Summer Games Fest has wowed us with a slew of major announcements and reveals, including the eagerly anticipated Elden Ring and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 updates. If you missed the live show, we’ve compiled a list of all the Summer Games Fest revelations for you!
Elden Ring
Elden Ring’s first proper peek ever since the initial unveiling in 2019 did not hold back. The highly anticipated game, which is a partnership between From Software and author George R. R. Martin, has received a new teaser with details on the game’s universe, narrative, and combat, including a new launch date!
RELEASE DATE: | January 21, 2022 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, Xbox One, PC |
Evil Dead: The Game
Evil Dead: The Game, from Saber Interactive, is a 4-player co-op game that was first revealed at the end of 2020 and is now expected to release this 2021. It’s four survivors versus numerous unearthly evil and Deadites, with a variety of close combat weapons and firearms at your discretion, as well as automobiles!
RELEASE DATE: | 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X|S |
Lost Ark
Lost Ark, a Diablo-style MMO, is arriving in the West, which is a shock to the gaming community. It was available for years in Korea and Japan before being released in Russia, but now Amazon is assisting in its expansion into the United States and Europe. If you’ve been wanting this game, there will be a beta this Summer!
RELEASE DATE: | Fall 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PC |
Call of Duty Warzone (Season 4)
A new teaser for Call of Duty Warzone and Black Ops Cold War’s next season has arrived, featuring a new operator in a short theatrical before all hope is lost. Fans of Treyarch will be pleased to learn that the well-liked map Hijacked is returning, while Warzone gamers got a sneak peek at a few of the new features coming to Verdansk this season.
RELEASE DATE: | June 17, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X|S |
Salt and Sacrifice
Shuhei Yoshida, the head of PlayStation indies, made an unexpected appearance to unveil a Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary spinoff. It’s another eerie, pretty unsettling 2D action-platformer, however this time the co-op features will be prioritized, with online multiplayer included.
RELEASE DATE: | 2022 |
PLATFORM: | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 |
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, a standalone spin-off from Borderlands, takes the series into high fictional territory. There will be alchemy, dragons, and plenty of Tiny Tina swagger. You’ll be on a trip to annihilate the Dragon Lord with all of your acquaintances.
RELEASE DATE: | Early 2022 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X|S |
Solar Ash
The developer of Hyper Light Drifter, Heart Machine, has released a new teaser for Solar Ash. It featured an aerial, laser-breathing monstrosity and gave us a decent view of the game’s stunning neon-infused aesthetic as well as a closer look at just how combat will operate.
RELEASE DATE: | 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, and PC via Epic Games |
Metal Slug Tactics
The Peregrine Falcon Squad will be led by Marco, Eri, Fio, and Tarma in Metal Slug Tactics, which was the second game to receive attention. This is a linear, turn-based game with a vintage vibe, based on the classic Metal Slug game. The game appears to incorporate both animated story and pixel art gameplay.
RELEASE DATE: | TBA |
PLATFORM: | PC via Steam |
Death Stranding Director’s Cut
The true showcase was for a Death Stranding Director’s Cut arriving in PS5 at a certain time in the future, despite the fact that the game’s preview felt like it might be teasing a Metal Gear Solid DLC with all the box chatter. Because it was a previously unseen aspect of the world, the PS5 launch may include bonus features and extra content.
RELEASE DATE: | Coming Soon |
PLATFORM: | PlayStation 5 |
Tales of Arise
The trailer gave us a better look at the JRPG’s cast of characters, as well as the abilities they’ll use in battle.
RELEASE DATE: | September 10, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X |
Painkiller
Saber Interactive is developing a new PainKiller-inspired game. Unfortunately, no other details about the game were revealed, including a trailer, platform, or release date. Those who have been waiting for Painkiller news for a *long* time have finally gotten their wish.
RELEASE DATE: | TBA |
PLATFORM: | Consoles, PC |
The Anacrusis
The new first-person shooter is set on a spaceship infested with aliens and features a 4-player co-op. The game will be using artificial intelligence to remix and reshape each playthrough in order to keep it refreshed.
RELEASE DATE: | Fall 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Sky – The Little Prince Season
Sky will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 29th, preceded by the endearing Le Petit Prince season on July 6th.
RELEASE DATE: | June 29, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | Nintendo Switch |
House of Ashes
The third installment of the Dark Pictures Anthology received a new trailer, which clearly displayed its Descent influences.
RELEASE DATE: | October 22, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Bloodhunt
Vampire: The Masquerade: Battle Royale is a brand new tournament set in the world of Vampire: The Masquerade. On the top of buildings, a variety of vampire types compete to be appointed victor of the human meal.
RELEASE DATE: | 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PC |
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Frontier’s outstanding dinosaur amusement park simulator is returning, with Jeff Goldblum claiming that the title would be “deeper and more expansive” than the classic. Plan to proceed to attempt to manage some of the world’s most hazardous and extinct lifeforms.
