The Summer Game Fest kicked off with a 10-hour showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley, featuring major game updates, releases, and surprises. Key announcements included the release date of Resident Evil Requiem, set for February 27, 2026, and a new title called Stranger from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The beloved Scott Pilgrim returns in Scott Pilgrim Ex, also scheduled for 2026.
Highlights included gameplay footage of Dying Light: The Beast, set to release on August 22, and a sequel to Atomic Heart. Upcoming games like Mortal Shell 2 and End of Abyss were announced for 2026.
Sonic Racing Crossworlds will feature cross-play and various guest characters, while Marvel’s She Hulk joins a new superhero brawler. Other notable mentions include a whimsical boxing game featuring Muppets and a narrative-driven cooperative platformer, both arriving in 2026.
Additionally, a new Hitman target based on Mads Mikkelsen’s character from Casino Royale was introduced, and the highly anticipated Arc Raiders is set for release on October 30. The event concluded with the reveal of a Deadpool VR game, featuring Neil Patrick Harris as the voice of Deadpool.
