Summer Fest 2025 announces 8 eight games set for release in 2026
The six-day Summer Game Fest 2025, a live video game event organised and hosted by game journalist Geoff Keighley, kicked off on June 3, showcasing a range of new game announcements, trailer launches, and release dates. The event is generating significant buzz among the gaming community, with several highly anticipated titles and updates being revealed. Here are eight upcoming games set for release in 2026:
Resident Evil: Requiem
Resident Evil: Requiem is the ninth mainline instalment in the series. Set in Raccoon City, the game follows FBI technical analyst Grace Ashcroft as she investigates a series of mysterious deaths tied to the city's past. The game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It features next-gen graphics powered by the RE ENGINE and combines elements of psychological horror and action. The game is expected to have detailed environments and expressive character animations.
Mortal Shell II
Mortal Shell II: Mortal Shell II is an upcoming action-RPG sequel set to release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, with beta sign-ups now live. The game follows the Harbinger as they reclaim the stolen Ova, featuring unrestricted combat, extensive upgrades, and free exploration in a dark fantasy open world. Players can possess forgotten warriors' shells, unlocking unique abilities, and explore twisted landscapes, hidden structures, and over 60 challenging dungeons.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
Set in the GoT universe, and scheduled for release in 2026 on PC via Steam, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is an upcoming real-time strategy game. Developed by PlaySide Studios, the game features massive battles with infantry, cavalry, siege engines, giants, and dragons. Players can command armies as major houses like Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, or the Night King, each with unique strategies and abilities. The game includes multiplayer and single-player modes, allowing players to forge alliances, manipulate politics, and outmanoeuvre rivals in a power struggle.
Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening is an upcoming MMO survival game set in the Dune universe, scheduled for release on June 10, 2025, for PC via Steam, with early access starting on June 5 for Deluxe and Ultimate Edition pre-orderers. The game features survival mechanics, exploration, and combat, allowing players to craft stillsuits, extract water, build shelter, and survive harsh desert conditions. Players can explore a vast open world, engage in sandbox combat, master Great Schools, and participate in server-wide politics and intrigue, with options for guilds and PvP battles.
Deadpool VR:
Deadpool VR: Marvel Powers United VR is a co-op action-adventure game featuring Deadpool, voiced by a talented actor, although the specific voice actor isn't confirmed in the available information, alongside other Marvel heroes like Captain Marvel, the Incredible Hulk, and Rocket Raccoon. The game offers cooperative gameplay, high-score competition, and action-packed missions, exclusively available on Oculus Rift. Players can team up to fight infamous villains and complete missions, immersing themselves in the Marvel universe.
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6's Season 3 DLC has been revealed, featuring four new characters: Sagat, the Muay Thai Emperor with iconic moves like Tiger Shot and Tiger Uppercut; C. Viper, a special agent with electric and fire-based powers; Alex, a grappler with WWE-style moves; and Ingrid, a mysterious character with magical powers. The characters are set to be released throughout 2025 and 2026, with Sagat arriving in Summer 2025, C. Viper in Autumn 2025, Alex in Early Spring 2026, and Ingrid in Late Spring 2026.
Hitman: World of Assassination
Hitman: World of Assassination has introduced a new mission featuring Le Chiffre, the villainous character from Casino Royale. The "Banker" mission, available now until July 6, 2025, takes place in a Parisian casino where Agent 47 must study and eliminate Le Chiffre. The mission offers various gameplay options, including a poker game against Le Chiffre. Completing the mission unlocks exclusive content for IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, and offers additional items like a silenced pistol and rope.
Chronicles Medieval
Chronicles Medieval is an upcoming medieval battlefield game set to launch in Early Access on Steam in 2026, developed by Raw Power Games. The game features large-scale battles with armoured knights, epic clashes, and potentially city management and tactical combat. Narrated by Tom Hardy, the game promises an immersive experience, recreating the intensity of medieval warfare with historical accuracy.