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Cairn was one of 2026's first sleeper hits. While we were expecting to like it, even our reviewer was pleasantly surprised by how hard it hit, and it's one of Metacritic's top 20 highest rated games of the year at the time of writing. Naturally, DLC for a game like that would be an easy sell, but in this case, it's not a "sell" at all – On The Trail: Deep Water, Cairn's first DLC pack, is dropping for free on August 13. Check out the release date trailer below. "On the Trail brings climbers to new climbing locations and challenges," the DLC's reveal trailer description reads. "Find your route freely, solve fresh climbing problems and explore new iconic locations as you follow the trail of a legendary climber." Cairn is available now on PC and PS5, and the new content will be added on August 13. For more on the game, check out our review, where we said, "Cairn is more than a remarkably gripping mountain-climbing game. It's also a deeply affecting narrative of anguish, loss, and the steep cost of obsession." For more summer news, head to our Summer Game Fest announcements hub. View the full article

Little Nightmares III launched on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2, and PC back in October, and now, the game's first DLC expansion, The Backstage has a release date. Text your co-op buddy asap, though, because it launches next week on June 12. Revealed during today's Future Games Showcase, The Backstage is the first DLC expansion of the Secrets of the Spiral pass for the platformer, which Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games developed for publisher Bandai Namco. In it, players will head into the underbelly of the Carnevale, the creepy location featured in the main game. In this first-look trailer, we get a glimpse of the new controllable protagonist, along with plenty of creepy-crawly moments. Check it out for yourself in the Little Nightmares III: The Backstage trailer below: While Little Nightmares III felt a little too familiar, it's still a fun (if scary) time, and you can read about why in my review here. Little Nightmares III is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The Backstage launches next week on June 12. View the full article

Xbox exclusive Grounded 2, the miniature backyard survival game from Obsidian Entertainment, will make its way to PlayStation 5 later this Summer on August 11. Alongside that new platform, an underwater-themed update titled "Into The Abyss" will also hit the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Grounded 2 launched into Early Access on Xbox Series X/S and PC in July of last year, and while there's still no 1.0 release date in sight, new players will soon head to Brookhollow Park to encounter ants, spiders, lots of leaves, and more. We don't know much about Into The Abyss, but based on the teaser trailer, it looks like it's taking our cast of kids underwater (perhaps into the murky waters of a puddle). Check it out in the Grounded 2 PlayStation 5 release date trailer below: For more about Grounded 2, read Game Informer's exclusive behind-the-scenes feature about the making of the game, as told by Obsidian Entertainment. View the full article

Citizen Sleeper and its sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, are getting Nintendo Switch 2 editions later this month. More specifically, both dice-rolling adventure games will hit Switch 2 on June 25. If you already own the games on Switch, you can upgrade to the Switch 2 versions for free. Developer Gareth Damian Martin, who develops games under the studio name Jump Over The Age, revealed this news during today's Story-Rich Showcase, hosted by Citizen Sleeper and 1000xResist publisher Fellow Traveller. If you haven't played the Citizen Sleeper games, I cannot recommend them enough – beautiful art, amazing score, haunting stories you can shape with your actions, and a cast of characters you won't soon forget (or ever). Check out my review of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector below to find out what makes it such a special game: Be sure to read my Citizen Sleeper review after that. If you're excited for more from Jump Over The Age, Martin teases that they'll be revealing their next game during the PC Gaming Show tomorrow, which airs at 10 a.m. PT/1 pm. ET. View the full article

As a fan of the Ace Attorney series, I adored Tangle Tower when I played it a few years ago. It was one of the first titles I downloaded on Apple Arcade, and I remember immediately hoping they would make more. It's taken a few years, but the game's sequel, The Mermaid Mask, is right around the corner, and today we got a firm release date. As revealed during the Story-Rich Games Showcase from publisher Fellow Traveller, The Mermaid Mask is dropping July 16. Check out the trailer below. The Mermaid Mask follows the same two detectives from the previous game as they pursue a new case: the death of Captain Magnus Martuga. "Set aboard a strange submarine off the coast of the abandoned fishing town of Silkwirm-on-Sea, the game follows Detective Grimoire and his sharp-tongued sidekick Sally as they investigate the impossible locked-room murder of the enigmatic Captain Mortuga," the trailer's description reads. The game also retains its signature character animations and voice acting, which I find breathes more life into the narrative than many other adventure games are able to. The game will launch on July 16, 2026 on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. For more on developer SFB Games, check out our magazine feature on the studio on page 14 of Game Informer issue 367. View the full article

