Summer Game Fest Showcase 2025: Everything Announced

The Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, lit up the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025, delivering a two-hour blitz of game reveals, trailers, and surprises. From new sequels to indie gems, the event covered every corner of gaming, with highlights for consoles and PC alike. Here’s a rundown of everything announced, packed with world premieres and updates that have fans buzzing.

Mortal Shell 2 Kicks Things Off

Swedish studio Cold Symmetry opened the show with a gritty trailer for Mortal Shell 2, the sequel to the 2020 souls-like action-RPG. Set for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the game promises intense combat and a dark, atmospheric world. A Steam page is already live, building anticipation for this brutal follow-up.

Resident Evil Requiem Unveiled

Capcom stole the spotlight with the reveal of Resident Evil Requiem, billed as Resident Evil 9. Slated for February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this entry shifts the series’ tone with cinematic, high-stakes action. Described as a fresh take, it left fans eager to learn more about its new direction.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Updates

Hideo Kojima took the stage to showcase Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, set for release on June 26, 2025, on PS5. A story trailer featured Neil (played by Luca Marinelli) and Lucy (Alissa Jung), kicking off a world tour of reveals. A full gameplay showcase is planned for June 9, 2025, promising more insight into this enigmatic sequel.

Lies of P: Overture Drops Immediately

A surprise highlight was the release of Lies of P: Overture, a downloadable store expansion for the souls-like hit. A trailer showcased new abilities and gameplay, and fans were thrilled to learn it’s available right now. The expansion builds on the game’s dark, twisted world, earning cheers from the crowd.

Indie and Co-Op Gems Shine

The showcase dazzled with unique titles. Mixtape, from Beethoven and Dinosaur, follows three friends on a final adventure, set to a generational soundtrack, and is due in 2025. LEGO Voyagers, a two-player co-op adventure from Annapurna, focuses on building spaceships and friendships, with a friend’s pass included. Out of Words, a handmade co-op adventure, is coming in 2026 to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.

More Standout Reveals

Other announcements included Chronicles: Medieval from Raw Power Games, narrated by Tom Hardy, with knights and warfare set for 2025. Dying Light: The Beast, a standalone adventure, brings back Kyle Crane and targets August 22, 2025. Mina The Hollower, a Game Boy Color-esque title from Yacht Club Games, confirmed a Halloween 2025 launch with a Steam demo available now. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny blends Nickelodeon heroes in a fantasy RPG, rolling out in Fall 2025.

Xbox and Beyond

Embark Studios locked in Arc Raiders for October 30, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with more details to come. Scott Pilgrim EX, a co-op brawler by Bryan Lee O’Malley, is headed to multiple platforms at an unannounced date. Stranger Than Heaven, previously Project Century, teased a mysterious future release. The showcase wrapped a packed day, with more to come from the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025.

A Bright Future for Gaming

Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered a mix of blockbuster reveals and indie surprises, setting the stage for an exciting year. From Resident Evil Requiem to Mortal Shell 2, the lineup has something for everyone. What’s your favorite announcement? Stay tuned for more updates as the gaming weekend unfolds!