hotly anticipated Rockstar Games title. On the other hand, the new CD Projekt Red RPG followed closely behind with 16.68%.

Although it might not seem like it at first glance, that's seriously close for comfort – just consider the sheer amount of hype surrounding GTA 6. Heck, developers are literally actively opting to avoid releasing their own games anywhere near the date of Rockstar's 2026 launch. This is the very same GTA 6 that has been described as "a black cloud that looms over everything" previously, so… take that as you will.

As one fan comments on the Golden Joysticks post, "The Witcher 4 getting this close to GTA 6 is a big deal." Another dubs it "sus," simply writing, "It's fucking GTA 6." I mean, yeah, I guess they do have a point – but I, for one, am more excited for The Witcher 4, as an RPG stan myself. It's no Elder Scrolls 6, of course, but of all the upcoming CD Projekt Red games, it might just be the biggest… and that's no small feat.

CD Projekt Red is cooking up other gems, after all, like the mysterious codenamed Project Sirius, another Witcher title that the team says will "differ from past productions" it's worked on, and Cyberpunk 2. Between all of them and GTA 6, the next few years look huge.

A year since The Witcher 4's big reveal at The Game Awards, CD Projekt Red lead confirms "we won't be bringing any new content" to this year's awards show

Let's take a look at all the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 winners shall we?

This year's awards took place on Thursday, November 20 live from a swanky hotel in London, as well as live-streamed around the globe. The show, now in its 43rd year, recognizes talent across the video game industry. From the creators of the games that bring us such joy and community, to the people who bring them to life, there's so much talent that deserves recognition each year.

Once again you've come out in your millions to vote for the cream of the crop, and this year it's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that's won the most gold in this year's Golden Joystick Awards. Developer Sandfall Interactive is taking home a whopping seven Golden Joysticks in total including UGOTY, which ties them with Baldur's Gate 3 and Larian from back in 2023.

Here is the full list of all tonight's Golden Joystick Awards 2025:

Golden Joystick Award Winners 2025

• Best Audio Design - Ghost of Yotei
• Best Early Access Game - R.E.P.O.
• Best Game Adaptation - Arcane Season 2
• Best Game Expansion - Lies of P: Overture
• Best Game Trailer - Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Best Gaming Hardware - AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Indie Game - Blue Prince
• Best Indie Game - Self-published - Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Lead Performer - Jennifer English
• Best Multiplayer Game - Peak
• Best Remake / Remaster - The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Best Soundtrack - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Storytelling - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Supporting Performer - Ben Starr
• Best Visual Design - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Breakthrough Award - Schedule 1
• Console Game of the Year - Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics' Choice - Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Wanted Game - GTA 6
• PC Game of the Year - Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Still Playing - Mobile - Pokemon Go
• Still Playing - PC & Console - Minecraft
• Streamers' Choice - Peak
• Studio of the Year - Sandfall Interactive
• Ultimate Game of the Year - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Full Nominations

Best Storytelling

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (WINNER)
• Silent Hill f
• Blue Prince
• Mafia: The Old Country
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
• The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy

Best Multiplayer Game

• Battlefield 6
• Peak (WINNER)
• Elden Ring Nightreign
• Split Fiction
• Mario Kart World
• Rematch

Best Visual Design

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (WINNER)
• The Midnight Walk
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Sword of the Sea
• Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Best Indie Game

• Blue Prince (WINNER)
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
• Wanderstop
• Skin Deep
• despelote
• Herdling
• Abiotic Factor
• Baby Steps
• Caves of Qud
• Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Best Indie Game - Self Published

• Hollow Knight: Silksong (WINNER)
• Hades 2
• Sword of the Sea
• Peak
• Keep Driving
• Spilled!
• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders
• Deltarune
• Promise Mascot Agency
• Consume Me

Still Playing Award - PC and Console

• Minecraft (WINNER)
• Dead by Daylight
• Helldivers 2
• Naraka: Bladepoint
• Satisfactory
• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Marvel Rivals
• Fortnite
• Apex Legends
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X
• GTA Online
• Warframe

Still Playing Award - Mobile

• Call of Duty: Mobile
• Pokemon Go (WINNER)
• Subway Surfers
• Clash Royale
• Honkai: Star Rail
• Genshin Impact
• Zenless Zone Zero
• Roblox
• Free Fire
• PUBG Mobile

Best Remake / Remaster

• Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
• The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered (WINNER)
• Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
• The Talos Principle: Reawakened
• Gears of War: Reloaded
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Studio of the Year

• Team Cherry
• Sandfall Interactive (WINNER)
• Aggro Crab and Landfall
• Bloober Team
• Sloclap
• Rebellion

Best Game Expansion

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants
• Lies of P: Overture (WINNER)
• No Man's Sky: Voyagers
• Atomfall Story Expansion Pack: The Red Strain
• Assassin's Creed Shadows - Claws of Awaji
• Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest

Best Audio Design

• Ghost of Yotei (WINNER)
• Battlefield 6
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Two Point Museum
• Cronos: The New Dawn

Best Soundtrack

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (WINNER)
• South of Midnight
• Silent Hill f
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
• DELTARUNE
• Sword of the Sea

Best Lead Performer

• Jennifer English - Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (WINNER)
• Troy Baker - Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Tom McKay - Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Alex Jordan - Jan Dolski in The Alters
• Erika Ishii - Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei
• Adriyan Rae - Hazel in South of Midnight

Best Supporting Performer

• Troy Baker - Higgs Monaghan in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Jim High - Erik in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
• Ben Starr - Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (WINNER)
• Lucy Griffiths - Alva in Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
• Logan Cunningham - Hades 2
• Marios Gavrilis - Emmerich Voss in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

PC Game of the Year

• Hollow Knight: Silksong (WINNER)
• The Alters
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
• PEAK
• Abiotic Factor
• Dune: Awakening

Console Game of the Year

• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Monster Hunter Wilds
• Ghost of Yotei (WINNER)
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Mario Kart World

Best Early Access Game

• Grounded 2
• Schedule I
• 9 Kings
• R.E.P.O. (WINNER)
• skate.
• White Knuckle

Best Gaming Hardware

• Nintendo Switch 2
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
• WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD
• Elgato Facecam 4K
• Razer Blade 16
• AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (WINNER)

Best Game Adaptation

• Devil May Cry (Netflix)
• Arcane Season 2 (Netflix) (WINNER)
• The Last of Us Season 2 (HBO)
• A Minecraft Movie (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Secret Level (Prime Video)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Paramount Pictures)

Best Game Trailer

• Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 (WINNER)
• Battlefield 6: Official Launch Live Action Trailer
• Rhythm Doctor - Official Release Date Trailer
• The Expanse: Osiris Reborn - Announcement Trailer
• Romeo is a Dead Man - Announcement Trailer
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Official CGI Trailer – Live a Life Medieval

Most Wanted Game

• GTA 6 (WINNER)
• Resident Evil Requiem
• The Witcher 4
• Black Myth: Zhong Kui
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
• 007 First Light
• Exodus
• Subnautica 2
• Light No Fire
• The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
• Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
• Saros
• The Blood of Dawnwalker
• Crimson Desert
• Kingdom Hearts 4
• Marvel's Wolverine
• Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
• OD - Knock
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Ultimate Game of the Year

• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (WINNER)
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Ghost of Yotei
• Hades 2
• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
• Peak
• Silent Hill f
• Split Fiction

This year's Golden Joystick Awards is almost upon us, and there's more ways than ever before to watch.

The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 kicks off on Thursday, November 20 at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT / 5pm CEST, and you can watch the showcase on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Steam, TikTok and Twitter.

You can also watch The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 right here.

Watch the Golden Joystick Awards LIVE below

This year, there are 26 categories including a new award celebrating the Best Remake/Remaster. The show will be hosted by Maggie Robertson, best known for her role as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, and will feature various other guest presenters from across the gaming industry.

Prolific voice actor Alix Wilton Regan, Adriyan Rae who plays Hazel in South of Midnight, Ben Starr (voice of Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33), Samantha Béart, who's best known as the voice of Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3, and the actor who plays Geralt in The Witcher games, Doug Cockle – among many others – will all be present and presenting awards during the show.

Much like The Game Awards, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leading the pack in terms of nominations with seven, including Studio of the Year for Sandfall Interactive. It's followed closely by Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with five nominations each. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Sword of the Sea, and Peak are among the indie games with multiple nominations.

Don't worry if you miss out on watching the show live as VODs will be available afterwards, and we'll also round up all of the winners for you.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the Golden Joystick Award 2025 charge for most nominations, nudging out Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

The Game Awards 2025 nominations are out, and, as expected, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leading the pack, with Arc Raiders missing out on that "Game of the Year" nomination.

The nominations for the Keighleys are here, and if you've been paying attention to 2025 at all, you won't be shocked to hear that leading the pack is Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is up for Game of the Year among 12 nominations across 10 categories, including "Best Game Direction," "Best Score and Music," and "Best Performance" for Jennifer English, Charlie Cox, and Ben Starr.

"Game of the Year" is filled with the expected faces too, with Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, all making the cut. Perennial Game Awards favorite Hideo Kojima nabbed the second-highest nomination count with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at eight nominations (including "Best Game Direction," which the original Death Stranding won at 2019's awards).

The biggest shocker, of course, is the lack of a "Game of the Year" nomination for Arc Raiders, with "Best Multiplayer" being its only nod. After weeks of debate between it and Expedition 33, spurred on by former FPS pro Shroud, Arc Raiders didn't make the cut after tearing it up on the Steam charts over the last few weeks and cementing itself as a late-game contender for "Game of the Year" in the hearts and minds of many.

Game of the year will be a major battle with frontrunner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and dark horse favorites Donkey Kong Bananza and Death Stranding 2, but given that we're talking about a year where incredible games like Blue Prince, Megabonk, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (which missed out on the eligibility window last year), and Ghost of Yotei (which matched Death Stranding 2 with eight nominations) missed out, getting nominated is a pretty big achievement in itself.