Burn-9 is a Metal Gear Solid-inspired adventure game where, instead of playing as the agent in the field, you play as their comms in the chair. It was revealed during today's Story-Rich Showcase hosted by Citizen Sleeper publisher Fellow Traveler, and is set to launch sometime this year. Described as a "Tactical Radio Action" game, another nod to Metal Gear Solid's "Tactical Espionage Action" tag, your job is to guide the last survivor of an elite black-ops team after a mission has gone terribly wrong. While they are in extreme danger, you are not, and that's because you are safe behind your screen as the person in the agent's ears. Check it out in the Burn-9 trailer below: "When a top secret military research facility in the Antarctic goes dark, an elite strike force of cybernetically-enhanced black-ops super soldiers is dispatched to investigate and secure Burn-9 at all costs," the game's description reads. "Minutes into the mission, the helicopter is shot down. There is one survivor... and you're her only lifeline." As the team's Operator, you will find yourself caught between the demands of the top brass and the harsh reality on the ground – every piece of intel becomes a decision: what to share, what to hold back, and who to trust is up to you. Burn-9 is due out sometime in 2026 on PC. You can wishlist it on Steam here. This weekend is packed with showcases to celebrate Summer Game Fest 2026 – bookmark Game Informer's 2026 Summer Showcase Schedule to make sure you don't miss any you want to watch! View the full article

The Stardew Valley-inspired Fields of Mistria is getting a full 1.0 release this August. The news dropped during the annual Wholesome Direct, which highlights cute indie games, usually with pastel aesthetics, nonviolent gameplay, and generally cozy vibes. Fields of Mistria happens to hit all three; you can check it out for yourself in the release date announcement trailer below. Fields of Mistria is like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon mixed with a magical fantasy world. You can romance your fellow villagers, farm crops, mine ore, and raise (and ride) various livestock, but you can also learn magic to aid in farming. It also has a really nice art style, with cute pixel sprites and anime-style character portraits. Its early access release was praised for its high polish, and it currently has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with over 20,000 reviews. I've personally been holding out for the 1.0 launch, so I'm excited to finally get my hands on the complete version later this summer. You can wishlist Fields of Mistria (or get the early access version) on Steam right now. For more on games like Stardew Valley, check out our recent interview with the creator of Stardew Valley himself. View the full article

