Summer Game Fest 2025: The Big Recap, Between Nice Surprises and Disappointments

The conference ball is back this summer with the highly anticipated Summer Game Fest! Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this grand opening night set the tone. Once again, the announced program was colossal and there were also surprises. However, not all the expected announcements were there. Despite quality presentations, there were some disappointed people this evening.

Highlights of Summer Game Fest 2025

The opening night of Summer Game Fest definitely did not disappoint! Publishers responded with some great announcements. Among the anticipated games, Death Stranding 2 had little to offer with the introduction of two new characters before its more detailed presentation this weekend. Let's also mention Mafia The Old Country, which did not disappoint, transporting us to an atmosphere reminiscent of Sicily. However, still no gameplay.

Highly anticipated sequels were finally shown. We notably had gameplay for Code Vein 2. Biggest surprise: Mortal Shell 2 opened the conference with panache. The challenge will be tough. Atomic Hearts 2 made a strong impression. In a completely different genre, the leaks for Jurassic World 3 were right. The game looked good tonight.

The indies were also there. MIO made a good impression with its new trailer, the same for the sumptuous TOWA and the Guardians. We'll also remember Mixtape and its retro aesthetic combined with a cult playlist. Acts of Blood hit hard with its Sifu vibes. We'll keep an eye on this one too!

As is often the case, horror games were in the spotlight at the Summer Game Fest. Dying Light The Beast finally gave its release date with new images. The enigmatic Ill broke jaws again with a hard-hitting trailer. But the one that really got on our nerves was Resident Evil 9! The game has finally become official, with a release date as a bonus.

The full conference announcements

For two hours, the Summer Game Fest featured a ton of presentations of all kinds. Relive the entire conference and its more than 50 announcements.

Mortal Shell 2, the unexpected sequel is revealed

Fortnite goes Star Wars with "The Sabotage of the Death Star"

Death Stranding 2 enriches its casting

Chronicles Medieval, a new license from knight

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is coming at full speed with a new guest

Code Vein 2 looks decidedly epic

End of Abyss carries us away with its atmosphere

Mouse PI for Hire reveals its casting

Game of Thrones War for Westeros

Atomic Heart 2 blows up tonight

The Cube, in the world of Atomic Heart

Marvel Cosmic Invasion hits hard at Summer Game Fest

Onimusha Way of the Sword is a real eye-catcher

Felt That Boxing promises to be crazy

Killer Inn, a new game like Among Us

Arc Raiders finally reveals itself more

Dune Awakening shows up for launch

Chrono Odyssey, a new trailer

MIO: Memories in Orbit, the future indie gem published by Focus Entertainment

Out of Worlds, the nice surprise a la It Takes Two

Mafia The Old Country is still two months from its release

LEGO Voyagers, a good coop adventure in sight

Nicktoon & The Dice of Destiny, a delirium at Summer Game Fest

Lies of P Opening, the DLC reveals its launch trailer

Fractured Blooms, the strangeness that calls out

Blades & Souls Heroes surprises at Summer Game Fest

One Punch Man invites himself into Crystal of Atlan

The Seven Deadly Sins Origins gets a spotlight

Jurassic World 3

Mina the Hollower, a brand new license announced

Deadpool VR is real!

Dying Light The Beast Rumbles at Summer Game Fest

Mixtape spreads out its playlist and shows off

TOWA and the Guardians, another sumptuous trailer

Act of Bloods, Sifu-like packs a punch at Summer Game Fest

Scott Pilgrim Ex, a very fun new game

The First Descendant has free content for you

Scum gives its release date

MindsEye takes care of its launch at Summer Game Fest

Hitman World of Assassination has a big guest

LEGO Party revealed at Summer Game Fest

Wildgate announces beta this evening

Blighted, the new game from the creators of Guacamelee

Ill pushes horror to its paroxysm in SGF 2025

Mecha Break announces release at conference

Infinitesimals, because greatness comes from small beginnings

Street Fighter 6 announces its new characters

Last Flag, a new multi surprise

Wuchang Fallen Feathers unveils new trailer

Wu-Tang Rise of the Deceiver bangs with class

Into the Unwell surprises at Summer Game Fest

Splitgate 2, a new Battle Royale enters the game

Stranger Than Heaven makes a nice appearance

Resident Evil 9 Announces Requiem at Summer Game Fest

Relive the complete Summer Game Fest 2025 opening conference