Before all that though, make sure to tune in to the Golden Joystick Awards later this week on November 20 to see who wins in over 20 categories.

Xbox has confirmed that there will be an Xbox Partner Preview showcase later this week on Thursday, November 20 with 007: First Light confirmed to be headlining the show.

This was confirmed on a post on the Xbox Wire blog which says the show "will include news on upcoming games from partners including IO Interactive, Tencent and THQ Nordic, plus some brand-new reveals and Game Pass announcements."

While not hyper-specific about everything being shown by any means, three games are announced for the lineup so far. First off is "an exciting first look at content coming to 007 First Light." Which frankly, is very weird wording to me that makes it sound like we're going to be seeing some DLC or post-launch content, which would be very strange given that the game isn't out until March 26, 2026.

Joining James Bond is "an electrifying extended gameplay trailer" for dark fantasy action game Tides of Annihilation. We saw this game for the first time during a PlayStation State of Play back in February, and given that the game is set to release in 2026, hopefully a release date is in the cards.

Finally there's "a fresh look" at Reanimal, the upcoming horror game from the original developer of Little Nightmares that feels like a spiritual successor to those games (and will hopefully be better than the Little Nightmares 3 we got). Xbox has also promised reveals for unannounced games will be included, so the stream won't be fully dedicated to these three.

And to go along with her leading role in Tides of Annihilation, Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Jennifer English is going to be the voice over for the broadcast.

Arc Raiders sets another Steam record for a third weekend in a row, surpassing 481,000 concurrent players despite competition from Call of Duty and Escape from Tarkov

The year is coming to an end, and that can only mean one thing – It's time to vote on the best games of the year as the Golden Joysticks are back for 2025. Voting is now open in 21 categories, ranging from Best Storytelling and Multiplayer to Best Game Trailer and Most Wanted. There's also a new award for Best Remake / Remaster.

**UPDATE: Golden Joystick Awards 2025 voting is now CLOSED, and you can join us to see the winners revealed on Thursday, November 20 at 4pm GMT***

Leading the way on nominations so far is JRPG love letter Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is up for six prizes, including Studio of the Year. Not far behind, though, are the likes of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, which have four nominations each. Meanwhile, popular indie hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Sword of the Sea, and Peak are also represented with multiple nominations each.

Watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 on Thursday, Nov 20!

Voting is now open and will remain so until 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / midnight GMT on October 31, 2025. As always, there's more to come – the "Ultimate Game of the Year" shortlist will be announced on November 3 and voting will go live the same day. There will also be an additional selection of critically acclaimed winners that will be unveiled at the awards ceremony on November 20.

Now that's out of the way, here are the awards and nominees.

Golden Joystick Awards 2025 nominations

Ultimate Game of the Year

• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• PEAK
• Ghost of Yotei
• Hades II
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Blue Prince
• Silent Hill f
• Split Fiction
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Best Storytelling

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• SILENT HILL f
• Blue Prince
• Mafia: The Old Country
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
• The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy

Best Multiplayer Game

• Battlefield 6
• PEAK
• ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
• Split Fiction
• Mario Kart World
• REMATCH

Best Visual Design

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• The Midnight Walk
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Sword of the Sea
• Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Best Indie Game

• Blue Prince
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
• Wanderstop
• Skin Deep
• despelote
• Herdling
• Abiotic Factor
• Baby Steps
• Caves of Qud
• Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Best Indie Game - Self Published

• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Hades II
• Sword of the Sea
• PEAK
• Keep Driving
• Spilled!
• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders
• DELTARUNE
• Promise Mascot Agency
• Consume Me

Still Playing Award - PC and Console

• Minecraft
• Dead by Daylight
• HELLDIVERS 2
• NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
• Satisfactory
• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Marvel Rivals
• Fortnite
• Apex Legends
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X
• GTA Online
• Warframe

Still Playing Award - Mobile

• Call of Duty: Mobile
• Pokémon GO
• Subway Surfers
• Clash Royale
• Honkai: Star Rail
• Genshin Impact
• Zenless Zone Zero
• Roblox
• Free Fire
• PUBG MOBILE

Best Remake / Remaster

• METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
• Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
• The Talos Principle: Reawakened
• Gears of War: Reloaded
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Studio of the Year

• Team Cherry
• Sandfall Interactive
• Aggro Crab and Landfall
• Bloober Team
• Sloclap
• Rebellion

Best Game Expansion

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants
• Lies of P: Overture
• No Man's Sky: Voyagers
• Atomfall Story Expansion Pack: The Red Strain
• Assassin's Creed Shadows - Claws of Awaji
• Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest

Best Audio Design

• Ghost of Yōtei
• Battlefield 6
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Two Point Museum
• Cronos: The New Dawn

Best Soundtrack

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• South of Midnight
• SILENT HILL f
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
• DELTARUNE
• Sword of the Sea

Best Lead Performer

• Jennifer English - Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Troy Baker - Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Tom McKay - Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Alex Jordan - Jan Dolski in The Alters
• Erika Ishii - Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei
• Adriyan Rae - Hazel in South of Midnight

Best Supporting Performer

• Troy Baker - Higgs Monaghan in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Jim High - Erik in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Ben Starr - Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lucy Griffiths - Alva in Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
• Logan Cunningham - Hades II
• Marios Gavrilis - Emmerich Voss in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

PC Game of the Year

• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• The Alters
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• PEAK
• Abiotic Factor
• Dune: Awakening

Console Game of the Year

• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Monster Hunter Wilds
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Mario Kart World

Best Early Access Game

• Grounded 2
• Schedule I
• 9 Kings
• R.E.P.O.
• skate.
• White Knuckle

Best Gaming Hardware

• Nintendo Switch 2
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
• WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD
• Elgato Facecam 4K
• Razer Blade 16
• AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Best Game Adaptation

• Devil May Cry (Netflix)
• Arcane Season 2 (Netflix)
• The Last of Us Season 2 (HBO)
• A Minecraft Movie (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Secret Level (Prime Video)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Paramount Pictures)

Best Game Trailer

• Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2
• Battlefield 6: Official Launch Live Action Trailer
• Rhythm Doctor - Official Release Date Trailer
• The Expanse: Osiris Reborn - Announcement Trailer
• ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN - Announcement Trailer
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Official CGI Trailer – Live a Life Medieval

Most Wanted Game

• Grand Theft Auto VI
• Resident Evil Requiem
• The Witcher 4
• Black Myth: Zhong Kui
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
• 007 First Light
• EXODUS
• Subnautica 2
• Light No Fire
• The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
• Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
• SAROS
• The Blood of Dawnwalker
• Crimson Desert
• KINGDOM HEARTS IV
• Marvel's Wolverine
• Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
• OD - KNOCK
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Additional category winners – including "Breakthrough Award" and "Critics' Choice Award" will be selected by a panel of journalists from brands including gamesradar.com, pcgamer.com, FGS, Edge magazine, and Retro Gamer, plus Future’s trusted network of freelance writers. These winners will be revealed on the night.

The Future Games Show at gamescom is almost upon us, so you'll want to be ready to give it a watch as it's happening live – and we've got you covered right here with every date, time, and link to mark on your calendar.

This year's Future Games Show is hosted by Metal Gear Solid actor David Hayter, who plays Snake, and Maggie Robertson, the talented voice behind the ever-stunning Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village. At an exciting 90 minutes, the showcase is set to feature exclusive trailers, stealth demo drops, and world premieres for over 50 upcoming games from AAA publishers and indie developers alike.

Some of the studios you can expect to see include Bandai Namco, Capcom, EA, and Nacon – so there's plenty to look forward to. Immediately afterward, there's also the FGS Live From gamescom showcase, which will reveal more amazing new demo drops, trailers, and world premieres. A few days later, you can catch the FGS Best Of gamescom, too – a handy recap and round-up of the week's biggest announcements.

Sounds like fun, right? Read on below for our full rundown on how and when to watch the Future Games Show, as well as what you might see during the gamescom showcase – and trust us, there's a lot.

How to watch The Future Games Show at gamescom 2025

You can watch the Future Games Show at gamescom on Twitch, YouTube, or BiliBili this Wednesday, August 20, at 11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm BST or 8pm CEST – depending on your timezone. That's the flagship showcase, where you'll witness a developer spotlight with a first look at gameplay and insight from the team behind Resident Evil Requiem, plus an exclusive interview with the Pragmata developers.

Other highlights for the show include an exclusive sit-down with The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and lead quest designer Rafał Jankowski, new gameplay for the award-winning classic survival horror Tormented Souls 2, a developer presentation on the upcoming Skate reboot, a trailer for Mongolia-based open-world horse game Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori, and more.

The follow-up FGS Live From gamescom showcase will cover other new games, including Call of the Elder Gods, Norse: Oath of Blood, and Son of Thanjai. To close things off, you can watch the FGS Best of gamescom at the end of the week on Sunday, August 24, at 11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm BST, or 8pm CEST – all via the same links provided above for the primary Future Games Show in a couple of days.

To keep up with all the latest Future Games Show updates, stay updated via the GamesRadar+ website here or follow along on Twitch, Steam, X, Bluesky, Facebook, and TikTok.

The Gamescom 2025 schedule has officially come to a close, with the last few broadcasts from Bethesda seeing out the annual event. It was certainly a memorable year, with some exciting announcements during the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, which kicked off the big event. Showcasing some of the biggest new games for 2025 and beyond, we at last got confirmation of a release date for the likes of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, along with a Fallout Season 2 trailer, and so much more.

With Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025 showcase following up ONL, we also got to see a series of Xbox broadcasts live from the show floor, which gave us another look at the new ROG Xbox Ally handheld. And with lots of playable demos available to try throughout - including one for Hollow Knight: Silksong, (which at long last has a release date), there were plenty of highlights which you can read more about in our Gamescom 2025 coverage hub.

Whether you're looking for a reminder of all of the showcases we saw this year, or you want to catch up on any you might have missed, read on below for a full breakdown of the Gamescom 2025 schedule, with videos for all the biggest streams included.