Square Enix unveiled Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the ongoing remake project, during the 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase by way of a lengthy trailer highlighting Cloud Strife and Co.'s journey in this last installment. Fans of the series noticed, however, that series antagonist Sephiroth sounded a little different. And that's because his English voice, provided by Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois), has been replaced by Critical Role's Travis Willingham. In a post-show stream at Maximilian Dood's house, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi, who also directed 2024's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, revealed that Hoechlin was unable to record VO for the villain this time around, presumably due to scheduling reasons. "The former voice actor [who voiced] Sephiroth was unable to provide his voice for this one, so we do have a new voice actor," Hamaguchi said on the stream through an interpreter. Square Enix later told Maximilian Dood (seemingly off-stream) that the new voice actor is Willingham. Willingham is perhaps best known these days as a table mainstay in Critical Role and CEO of the D&D streaming company, given just how massive that production is now, but he's also a prolific voice actor with roles in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, One Piece, Naruto Shippuden, Fullmetal Alchemist, and more. He's been Marvel's go-to voice for Thor in various properties for years, too, and he's best friends with Vincent Valentine voice actor Matt Mercer (the two are also Critical Role co-founders, along with others in the cast as well). If the few Sephiroth lines we get in the Final Fantasy VII Revelation reveal trailer are any indication, Square Enix has selected a great voice to finish the trilogy. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is due out simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC sometime in Spring 2027. In the meantime, read Game Informer's Final Fantasy VII Remake review and then check out our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review. After that, read through our Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase round-up to see all the other reveals that happened last night. What do you think about Travis Willingham's take on Sephiroth's voice? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Today’s Wholesome Games Direct gave us a new trailer and a release date for Lou’s Lagoon, a cozy island-hopping adventure that has impressed us several times over the last year. The vibrant adventure lifts off this August. Players control a customizable protagonist and pilot who answers a distress call from their Uncle Lou, who lives on an island archipelago. Upon your arrival, your uncle is missing, but the islands have been devastated following a nasty storm. It’s up to you to rebuild these communities while solving the mystery of Uncle Lou’s disappearance. Restoring the islands involves gathering resources to restore the islands using an arsenal of gadgets, namely a multi-purpose vacuum called the Swirler 2000. This allows players to suck up materials to craft goods, repair buildings, and perform other tasks to bring the communities back to life. This also involves meeting the locals and answering their unique needs. Multiple islands require your help, so you’ll travel between them by flying your seaplane, which opens up a suite of aerial challenges. Lou’s Lagoon launches on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC. You can check out a demo right now on Steam and Xbox PC. Players who complete the demo earn exclusive in-game skin for the full version and can sign up to receive a themed art postcard. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a "massive expansion" next year, as is tradition for the series, and we saw the reveal at yesterday's Summer Game Fest showcase. The reveal on its own raised a lot of questions, but shortly after it went live, Capcom published a video on its YouTube channel to share more details about the expansion and announce that the game is in development for Switch 2. The video is a conversation between Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Takuro Hiraoka. As they mention in the video, while Tsujimoto was a producer on the base game, Hiraoka was not Wilds' director, and is taking the role over from Yuya Tokuda. Hiraoka says he's worked on the series since Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, a 2010 Japan-exclusive PSP title, and worked his way up to be lead game designer on Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate and Monster Hunter World Iceborne. After the two break down Ascendance's not-so-subtle double meaning (it's both an advancement in gameplay and a literal ascension in elevation), they get into some more concrete details about the new area. It's officially called The Skybound Eyrie, and it's a series of floating ruins players can explore. As see in the trailer, Seikrets (the bird-like mounts from the base game) can ride updrafts to reach the islands, and then freely glide between them. Hiraoka also says, "We've prepared other environmental features unique to this locale, as well," though it's unclear what that might refer to. The duo also explains the Boost Bracer, a new mechanic we saw a glimpse of in the trailer. It enables new actions for each weapon type, enhancing "attacks, combos, and mobility, allowing for more versatility in hunts." The footage makes it look like some combos are faster, and maybe do more damage, but it's hard to tell specifics. "We're also preparing other new attacks and combos not related to the Boost Bracer," Hiraoka adds, though he doesn't clarify that statement either. Then, they go on to discuss some of the monsters players will be facing with these new moves. There's a flock of a new aerial monster that dive-bombs the player in a V-formation. The elder dragon Kushala Daora is also returning, and while they're not named, we see the silhouette of what appears to be Lao-Shan Lung. Hiraoka closes by saying, "Ascendance's story will be deeply connected with elder dragons," while Tsujimoto confirms the expansion for a 2027 release date. After some banter promoting Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (a game I reviewed and largely enjoyed), they close with a significant announcement: Monster Hunter Wilds is currently in development for Switch 2. That said, there's no release window, nor any mention of whether the Switch 2 version will ever get the Ascendance DLC. "We will announce more official information, such as a release date, at a later time," Tsujimoto says, ending the presentation. For more Monster Hunter, check out our review of Wilds, World, and Iceborne. View the full article

IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak says that the studio's recently-released 007 First Light is approaching three million copies sold, and while the game has yet to recoup its budget the goal is well below the $200 million budget previously reported. He says that conversations are ongoing about how the firm will work with Bond licence owner Amazon beyond the first year of content for the game. Read more View the full article

