Top 13 Surprising Game Announcements from SGF Showcases
Summer Game Fest week has wrapped up, and what a whirlwind it was! With more showcases and game trailers than ever before, the excitement was palpable. Major reveals and unexpected announcements came pouring in from various events, including the State of Play and the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. Let’s dive into the standout moments from SGF week, so you can stay in the loop.
Here are 13 of the most exciting trailers that dropped during Summer Game Fest week, along with some details on release dates and platforms. If all goes well, 2027 is set to be a monumental year for gaming.
One of the biggest highlights of the season was the grand reveal of the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. While it was widely anticipated, the full trailer still managed to steal the show. This concluding chapter is slated for release in spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.
The main show kicked off with a reveal trailer for Resident Evil: Veronica, Capcom’s latest remake. This time, they’re bringing back the Dreamcast classic Code Veronica, a title that often flies under the radar but features the iconic duo, Claire and Chris Redfield. Expect this remake to hit shelves in 2027.
After years of speculation, Toys for Bob and Activision finally unveiled the next Spyro game, titled Spyro: A Realm Beyond. Details are scarce, but it’s great to see the beloved purple dragon making a comeback. This one is also set for a vague release in 2027.
A surprise announcement was the standalone sequel to Until Dawn, which I didn’t see coming. Developed by Firesprite instead of the original team at Supermassive, Until Dawn 2 is scheduled for a 2027 release, exclusively on PS5.
Persona 6 was teased after a flurry of rumors and leaks, but we don’t have much to go on just yet. The reveal trailer at the Xbox Showcase featured eerie visuals and a logo, leaving fans eager for more information. No release date has been provided.
Sony capped off its State of Play event with an exciting reveal: a new God of War spin-off featuring Kratos’ wife, Faye. We were treated to over 20 minutes of gameplay, showcasing a faster-paced action experience with intriguing characters. No release date has been announced for this title.
RGG Studio, known for the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, is working on Virtua Fighter Crossroads, marking the first mainline entry in the Virtua Fighter franchise in nearly two decades. While it remains a fighting game, expect a narrative-driven experience with Yakuza-style street action and plenty of colorful language. This one is set for 2027.
ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3 during the main showcase, although it had leaked beforehand. The developers describe it as “a modern evolution of the MMO,” and for the first time, Guild Wars will be available on PS5 alongside PC when a beta launches in fall 2027.
The next chapter in the Plague Tale series was revealed during the Xbox Showcase. Titled Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, this action-focused prequel is set to launch on Xbox, PS5, and PC on August 27.
Patrice Désilets, one of the original minds behind Assassin’s Creed, showcased his new project, 1666: Amsterdam. It looks intriguing and carries a hint of Assassin’s Creed vibes, featuring a female protagonist who uses magic to reveal hidden demonic entities. A small demo is currently available on Steam, but no release date has been shared.
A new installment of Stellar Blade was teased, introducing a younger character named Evie while remaining in the same universe as the original. No release date has been announced for this upcoming action title from Shift Up.
The next entry in the “Hellblade universe,” as Xbox calls it, is Senua. Once again, players will follow Senua, the Celtic warrior from the previous games, as she battles to reach the afterlife and reunite with lost loved ones. This title is set to launch in 2027 on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Lastly, I would have bet a fortune that we’d never see a new Stuntman game, but I’m thrilled to be proven wrong. Saber is bringing us Stuntman: Hollywood, which will feature real movies, including Fast and Furious, for the first time in the series. It’s “Coming Soon” for PS5, Xbox, and PC.