What is Gamescom?

Gamescom is an annual gaming event that takes place in the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Open to the public over the course of several days, the event offers up the chance to try out some of the biggest upcoming PC games, upcoming Xbox Series X games, and upcoming PS5 games ahead of their release, or some of the most recent releases that have already landed.

Gamescom 2025 dates

When is Gamescom?

Gamescom 2025 ran from August 20 - August 24. Attendance was open to the public from August 21, with trade visitors, media and select ticket holders gaining entry on August 20. The main showcase, Opening Night Live, took place August 19 to kick off the event.

At a glance

What will be at Gamescom 2025?

Gamescom 2025 looks set to be the biggest event yet, with lots of big publishers and developers attending with some exciting new games set to be available to play on the show floor. For starters, Xbox announced it will be bringing 20 titles to Gamescom this year, with a playable demo of Hollow Knight Silksong on PC and its new portable console, the ROG Xbox Ally X.

Other playable demos from Xbox's third-party partners include the likes of Borderlands 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Meat Boy 3D, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, and more. Outside of Xbox's demos, it's also going to bring a theater experience to the event for the highly anticipated upcoming Obsidian game, The Outer Worlds 2.

After skipping Gamescom last year, Nintendo also confirmed its attendance this year with some exciting demos for the Switch and Switch 2 – most notably for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A. Some big games from Bandai Namco will also be appearing with a hands-on demo of Little Nightmares 3 and a "chance to immerse yourselves in the universe of The Blood of Dawnwalker". With other games like Crimson Desert available, there's certainly going to be plenty to experience – you can see more games that will be at the event here.

Gamescom 2025 schedule

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025

When: August 19 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 is the main show that kickstarts the Gamescom event to follow. With a pre-show beginning things off half an hour before, the main show then began with host Geoff Keighley. Running for two hours, we saw a host of new game announcements, trailers and gameplay reveals, with a first look at Gamescom events, and talks with developers and prominent guests.

We also saw more of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, along with another look at the likes of The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, Resident Evil Requiem, Silent Hill f, and Ghost of Yotei. Along with some Fallout season 2 news, we also saw a live performance of the music from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during the showcase.

Xbox Gamescom 2025 broadcast 1

When: August 20 at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch / TikTok

Xbox held some broadcast streams over the course of Gamescom 2025, with the first kicking off on August 20th the day after Opening Night Live. Streamed live from the Xbox booth, the stream brought us deep dives into some highly anticipated games, with some first-look gameplay, developer interviews, updates, and fresh trailers for the likes of Grounded 2, Keeper from Psychonauts developer, Double Fine, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and more. We also got a release date for the ROG Ally Xbox handhelds.

Future Games Show

When: August 20 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch

The Future Games Show will returned to Gamescom this year with a broadcast that brought us world premiers, new trailers, and deep dives on some upcoming games. The showcase was hosted by actors David Hayter, who played Metal Gear Solid's Snake, and Maggie Roberston, who's best known for her role as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village.

Our FGS Live from Gamescom showcase straight afterwards brought you even more new trailers, developer interviews, and more, too.

Xbox Gamescom 2025 broadcast 2

WHEN: August 21 at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST
WHERE: YouTube / Twitch / TikTok

The second Xbox broadcast live from the event followed suit from the first by bringing us more deep dives, interviews and looks at some new games coming from Xbox's partners. In this stream, you can see more of two of the biggest releases coming our way this October, with Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2, along with some updates on Overwatch 2, and more.

Gamescom Awesome Indies 2025

When: August 21 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch

Gamescom Awesome Indies 2025 brought the international indie scene into the spotlight by showcasing independent developers, studios, and publishers as they unveiled some exciting upcoming indie games. Bringing us exclusive trailers and first looks at debut gameplay, it included some "amazing premiers and exciting newcomers" in the world of indie games.

Bethesda Mainstream Live Broadcast

When: August 22 - 25 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST
Where to watch: Twitch

Bethesda is brought back its broadcast livestream at Gamescom this year, which began on August 22 and ran for three days until August 25. With a series of live streams from the Xbox show floor, you it featured interviews with the developers behind the likes of Doom The Dark Ages, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Fallout 76, and Elder Scrolls Online, along with gameplay showcases, community segments, tours of the Gamescom event, and crafting highlights throughout.

FGS Best Of Gamescom

When: August 24 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch

There was a third Future Games Show showcase during the Gamescom 2025 schedule, with the FGS Best Of Gamescom edition rounding things out at the end of the week with even more news and gossip from the FGS team.

The Future Games Show at Gamescom is being hosted by actors David Hayter and Maggie Robertson this year, best known for their roles as Metal Gear Solid's Snake and Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu.

Over the course of Hayter's career, he's also nabbed screenwriting credits on Netflix's Warrior Nun and movies such as X-Men, X2: X-Men United, and Watchmen. Robertson, meanwhile, has also appeared in other beloved games, such as Baldur's Gate 3 as Orin the Red, among many others.

"I'm thrilled to be joining David Hayter to co-host the Future Games Show at Gamescom on August 20!" Robertson says. "It's always such a joy to celebrate the creativity and passion behind the games we love and this showcase is packed with exclusive reveals, dev interviews, and all the latest news on gaming. Can't wait to see you there!"

Hayter adds: "Yes! I'll be returning to the Future Games Show at Gamescom on August 20 with Maggie Robertson. I've had a sneak peek and the show is packed with world premieres, new trailers, and deep dives into some incredible games. Join us on August 20!"

The Future Games Show at Gamescom kicks off at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST on August 20. As ever, you can watch it on Twitch, YouTube, and many more platforms.

Following Hayter's lead, we won't spoil what's coming, but you can expect more than 50 games from upcoming AAA and indie publishers and studios like Capcom, Bandai Namco, EA, and NACON.

In addition to that, you're also getting FGS Live From Gamescom, a multi-format showcase hosted by Jules and Nathan directly after the show finishes. The 40-minute broadcast will feature more new trailers, world premieres, and demo drops.

There's also a new show coming. On August 24, FGS Best of Gamescom will bring you the 'best of' Gamescom's show floor – expect exclusive demos, booth tours, interviews, and a recap of the week's most significant announcements.

Until then, here are the new games of 2025 and beyond - how many will we see?

The history of Elden Ring Nightreign players turning the pint-sized caster Revenant into a bloodthirsty gremlin dual-wielding colossal weapons is well documented, and that history is apparently so widely known that publisher Bandai Namco is now in on the gag, elevating Revenant above mere meme status and and bringing her dangerously close to canon.

"The roundtable has been more lively these days," Bandai Namco US said in a recent tweet, sharing a video of Revenant demonstrating the correct Nightreign hub etiquette by running around and smashing all the chairs in full view of the dismayed other Nightfarers sighing deeply.

This raised an eyebrow. The Revenant faithful probed. "Even Bandai knows she is the creatura," one user replied, earning a knowing heart from the publisher in response. "The triple la creatura run," another proposed. Bandai responded, "Such power!!!"

Two things. One, yes, Brand Detected. Marketing, cringe, and so on. But – and I can't overstate this – also two: this happened because of players and fan artists, and I think that's neat.

In another, more boring timeline, Revenant never becomes anything more than one of the many playable characters in the fun video game Elden Ring Nightreign. She is a dainty caster with a Faith focus, predictably tragic backstory – find me one happy person in a FromSoftware game who isn't covered in blood or seconds away from death – and a cool summoning mechanic, and that's all.

She does not brandish greatswords stolen from demigods. She does not challenge Raider to arm wrestling matches. She does not pile drive Nightlords single-handedly. She is not gifted Starlight Shards the way the mob is gifted protection money.

Thankfully, this timeline has folks like MΔDDiE, an artist whose depictions of Revenant have practically become the face of her fandom. To say nothing of the countless other artists turning Revenant into something... more.

"I've been getting SOOO MANY dms of tiktoks, memes, and places where I didn't think my artwork of nightreign's revenant could reach," MΔDDiE announced last month, gauging interest in a project posing a grave threat to public safety in the form of a Revenant plush that would manifest her in the real world. "I just reached 40k followers cuz of this stupid gremlin. That's a huge number and im super grateful!!"

On top of The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoft is reportedly deep in development on a game that sleuths think is another Dark Souls remaster.

David Cronenberg is shorter than I expected. Standing in front of him during the Tribeca Film Festival red carpet for the 50th anniversary of Shivers, a nasty film about parasitic sex freaks, I hype myself up to look into the 82-year-old's eyes instead of at his Saint Laurent jacket. There's something I've been dying to know for years: does he think his 1999 warning against virtual reality eXistenZ predicted the current video game industry, or technology in general?

"Well, it's sort of not my job to figure out what I got right or wrong," Cronenberg replies like he's tired of saying it. I take his tone to heart, like he's my dad – he's got a point, "figuring out" art is my job as a critic, isn't it?

"Same with Videodrome," he continues to say about his 1983 film that denounces the depravity of the TV set. "I think people interpret things they see in those movies in anticipation. I mean, I've never been a great games player" – me neither, I assure him with the realization that I think I actually want David Cronenberg to be my father.

"Yeah, but I was interested in [video games]. It can be another art form – creating another world that is immersive, and so on," Cronenberg says. "It intrigued me because, of course, in a way, movies have always been that as well. So people who think that eXistenZ anticipated some things about game playing – well, that's lovely. But, really, I don't think of art as prophecy."

He's made this point before, having responded to suggestions that his sci-fi body horror films are "prophetic" with the honest observation that "everybody has antennae. [...] If your antennae are sensitive enough, you pick up some things that are an anticipation of the future whether you want to or not," as he told The Guardian in 2013.

I nod at David Cronenberg, who I am not related to, but whose films did instill in me a familial fondness for prosthetic makeup that looks like cow teats or a buttery abscess.

"The game is to try to understand what life is now," Cronenberg says, "what is the human condition now? And that, to me, is what art is all about." Our conversation winds down, and I exhale the breath I've been holding in the form of an eager confession – The Fly (1986) is my favorite romance film… "I don't know if you think of it that way," I add sheepishly. Fuck, but isn't analysis my responsibility?