It's a huge week for games, so Sony kicked it off with a fittingly huge State of Play on June 2. From Wolverine to God of War Laufey, join hosts Alex Van Aken, Eric Van Allen, and Charles Harte as they break it down game by game and discuss the best and the worst of PlayStation's State of Play. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Watch or Listen to the Podcast: Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken ()Charles Harte ()Eric Van Allen ()Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction 08:10 – State Of Play Reactions / Wolverine 27:31 – Marvel Tokon 37:04 – Boncho The Chef 39:58 – Kemuri 43:06 – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis 51:23 – State of Play Lightning Round 59:33 – Ace Combat 8 01:15:55 – God of War Laufey

Day of the Devs, the annual non-profit indie video game showcase engine, shared a new presentation following the 2026 Summer Game Fest showcase. Below are all the games announced and shown. Many games were brand new, but others are games we already knew about that have new details, like a release date. Blood DungeonDeveloper & Publisher: Messhof Release: 2026 From the creators of Nidhogg and Wheel World, Blood Dungeon is a platformer that the developer Mark Essen describes as a cross between Vampire Survivors and Spelunky that is ultimately about gravity. Tenebris SomniaDeveloper: Saibot Studios Publisher: New Blood Interactive Release: October 16 Tenebris Somnia is a pixelated survival horror game about being trapped in a nightmare that features professional live-action sequences alongside its gameplay. Mr. RecordsDeveloper: Neil Broadhead Publisher: Wired Productions Release: TBA From the creators of Headbangers: Rhythm Royale and Musical Story, Mr. Records is a new platformer rhythm game reminiscent of games like Bit.Trip Runner and Harmoknight, where you play as Mr. Records (a record shop owner) who essentially moves and leaps through music. 33 ImmortalsDeveloper & Publisher: Thunder Lotus Release: June 10 33 Immortals, the co-op roguelike that boasts up to 33 players, is exiting Early Access and releasing in just a few days. DreadmoorDeveloper: Dream Dock Publisher: Digital Vortex Entertainment Release: Q4 2026 Dreadmoor is an adventure game set in a creepy, dark, post-apocalyptic world where you fish and loot treasure from the water to progress. Threads of TimeDeveloper: Riyo Games Publisher: Balor Release: TBA Threads of Time is a throwback RPG with impressive visuals inspired by the greats like Chrono Trigger. Riyo Games teased that it is working with RPG development luminaries and will share more details soon. N Plus Infinity Times TwoDeveloper & Publisher: Metanet Software Inc. Release: 2027 Developer Metanet has, in a way, been working on this one game for more than 20 years. Released as a browser game in 2004 and simply titled N, each iteration has been billed as a new version of the original game rather than a numbered sequel. It's a challenging yet simple platformer focused almost exclusively on game feel and mechanics. The oddly titled latest version is more Smash Bros.-inspired multiplayer, but there will be single-player challenges, as well. Into the UnwellDeveloper: She Was Such A Good Horse Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing Release: TBA Into the Unwell is a third-person roguelite with a rubber hose animation-inspired style (think Cuphead or Mouse: P.I. For Hire). BubDeveloper & Publisher: Paperfrog Release: 2027 Bub is a narrative adventure game about the nature of making art in New York City, with a style that looks like it is made of layered paper cutouts. Lazy RiverDeveloper: Mike Boxleiter, Kevan DuPont, Jake Yetter, Joel Corelitz and Karlee Esmailli Publisher: Mike Boxleiter Release: Summer 2027 Lazy River is a co-op first-person shooter set in a waterpark in space where peeing in the pool creates zombies. You also have to build a raft to help you survive and escape the park. Prove You're HumanDeveloper: sunset visitor 斜陽過客 Publisher: Black Tabby Publishing Release: TBA The new game from the creators of 1000xResist was announced recently, but Day of the Devs revealed new details about it. In the game, your mind is copied and placed in a digital world where you must prove to an AI that it is not human. IthacaDeveloper & Publisher: The Pixel Hunt Release: Late 2027 From the creators of Inua, a Story in Ice and Time, Bury me, my Love, The Wreck, and Wednesdays, Ithaca is a narrative RPG where you drive a rideshare vehicle while unraveling a mystery. ScreenboundDeveloper: Crescent Moon Games, Radical Forge Publisher: Digital Pajamas Release: October 10 Screenbound has been in development for some time. The game is both a 2D and a first-person 3D platformer, where you play in 3D space and on a 2D Game Boy-like device. Along with a platformer, there is also now a Zelda-inspired overhead adventure game. Screenbound is finally arriving in October of this year. Shot One FightersDeveloper & Publisher: Red Moon Workshop Release: “Very soon” Shot One Fighters is a rogue game where you are playing a fighting game, an atypical genre within the rogue genre. As you progress through your runs, you will expand your movesets and abilities. Apple CrumbleDeveloper & Publisher: Happy Broccoli Games Release: 2026 From the creators of Duck Detective, Apple Crumble is a mystery thriller inspired by books such as Murder on the Orient Express and movies such as Knives Out. Slap Out of ItDeveloper & Publisher: Turbo Button Release: 2027 Slap Out Of It is a “comedy sandbox” where you explore and meet weird puppet-like characters, and you interact with the world by slapping things and people. It is the developer's first non-VT game. The game also features voice performer Ben Starr. Super Yooka-Laylee KartDeveloper & Publisher: Playtonic Games Release: TBA Super Yooka-Laylee Kart is a Yooka-Laylee spin-off kart racing featuring Yooka-Laylee characters. The game has a pixelated style more in line with the original SNES Super Mario Kart. Developer Playtonic plans to release a beta and will share more details soon. Into the FireDeveloper & Publisher: Starward Industries Release: TBA In Into the Fire, you are attempting to rescue survivors in a world being ravaged by flames. The team conducted extensive fire safety research and training to help them develop the game. Trine 6: Together in TimeDeveloper: Cool Down Games Publisher: THQ Nordic Release: September 17 Trine is a fantasy co-op platforming series that has always offered local co-op. Together in Time is the sixth entry in the ongoing series. When Sirens Fall SlientDeveloper: LKA Publisher: PM Studios Release: TBA Set in 90s Italy, When Sirens Fall Silent is a psychological thriller where you are a policewoman trying to solve an intense case involving kidnappings and murders. It’s the new title from the creators of The Town of Light and Martha is Dead. View the full article

Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic has unveiled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, and it's a pixelated racer with a story campaign, rival races, time trials, and more. Plus, it will feature up to 8-player local split-screen multiplayer when it launches on PC sometime in the future. Revealed during the SGF Day of the Devs showcase, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart ditches the series' platformer past to dive into Mario Kart-like kart racing, complete with weapons, advanced driving techniques alongside pick-up-and-play gameplay, and a Rage system that builds throughout races and allows you to unleash "devastating revenge abilities capable of changing the outcome in an instant." Beyond the multiplayer, which features a suite of options for local split-screen and online play, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart features a story campaign "packed with tournaments, rival races, time trials, endurance events, and a huge variety of skill-based challenges built to continually push players to improve," according to a press release. Check it out in the Super Yooka-Laylee Kart reveal trailer below: Playtonic says coins collected during races can also be strategically spent between events on powerful perks, allowing players to customize their kart-racing capabilities with upgrades such as increased top speed and more. Ahead of the game's launch, Playtonic will host a series of beta tests focused on the game's online multiplayer features. There's no word on when to expect Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, and right now, it's only announced for PC. In the meantime, read Game Informer's reviews for Yooka-Laylee and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. What do you think of Super Yooka-Laylee Kart's visual style? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Developer Pocketpair announced during today's Summer Game Fest showcase that its hit creature-collecting survival game Palworld will launch into 1.0 on July 10. To mark the occasion, the team released the game's first cinematic trailer. We've known the game was set to officially launch in full sometime this year, but it's nice to know that it's just a few weeks away. The 1.0 launch will come with a big update featuring new Pals, new areas, and a new threat to face. View the full article

