The Summer of Gaming returns, and you know what that means. Between the barrage of World Premieres and Muppet cameos at Summer Game Fest, Xbox giving release dates for all its first-party titles away from Grand Theft Auto 6, a PC Gaming Show to rival Saving Private Ryan in length, and a potential Nintendo Direct with several surprises already spoiled, itâs going to be a doozy.
But first and foremost, PlayStation is taking the spotlight with a 60+ minute State of Play on June 2nd. After its incredible showing last February, can it deliver an even bigger show? Maybe, but what can we expect? Here are 15 potential announcements and reveals, starting withâŠ
Control Resonantâs Release Date
Alright, Remedy. We get it. You have a bigger, more ambitious sequel to the excellent Control, complete with deeper combat mechanics, more exciting enemies, tougher boss battles, and art direction thatâs completely unlike anything else out there. Since the gameplay reveal happened at the last State of Play, it seems all but a given that a release date should be announced at the next. The wait has been killing us, so itâs now or never.
The Faye Situation
Multiple noted insiders, from NateTheHate to Jason Schreier, reported on its existence, and even a Santa Monica Studio writer indicated that they were working on a ânew franchiseâ in the same universe on their LinkedIn. At this point, how can the spin-off not be revealed? Based on what we know, Faye will take center stage, accompanied by Merlin, a talking sword (so thereâs the Arthurian legend covered), and even running into Tyr. It was rumored to be revealed in May or June, and lo and behold, here we are. That means that a potential launch in the first half of 2027 may also happen. Fingers crossed
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Release Date
Another sequel to file into the âbigger and more ambitiousâ category, Scars of Kosmora marks the return of the intrepid spirit guide, except sheâs tougher and possesses more combat prowess. Based on what weâve seen thus far, some new gameplay, a peek at Kenaâs abilities and maybe some more gorgeous sights from Kosmora feel appropriate to showcase. And what better way to top it off than with a release date? As with Control Resonant, the clock is ticking, and it wouldnât be surprising if Ember Lab wants to fill that ânowhere near GTA 6â slot as well.
Silent Hill: Townfall Release Window
Konami had quite the presence at Februaryâs State of Play. You could call it a one-off to fill some time, but the fact that Silent Hill: Townfall is launching this year, exclusively on PS5 and PC, is set in stone. For now. Iâm predicting something different at State of Play â a release window, with a more definitive release date sometime later (maybe at Gamescom Opening Night Live). It all comes down to development progress, which weâre completely in the dark on. Maybe Konami gives this smaller team (backed by Annapurna but still) some more time and delays it, or it goes ahead, marking a third straight year of Silent Hill. Either way, a simple âAutumnâ couldnât hurt, right?
Marvelâs Wolverine Reveals More Characters
You already know that Insomniac is going to show more from Marvelâs Wolverine, and maybe even open up pre-orders afterwards. But besides diving into the nitty-gritty and goriness of combat, whoâs to say that some unannounced characters canât show up? Perhaps, say, other members of the X-Men with a close connection to Logan? If nothing else, it would make for a hype moment (and maybe even more encouragement to pre-order).
Intergalactic Resurfaces
Last December, Naughty Dog was allegedly targeting mid-2027 for the launch of Intergalactic. Things may very well have changed since, so will Sony take a chance and reveal more now, maybe even committing to a vague release window for next year? Or will its current offerings be enough, and instead, it saves the announcement for a later occasion, giving the team more time to figure out where itâs at? Whatever the case, the fact that thereâs only one PlayStation Studios console exclusive left for this calendar year means it needs to get the hype rolling for 2027. With NateTheHate claiming other exclusives at State of Play besides Marvelâs Wolverine and Fayeâs game, Intergalactic is looking likely.
More MARVEL TĆkon: Fighting Souls Reveals
As the days count down to its August launch, and Arc System Works is less coy about revealing more characters, you canât tell me it wonât repeat that pattern at State of Play. After all, players have already gone hands-on with the latest build featuring the Fighting Avengers. Maybe this next reveal will accompany an open beta announcement for July to incorporate any remaining feedback. And if ever there was a time for some villains to take center stage, this would be it.
Uncharted Returns
Shaun Escayg, creative director on whatever unknown project Naughty Dog is working on, Iâve come to bargain. That âresearch photoâ in a location that feels more than vaguely fitting for the Uncharted franchise canât be a fluke, and neither can all those rumors over the years aboutâŠsomething, be it remaster or sequel. Is it finally time to make the big announcement? Will there be a better time later (donât say The Game Awards)? Itâs a strong âmaybeâ either way.
Break In/Fairgame$
No more content updates for Destiny 2, Marathon not exactly setting the market on fire (even though Season 2 looks good)âŠwhoâs to say that Sony wonât just rip the band-aid off and re-reveal Fairgame$? Based on a recent trademark called Break In, it could be renamed, assuming that isnât just a marketing tagline, and we may see a different (but still vaguely similar) heisting experience. Regardless, you probably shouldnât expect a shadow drop, seeing as rumored playtests havenât been going great.
Until Dawn 2 Announcement
Another PlayStation title thatâs been a long time coming, but, you know, in a more positive way. Rumored since 2022, after a job description about a âtriple-A narrative-driven horror-adventure gameâ following Sonyâs acquisition of Firesprite. Rumored again in 2024 by Xbox Era. And then what should appear at the end of the Until Dawn remake but two new scenes, potentially hinting at something in the future? If itâs indeed happening â and not canned because of that awful movie â then itâs high time for an announcement.
Marvelâs Venom Announcement
While Insomniac Games tinkers away on Marvelâs Spider-Man 3 â rumor or not, you know itâs eventually happening â we may get Marvelâs Venom before. Jason Schreier refuted reports that the project was canned following voice actor Tony Toddâs passing, but its current development state remains unknown. Maybe Insomniac is saving it for a rainy day next Fall, when Sony needs a big exclusive. Hey, if it works for Nintendo and their first-party titles, why not for PlayStation? In that sense, if a reveal happens, a release window remains a toss-up.
Media Moleculeâs Next Game
Itâs been three years now since Media Molecule wrapped up support on Dreams and confirmed a new project was in the works. More recently, a designerâs portfolio indicated that it features âopen-world content.â Correlation doesnât necessarily imply causation, though â neither of these two things means a State of Play reveal. But maybe the studio will confirm that itâs progressing smoothly, as a treat.
Resident Evil Requiem Story Expansion Reveal
A big announcement like the long-rumored Resident Evil â Code: Veronica Remake at Summer Game Fest, much like Resident Evil Requiem last year, sounds plausible enough. But the company could still unveil something Resident Evil-related before that. A trailer for the story expansion, perhaps confirming that Leon is the star, coupled with a tease of the allegedly included Ada Wong? Itâs not impossible, especially with all the updates since Requiemâs launch, but gameplay and a release date may be a bit much.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Update
Speaking of which, itâs now over four years since the next mainline Kingdom Hearts was announced. At this point, weâre beginning to feel as stuck as Sora, desperately seeking something, anything new. With creative director Tetsuya Nomura claiming that the team is âworking hardâ towards the seriesâ 25th anniversary, which is next year, any news in 2026 may seem unlikely. But this is Kingdom Hearts and Nomura, so keep an open mind and expect the unexpected.
Untitled John Wick Game
After the surprise announcement of Saber Interactiveâs untitled prequel to the blockbuster film series at the last State of PlayâŠwell, we want to see more. And since Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic â Remake, which Saber took over since splitting from Embracer, is looking unlikely, Iâm thinking that maybe John Wick is back again. Hereâs hoping he brings an official title for the game this time around.