"Definitely!" Cronenberg says, animated. "That's a yes!" And now I know I can die with self-respect. Cronenberg may be a five-foot-something grandfather, but he's colossal to me.

Learn more about why by reading through our list of every David Cronenberg movie, ranked.

Wholesome Direct 2025 was filled to the brim with exciting upcoming indie games. As a true celebration of "artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant" new experiences from a wealth of different developers around the world, we got to see fresh reveals, release date announcements – for the likes of puzzle game Is This Seat Taken?, and the new diorama decorating delight, Make Room – and much more. While the showcase gave us plenty of new games for 2025 and beyond to add to our wishlists, we were also treated to a lineup of surprise shadow-drop releases during the showcase.

With nine games in total officially out now as of the end of Wholesome Direct, we've brought together a helpful roundup highlighting all of the different adventures you can tuck into right now that appeared during the show. From venturing through heartwarming journeys to customizing your own cozy spaces and tucking into a cooking-themed roguelike, there's undoubtedly something for everyone. So read on below to rediscover all of the Wholesome Direct 2025 shadow-dropped releases you can play right now.

Fireside Feelings

Platform(s): PC

Developer: Team Empreintes

Fireside Feelings is all about sharing stories and emotions around the campfire under the stars. With a heartwarming concept, the new life sim lets you create your own cute character, and you'll answer a variety of questions to share your own stories and personal experiences. While there's no direct contact with other players, you can leave your stories for others to discover and listen to their experiences, too.

Designed to give you your own little safe space that you can customize, you'll unlock new environments and characters along the way as you take part in shaping collective stories. It sounds like a delightful way to play on the idea of passing on stories around a campfire setting.

Instants

Platform(s): PC, Switch
Developer: Endflame

Instants captures the cherished snapshot moments that chronicle the life of a family, and it's up to you to arrange them and uncover their story. The heartfelt experience strives to be both relaxing and creative, with a combination of puzzle elements and also crafting.

The puzzle comes into play as you try to put the family photos in the correct order within each album, while the creative side lets you decorate and customize the album with different backgrounds, stickers, and typography. You'll also get to unlock more options as you progress, and if you ever find yourself getting stuck, a fluffy little cat can help with some optional assistance if you need it.

Camper Van Make it Home

Platform(s): PC
Developer: Malapata Studio

If you enjoy building in games like The Sims or the satisfying organization of Unpacking, Camper Van: Make It Home is officially here to give you a cozy, creative outlet with similar ingredients. As the name of the game gives away, you'll have a camper van that's yours to decorate and customize to your liking, from finding the perfect spot to place down your belongings to changing up the look and design of your van inside and out.

As you sink back into some chill interior design and complete organizational puzzles, you'll get to travel to different locations, such as a beach, or a forest, as you set out on what promises to be a "journey of self-discovery". Oh, and there's also a dog companion, just in case you needed any more convincing.

Omelet You Cook

Developer: SchuBox Games
Platform(s): PC (Early Access)

Omelet you Cook is a tasty looking roguelike that's all about cooking. With a pinch of coziness and a dash of chaos, you'll set out to try and create the perfect omelet by combining a host of ingredients from a conveyor belt and try to cater to the ever-growing demands of the students and faculty at Middlesville Cafeteria – all of whom have their own unique personalities, traits, and tastes.

Each round will bring with it new restrictions, hazards, and score thresholds, and you'll unlock more ingredients as you go. Set to put your culinary creativity to the test, Omelet You Cook looks like a riot and draws inspiration from the likes of Balatro and Ballionaire.

Seasonala Cemetery

Developer: Gabby DaReinzo, Kait Tremblay, Jen Costa, Nina Wong, halina heron, Mobeen Fikree, Jacquelin de Leon
Platform(s): PC

Seasonala Cemetery is a new free-to-play game out now that lets you step into a "living, breathing cemetery" that's yours to explore. A meditative experience where you can learn about the history of the city through gravestones, you can also meet animals and various NPCs during your visit and collect flowers, pinecones, and more to set by graves.

Featuring ambient sounds recorded in a real-world cemetery, Seasonala is also tuned to the date and time of your PC or Mac – which means that the landscape will change dynamically as the seasons change, so it'll look different depending on when you decide to explore.

Out and About

Developer: Yaldi Games
Platform(s): PC (Playtest)

Out and About promises to take us on a nature-filled adventure as you forage for real-life plants. In the town of Portobello which you call home, a storm has just recently hit, and it's up to you to try to rebuild and help out the community by learning about the plant life in the open-world setting around you.

With over 100 real-life plants and fungi to identify, you'll search for food, cook recipes and herbal remedies, and get to know the town's residents as you all come together as a community. Complete with a customizable character and an inviting setting to explore, Out and About is now available to playtest on PC ahead of its launch, and is also set to release on consoles in 2026.

Squeakross: Home Squeak Home

Developer: Alblune
Platform(s): PC, Switch

Looking for a cheesy puzzle game with lots of decorating goodness? Well, look no further, because Squeakross: Home Squeak Home quite literally has you complete various cheese-themed puzzles. Each puzzle you complete then transforms into a piece of furniture that you place down to decorate your rodent abode.

Plus, it boasts a "rodent editor" which allows you to create your very own rodent, customizing their snout, ears, tail, and more so you can bring to life your very own little squeaky friend. With no time-limit on the puzzles and a hint system if you need help, it strives to be a laid back experience that has oodles of unlockable decorations and accessories to deck out your rodent and their home.

The Guardian of Nature

Developer: Inlusio Interactive
Platform(s): PC, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, Android

The Guardian of Nature is a new puzzle adventure game that's all about our connection to nature. In a rather delightful twist, we'll take on the role of Henry, a guardian of nature who's able to change their size to interact with the environment in different ways as you set out to save The Tree of Life.

With a book of nature that chronicles your discoveries along the way, you'll also solve puzzles and uncover more about the guardians and their inventions as you explore the land. Described as a "modern-twist on point-and-click adventures", the first episode of the game is out now for you to try out.

Vending Dokan! Kozy Kiosk

Developer: Aftabi Games
Platform(s): PC (Early Access)

If you're on the lookout for a new idle game that can run in the background while you do other things, this one could be for you. Vending Dokan! Kozy Kiosk is a new idle simulation game that's all about you building up your very own vending machine empire. You'll be able to set down machines in a variety of locations across a city, and customize and design each area to your liking.

You can then hire to keep things running smoothly by assigning them to repairs, restocking, or cleaning, and make sure their needs are met to keep morale within your work force. Designed to be taken at your own pace, you can let your empire grow passively in the background, or be more hands-on when you want to, complete with some soothing music to add to its laid-back vibes.

Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 immediately followed up Summer Game Fest Live with lots of upcoming indie game goodness. Alongside some exciting updates on previously announced new games – with everything from the rerelease of the indie classic OFF (which inspired Undertale developer Toby Fox), to a more in-depth look at the new multiplayer stealthy action game Thick as Thieves from Deus Ex and Epic Mickey developer Warren Spector. Excitingly, we also got a helping of world premiere reveals, too. With various developers showcasing a very first look at a variety of new adventures, you might find yourself looking for a recap of all of the fresh reveals the showcase brought us.

Well, we're here to help. Below, you'll find a detailed roundup of every new game announcement that dropped during the Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 showcase. And if you're looking for a quick reminder of everything else that was shown, we've also included a handy list of the lineup of previously revealed games that also popped up. So, if you're looking to add to your wishlist, read on below as we relive all of the magical new game announcements that were showcased during Day of the Devs.

Snap and Grab

Developer: No Goblin

Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5

Set in the '80s, Snap and Grab sees you take on the role of the "world's greatest photographer" as you go about trying to find high ticket items to steal in various locations. As you take snap shots of an area, you'll also capture any potential obstacles in your path, or people that might cause problems for you, and then you'll use the photos you take to plan out the perfect heist to swipe the goods.

Infused with a neon-tinted style that's indicative of that era, Snap and Grab looks like a stylish crime caper that will test your ability to plot out your way to desirable loot. The photography element promises to bring a unique twist that will no doubt make each theft a little more personal to you. With big hair and equally big ideas, No Goblin also revealed the new adventure is currently slated to land sometime in 2026.

Blighted

Developer: Drinkbox Studios
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5

Blighted is a new "hardcore" metroidvania action RPG from the creators behind the beat-em-up platformer, Guacamelee. With a debut trailer showcased during Day of the Devs, we got our very first look at the mysterious world Blighted will be throwing us into, which is described as a "psychedelic western nightmare" with its own unique lore. In the world, it's said that those who die were buried with seeds planted in their brains that then blossom into trees.

The fruit these trees bare contain memories of the dead and pass down traditions from generation to generation. But everything changes when a figure known as Sorcisto eats the raw brains of the deceased and defiles the village you call home. As the lone survivor, it's up to you to fight back and try to reclaim the memories of your people. Playable solo or in online co-op with a pal, it also features a "dynamic difficulty system" that changes both you, your enemies, and the world around you.

Escape Academy 2: Back to School

Developer: Coin Crew Games
Platform(s): PC

Coin Crew Games is back with a sequel to its escape room-shaped adventure in Escape Academy 2. Showing off a reveal trailer during Day of the Devs, the development team also explained that it drew inspiration from the likes of Animal Well and The Legend of Zelda to shape the follow-up. While the first game focused on the escape room puzzles for the most part, Escape Academy 2 drew from player feedback to bring to life a new experience that plays out like a highschool RPG.

You'll once again be venturing to the academy, but this time, you'll attend classes and get stuck into character-driven questlines. You'll of course still get stuck in rooms and have to puzzle your way out, but you'll be able to explore a lot more. With plenty of environmental storytelling to discover it promises to really let you role-play as a student. There's currently no release just yet, but the devs also revealed you can currently sign up to take part in playtests on Coin Crew Games Discord channel.