The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase is over, and we just got an onslaught of game reveals, release dates, announcements, updates, and more. It was easily one of the most jam-packed SGF showcases in recent years, and depending on your taste, arguably one of the best, too. We covered a ton of it on Game Informer, as our best-in-class, illustrious, beautiful, gorgeous, incredible, unmatched front page would indicate, but if you're looking for a quick recap of everything shown during the two-hour show, we have you covered, from Resident Evil Veronica to Final Fantasy VII Revelation and all the games in between. Every Game Shown During The 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase Below, we'll list each of the games below, in order of appearance during the show, alongside key details you need to know and the trailers for them, too. Resident Evil Veronica Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Code Veronica Remake And It Launches Next YearThe first ever trailer for Resident Evil Veronica reveals protagonist Clair Redfield in Paris, France, looking for her brother ChrisLaunching sometime next year, in 2027Cuphead Sequel + Mighty Cuphead Adventure Studio MDHR Announces Two New Games: Mighty Cuphead Adventure And A Cuphead SequelThe first game announced is a full sequel to the original Cuphead, though we didn't get any details beyond thatMighty Cuphead Adventure is a spin-off that ditches the hand-drawn Steamboat Willie aesthetic for something more modern, potentially evoking old-school Sonic the Hedgehog aesthetics, though its gameplay looks like the Cuphead we all know and loveThere's no word on when either of these will launchAlien: Isolation Alien: Isolation 2 Is The Official Title Of The SequelNo release date was givenLaunching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PCGen Atlas Gen Atlas, The Next Game By The Director Of Ico And Shadow Of The Colossus, Has A New TrailerNo release date was givenDue out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PCWill be Epic Games Store exclusive, meaning no Steam versionBlood Message New Blood Message Trailer Is Giving Us Serious God Of War And Last Of Us VibesOur biggest look yet at Blood Message, NetEase's in-development Chinese action game No release date was given, but we know it's coming to "consoles and PC"Haex Haex Is A Co-Op Survival Shooter Set In A Nordic Wilderness Overtaken By AliensNo release date was given, but it's coming to PC1 to 4-player co-op survival FPSScavenge for resources, shoot aliens, and uncover the whereabouts of missing expeditionersManage body temperature, thirst, and more while surviving the harsh elements Stranger Than Heaven Stranger Than Heaven Gets January Release Date In New Trailer That Features In-Game Tupac And MoreRelease date: January 15Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PCYes, Tupac is really in the game alongside Snoop Dogg and a slew of other celebrity namesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Is Being Developed By Platinum Games, First Trailer RevealedNo release date givenBayonetta and Nier: Automata developer Platinum Games is developing itIt's the first triple-A game from Paramount Games Studio, a new conglomerate aiming to take Paramount IP and translate it into the video game mediumAn Eggstremely Hard Game You and a co-op buddy will control two ducks attempting to bring their egg across all manner of obstacles to get it home safely Puzzles, platforms, obstacles, and more – surely this won't end in any fightsUp to four players can play at once Release date: July 24, 2026Crossfire That's No Moon's Debut, Crossfire, Aims To Redefine Cover ShootersSenior associate editor Marcus Steward previewed it and came away impressedNo release date given, but it's coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PCStars Claudia Doumit (Victoria Neuman in The Boys) and Ricky Whittle (of American Gods fame)Control Resonant Hands-On With Remedy's Surreal Take On Stylish ActionRelease date: September 24, 2026Senior associate editor Marcus Stewart went hands-on with it and can't wait for moreThis was just another new trailer for the game, but still a fun watchGuild Wars 3 Guild Wars 3 Announced For PC And PS5 With A Beta Coming Next YearBeta coming Fall 2027Coming to PlayStation 5 and PCThe long-awaited sequel in the long-running MMORPG franchise Gundam Rogue Orbit Gundam Rogue Orbit Is A Third-Person Mech Action Game And It Launches Next YearRelease year: 2027Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PCCustomize and pilot a mech in this third-person "fast-paced" action gameStar Wars: Galactic Racer Star Wars: Galactic Racer Fully Commits To Pod Racing In Its SGF TrailerRelease date: October 6, 2026Thank goodness there's going to be pod racing!!Virtua Fighter Crossroads Take On The Chinese Mafia In Virtua Fighter Crossroads, Launching Next YearRelease year: 2027No platforms listed, howeverThis trailer is centered on the game's story, but it does show some classic 3D fighter gameplayRuneScape: Dragonwilds Release date: September 15, 2026This is just another new trailer for the game, which is already out on PC in Early AccessComing to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC as a 1.0 game this September Article in progress, refresh for updates... What was your favorite reveal from today's Summer Game Showcase? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Summer Game Fest is always full of surprises, with game reveals, new trailers, and even the occasional shadow drop – when a game is released by surprise that very day. Today, we got a close example of that, only it wasn't for a video game, and the news leaked a little early. Either way, the Among Us animated series is out right now on Paramount+, and you can watch the trailer below. The news was delivered on stage at SGF by actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson, who play Orange and Black, respectively. Like the game, the show follows a spaceship full of crewmates (each named after the color of their suit) as they're hunted by a shapeshifting imposter. Here's the show's full cast: Orange: Yvette Nicole BrownCyan: Kimiko GlennBlack: Liv HewsonPurple: Ashley JohnsonLime: Wayne KnightBrown: Phil LamarrRed: Randall ParkBlue: Dan StevensYellow: Debra WilsonGreen: Elijah WoodWhite: Patton OswaltThe show was created by Owen Dennis, who's best known for his work as the creator of Infinity Train, and produced by CBS Studios and Innersloth, the developer of the video game it's based on. CBS was kind enough to send along screeners in advance, so I've actually seen the full show already, and you can expect a review from us soon. Among Us is a mix between a comedy and a murder mystery, and while there are plenty of references to the game, you don't have to have played to follow along. Also, kids will appreciate the animation style and humor, but it's definitely written for a more PG-13 audience, with light swearing and some mild, cartoon, crewmate-based gore. For more Among Us, check out our review of the original game, published back in 2020. View the full article

