Gamescom 2026 has concluded, and the Game Informer editorial team has compiled a comprehensive roundup of the games they previewed. From anticipated sequels and expansions to fresh indie titles, the convention offered a diverse showcase of upcoming releases.
Control Resonant
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant, a departure for the studio with its focus on melee action combat and RPG elements, was previewed via a hands-off demonstration. Players will step into the shoes of Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden's brother, who is freed from FBC containment along with the Hiss. The preview showcased a Manhattan park environment corrupted by a blue mold, featuring new mold-based enemies and the game's bosses, known as Resonants. Remedy confirmed that while the first and last bosses are fixed, all other Resonants can be tackled in any order. Combat mechanics highlighted include the transforming Aberrant weapon with dual blades and a drill transformation for Falter damage, a stagger meter that enables executions, and shoulder button abilities like Ignite for fire damage and Barrage for Falter damage. Notably, the game eschews traditional blocking and parrying in favor of aggressive dodging, with healing only possible through defeating enemies. Dialogue choices will influence NPC perception, though the game features a single ending. The demo culminated in a boss fight against "The Collective," a massive mold entity requiring players to use gravity shifts to attack its tentacles before damaging the creature itself. Control Resonant is slated for a digital release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on September 24, with physical versions and a Mac release to follow.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red is expanding The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a new DLC, "Songs of the Past." This expansion brings Geralt back to Dandelion's hometown of Lettenhove to investigate a mysterious death in the bard's family. The DLC will benefit from quality-of-life upgrades from the upcoming Remastered Edition, including updated combat and a new chain weapon. The expansion promises to deliver the investigation, preparation, and chilling fantasy narrative that fans have come to expect from the sprawling RPG.
Indie Highlights and Diverse Genres
Several other titles garnered attention. "About Fishing" from The Water Museum offers a PS2-era aesthetic with refined fishing controls and intriguing narrative teases, encouraging player creativity in gameplay. Indonesian developer Separuh Interactive presented "Agni: Village of Calamity," a survival horror game drawing inspiration from Indonesian horror films and folklore. Bohemia Interactive's "Cosmo Tales" is a child-friendly, retrofuturistic roguelite shooter set to launch in Early Access for PC on September 3, with console versions planned for a later 1.0 release. "Crimson Moon," a $19.99 Soulslike from ProbablyMonsters, focuses on replayability and co-op, featuring a distinct heavy metal fantasy art style. The "Hellraiser: Revival" adaptation presents a first-person shooter experience steeped in survival horror, incorporating elements like the Lament Configuration cube for item manipulation and puzzles inspired by P.T. "Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III" is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, offering the series' core titles with excellent performance.
Thailand-based WereBuff Studio is developing "Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit," a Little Nightmares-style adventure platformer incorporating Thai horror. "Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari" blends detective work with space exploration, tasking players with tracking an explorer through photos and journal entries, described as a mix of Return of the Obra Dinn and GeoGuessr. Capcom's "Mega Man: Dual Override" revisits the classic series with a new "Dual Override" mode that activates at low health, offering a last-chance power boost. Dlala Studios is developing "Murals," an action game that reimagines classic fairy tales with a British humor, painterly art style, and combat inspired by Hades. "Nekome: Nazi Hunter" is a Grindhouse-inspired action game focused on brutal combat against Nazis, featuring a revenge narrative and simple, yet effective, combat mechanics. "No Law," from Neon Giant, is a cyberpunk FPS that can be played as a straightforward shooter or a detailed immersive sim, set in a Mediterranean-inspired city called Port Desire. Atlus' "Persona 4 Revival" remakes the acclaimed RPG with upgraded visuals, bringing it in line with Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. "Showa American Story" is an action RPG set in an alternate 1980s America colonized by Japan, featuring Tarantino-esque combat and a raunchy sense of humor. Undead Labs showcased "State of Decay 3," emphasizing improved gameplay, new plague heart mechanics, and the ability to share save files with friends for seamless co-op integration. RGG Studio's "Stranger Than Heaven" is a century-spanning action-brawler with unique directional blocking mechanics. Finally, LKA is working on "When Sirens Fall Silent," a psychological thriller-horror set in 1990s Italy, focusing on a rookie cop investigating disturbing murders with retro survival-horror puzzle-solving.