RELEASE DATE: | Late 2021 |
PLATFORM: | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Planet of Lana
Planet of Lana is an impending game that stars a little cat/soot sprite critter in a side-scrolling hand-drawn journey that has Limbo x Ori vibes.
RELEASE DATE: | 2022 |
PLATFORM: | Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC |
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
The world has a lighter, more caricatured art style than the mainstream Monster Hunter titles, with a huge emphasis on the story. However, Monster Hunter is undeniably present. Rathalos, Nergigante, and a slew of other dragon-like monsters were seen soaring through the skies and wreaking havoc.
RELEASE DATE: | July 9, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | Nintendo Switch |
Endless Dungeon
It’s a roguelike in which you’re stranded on a strange space station. To get out, you’ll need to enlist the help of other heroes and defend your crystal from the onslaught of monsters.
RELEASE DATE: | 2022 |
PLATFORM: | Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Escape From Tarkov
Escape from Tarkov: Streets of Tarkov has a new map, according to the latest teaser released by Battlestate Games. The new map, which is set in an urban setting with narrow roads and high rises, represents a substantial change in the gameplay approach, as most maps in the closed beta are assigned in rural or industrial sectors with far less shield.
RELEASE DATE: | Coming Soon |
PLATFORM: | PC |
Two Point Campus
As the name implies, you’ll be designing and monitoring a college campus, complete with classrooms and what appears to be the game’s version of quidditch – sans broomsticks, of course.
RELEASE DATE: | 2022 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Back 4 Blood
A huge muscly aggressor from the impending first-person shooter. We’ve been seeing even more of the game as it gets closer to launch, and as the teaser validates, if you pre-order a copy, you’ll be eligible to get early access to the open beta and test it out for yourself starting August 5.
RELEASE DATE: | October 12, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Tribes of Midgard
Norsfell Games and Gearbox have released a new trailer for Tribes of Midgard! It’s a survival RPG in which your tribe starts from the ground up, needing to hunt to improve their gear and protect themselves from the creatures that stalk the night.
RELEASE DATE: | July 27, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, PC |
Valorant
Riot provided only the tiniest glimpses of Valorant’s next agent, who will debut with the release of the shooter’s 3rd episode. At this moment, the showcase offers almost nothing besides a cybernetic-looking headgear and perhaps some armor, but it’ll be intriguing to watch how the newcomer fits into the game’s current roster.
RELEASE DATE: | TBA |
PLATFORM: | PC |
Stranger Things x Smite
Eleven and Hopper will be entering the game to wreak havoc, as will the harrowing Demogorgon and The Mind Flayer. They’ll both bring their own set of abilities to Smite, as well as two different costumes. There’s also a new Upside Down arena where fans can fully immerse themselves in the Netflix series’ world.
RELEASE DATE: | July 13, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC |
Fast and Furious x Rocket League
You’ll be capable of driving three different Fast and Furious cars, including the Nissan Skyline, Dodge Charger, and the fresh Pontiac Fiero. Every vehicle comes with a wide range of decals and can be purchased separately if you only want one set of wheels.
RELEASE DATE: | June 17, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One |
Among Us
There will be a new hide and seek feature in Among Us, as well as new positions, shades, and cosmetics, accolades, and developer Innersloth has disclosed that Map 5 is in the works. Everything about the indie breakout hit is still very enjoyable.
RELEASE DATE: | TBA |
PLATFORM: | PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android, PC, Xbox One, iOS, Xbox Series X|S |
Overwatch 2
While no new information about Overwatch 2 was revealed, we did get a look at two new skins for the protagonists Baptiste and Sombra. Both are dressed in their new outfits, which are anticipated to be worn by all established characters.
RELEASE DATE: | TBA |
PLATFORM: | PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC |
Fall Guys (Nier Skin)
Players will soon be capable of taking on the ultimate knockout costumed as 2B from Nier Automata, according to a brief trailer.
RELEASE DATE: | June 18, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, PC, Xbox One, iOS, Xbox Series X|S |
ID@Xbox Demo
Microsoft is introducing another ID@Xbox demo event next week, according to Keighley. The gorgeous Zelda-inspired Tunic, featuring a little fox adventurer, will be one of them. Lake, a cool post-worker story, and the breathtaking Sable, which got a small showcase with live entertainment from Japanese Breakfast during Summer Games Fest, are two other key points.
RELEASE DATE: | June 15-21, 2021 |
PLATFORM: | Xbox |
Deviation Games
The team’s first project is shrouded in mystery, but the duo seemed ecstatic while speaking with Keighley on stage, and we do know that it’s being developed in collaboration with PlayStation. It’s unclear whether this means we’ll get another major PS5 exclusive!