The biggest titles announced at Summer Game Fest, PlayStation and Xbox showcases
This week has been a pretty big one for new games, with PlayStation, Xbox and Summer Game Fest each holding their own events to show off some of the biggest upcoming games
The showcase season has wrapped up for another year, and it appears we have an exciting year ahead with massive reveals from Marvel, Call of Duty, and Resident Evil.
It's fair to say that it's been a jam-packed weekend. While the Fortnite Death Star Sabotage live event dominated for many gamers, and the launch of a new console along with numerous Nintendo Switch 2 day one games kept players thoroughly engaged, there was still much more on the horizon.
The presentation season is in full swing, starting with a PlayStation State of Play livestream, swiftly followed by the Summer Game Fest and an Xbox Games Showcase brimming with games.
There's certainly a lot to digest, and while the usual culprits made their appearances at their respective shows (yes, Fallout 76, we're looking at you – that advert showcasing the best of the Gone Fission update was as predictable as ever), there were some unexpected surprises that made a significant impact. So, what have been the standout reveals of the showcase season so far? Here's every game you need to know about.
PlayStation State of Play June 2025
PlayStation started the week with a surprise showcase, not necessarily featuring the games we've been eagerly awaiting, but certainly delivering some that are bound to get gamers buzzing. The event kicked off with an intriguing announcement for Lumines Arise, the latest brainchild from the creators of Tetris Effect.
The original game was one that didn't quite click until you gave it a go, and if this new title is anywhere near as immersive as its predecessor, players are in for a deeply engaging experience. It's set to launch this Autumn.
Hot on its heels was Romeo is a Dead Man, a mind-bending combat game weaving some seriously bizarre narrative threads that need to be seen to be understood. Next up, the showcase gave us a glimpse into the bleak gameplay of Silent Hill f, slated for release on September 25, 2025.
The much-speculated remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics was confirmed to be hitting the shelves in September, while Team Asobi announced that Astro Bot will be getting five additional challenge levels and a new bot for the Ghost of Yotei.
Sword of the Sea, the newest offering from the creators of Journey and Abzu, was given a gameplay and release date trailer, before it was revealed that the game would be available on PS Plus upon its release on Tuesday, August 19. This will be alongside FBC: Firebreak, the original versions of Resident Evil 2 and 3, Twisted Metal 3 and 4, Myst, Riven, and Deus Ex.
Before the grand finale of the showcase, we were treated to a sneak peek at the early Bond adventure 007 First Ligh t and the explosive unveiling of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. With its striking Japanese-inspired visuals and vibrant colour palette, it's set to leave an indelible mark on the fighting game scene. All in all, it was quite the spectacle.
Summer Game Fest June 2025
For many, Summer Game Fest 2025 was the disappointment of the showcase season, despite ending on a high note. After an initial glimpse at the Fortnite Death Star Sabotage live event, Sonic Racing Crossworlds announced that Hatsune Miku, Like a Dragon's Ichiban Kasuga and Persona's Joker are set to join as guest racers, along with a significant upcoming Minecraft crossover.
Existing franchises took centre stage at this showcase, with the reveal of RTS Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, Nickelodeon releasing a trailer for the forthcoming RPG Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny, and the announcement of a new Deadpool VR game featuring voice actor Neil Patrick Harris. We also got a preview of Jurassic World Evolution 3, a game poised to enhance its already robust park simulation with a truly comprehensive breeding system.
Indie game enthusiasts were in for a surprise with the release of a fresh trailer for Mouse: PI for Hire. However, the real showstopper was the announcement from the Shovel Knight team about its new game, Mina the Hollower, set to launch on October 31, 2025, with a demo available for immediate play.
Additionally, Scott Pilgrim EX, the sequel to the Xbox Arcade classic Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, was unveiled, along with a new roguelite that beautifully echoes 1930s animations called Into the Unwell.
The event concluded after hours of reveals, ending on a high note with two major announcements for gamers. A new title from Like a Dragon series creator Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Stranger Than Heaven, was introduced, albeit with limited details. The grand finale of the showcase was the unveiling of a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, featuring new lead character Grace Ashcroft embarking on a harrowing mission into the remnants of Raccoon City. The much-anticipated return to the police station is scheduled for 27 February 2026. Absolutely massive.
Xbox Games Showcase June 2025
In addition to The Outer Worlds 2 treats showcased at the end of the event (which included some rather amusing perks), Xbox really delivered some significant announcements during its show. The event began with High on Life 2, a game that caught many by surprise (largely as players didn't expect the franchisification of what was thought to be a one-and-done), before confirming a massive rumour – a new Xbox handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally, is set to launch this year, courtesy of a partnership with ASUS, boasting impressive specs and the revelation that every game displayed during the showcase would be playable anywhere.
Immediately following this, we saw the triumphant return of iconic franchises – Super Meat Boy 3D appears both brutal and vibrant, Ninja Gaiden 4 finally received its trailer, and new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was unveiled. The new RPG Clockwork Revolution seems busy, but if it can deliver on the aesthetics, time travel mechanics and story it's promising, it could become a major hit. Grounded 2 aims to take players back to the park, and There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is an enchanting decoration game that might harbour more secrets than it initially suggests.
We've been treated to a fresh glimpse of the visually stunning Invincible VS, Double Fine's latest escapade Keeper, and a renewed look at Gears of War Reloaded – but the final reveal was truly extraordinary. Seemingly a narrative-driven futuristic title, a cinematic preview of a game featuring Milo Ventimiglia and Kiernan Shipka began unassumingly as it spiralled through psychedelic visuals accompanied by Nine Inch Nails – before it was unveiled that Ventimiglia's character is David Mason. And Menendez is still alive. And it was actually a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 all along, boasting a story that, according to a recent blog post, takes place 40 years after the events of Black Ops 6. Let's go.
Overall, it's been a rather significant year for showcases, and even though gamers will soon be clamouring for a new Nintendo Direct, we've had plenty of reveals spanning the broader gaming universe. We've got an exciting year or so ahead.
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