The gaming industry’s biggest summer showcase delivered a wave of major announcements as Summer Game Fest 2026 brought together some of the world’s biggest developers and publishers for a weekend filled with new trailers, franchise revivals and long-awaited reveals.
This year’s event leaned heavily into established franchises, with major announcements from horror, RPG and action-adventure series. Among the biggest reveals were new entries in the Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, Guild Wars and God of War franchises.
God of War expands with Laufey and original trilogy remaster
One of the biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest 2026 came from the God of War franchise, with Sony revealing two major projects expanding the series’ history.
The first announcement was God of War: Laufey, a new game centered around Faye, the late wife of Kratos and mother of Atreus. The title will explore Faye’s story and provide a deeper look at the character whose influence shaped much of the events in the Norse-era God of War games.
Although Faye’s presence has largely been felt through memories and revelations in God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, the new project gives players a chance to experience more of her history and her connection to Kratos before the events of the recent games.
Sony also announced that the original God of War trilogy will be remastered for PlayStation 5. The collection will bring Kratos’ early adventures — including his battles against the Greek gods in the original trilogy — to modern hardware with updated visuals and performance improvements.
The remaster announcement gives longtime fans a chance to revisit the games that established Kratos as one of PlayStation’s most recognizable characters, while introducing a new generation of players to the franchise’s original mythology.
The two announcements highlight Sony’s continued focus on expanding the God of War universe, following the conclusion of Kratos’ Norse saga in God of War Ragnarök.
Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake revealed
One of the biggest surprises of the event was the announcement of a remake for Resident Evil Code: Veronica.
Originally released in 2000, the survival horror title has remained one of the most requested games in the franchise to receive a modern remake. Following the success of remakes for Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4, fans have been waiting for Capcom to revisit the classic story featuring Claire Redfield and the Ashford family.
The reveal immediately became one of the most talked-about announcements of the showcase.
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation concludes remake trilogy with Spring 2027 release
Square Enix used Summer Game Fest 2026 to officially unveil Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, confirming the long-awaited final chapter of its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy.
The game will conclude the reimagined storyline that began with Final Fantasy VII Remake and continued in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, bringing the project to its planned finale after years of speculation about how the modern retelling would wrap up.
Developers confirmed that Revelation will launch in spring 2027, positioning it as one of the most anticipated RPG releases of the next year. While specific story details were kept under wraps, the announcement emphasized that the final installment will bring the overarching narrative threads of the trilogy to a resolution, while continuing the expanded interpretation of the original 1997 PlayStation classic.
The reveal drew significant attention from fans who have followed the remake project since its inception, with expectations high for how Square Enix will conclude one of its most ambitious modern projects.
Guild Wars 3 announced
The MMO community received a major surprise with the reveal of Guild Wars 3.
The announcement marks a new era for the long-running fantasy franchise and generated excitement among fans who have followed the series since the release of the original Guild Wars in 2005.
Details about gameplay and release plans remain limited.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin revealed
The darker side of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe also received the spotlight with the reveal of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.
Based on the popular comic storyline, the game is expected to deliver a more mature take on the franchise, moving away from the traditional family-friendly style associated with the turtles.
Other major announcements
The showcase also featured updates and reveals for several other major titles, including:
- Stellar Blade: Blood Rain
- Stranger Than Heaven from Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Gundam Rogue Orbit
- Lords of the Fallen II
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer
- Alien: Isolation 2
The event also highlighted several independent games through additional showcases, giving smaller developers a chance to share upcoming projects.
A showcase built around returning franchises
Summer Game Fest 2026 continued the event’s growing reputation as one of the biggest gaming showcases outside of E3.
While new original games were part of the lineup, the biggest reactions came from established franchises returning with new chapters, remakes and expansions.
From God of War and Final Fantasy VII to Resident Evil and Alien, the showcase showed that major gaming franchises remain a driving force in the industry.