Stellar Blade is a fast-paced action game that dropped in 2024, and we thought it was, well, stellar. Today's Summer Game Fest showcase announced the series' return, now with a new protagonist named Evie, but with all the style and action we know and love from the first game. Check out the reveal trailer below: We didn't initially know what game the footage was from when we watched the trailer live, but several of our editors quickly picked up on the groovy soundtrack, a standout feature from the original Stellar Blade. Once the combat kicked in, the resemblance was undeniable, but Evie doesn't use a sword – she takes on foes using nothing but her fists. The game also looks fantastic, and if you watched the livestream, we'd recommend checking out the trailer again to see it in its full, uncompressed glory. The game is still a ways out, with no release window announced yet, but we're eager to learn when it is – and even more eager to play. For more Stellar Blade, check out our interview with the game's developers. View the full article

Street Fighter 6's Year 4 DLC fighter roster is being headlined by Final Fantasy VII's Tifa Lockheart. The roster also includes newcomers Yasmin and Arjun, along with Bosch from the game's World Tour mode. Tifa's martial arts prowess makes her a great fit for Street Fighter, and Capcom and Square Enix teases that she'll also sport more Final Fantasy-centric abilities. Her impending arrival coincides with the Summer Game Fest reveal of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the FFVII remake trilogy. Here's when players can expect each character to arrive: Yasmine - August 3 Arjun - Autumn 2026 Tifa - Early 2027 Bosch - Spring 2027 View the full article

After much speculation, we finally know the subtitle of the final entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy: Revelation. Surprisingly, the game will also release for all platforms simultaneously. The Final Fantasy VII remake series will no long start as a PlayStation exclusive. The game's director says that Revelation's theme is "resolve". We also learned about a new skydiving mechanic which will allow players to leap from the airship down to the ground without any loading. Characters will be able to wear new clothes and armor that will aid in their combat abilities. The game will be available Spring 2027 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Switch 2. View the full article

