Top Trailers Showcased at Summer Game Fest 2025 for Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Genres
Get ready, gamers! The 2025 Summer Game Fest has unveiled a plethora of exciting new video games set to release in the near future. Here's a rundown of some of the most anticipated titles:
First off, End of Abyss, a new game from developer Section 9 Interactive, is set to take players to a dark sci-fi world. This highly-anticipated game is scheduled for release in 2026 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC on the Epic Games Store.
Fractured Blooms, a game described as a cross between Doki Doki Literature Club and Silent Hill, is another intriguing title. The game follows a character named Angie who finds herself stuck in a time loop. Fractured Blooms is scheduled for release on PC in the near future.
For those who are fans of the action-RPG genre, Code Vein II is a sequel to the 2019 hit. In this game, players take on the role of a player-made Hunter who travels through time with a companion named Lou to alter the fates of key characters. Code Vein II is scheduled for release in 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
Some games showcased at the 2025 Summer Game Fest have already announced their release dates. Acts of Blood is scheduled for release on September 18, 2025, while Mecha BREKA launches on July 2, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. The Outer Worlds 2 is set to release on October 29, 2025, and High On Life 2 is planned for release next winter, though no specific date has been announced. Version 2.4 of an unnamed game is also scheduled for release on June 12, 2025, but the specific game is not yet detailed.
Other games, such as Resident Evil 9 (announced as Resident Evil Requiem), Dying Light: The Beast, and Death Stranding 2, do not have specific release dates mentioned.
Mio: Memories in Orbit, a Metroidvania game, is another exciting title set to release later this year. Players explore a technological ark called the Vessel in this game, which is scheduled for release for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and X|S, and PS4 and 5.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion features She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon in a 2D beat-em-up and is scheduled for release later this year on PS4, PS5, XSX|S, and PC.
Atomic Heart II is a continuation of the first game, billed as a "spiritual successor", featuring more RPG elements. This game is scheduled for release on PC, PS5, and XSX|S, though no specific date has been announced.
Infinitesimals, a game by Cubit Studios, features small characters waging war against one another and is coming to Epic Games Store, PS5, and XSX|S in 2026.
Resident Evil: Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the Resident Evil series, features FBI agent Grace Ashcroft and is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026 for PC, XSX|S, and PS5.
Deadpool VR, a VR title featuring Deadpool, launches in late 2025 for Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
Mina the Hollower, a top-down action-adventure game by Yacht Club Games, releases on October 31 for PC, Xbox One and X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 and 5.
The Cube is another continuation from developer Mundfish, an open-world MMO set in an ever-changing structure. This game is scheduled for release on PC, PS5, and XSX|S, though no specific date has been announced.
A free demo for Mina the Hollower is available now for Steam players on PC.
Ill, a first-person horror game from Team Clout and Mundfish Powerhouse, features zombies, gore, and body horror. It is scheduled for release for PC, PS5, and XSX|S in the near future.
Scott Pilgrim EX, a sequel to Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, is a beat-em-up game featuring Scott and Ramona Flowers and other playable characters. It comes to PC and consoles in 2026.
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is a co-op action-RPG that allows players to save Ghostface Killah's Wu brothers and fight alongside them. This game is scheduled for release on PC in 2026.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the next entry in the Onimusha series, featuring protagonist Musashi and his rival Sasaki Ganryu. This game is scheduled for release in 2026 for PC and consoles.
With so many exciting new games on the horizon, 2025 and beyond is shaping up to be a fantastic time to be a gamer!
- Gizmodo and io9 have highlighted the upcoming sci-fi title, End of Abyss, developed by Section 9 Interactive, set to release in 2026 across multiple platforms.
- In the realm of entertainment, movies-and-tv enthusiasts might also be interested in Marvel Cosmic Invasion, which features She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon, due for release later this year on various consoles and PC.
- For those intrigued by the future of technology, Infinitesimals, a small character war game by Cubit Studios, is slated for release on Epic Games Store, PS5, and XSX|S in 2026.
- Sci-fi and fantasy fans should look forward to the continuation of the Onimusha series, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, due for release in 2026 on PC and consoles, offering a thrilling blend of action, adventure, and samurai-inspired combat.
