With a dizzying amount of video game announcements from Summer Game Fest weekend, it’s hard to keep track of them all. Sure, you could Google all games announced, but then you’re confronted with a wall of text and endless trailers. This article curates a list of top titles to keep your eyes on, broken up into three sections: 3rd person action-adventure/story driven games, horror games, and franchise favorite games.
Author’s Note: This article covers announcements from Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase. Day of the Devs and Wholesome Games will be covered in an indie-specific article. Games are not listed in any particular order.
PART I: If You’re into 3rd Person Action-Adventure or Story Driven Games…
The Wolf Among Us 2
- Release Date: 2027
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Telltale, choices matter, episodic
The Blood of Dawnwalker
- Release Date: 9/3/2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Dark fantasy, vampires, open-world, action RPG
Blood Message
- Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: TBD (PC and “consoles”)
- Key Words: Historical fiction, Tang Dynasty, Narrative-driven
gen ATLAS
- Release Date: 9/3/2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Open-world, colossal structures, Fumito Ueda
Fable
- Release Date: 2/23/2027
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Fantasy, re-imagining, Jack of Blades
Senua
- Release Date: 2/23/2027
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Celtic, sequel, new direction, tactical combat
Resonance: A Plague Legacy
- Release Date: 8/27/2026
- Platforms: Xbox Series
- Key Words: Prequel, story driven, close quarters combat, rats?!?
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
- Release Date: Early 2027
- Platforms: Xbox Series
- Key Words: Sequel, martial arts, fantasy
1666 Amsterdam
- Release Date: 2027
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Dark, multiple time periods, witchcraft
PART II: If You’re into Horror Games…
Resident Evil Veronica
- Release Date: 2027
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Claire Redfield, Capcom, zombies, reimagining, first-person
Alien Isolation 2
- Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Sequel, Alien, survival horror, first-person
SAW: Genesis
- Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Key Words: Asymmetrical horror, 3v1 multiplayer, franchise
State of Decay 3
- Release Date: 2027
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5
- Key Words: Open world, sandbox, survival, sequel, zombies, solo & co-op
PART III: If You’re into Franchise Favorites…
There were a lot of franchise favorites mentioned, and here are some top titles (if they weren’t already mentioned above):
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced
- Release Date: 7/9/2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Remake, pirate adventure
Gears of War: E-Day
- Release Date: 10/6/2026
- Platforms: Xbox Series
- Key Words: Origin story, shooter, console exclusion
Minecraft Dungeons II
- Release Date: 9/29/2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch & Switch 2
- Key Words: Combat, sequel, solo & co-op
Spyro: A Realm Beyond
- Release Date: Spring 2027
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Platformer, Toys for Bob
Crazy Taxi: World Tour
- Release Date: 2027
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series
- Key Words: High octane, driving
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
- Release Date: 10/15/2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, (Switch 2 — 2026)
- Key Words: Rose Belmont, exploration-based, Konami and Evil Empire
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation
- Release Date: Spring 2027
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series
- Key Words: Third installment, remake, Cloud, FFVII
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