Highlights from Summer Game Fest 2026

It’s June, which means it’s time for the epic showcase of new games at Summer Game Fest. This event is packed with fresh trailers and reveals for upcoming titles, and while we usually see some quirky celebrity appearances, this year kept it focused on the games. If you missed the live show, you can catch the highlights below.

The event kicked off with a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, now simply titled Resident Evil Veronica. This iteration seems to embrace the first-person perspective that has become a staple since Resident Evil 7. It’s set to launch on Steam, PS5, PC, and Switch 2 in 2027.

Next up, Studio MDHR announced a new Cuphead game, emphasizing that it will be hand-drawn. Additionally, a smaller team is working on Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit platformer that aims to evoke the nostalgia of classic licensed side-scrollers.

Sega followed with a teaser for Alien: Isolation 2, which takes the Xenomorph out of the space station and into a colony world, as shown in the trailer.

Fumito Ueda, known for Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, shared a new look at his studio’s next project, previously known as “Project Robot.” Now titled genAtlas, this action-packed game is set to release on the Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

NetEase showcased Blood Message, an action game from 24 Entertainment that combines intense combat with a heartfelt story about a father and son navigating a war-torn China in 848 AD.

RGG Studio presented a fresh look at Stranger Than Heaven, a prequel to Yakuza/Like a Dragon that spans several decades of the 20th century and features the late rapper Tupac for some reason. It’s set to release on January 15.

Dead Astronauts introduced Haex, a procedural shooter where researchers face off against otherworldly monsters and ever-changing environments. This title is expected to hit PC in 2027.

The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with developer Behaviour Interactive planning an event on June 14 to unveil upcoming content.

Summer Game Fest also featured quick trailers for Mortal Shell II, which has a new beta available now, and Sand Raiders of Sophie, a western sci-fi shooter launching on June 10, currently undergoing a server slam on Steam. We also got another glimpse of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game based on The Last Ronin was announced, developed by PlatinumGames.

Fortnite’s new season, “Runners,” is launching today, and the trailer features Charli XCX’s “Von Dutch” as its backdrop.

Bandai Namco revealed Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new entry in the Gundam franchise set to launch in 2027, showcasing fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay.

An Eggstremely Hard Game is a physics-based co-op title where two geese navigate obstacle courses while carrying their unborn baby. It’s designed to be frustratingly challenging and will be available on Steam on July 24.

That’s No Moon, a team of developers from titles like Call of Duty and The Last of Us, unveiled Crossfire, a cinematic cover shooter with stealth elements and hints of horror. The trailer teases a unique cover system, though details remain sparse.

Remedy shared a new trailer for Control Resonant, the sequel featuring Dylan Faden, set to release on September 24.

ArenaNet showcased the next installment in the Guild Wars MMO series, coming to PC and PS5, with its first beta set for fall 2027.

We got a fresh look at Star Wars Galactic Racer, a racing game featuring rivalries and friendships, launching on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 6.

The top-down sci-fi horror shooter End of Abyss is set to arrive on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 1.

Keeping the horror theme alive, Last Harbor is a survival horror game where players take refuge on a boat, fishing and battling zombie-like creatures. It will be available on Steam.

After some leaks, Sega finally showcased Virtua Fighter Crossroads with a story-driven trailer featuring characters embroiled in a conflict with the Chinese mafia. The game is set to launch in 2027.

We also saw a new look at Runescape Dragonwilds, which is leaving Early Access on September 15.

A segment dedicated to upcoming Switch 2 titles featured RPG The Adventures of Elliot, co-op game Orbitals, and co-op exploration title Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions.

Digital Extremes presented a new trailer for Soulframe, its upcoming fantasy RPG.

Obsidian revealed a trailer for the next update for Grounded 2.

Mafia: The Old Country is getting a story expansion titled Man of Honor on August 14.

Panache Digital Games announced 1666 Amsterdam, a historical fantasy game centered on witches in the 17th century, set to enter Early Access later this year, with a demo available now on PC.

Jigsaw introduced a bizarre segment featuring Geoff Keighley in a Sawtrap, showcasing Saw Genesis, a 3v1 multiplayer horror game that left many questions unanswered.

Lords of the Fallen II is set to launch on Steam later this year.

Star Wars Zero Company is a tactical game reminiscent of XCOM, set in the Star Wars universe, arriving on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on August 27, featuring Anakin Skywalker before his transformation into Darth Vader.

Next, we saw a trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker, a vampire action RPG from developers who previously worked on The Witcher at CD Projekt Red.

Innersloth is developing a standalone Among Us game where players solve murders solo, while cast members from the animated series showcased a new trailer for the show, now streaming.

IO Interactive announced a new story mission for 007 First Light, featuring Bawma, portrayed by Lenny Kravitz.

Nintendo showcased Final Fantasy XIV, Turok: Origins, and Armatus running on the Switch 2. Following a brief ad for the Gothic remake, we saw a trailer for fantasy RPG Aion 2, launching on Steam in September, along with Wuthering Waves’ Cyberpunk Edgerunners collaboration.

Capcom revealed a new story expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds called Ascendance, set to introduce new monsters and adventures in 2027.

We witnessed an impressive boss fight from Swords of Legends, a fantasy RPG inspired by Chinese mythology.

Hot Wheels is launching a new racing game titled Infinite Rush, allowing players to race toy cars through a city filled with loops and tricks, arriving on September 24.

Sega is adding more crossover content to Sonic Racing Crossworlds, with collaborations planned with Godzilla and Evangelion. They also introduced Sonic Pico Park, a smaller-scale co-op game.

Koei Tecmo and Omega Force are working on Attack on Titan 3, which will adapt the entire anime storyline into one action-packed game featuring all the iconic titans.

For open-world driving enthusiasts, Clutch is a new project from Maverick Games that combines story-driven racing on tracks and city streets, set to a soundtrack featuring The Killers’ “All These Things That I’ve Done.”

Next, we got a glimpse of Chronicles Medieval, a sandbox game set during the Hundred Years’ War.

NetEase returned with a musical trailer for Sea of Remnants, an upcoming open-world fantasy RPG.

IO Interactive announced that Wiz Khalifa will be the next Elusive Target in Hitman World of Assassination.

A cinematic trailer for Palworld’s 1.0 update was shown, set to launch on July 10 after over two years in Early Access.

The Wolf Among Us 2 has finally been revealed, with Bigby Wolf facing a new mystery in 2027. Before that, the original game is getting a remaster set for a holiday 2026 release.

We also saw a new Stellar Blade game titled Blood Rain, blending the original’s cyberpunk aesthetic with grotesque monsters reminiscent of Resident Evil. This title is still early in development.

Capcom continues to make waves, introducing new characters to the latest Street Fighter for its fourth year, including newcomers Yasmine, Arjun, and Bosch, along with Tifa from Final Fantasy VII, who will utilize FF7’s Materia in the game.

Finally, we received the name and trailer for the concluding game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, titled Final Fantasy VII Revelation. This installment will wrap up the story, introducing Vincent and Cid as playable characters. Notably, Aerith is absent from the trailer, leaving her fate uncertain after the events of Rebirth. Unlike its predecessors, this game will launch on all platforms simultaneously in Spring 2027.