Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered another high-impact showcase packed with world premieres, surprise announcements, and long-awaited updates. Hosted once again by Geoff Keighley, this year’s event marked a strong showing across genres, with a noticeable tilt toward narrative-driven titles, RPG revivals, and a few welcome curveballs.
Here’s a full rundown of the highlights.
RPGs Take Center Stage
The Outer Worlds 2 (Obsidian Entertainment)
One of the evening’s biggest moments was the gameplay trailer for The Outer Worlds 2, confirming an October 29, 2025 release. The sequel expands on its predecessor’s satirical sci-fi tone with larger environments, revamped dialogue systems, and a new companion-focused quest structure.
Persona 4 Revival (Atlus)
After months of speculation, Atlus officially announced a full remake of Persona 4. Titled Persona 4 Revival, it features upgraded visuals, re-recorded voice work, and updated social mechanics. No launch window yet, but fans welcomed the fresh coat of paint on one of the most beloved JRPGs of the 2000s.
The Blood of Dawnwalker (Rebel Wolves)
The debut trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker introduced players to a dark fantasy RPG set in 14th-century Europe. Created by former CD Projekt developers, it promises nonlinear storytelling, a mature tone, and action-combat grounded in realism. Gameplay will be revealed on June 21.
Big Reveals and First Looks
Lego Horizon Adventures (Guerrilla Games + Lego)
A surprise collaboration between Guerrilla and the Lego Group brought us Lego Horizon Adventures, a charming reimagining of Horizon Zero Dawn designed for all ages. Launching on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch later this year.
Alan Wake 2: Night Springs Expansion
Remedy dropped a trailer for Night Springs, a mysterious new expansion for Alan Wake 2 featuring surreal new storylines. It’s available now, with a physical deluxe edition of the base game launching later this summer.
Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom)
Capcom gave another look at Monster Hunter Wilds, emphasizing open-world ecosystems and more dynamic monster behavior. The game remains slated for 2025, with a deeper dive expected at Tokyo Game Show.
Experimental and Indie Highlights
Neva (Nomada Studio)
From the creators of GRIS, Neva blends hand-painted art with emotionally driven storytelling. The trailer showcased a haunting yet beautiful journey involving a young woman and a magical beast. Expect a 2025 release.
Civilization VII Teased
Firaxis confirmed Civilization VII is in development, with a full reveal scheduled for August. While only a teaser was shown, it’s enough to set strategy fans buzzing.
Final Thoughts
Summer Game Fest 2025 leaned less on shock value and more on strong, substantial reveals. While some had hoped for bigger hardware or unannounced IP, the sheer volume of quality titles—especially in the RPG space—made it one of the most satisfying shows yet.
Whether you’re here for dark fantasy, pixel art indies, or Lego Aloy, this summer’s gaming calendar is already stacked.
