Summary
- Dying Light: The Beast release date in August 2025.
- Stranger Than Heaven set in 1915 & 1943, details unknown.
- Arc Raiders releases October 30, 2025, stands out in genre.
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest has replaced E3 in the gaming calendar, and did it in spectacular fashion. Gamers around the world tune into the showcase each year to watch as the next year or so of gaming is mapped out. This year was no different.
From big reveal trailers from established franchises, to game announcements from exciting indie devs, to release dates for some of the most anticipated upcoming games, 2025's Summer Game Fest had it all. With a 2-hour showcase, Keighley and his team revealed many new things to fans. Here are some of the biggest reveals that have gamers excited.
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15 Release Date For Dying Light: The Beast
Coming To Gamers In August
Dying Light: The Beast
- Released
- September 19, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Techland
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
The Beast is the third entry in Techland's beloved Dying Light franchise. This new game was announced at Gamescom 2024's Opening Night Live and sees the return of Kyle Crane, the protagonist of t he first Dying Light and its DLC.
The Beast will be taking the franchise back to a more linear storytelling style, following the branching narrative of the second game, and putting greater emphasis on the survival horror elements of the series. Driving also seems to be returning, as seen in the trailer. Dying Light: The Beast is set to release on August 22, 2025.
14 Stranger Than Heaven
Project Century Re-Revealed
Stranger Than Heaven
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
Ryu Ga Gotoku revealed their new game as Project Century with a flashy trailer at the 2024 Game Awards. They have finally given fans a little bit more to chew on with this new trailer, while also raising even more questions.
Now officially titled Stranger Than Heaven, this game seems to be set in both 1915, as seen in the Game Awards trailer, and 1943, as seen in the new trailer. The combat looks like a slower, more brutal take on the Like A Dragon games' combat. There seems to be some emphasis on investigation mechanics. Little else is known about this game, but fans of RGG studios will be waiting for more information with bated breath.
13 Release Date for Arc Raiders
Arriving In October
ARC Raiders
- Released
- October 30, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Embark Studios
- Genre(s)
- Extraction, Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Survival
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
This new extraction shooter has taken the world by storm since its beta test went public between April 30 and May 4. In a market saturated by live-service extraction shooters, Arc Raiders has managed to stand out and resonate with fans thanks to its high level of polish and detail, and extremely fun and intense PvPvE gameplay.
Embark revealed a new cinematic trailer for the game at Summer Game Fest 2025, along with an October 30, 2025, release date. Players won't be waiting much longer to jump back into Arc Raiders.
12 Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros
A Brand New Real-Time Strategy Game
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
- Released
- 2026
WHERE TO PLAY
The Game of Thrones franchise has had a spotty history with video game adaptations. The Telltale game had its charm, but the recent Kingsroad got a mixed to negative reception. In light of that, a new Game of Thrones RTS is an announcement for fans to be cautiously optimistic about.
War for Westeros is being developed by PlaySide, who have a good track record with real-time strategy games. An RTS set in the Game of Thrones world certainly has a lot of potential, as good fantasy RTS games are still relatively rare, so this is one to keep an eye on.
11 Lies Of P: Overture
An Exciting DLC Shadow Dropped
Lies of P: Overture
- Released
- June 6, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Neowiz
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
Lies of P is one of the most incredible and beloved soulslikes in the genre. The trailer for the DLC, Overture, was released in February 2025, but no clear release date was given beyond a vague summer 2025 window. Imagine fans' surprise and delight then, when the game got a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025, alongside the surprise release.
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10 Reveal Trailer – Wu-Tang: Rise Of The Deceiver
Music & Action
- Platforms: PC
- Developers: Brass Lion Entertainment
This new game comes from new developer Brass Lion Entertainment and features re-imagined versions of classic Wu-Tang Clan tracks. Rise of the Deceiver mixes afro-surrealism with an anime artstyle to create something visually unique and stylish. The game is described as a co-op action RPG, and while the trailer didn't reveal much more, this is a title that fans of great music and fun action games should put on their radar.
9 Reveal Trailer – Towa And The Guardians Of The Sacred Tree
A Gorgeous Roguelike
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and Nintendo Switch
- Developers: Brownies Inc.
- Release Date: September 19, 2025
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is an action roguelike based on East Asian mysticism. The game features a gorgeous artstyle, and is being published by Bandai Namco. The trailer showed a lot of gameplay and a little bit of the story, both of which looked great.
Another game based on Asian mythology is a welcome addition, especially one that looks this good. Players won't have to wait long to play it either, as Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is set for release on September 19, 2025.
8 Reveal Trailer – Jurassic World Evolution 3
The Newest In Dinosaur Park Management
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S
- Developers: Frontier Developments
- Release Date: October 21, 2025
The Jurassic World Evolution series has carved out a niche for itself with its brilliant park management and simulation gameplay. It taps into fans' desire to build their own Jurassic Parks and Worlds. The third entry in the series seeks to continue the legacy with expanded gameplay. The trailer showed more intricate control over the dinosaurs, the infrastructure, and even the terrain. Fans are no doubt waiting for the game to release on October 21, 2025.
7 Reveal Trailer – Code Vein 2
A Darker, Improved Sequel
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Developers: Bandai Namco Studios
- Release Date: 2026
Code Vein was a good soulslike from Bandai Namco. While it wasn't the most popular game, Code Vein had great art design, good combat, and a dark story. The sequel looks to improve upon all these aspects.
The trailer hints towards an even darker story and aesthetic for the sequel while keeping the same unique art design. The little gameplay included in the trailer looks fun and hefty. The trailer also includes time travel, which is an interesting wrinkle for the series.
6 Reveal Trailer – LEGO Voyagers
Puzzles and Adventures In A LEGO World
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch
- Developers: Light Brick Studio
Voyagers is an adorable-looking co-op adventure from the developers behind the brilliant LEGO Builder's Journey. Voyagers looks just as cute as Light Brick's previous game, with even more potential for innovative physics-based co-op puzzling and adventuring fun. The game also takes a page out of Hazelight Studios' playbook by introducing a friend's pass, which is a welcome addition.