Please, Watch This Artwork

Developer: Studio Waterzooi

Platform(s): PC

From the developer behind the laid-back puzzle game Please, Touch This Artwork – which saw you recreate abstract paintings – Please, Watch this Artwork is a new experience that has you playing with paintings in a new way. As the name of the game gives away, you'll be watching over real paintings as you take on the night shift at the Museum of Animated Modern Art. Inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper and the feelings of urban isolation and loneliness they evoke, the artworks you watch come alive and it's up to you to report any anomalies you see.

While it was stressed during the Day of the Devs showcase that you won't have to worry about any jump-scares, there is a melancholic vibe and it's said that it can make you paranoid as you try to root out any strangeness you see in the paintings. Featuring six themed galleries with 40 paintings and three difficulty settings, the "psychological spot the difference" looks set to offer up a unique liminal experience.

Pocket Boss

Developer: Langfilm
Platform(s): PC

Pocket Boss is a new short game from developer Langfilm that's all about the "small joys of manipulating data". Taking on the role of someone who handles data for a living, you'll speak with your boss through a chat interface and receive various different requests as you progress. Using a finger swipe, you'll navigate around the stock market and try to oust competitors.

But things do take a curious turn when, as we saw in the showcase, the charts start to come to life. Said to explore the "secret life of charts", it looks like a creative experience with some puzzle-like elements that will play around with different types of charts and data. I also love the idea of having a boss in your pocket through the phone-like chat interface. It sounds like a very unique concept, and I'm certainly curious to see where the data tampering will lead us.

Relooted

Developer: Nyamakop

Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S

Relooted is a new action puzzle game with an important real-world message at its core. Following a group from South Africa who have a hideout based in Johannesburg, you'll help to carry out heists to take back artifacts that were taken out of South Africa. As the developers explained during the Day of the Devs showcase, these artifacts are very much real and are being held in storage, or in museums in other countries.

Within the game, you'll learn about these artifacts and where they are currently in the real-world as you go about trying to "reclaim Africa's heritage". With different missions and lots of characters to meet, the new game from developer Nyamakop looks set to take us on a meaningful journey as we set out trying to bring the African artifacts home.

Tire Boy

Developer: GameTeam6
Platform(s): PC

Tire Boy is a new open-world action-adventure platformer from developer GameTeam6 that sees you take on the role of a "tire person" or Tire Boy - think a tire with arms and legs. Promising to take us on a journey filled with exploration and discovery, the story of the game is all about connection and curiosity as you try to uncover Tire Boy's past and learn about his origins as the last of his kind in an unfamiliar world.

As you try to root out his history, you'll go about helping the locals, solving environmental puzzles, and defending yourself against various foes with their own unique fighting styles. Striving to capture the feel of being a kid again in a vast world full of wonder and weirdness, every location plays around with proportions to make you feel small. With a colorful cast of characters and an absurd concept, it looks like one very whimsical new adventure.

Previously announced games

Outside of the new reveals, Day of the Devs also gave us a closer look at some previously announced indie games set to come our way in the future. You can find a full list of the rest of the games that made appearance just below:

• Big Walk - the new co-operative multiplayer adventure from Untitled Goose Game developer, House House
• Consume Me - a life sim RPG about the trails of being a teenager from developers Jenny Jiao Hsia, AP Thomson, Jie En Lee, Violet W-P, and Ken "coda" Snyder
• Dosa Divas - a narrative turn-based RPG from Thirsty Suitors developer Outerloop games
• Marvel Cosmic Invasion - a new action beat-em-up game that sees you fight against a deadly threat as various Marvel heroes from Tribute Games
• Mixtape - a new narrative adventure that plays out like a musical retrospective from The Artful Escape developer, Beethoven and Dinosaur
• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - Digital Sun's shopkeeping roguelike RPG sequel that sees you play a double life as a merchant and adventurer
• Neverway - a new life sim with a horror twist from developer Coldblood
• OFF - a classic indie RPG that inspired the likes of Undertale's Toby Fox from developer Mortis Ghost
• Possessor(s) - Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine's new action-adventure platformer
• Ratatan - a new rhythm roguelike from the original developers behind Patapon
• Sword of the Sea - a new atmospheric adventure that sees you surf on a sword from developer Giant Squid Studios
• Toem 2 - a photography adventure from developer Something We Made that's a direct sequel to 2021's Toem
• Thick as Thieves - A new PvPvE multiplayer stealth game set in the 1910s from Warren Spector and developer OtherSide Entertainment

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase is back once more this weekend to offer a glimpse into what's on the horizon of the release calendar, so you may want to jot down some details on how to watch the whole thing.

First up, the time. The Future Games Show returns 1pm PT, 4pm ET, 9pm BST, 10pm CEST on Saturday, June 7. Tomorrow, basically – there's not too much time left to wait. There are a lot of places you can watch the Future Games Show Summer Showcase stream, but a few of the popular ones are Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

We've included some of the links for you to click on. As ever, try to turn up 10 minutes early for the countdown and come equipped with snacks to ensure you don't miss a beat.

One of my favorite parts of a Future Games Show is who is on hosting duties, and this showcase doesn't disappoint either. You've got Vincent Valentine himself from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Matthew Mercer, and The Last of Us Part 2 star Laura Bailey, who you may recognize as Abby Anderson.

As for what's in store, you can expect world premieres, demos, interviews, and new trailers from over 50 upcoming games from AAA, indie studios, and all else in between. Some of the many highlights include a new trailer for Supermassive Games' Directive 8020, a developer presentation for Mafia: The Old Country, and much more.

Trying to catch up? Here's everything announced at the PlayStation State of Play June 2025.

While the greatest minds of GamesRadar+ have already pulled together our Summer Game Fest 2025 Predictions ahead of the showcase, I'll be frank: it isn't nearly unhinged enough. It's a piece based on logic, on reason, on facts. The Bloodborne Remake faithfuls are nowhere to be seen, and are we just going to pretend that this isn't the year Hollow Knight Silksong finally turns up – for real, this time? No, you're coping.

Where are the dreamers, I hear you ask? We're right here, arranging our candles into summoning circles and tending to the innermost wishes of our very soul. No, these aren't the likeliest games to surface from our Summer Game Fest schedule 2025, but they're the ones from which hope springs eternal. Without that, what would we have? Well, we'd have Silksong, but that's beside the point.

Below, the true believers of our team have gathered to pin their wildest hopes and dreams on this week's slate of showcases. If there's something you're desperate for, join us in trying to manifest it – disappointment is temporary, but the bragging rights from a truly left-field prediction coming true last forever.

The Elder Scrolls 6

Valkyria Chronicles remasters

The Wolf Among Us 2

The Witcher 4 gameplay

Banjo Threeie

A new Animal Crossing

More Castlevania

Persona 4 Remake

A Haze remake

Resident Evil 9

Haunted Chocolatier

Resident Evil – Code: Veronica remake

For a more grounded glimpse into the future, our new games 2025 list outlines everything we know is on the way

Summer Game Fest is just around the corner, and for the last two years, Ubisoft Forward came as part of the packed schedule. But with the Assassin's Creed publisher's annual showcase seemingly MIA in 2025, I'm left with a lot of questions.

My guess as to why we might not be getting a Ubisoft Forward this year? Simply that Ubisoft doesn't have enough showable content to pad out an hour-long program. It's only just given us Assassin's Creed Shadows, after all, and with plenty of new content scheduled to come to the RPG as detailed in a recent roadmap, it makes sense that Ubisoft doesn't want to divert our attention from Naoe and Yasuke just yet.

But Ubisoft has been moving strangely in these pivotal days leading up to Summer Game Fest, and as an official partner of this weekend's LA festivities, I'm reluctant to believe that it has nothing in store…

Buying time

2025 has been a busy one for Ubisoft. Not only did Assassin's Creed Shadows finally launch after being delayed twice, the publisher recently announced a partnership with Chinese conglomerate Tencent.

The details around the deal are still somewhat hazy, but this partnership essentially creates a dedicated "mini-Ubisoft" that will be handling some of the publisher's biggest IPs in future. As a result, the assumed lack of Ubisoft Forward this year is indicative to me that Ubisoft is trying to lay low until it's ready to tell us exactly what that means for named franchises like Far Cry.

However, you can't blame me or any fellow Ubisoft fans for getting a little antsy. The list of upcoming Ubisoft games is looking sparse now that Assassin's Creed Shadows is out in the wild, and when the new Rainbow Six Siege game launches a few days from now on June 10, it'll be shorter still.

But still, that's not to say there's nothing in the tank. I get wanting to keep Shadows in the spotlight (pun intended) a little longer, given it barely launched two months ago, but Ubisoft would be missing a trick if it neglects to show off Anno 117: Pax Romana at Summer Game Fest this weekend.

The upcoming latest in one of the best city builder game franchises is currently slated for a "Winter 2025" release, but Ubisoft has yet to put a firm date on it.

Even a quick showing of the latest gameplay trailer would be useful to show fans that Ubisoft hasn't gone to ground completely, especially since it debuted said new trailer on YouTube two weeks ago and I'd somehow never caught wind of it until, well, literally just now. There's also the mystery-enshrouded Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake on the cards, first announced in 2020, as well as Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe and a huge question mark hanging over a prospective Far Cry 6 sequel – but now I'm getting greedy.

While I'd call it highly unlikely that Ubisoft's witchy follow-up to Assassin's Creed Shadows will get more than a mention (if anything at all) this weekend, the publisher has nodded to a different upcoming project in the lead-up to Summer Game Fest.

I'm talking about the cheeky Splinter Cell Remake tease that had fans thrown into a frenzy days ago, and now, it would almost be cruel to have us come away with nothing. Personally, I think this would be great to see during Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase – though with a last-minute summer edition of Sony State of Play now scheduled for June 4, it's anyone's guess what Ubi has up its sleeve.

