Tonight has been the Summer Game Fest, one of the largest video game events in the world. Replacing E3, it serves as a great gala where some of the biggest announcements in the video game industry are presented. This year has been no exception, and there have been some outstanding titles ranging from imminent releases to some that, even without a date, already make us dream of what is to come.
A Overwhelming Start
The beginning could not have been more spectacular. With a trailer set in France that has remained mysterious for a long time, Capcom has shown the first trailer for the remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica. With a generic date set for 2027 and confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, it is confirmed that we will continue with annual Resident Evil releases.
The following two new announcements have been no less significant. On one hand, we have the new release from Studio MDHR, the creators of Cuphead. Announcing an 8-bit platforming adventure in the style of classics like Contra in beautiful pixel art for current consoles and PC, as well as for physical format for Master System, named Mighty Cuphead Adventure, they have also announced Cuphead 2.
At the same time, Fumito Ueda, the visionary creator of games like Shadow of the Colossus and ICO, has shown a new trailer for his upcoming game, which we already know the name of, genATLAS, and it has a surprising novelty: it will have shooter phases. Although in the case of none of these games have we received a date, not even a tentative one.
A slower half of the event
From here on, the event’s action has noticeably slowed down. With fewer major announcements and more already known games that aren’t receiving significant updates, it hasn’t maintained the momentum of these first few minutes. But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been major news. For example, the announcement of the open beta for Mortal Shell 2, the sequel to a popular and very unique soulslike with a dark and metal tone, now available on Steam.
Another major announcement has been that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, the game adaptation of the comic of the same name, is not dead. In fact, Platinum Games, the legendary studio behind games like Bayonetta, Vanquish, or, more recently in collaboration with Team Ninja, Ninja Gaiden 4, is developing it. Being an AAA action game, they haven’t provided more details or even a full trailer, but the name Platinum Games will excite many people.
One of the most surprising announcements of the night has been Guild Wars 3. Presented with an artistic embroidered trailer, the dean MMO created by veterans of Warcraft and which has been the alternative to World of Warcraft for years has announced its third installment with a beta for fall 2027.
Although it is undeniable that two of the games that will attract the most attention have a very familiar name: Star Wars. On one hand, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an illegal pod racing and vehicle game that promises adrenaline-fueled races in pure arcade style from the creators of the old Burnout, and it will be released on October 6. On the other hand, Star Wars Zero Company will take the style of tactical strategy games like X-Com and bring it to the Star Wars universe in a game that will arrive on August 24
The main dish of the night
But let’s not pretend that the big announcements of the night didn’t come at the end. The first was an expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds. Named Ascendance, Capcom has described it as massive and we only know three things: it releases in 2027, it seems to take place in what looks like a land in the skies, and the shadow of what appears to be a Lao-Shan Lung appears. This will delight the fans.
In addition, the creators of Stellar Blade have showcased their upcoming game set in the most famous creation universe. Although still in its early stages of development, they have shown a cinematic and some small playable scenes with a spectacular visual aspect that will delight fans of SHIFT UP games and will make them eagerly await this future Stellar Blade Blood Rain. However, they will have to wait patiently, as there is not even an approximate release date yet.
Although the grand final closure has been the third part of the remake of Final Fantasy VII, named Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Promising an even larger open world, allowing exploration with an airship and the ability to parachute at any time, in addition to the inclusion of Cid and Vincent as playable characters, it already has a release date: spring 2027. With another advantage: it will be released on all consoles at the same time. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
With that, a Summer Game Fest full of announcements has come to an end and, although it had its ups and downs, it has been quite interesting. And although we have left some things unsaid, it had something for everyone. Proving that, when he wants to, Geoff Keighley still knows how to put on an event.
