Summer Game Fest 2026 served as the central event of the 'Not-E3' season, presenting a two-hour opening showcase filled with new game reveals, updates on anticipated titles, and confirmed release dates.
Notable Reveals and Updates
The showcase opened with the announcement of a remake for Resident Evil - Code: Veronica, set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Studio MDHR revealed a new, hand-drawn Cuphead game, though details remain scarce. They also showcased Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer heading to consoles and PC.
Fans of science-fiction horror can look forward to Alien Isolation 2, which was revealed with a trailer depicting a stormy planet setting. The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Fumito Ueda, known for Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian, presented Gen Atlas, his latest title. Originally shown at The Game Awards 2024, this game takes players to a mysterious planet with unusual structures and abandoned buildings, where an encounter with a robot deepens the planetary secrets. Gen Atlas is slated for release on PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
In the realm of action-adventure, Blood Message offers a single-player experience set in ancient China, following a messenger on a perilous journey with their son. Stranger Than Heaven is a third-person action-adventure game set across five different eras in Japan, starring Makoto Daito, who balances his role as a showman organizing musical events with other challenges. This title is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Haex, an open-world action-adventure game, will feature a procedurally generated world called the Wild North, where players can hunt monsters and engage in cooperative play. Puzzles and other environmental elements were also hinted at. Haex is expected to launch on PC in 2027.
Franchise Expansions and Sequels
To mark its tenth anniversary, Dead by Daylight received a new trailer, with anniversary celebrations beginning on June 14, 2026. The open beta for Mortal Shell II, a medieval fantasy action game, is now live on PC.
Sand Raiders of Sophie, a steampunk-inspired game where players build and travel in a mobile desert base, is set to release on June 10, 2026, for PC, with its server slam now available. A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, will launch on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Developed by Platinum Games, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is a darker take on the franchise, inspired by the graphic novel of the same name. This action game will place players in the role of a lone turtle seeking vengeance and is planned for release on consoles and PC.
Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 3, titled 'Runners', was revealed, introducing a new mechanic called 'Spites' and hinting at the return of John Wick. The season is scheduled to launch later the same day as the showcase. Gundam Rogue Orbit, a game featuring giant robots fighting monsters, will be released in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
An Eggstreamely Hard Game, focused on obstacle avoidance to protect an egg, is set for release on July 24, 2026, for PC. Crossfire, a third-person tactical action-adventure with stealth elements, introduces an 'Adaptive Cover' mechanic and is expected to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Control Resonant will see players step into the role of Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden's brother, as an event at the FBC causes chaos in Manhattan. It is scheduled for release on September 24, 2026, for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Guild Wars 3 was announced, marking the sequel to Guild Wars 2 after 14 years. The game, featuring a magical world and creatures, is slated for PC and PlayStation 5, with a beta beginning in Autumn 2027.
In the realm of space combat, Star Wars Galactic Racer will bring podracing to players on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. End of Abyss, an underwater horror game, is set to release on October 1, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Last Harbor is an open-world multiplayer zombie survival game coming to PC.
Sega announced Virtua Fighter Crossroads, the sixth installment in the fighting game series and the first in nearly two decades, scheduled for release in 2027 for consoles and PCs. RuneScape Dragonwilds, the survival crafting expansion for RuneScape, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 15, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. The game was also noted to be releasing on PC in early access last year.
Nintendo's segment included The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from Square Enix and Claytechworks, releasing on June 18, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Orbitals, a co-op space adventure, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2026. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, a cooperative space adventure with planet-wide missions, will be released on June 11, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Soulframe Preludes, the pre-alpha for the free-to-play MMORPG Soulframe, is now available for joining. An update for Grounded 2, titled 'Into The Abyss', is scheduled for August 11, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5, coinciding with the game's launch on PlayStation 5.
A story expansion for Mafia: The Old Country, called 'Man of Honor', will be released on August 14, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. 1666 Amsterdam, a new game from the creator of Assassin's Creed, which merges witchcraft and time travel, will be available in early access on PC later this year, with a 30-minute prologue currently on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
SAW: Genesis, a three-versus-one horror game set a century before Jigsaw's arrival, is available for closed alpha sign-ups on PC. Lords of the Fallen II, an action RPG featuring dragons and monsters, is expected in Autumn 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game featuring Anakin Skywalker, will be released on August 27, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world action RPG where players control a sun-walking vampire in 14th-century Europe, will be released on September 3, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
From the creators of Among Us comes Among Us Story On Guard, a narrative adventure set in the Among Us universe, coming to PC. The Among Us animated series is also streaming on Paramount+.
A new mission for 007 First Light, featuring the return of Bawma, will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Final Fantasy XIV Online will enter early access in August 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. Turok: Origins is set for release in Autumn 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Armatus, a third-person roguelite shooter, will launch in Winter 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Aion 2, featuring epic fantasy combat, is scheduled for release in September 2026 on PC.
A crossover event between Wuthering Waves and Cyberpunk Edgerunners is set to arrive on June 8, 2026. The upcoming 'Ascendance' DLC for Monster Hunter Wilds will introduce new monsters and environmental effects, with a 2027 release window for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Swords of Legends, a fantasy action-adventure RPG, will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Hotwheels Infinite Rush is set to race onto PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026.
Sega also announced updates for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, including collaborations with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem in July 2026 and Avatar Legends in October 2026. Future updates include a Godzilla and Evangelion collab. A new indie Sonic game, Sonic Pico Park, is also in development.
Attack on Titan 3 will cover the entire manga's story and is scheduled for release on July 1, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Clutch, a racing game with a strong story focus on street racing, is slated for Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Chronicles Medieval, a medieval sandbox game focused on army building and battle formations, will enter early access in 2026. Sea of Remnants, a free-to-play RPG with turn-based combat, has pre-registration open for PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS.
A new boxing-themed target for Hitman World of Assassination, titled 'The Wizard', will be available from June 5 to July 5, 2026, across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation VR.
Palworld 1.0 will arrive on July 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac, and PC, featuring new Pals. The Wolf Among Us 2 is set for release in 2027 for PC, based on Bill Willingham's Fable comic series. The Wolf Among Us Remastered will be released in Holiday 2026 for PC.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, the sequel to Shift Up's 2024 title, was shown with a focus on combat and exploration, though no release window was provided. Street Fighter 6's Year Four content was revealed, including new challengers like Yasmine, Bosch, and Arjun, as well as Tifa from Final Fantasy VII.
The showcase concluded with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake series. This installment will feature new areas, combat, and appearances from Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, aiming to bring Cloud's journey to a conclusion against Sephiroth. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for a simultaneous worldwide release in Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.