Sure, Sony might have proven that there's no such thing as being too late to the Summer Game Fest party, but I'm still not expecting to see Ubisoft Forward announced anytime soon. Even without a dedicated showcase to gather all its ducks in a row, however, Ubisoft has the chance to still make a statement this weekend. Whether it chooses to illuminate some announced titles, go into more detail on the Assassin's Creed Shadows roadmap, or playfully tease us with an assortment of the two, I'll be keeping a beady eye out for the publisher's presence – and hopefully next year, Ubisoft Forward will be back on schedule.

Don't miss the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 7, hosted by the one and only Matt Mercer

After coming out of my third lecture in a row at Digital Dragons 2025, I'm met by a wave of people. They aren't all rushing out at once, though – instead, they press towards the front of the room, making a beeline for CD Projekt Red's Sebastian Sagastume following his talk on innovative weapon sounds in Cyberpunk 2077. Most of these people are industry professionals themselves, from studios of all shapes and sizes across Europe and beyond, each eager to introduce themselves and mingle with their fellow developers.

It's a buzz to be this close to so much creativity. Digital Dragons might not yet have the size and scale of GDC, nor the community-first appeal of something like Gamescom, but Krakow's annual B2B gamedev conference is a whole other beast in itself – and everything I experienced over my four day excursion proves it means business.

Hive mind

Looking around the crowded glass-paneled interior of the Krakow International Conference Center, I remind myself that Digital Dragons wasn't always such a huge event.

The first conference was hosted in 2012, and on a much smaller scale – 300 partners total, largely consisting of local Polish developers and publishers. But as of 2025, Digital Dragons has grown in popularity, with its number of attendees having swelled to attract 2,300 participants from 53 countries this year.

There's a focus on building prestige here, a sense of "quality over quantity" as one representative from Krakow Technology Park put it, crafted through its framework of lectures intended for B2B audiences rather than the community feel of other gaming conventions. By effect, Digital Dragons harnesses the opportunity for industry professionals across Eastern Europe and beyond to show face, network, possibly recruit, and learn from one another's successes and setbacks.

This becomes especially important given how the event caters not only to double and triple-A studios and publishers, but indie developers too.

The expansive Indie Zone on the ground floor fast became my favorite place to hang out between lectures, a maze of whirring computers and bright poster boards, each boasting indies of every genre imaginable.

Here, small studios set up shop to show off their works-in-progress alongside a handful of acclaimed released titles, like The Midnight Crimes, and promising early access games such as Be My Horde. With survival horror gem Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken (winner of the convention's Indie Dragons award) on offer alongside Little Nightmares 3-style co-op adventure Bumpkin & Sprout, dark fantasy Witcher 3-meets-God of War combo Vranygrai, and every shade of indie in between, it was all too easy to simply while away the hours playing demo builds galore.

But even if I had stayed on the ground floor for the whole convention, I don't think I'd have missed out. Digital Dragon's Indie Zone does not play second fiddle to its plethora of high-profile lectures mere doors away. Rather, it's integral to the whole experience.

From roots to shoots

"It's one ecosystem. So everything grows together," says Jakub Marszalkowski, representing Indie Games Poland Foundation, on the importance of championing indies at prestigious events such as Digital Dragons.

"This industry is growing in, as it was said already, a little bit of a grassroot process from the bottom up. So all the big companies we have now, at some point were smaller companies. This – being independent – was an important part of it."

Shining a light on the exceptional talents of the Polish games sector is especially important given the country's historical context. Since the fall of communism in the country as of 1991, Poland has been pushing to "catch up to the West," as Marszalkowski put it, and forge a new identity as a tech-savvy nation of creatives and opportunity.

With an estimated 15,200 individuals currently in the Polish gaming workforce – "which makes us, on talent pool size, bigger than Germany and somewhat parallel with France" – the country is already taking serious strides forward.

"We don't have that many other cultural exports," Marszalkowski says, referencing how Polish industries missed critical waves when it comes to music, film, and other creative booms post World War 2. "But the game industry, we were there from the very beginning.

"You probably have not seen many Polish movies, you probably have not listened to much Polish music, but you definitely know some Polish games. So this is our most important – or maybe the only – cultural export, and we should rely on that a lot to have our voice being heard globally."

Passing the baton

This extends to amplifying the voices of not only current industry professionals, but emerging talents too.

During my trip to Krakow, we had a day excursion to the neighboring postindustrial city of Katowice, where the country's already booming game development scene is being supported through an impressive array of theoretical and practical further education courses.

The effects of these sophisticated programmes is evident at Digital Dragons, where a team of young developers – Rabid Rat, the animation studio-turned game developers who created the aforementioned co-op platformer Bumpkin & Sprout – won the indie Best Pitch award on the final day of the conference, alongside Atomnius, an even younger cohort of gamedevs, who snatched the community vote.

The joy was magnified given that 11 Bit, winner of Best Polish Game for Frostpunk 2, had donated their swanky PC prize to the pitch award victor as an act of solidarity. Every studio has to start somewhere, and for a conference about prestige, there's no room for elitism here.

It was a heartfelt moment – and yes, I very nearly shed a little tear because of it – that perfectly encapsulated how important Digital Dragons has become for studios large and small. This conference is a rare chance for developers to celebrate their wins, even amid a growing spate of industry layoffs, and find connection through the stress and pressure of their chosen career.

Digital Dragons is a reminder that, despite how many excellent Polish games I've played and adored, the best is yet to come – sooner than you think.

June is here, meaning Summer Game Fest 2025 is just around the corner! Here's a full list of the events to expect from June 6-8

Not-E3 is here, and there are loads of showcases and livestreams for you to watch. But the best – and I admit, I may be a little biased here – is the PC Gaming Show, which has all the most interesting upcoming PC games for all you PC players out there.

This is the 11th year we've done the PC Gaming Show, and it will be hosted by Mica Burton, Sean "Day[9]" Plott, and Frankie Ward. We've got over 70 great games to show you, from 11 Bit Studios to Ubisoft.

Some games I'm excited for are Pigface, a kinetic, fast-paced, ultra-violent FPS, Lost Rift, a first-person survival shooter, and Paralives, an upcoming life simulation where you build your dream house, create characters and live the way you want.

There's also a PC giveaway that you could win. We've just called it 'The Rig,' and it's got AMD, GIGABYTE, and HAVN parts. Watch the show to find out how to win it.

How to watch the PC Gaming Show

You can watch the PC Gaming Show on Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, GOG.com, Ginx.tv, Steam, Bilibili and more. That's right, we're pretty much everywhere these days. It airs Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 12 noon PDT, 3pm EDT, 8pm BST, 9pm CEST and 3am CST (June 9).

There will be subtitles in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, French, Korean, German, ASL, and BSL, and streamers including MissMikkaa, CohhCarnage, DieHardDiva, GRONKH, Forsen and SodaPoppin will share their live reactions, so you can tune into their co-streams if you'd prefer.

For everything else you can enjoy in the coming days, check out our Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule.

Summer Game Fest 2025 is almost here, due to begin on June 6, and the sun is shining and ready for heaps of the hottest gaming news! In advance of the major press conferences and showcases from the biggest platform holders and publishers, we're ready to kick off our coverage of one of the spiciest events of the year.

With E3 2025 remaining an impossibility – the once great annual event now fallen by the way side in favor of SGF, the Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule is the new tome to follow – the likes of Xbox, Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo are present, bringing info on the new games of 2025 and beyond! Over the decades, it's events like these that are lynchpins of the gaming calendar, and really show what the future of gaming will bring across specific announcements, yes, but also highlight the trends that will continue to shape the industry. The countdown to Summer Game Fest 2025 starts here!

2K

While we may be treated to updates and announcements surrounding 2K's premier sports titles such as WWE 2K25, NBA 2K, and more – the publisher has some real big adventures on the way. We expect Borderlands 4 to steal the show, the upcoming zany sci-fi co-op shooter looking set to bring the looter back to its roots in a big way as soon as September 12. Only a few months ahead of release, it should be a blow out. Additionally, Mafia: The Old Country is releasing even sooner – August 8 – and promises to be a focused single-player story experience. We're salivating to find out more about what that means. We'd also love to finally see something from the long-awaited BioShock 4… could this be the time? Just don't expect much more from GTA 6 though, Rockstar marches to its own drum, and we just got a massive new GTA 6 trailer for that as well as a delay to 2026.

505 Games

If our Blades of Fire review is any indication, 505 Games is in a really solid place right now with their slate of published games. While you can always expect plenty in the pipeline from them (I'd already be eager to get some Blades of Fire DLC, but I may be dreaming), it's Wuchang: Fallen Feathers that's they're next big release. If they're at the show, they're bound to be telling us more about this huge title from Leenze. Inspired by Chinese mythology, it aims to use the setting to offer a new twist on the soulslike genre, and it's shaping up to be seriously impressive so far.

Bandai Namco

2025 has already been a big year for Bandai Namco, but the publisher still has some absolute mammoths on the near horizon, and we expect to hear at least some news for the long-awaited Little Nightmares 3. Currently, the Supermassive Games title is slated to launch in 2025, so it's more than possible that a release date gets announced during a showcase. The same could be said for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, which similarly only has a 2025 release window at the moment. As massive RPG fans, we're hopeful for something The Blood of Dawnwalker shaped as well, but considering that game was only announced in January this year, it may not make the showcase cut.

Blumhouse Games

Blumhouse Games may be a relatively young publisher (having only been founded in 2023), however, it currently has five games in development, and we're betting that we'll see at least a handful during Summer Game Fest. If you're a cozy gamer, chances are that you've heard of Grave Seasons (a farming life sim with a serial killer twist). The game was announced in June last year, so we're due an update, and we expect to see it during either the Wholesome Direct or the PC Gaming Show. Fingers crossed, we get more insights into Blumhouse Games' other horror titles as well in the later showcase, looking at you, Project C.

