Massive Reveals at Summer Game Fest 2025: Top 6 Trailers
Top game reveals from Summer Game Fest 2025 include Resident Evil, Mafia, Dying Light, and Death Stranding 2. See what’s coming next.
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The Summer Game Fest 2025 opened Friday with a two-hour livestream that brought back the grand showcase format reminiscent of the E3 era. Curated and hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event featured new titles, exclusive trailers, and key reveals from top studios.
Among the headline announcements were new installments in globally acclaimed franchises, including "Resident Evil Requiem," "Dying Light: The Beast," and "Mafia: The Old Country." Additional highlights included a new "Game of Thrones" strategy release and a surprise update for the "Hitman" series.
Resident Evil Requiem Scheduled for 2026 Launch
Capcom revealed "Resident Evil Requiem," returning players to Raccoon City in a reimagined horror narrative. The title is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
Mafia: The Old Country Set in Early 1900s Sicily
Hangar 13 and 2K Games presented "Mafia: The Old Country," placing players in a turn-of-the-century Sicilian backdrop. The game follows protagonist Enzo navigating the complexities of organized crime.
Dying Light: The Beast Expands Series Universe
Techland's "Dying Light: The Beast" returns to the character Kyle Crane in a standalone experience. Launching August 22, 2025, the title includes a 30-minute gameplay preview, released exclusively via IGN as part of its monthly feature showcase.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Offers Solo and Multiplayer Modes
"War for Westeros," the new strategy game based on the "Game of Thrones" franchise, lets players command major houses or the Night King. Gameplay includes single-player campaigns and multiplayer battles across the Seven Kingdoms.
Hitman Franchise Adds New Content Featuring Le Chiffre
IO Interactive announced new content for "Hitman: World of Assassination," adding Le Chiffre—portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen—as a new target. This comes amid the studio’s ongoing development of its James Bond project.
Death Stranding 2 Trailer Expands Narrative Universe
The story trailer for "Death Stranding 2: On The Beach" introduced new characters Neil and Lucy, played by Luca Marinelli and Alissa Jung. The title is slated for a June 26, 2025 release, exclusive to PlayStation 5.
The event also included updates on "Deadpool VR," "Fortnite" collaborations, and other upcoming projects. Keighley’s showcase reaffirmed Summer Game Fest as a major platform for industry premieres and announcements.