The Wolf Among Us 2 hasn't been seen since 2024, but Bigby made his fairytale presence known during today's Summer Game Fest showcase, revealing the game will finally launch in 2027. Plus, The Wolf Among Us Remastered arrives this Holiday season. The Wolf Among Us first launched way back in 2013 (and kind of 2014 because it was an episodic release), and its sequel was revealed in 2019. Telltale Games shut down, returned, the game's development swapped hands, and then some, but The Wolf Among Us 2 is finally back and launching sometime next year. Check it out in The Wolf Among U 2: A Telltale Series reveal trailer for yourself below: If you've never played The Wolf Among Us, you should do so before the sequel launches next year, and fortunately, publisher Warner Bros. Interactive understands what can happen in an eight-year gap, answering with The Wolf Among Us Remastered. This remaster will launch sometime during the 2026 holiday season, but an exact release date was not given. The Wolf Among Us 2 will launch in 2027, and if the trailer's ending is any indication, it's being developed by Telltale and PM Studios. View the full article

Attack on Titan, the manga and anime phenomenon, concluded somewhat recently, but another video game adaptation, of which there are many, is on the way. This next Attack on Titan video game will apparently follow the full story from beginning to end. The narrative is famously adept at keeping secrets and hiding its impressive twists well and is also extensive, so I am curious to see how it will all work in a video game. The game released July 1, 2026. View the full article

Screamer and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged developer Milestone has revealed Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, and it's launching in just a few months. More specifically, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, which follows 2023's Turbocharged, will hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 24. This racing game, based on the uber-popular toy model cars, was revealed during today's Summer Game Fest showcase stream by way of a trailer highlighting what to expect in Milestone's latest crack at Hot Wheels. In the trailer, we see myriad vehicles riding around what appears to be an open world full of variety, from different cars to tracks and even environmental setpieces, including one reminiscent of King Kong. Check it out in the Hot Wheels Infinite Rush trailer for yourself below: As you can see, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush looks like a blast, and considering how fun Milestone's latest racers, from the anime-inspired Screamer to its more focused racing Hot Wheels games Unleashed and Unleashed 2, we expect this one to be a good time. Fortunately, we don't have to wait too long to find out. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 24. Are you excited about this direction for Hot Wheels games? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Capcom has revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds, which launched last February, is getting an expansion next year. Titled "Ascendance," it brings hunters to a brand new region set somewhere in the skies amongst the clouds and various floating islands, and it will launch next year. The developer specifically calls it a "massive expansion," signaling that it will likely be as large as previous mainline Monster Hunter expansion installments, like Monster Hunter World's Iceborn. As you might expect, Ascendance will feature all manner of new monsters to take on, from wyverns to other deadly beasts and more. Check it out in the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance reveal trailer below: As you can see, there's no official release date for Ascendance yet, but we do know it's launching next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. In the meantime, read Game Informer's Monster Hunter Wilds review. View the full article

The Saw franchise is ideal inspiration for a horror game – disturbing visuals made even more horrifying when you're the one experiencing them. But while I would have expected a single player experience, Saw: Genesis, announced today at Summer Game Fest, takes the franchise in an asymmetrical multiplayer direction. Check out the reveal trailer below: Set in the aftermath of World War 1, Saw: Genesis centers around a character called the Judge, a precursor to Jigsaw. "Customize your approach with perks and traps, then seek to control the match from the shadows," the game's Steam page reads. "Unlike other asymmetrical multiplayer games, the Judge is physically vulnerable and cannot overpower the Accused through sheer force alone." They'll be up against three Accused, who will try to "work together to escape a deadly maze of traps, pressure, and impossible choices." The game's publisher, Bloober Team, recently impressed the gaming world with the Silent Hill 2 remake, so we're interested to see its work publishing this adaptation of this ancestor of Jigsaw. As mentioned above, the game already has a page on Steam, where you can wishlist it or sign up for the Closed Alpha. View the full article