Capcom

Resident Evil 9 would be the dream, we know. However, looking closer to reality, it's more likely that Capcom's involvement in the Summer Game Fest will center around its 2026 title that was announced at the end of last year. We're talking about Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the upcoming entry to the samurai Onimusha series. It's also possible that Capcom may be in the lineup due to Nintendo. Street Fighter 6 is a Switch 2 launch title, and we could be seeing more of it as it's one of the best offerings for the upcoming console. Personally, we're hoping for some Okami 2 news, since that was also revealed last year. Fingers crossed that Capcom meets all our high expectations.

CD Projekt

In terms of upcoming CD Projekt Red games, let's be honest, The Witcher 4 is going to be the star of the day. We got our first trailer for the new RPG during the Game Awards 2024 livestream, though we still don't know a release window. The publisher are teaming up with Unreal to present more on the game at the engine's own showcase event, State of Unreal where they will be "showcasing some of the innovative technology & features that will power The Witcher 4, and beyond". Cyberpunk 2077: Orion (the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel) also recently got a pre-production update, so there's a chance it'll make an appearance in some capacity as well.

Devolver Digital

Devolver Digital actually has a lot going on currently in terms of games in active development, so we expect to see quite a few offerings from the publisher pop up throughout Summer Game Fest. Since Nintendo is going to be involved, we're betting that the upcoming Switch 2 game, Enter the Gungeon 2, gets some kind of news (hopefully a release window). Skate Story is also overdue for an update and still needs a 2025 release date. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is also another cross-platform 2026 outing that has a lot of eyes on it, so we wouldn't be shocked to see it appear in some capacity as well. However, Devolver Digital is known for throwing wild curveballs, so potentially we could be looking at some fresh, never-before-seen indie announcements as well. Devolver Digital is always a fun wild card after all.

Dotemu

In terms of SGF partners, Dotemu is definitely one of the smaller ones in terms of games in development. However, although the line-up isn't massive, it does come with one of our most anticipated upcoming Marvel games and a new outing in the iconic Ninja Gaiden series. Marvel Cosmic Invasion was recently announced to be heading our way sometime in 2025, as was the 2D platformer Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. We'll likely see both of these titles at some point, hopefully with release dates in hand. However, at least we can rest easy knowing that there will be plenty of pixelated beat em up action, regardless. I mean, what else could you expect from ninjas and superheroes, right?

IO Interactive

Project 007 has a new title – 007: First Light, and is set to receive its full reveal this week. No doubt, this is tying into Summer Game Fest. The dev studio already mastered assassination espionage with Hitman, so we're shaken, stirred and everything in between to see how they tackle the good guy spy himself. Also, it's easy to take the series for granted following the release of Hitman 3, but the whole Hitman World of Assassination package does continue to update and do quite well. This year is a big moment for it as well, as it'll be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 allowing players to take their hits on the go. It might even end up being one of our favorite Nintendo Switch 2 games if it comes out well.

Mundfish

The release of Atomic Heart must have gone well, because the developer just announced a publishing arm – Mundfish Powerhouse – that aims to help other developers get their games out there and breakthrough to audiences. Alongside the announcement, the developer also revealed Atomic Heart broke through 10 million players in total – not too bad. Given the SGF partnership, we'll likely hear more about the Powerhouse initiative, and what games they have planned for their first wave of publishing.

Neowiz

We really enjoyed this developer's Pinocchio-inspired take on soulslikes in our Lies of P review back in 2023. The studio has continued to bring updates to the adventure since release, and we're now barrelling close to the Summer 2025 launch window for its major Lies of P: Overture DLC which brings a new chapter as well as difficulty options. Summer Game Fest 2025 will be occurring over, well, the summer – so expect to hear more about the DLC. We'd also love to hear what Neowiz has planned next, but we understand they'll want to focus on tying the bow on Lies of P so far.

Nintendo Switch 2

Considering the Nintendo Switch 2 itself launches on June 5, its early launch days overlap with Summer Game Fest 2025 directly – which makes me anxious just to type out. Regardless, expect plenty of information on the launch lineup from the show, detailing the likes of Mario Kart World for those still on the fence about purchasing. While there's certainly lots of announcements Nintendo could make about the year ahead for the hardware, it's the imminent release of Donkey Kong Bananza that's sure to be in the spotlight, given its July 17 launch date. As the big new open world platforming adventure, this feels like the biggest showpiece for the system at the moment in general.

Pearl Abyss

The Black Desert Online developers have more than a few new project irons in the fire, so to speak. The colorful monster catching DokeV hasn't had an update in so long it feels like it's due for a bit of a re-reveal, but we're not holding our breath. More imminent is Crimson Desert, which has been making the rounds at various showcases before SGF 2025. A single-player open world medieval-style fantasy adventure, what we've seen has been breathtaking, and the boss fights we've gone hands-on with have showcased twitchy combat. We're still waiting to see how it'll all come together, and waiting for a firm release date. Here's hoping we find all that out and more come SGF 2025.

PlayStation

There's so much coming up for PlayStation that we're desperate to hear more about, but let's at least try to begin realistically. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach from Kojima Productions is sure to have a final big showcase ahead of its June 26 release date. Likewise, Ghost of Yotei, from Sucker Punch Productions – the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima – is creeping ever closer to its October 2 launch, and we're due a deeper dive into the systems in a showcase at some point soon. It also feels like Saros, Housemarque's spiritual successor to Returnal, could put in an appearance. Whether Marathon will be there, given the recent scandals around its art, remains to be seen.

Further off, but still possible, is Intergalatic: The Heretic Prophet, Naughty Dog's latest which looks to be a departure from The Last of Us and Uncharted – but it may be too early to see more on this yet. Also, given how much we loved Insomniac Games' latest in our Spider-Man 2 review, we're desperate for more from them, especially when it comes to Marvel's Wolverine. Likewise, co-op heister Fairgames remains a bit of a mystery, as do several unannounced projects from some of their top studios like God of War: Ragnarok developer Sony Santa Monica Studio, or what's next to followup on Horizon Forbidden West from Guerilla Games.

Sega

Sega have so many games cooking it's hard to know where to begin, while at the same time feeling due to announce some kind of higher profile spotlight game. Could we get a new Sonic platformer? Yakuza 9? Skies of Arcadia Re-Legended? (Okay, let me have one spot to manifest). One thing is clear, Sega are big supporters of the Switch 2, with launch games Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S and Yakuza 0: Director's Cut releasing imminently, and the likes of sort-of-Persona-spin-off Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army getting a remaster that'll also be on the system.

Beyond Switch 2, Sonic is still doing his thing. The actually-quite-good-looking Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is due in 2025, so expect more details on that. On the smaller screen, Sonic Rumble is meant to be coming to mobile – but was recently delayed – and Persona 5: The Phantom X is also set to finally release in English soon. Meanwhile, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be the first in Sega's series of legacy revivals, coming 29 Aug. Will we finally see more from Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Crazy Taxi, and Streets or Rage as well?

Square Enix

For such a huge publisher, there's actually a lot up in the air with Square Enix at the moment, so it'd be great to get a firmer picture for how its biggest series are looking to evolve next. Namely, with Kingdom Hearts Missing Link for mobile cancelled and a recent new glimpse at Kingdom Hearts 4, are we due a bit of a blowout for the Disney crossover RPG? It'd be great to get some more news on what's next for Final Fantasy, be it the surely-on-the-way Final Fantasy 17 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, which will close out the redo trilogy. Other than that, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, which we enjoyed going hands-on with, will likely put in an appearance ahead of its October 30 release.

Steam

Could it be? Is it finally time for Half-Life 3!? Probably not. But, well, we can dare to dream. We're a little unsure quite what Steam themselves may be doing at SGF 2025, but if we had to put money on it we'd bet they don't have much in terms of games software, but perhaps hardware instead. The SteamDeck seems to have been a success – we certainly loved the hardware in our Steam Deck OLED review – and it'd make sense that Steam as a platform may continue in this direction. Never a company to silo themselves, it's likely more 'portable PC' devices may partner with Steam to bring its OS to devices.

Supermassive Games

The stalwart horror developer who ran screaming into our hearts with Until Dawn continues to release some solidly spooky games, and they've got two upcoming that are sure to be represented at SGF 2025 that we can't wait to see more about. Directive 2080 is a sci-fi thriller that looks more than a little chilling, and is the latest in their Dark Pictures anthology of frights (though the series' titling is now – and perhaps wisely – minimized). They're also working on Little Nightmares 3, a standalone third entry in the uneasy platforming series, picking up the reins from creators Tarsier Studios (who are working on their own new thing: Reanimal).

Techland

Parkour-centric zombie series Dying Light continues to be a delight, and the developer has a followup to 2022's Dying Light 2 due later this year: Dying Light: The Beast. Seeing the return of original protagonist Kyle Crane, this started development as DLC before transforming into its own thing. Likewise, Kyle can now transform, using his titular beast powers to dominate the forested environment like we've never been able to in the series before. Beyond this, Techland is also working on some not-quite announced projects like a fantasy game – but we'd expect them to remain focused on telling us more about Dying Light: The Beast for now.

Xbox

The platform holder isn't just at Summer Game Fest 2025, but has a whole Xbox Games Showcase airing on June 8. We'll be digging deep into everything Xbox is bringing, but it'll be a fascinating time to get to grips with where Xbox is in the industry at the moment. Rumors abound about all sorts, including the possibility of new hardware – though it sounds like that might not be kicking around this year after all. But, anything can be an Xbox now, or so they say.

In terms of games, Xbox have just come off releasing Doom: The Dark Ages through Bethesda. The big new release this time around will be The Outer Worlds 2, as Xbox have already announced it'll receive a dedicated Direct following the broader showcase. We're also hoping Xbox Game Studios will tell us more about Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, Clockwork Revolution, and Perfect Dark – which feel like they're due more info soon. Further off, and games we'd really love to hear more about but have been light on info for a while are the Fable reboot, Marvel's Blade, Everwild, and The Elder Scrolls 6. They've got to tell us more sometime, right?

For more future releases, check out our guides on all the upcoming PS5 games and upcoming Xbox Series X games.

A decade after its E3 2015 debut, the PC Gaming Show is once again returning, and our friends at PC Gamer have just lifted the veil on the first round of publishers and developers confirmed for the showcase.

Ubisoft, Failbetter Games, Devolver Digital and Astra Logical will all be part of the PC Gaming Show 2025, which will broadcast on Sunday, June 8 at 12pm PT / 3pm EDT / 8pm BST across Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and more.

The show promises "over 50 games on PC, Steam Deck, Linux and MacOS including world premieres, exclusive announcements, updates and developer interviews."

Previous editions of the PC Gaming Show have included new reveals around games like Dune: Awakening, Baldur's Gate 3, and a massive who's who of many of the most notable indie titles out there.

This summer showcase will land amid an increasingly packed Summer Game Fest schedule, with Geoff Keighley's kickoff show airing on Friday, June 6 and the Xbox Games Showcase coming on Sunday, June 8. Of course, there's also the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2025 on Saturday, June 7.

The list of new games for 2025 is already packed, and the PC Gaming Show promises to up the ante among upcoming PC games, too. We're all going to be absolutely drowning in cool trailers for even cooler video games by the time the summer is done.

Another Future Games Show is coming even sooner with FGS Live From Gamescom Latam on May 2.

FGS Live from Gamescom Latam is happening very soon! Join us Friday, May 2 for a brand new showcase from our friends at Future Games Show, live from the show floor at Gamescom LATAM in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

You'll find all the details about how to watch the FGS Live at Gamescom LATAM stream below, but before you do that, you'll want a little teaser on what you'll see.

There's going to be over 20 games featured, including some world premieres, new trailers, and interviews from brilliant developers.

We've got fresh details on Rematch, the new 5v5 online football game from Sifu developer Sloclap, and an info drop on the soulslike action-RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

There's an exclusive interview with the developers of The Midnight Walk, who previously brought us the delightful Lost in Random.

Get some fresh goss on The Alters from 11 Bit Studios, and catch a new trailer for Truckful, which is described as a 'whimsical delivery adventure', so I'm sold.

We stopped for a chat with the developers behind Mouse: P.I. for Hire too, the game where you play as a detective mouse called Jack Pepper.

There's also a fresh look at the survival game, Breathedge 2, and RC racer, Recharge.

You can get a closer look at all of the games from the show - and add anything you fancy to your wishlist - by visiting the official gamescom latam steam sale page.

There's plenty to tune in for on May 2!

How to watch FGS Live at Gamescom LATAM

How to watch FGS Live at Gamescom LATAM

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Friday, May 2, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 2pm BRT / 6PM BST.

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The Future Games Show Summer Showcase is returning for 2025. The upcoming digital broadcast follows the massive success of our Spring Showcase back in March – having reached over 13 million players worldwide. And so we are excited to reveal that the FGS Summer Showcase will air on June 7, 2025.

That puts the Future Games Show Summer Showcase right into the mix during the Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule, airing the day before the recently announced Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct.

While I wouldn't want to spoil any of the surprises we have in store for you just yet, we can confirm that the latest edition of FGS will feature "world premieres, exclusive trailers, and brand new game demos from some of the industry's most exciting and creative studios."

Dan Dawkins, the Content Director of Future Games Show, says that the Summer Showcase "will be our most-ambitious show yet, the Future Games Show continues its mission to spotlight the most exciting and creative upcoming games."

If you're a developer or publisher who is interested in getting their video games featured in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase there is still time! The FGS Games Nomination form is now live, with submissions set to close on Friday, April 25.

And if you're a player excited to learn more about the biggest new games of 2025 and beyond, then you'll want to mark Saturday, June 7, 2025, in your calendar for the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. You'll find more details on the host, lineup, and live date for the showcase here on GamesRadar – and via the futuregamesshow.com event site – in the coming weeks.

If you can't wait until June for brand new looks at some of the biggest video games of the year, join us on May 2 for a special FGS Live presentation from Gamescom Latam.

FGS Live From gamescom latam is a brand new showcase from the makers of the Future Games Show which will be broadcast on Friday, May 2.

The 40-minute presentation is the official broadcast of gamescom latam, one of the world's biggest gaming events, and will share all the latest trailers and news from the show floor in São Paulo, Brazil.

Broadcasting live on Friday, May 2 at 2pm BRT / 6pm BST / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT, the show will feature 20+ games, hosted by the FGS team behind the recent FGS Live From GDC broadcast, which reached over six million live viewers.

They'll be bringing you all the most exciting game trailers and demos from the show floor, with some surprise cameos from leading LATAM influencers and famous developers.

You can expect world premiere reveals, new trailers, and interviews from developers and publishers, including 505 Games, 11-Bit Studios, Sloclap, ID@Xbox, and many, many more.

We'll even have some demo drops for games you'll be able to play right there and then - or at least after the showcase.

You'll be able to watch FGS Live from Gamescom LATAM right here on GamesRadar+, or over on the Future Games Show YouTube and social channels.

We'll drop some links below so you can follow us and FGS ahead of the showcase. We look forward to seeing you there!

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And if you want to catch up on the latest adventures of FGS Live From, you can catch up on FGS Live from GDC in San Francisco below.

GDC 2025 is over. The stages have been cleared, the hotel rooms vacated, and the planes are full of bleary-eyed developers and journalists, sufficiently jet-lagged after travelling all the way to San Francisco. While the event has come to an end, the talks given will stay with us for the coming year, especially some of the biggest talking points.

5. AI

Love it or hate it, AI is the current industry hot topic. From Nvidia's DLSS frame generation squeezing extra juice out of your hardware to Microsoft Copilot giving you real-time tips for games like Minecraft and Overwatch 2, AI is taking many forms in games, some more helpful and wanted than others. A new AI-generated trailer for Ark absolutely bombed, and no one is willing to take responsibility for it.

Some developers are even experimenting with generative AI-powered NPCs. Ubisoft has launched Project NEO NPC, its internal team dedicated to making these NPCs more realistic. It could just hire writers to do that, but what do I know? CEO Yves Guillemot says to "expect a lot from gen AI in our games, to make our games more interesting and for people to really have a personalized experience." Whether we like it or not, there's going to be more AI in our games in the near-future, but how we respond to it could determine if it stays.

4. Open world fatigue

Games are simply too long and too big these days. We all have a limited number of hours in the day, but with live-service games demanding we do daily missions and single-player games lasting 100 hours or more, it's impossible to see everything, and it's hurting our ability to explore in games. Former GTA 6 and Red Dead Online developer Cameron Williams explains why it's so hard to get us to actually look around.

Williams explains a lot of us are dealing with "open world fatigue." There are only so many 100-hour open-world RPGs I can play before I need a 3-hour action-heavy chaser.

He also notes the problem of "analysis paralysis". If there are too many things to do, we often can't decide what to explore next and end up just doing nothing.

Maybe we'll see fewer open-world games, or more that are like Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring, offering a more hands-off approach and letting us discover the worlds at our own pace.

3. Don't listen to your boss (sometimes)

No one likes taking orders from their boss, but we all have to. That is, unless your name is Xalavier Nelson Jr. and you just want to prove your boss wrong. The head of indie studio Strange Scaffold, Nelson Jr. and his team have been making weird and wonderful games for years now, from Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator and Clickolding to I Am Your Beast and El Paso, Elsewhere, which is getting a movie adaptation. So, when he says he wants to make a match-3 game just to prove his publishers wrong, you can be sure that's what he's going to do.

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is a metroidvania match-3 game that looks absolutely absurd, but it's proof that you can make whatever game you want, no matter what the current industry trends are.

Helldivers 2 CEO Johan Pilestedt also got a telling off by PlayStation higher-ups after he told us all to wait to buy the game until the servers had settled down. It then "took five minutes until I got a call from the friendly people over at PlayStation asking what the f**k I was smoking. 'Don't recommend that people do not buy your games' - it's incredibly conventional wisdom." We like the no-nonsense attitude of Arrowhead and its developers though, so I think the community is glad he gave some honest advice instead of just telling us to buy the game anyways.

2. It's all about balance - or is it

Helldivers 2 exploded onto the scene last year and quickly became everyone's favorite co-op shooter. Its satirical take on fascism had us all roleplaying as good little Super Earth soldiers, and it's been getting constant updates. Not all of them have been well-received, though.

As a multiplayer game, balance is important. Or is it? "Balance is a myth. Fun first, balance later," says Helldivers 2 CEO Johan Pilestedt. "Game designers nowadays are obsessed with balance. Balance is 5% of the work that you should be doing. It's the polishing state of game design. If you start thinking about balance and using that as the method for success, you're an idiot." Strong words.

"Balancing is not game design," he continues. "Game design is about experience. If you balance out all the chaos, you've made an uninteresting game. Balance is the polishing of the object, and if you smoothen that out too much, it will just be a non-experience."

Sometimes, developer Arrowhead would nerf a weapon it thought was being used too frequently, or tone down a stratagem that was a bit too good at killing Terminids, but that's simply no fun. We love Helldivers 2 because it's fun to feel like a super soldier who can call down a school district's yearly budget's worth of high explosives onto a single enemy. Now, the updates seem more focused on making us feel more powerful, not less, and most of us are happier because of it.

I hope we see more weird and wonderful games and weapons that absolutely break the meta just because they're fun, rather than everything feeling the same in the name of fairness.

1. Diversity in the games industry is essential

There's been a sustained push against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the last year or so from a lot of loud, powerful people. It's strange, because women making up almost half of all gamers worldwide but only 23% of video game developers are women. Those figures get even smaller when considering non-binary and queer people.

Luckily, GDC 2025 had multiple talks about diversity in the industry, from the All In: Paving the Way for Female and Non-Binary Game Entrepreneurs talk and the Empowering All Genders: The Future of Inclusive Gaming roundtable. I like a sad dad video game as much as the next gamer, but variety is the spice of life, and I want to keep seeing more games made by people with different experiences to me so I can live out different lives and see the world through the eyes of as many fascinating characters as possible.