The Game Awards 2025 delivered exactly what people tune in for: a ton of new trailers, surprise reveals, and enough release dates to make 2026 look dangerously packed. From massive franchise returns to totally new worlds, the show was basically a rapid-fire reminder that the next couple of years are going to be stacked.
Here are the announcements you do not want to miss.
Star Wars: Fate of The Old Republic Is a Single-Player Game
A new single-player, narrative-driven action RPG is on the way with Star Wars: Fate of The Old Republic, directed by Casey Hudson. The vibe is firmly “choices matter,” with a light-or-dark path and a clear intention to feel like a spiritual successor to the classic KOTOR era without being a straight remake.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had an all-time night, taking Game of the Year and sweeping nearly everything it was up for. Sandfall Interactive also used the moment to drop new DLC immediately, expanding the game with fresh content like a new dungeon and new fights.
New Divinity Game Revealed
The mystery statue teaser turned into a full reveal: Larian Studios is back with a new Divinity project. The debut trailer made it pretty clear they are not easing into it, and the studio is positioning it as their biggest swing yet.
Capcom Finally Confirms Leon Kennedy Is in Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom made it official: Leon S. Kennedy is playable in Resident Evil Requiem alongside newcomer Grace Ashcroft. The new trailer leaned into that dual-protagonist energy, and the game is set to launch February 27, 2026.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst Announced for 2027 and Tomb Raider 1 “Reimagining” Announced for 2026
Lara Croft is getting a two-game comeback. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis arrives in 2026 as a reimagining of the original 1996 adventure, while Tomb Raider: Catalyst follows in 2027 as a brand-new entry. The setup leans into classic Tomb Raider stakes, with ancient forces awakening, rival treasure hunters swarming, and Lara racing to keep a situation from turning into a full-blown catastrophe.
Control: Resonant Announced by Remedy for 2026 Release
Remedy revealed Control: Resonant, a follow-up to 2019’s Control coming in 2026. It shifts focus toward Dylan Faden and moves into a broader setting and structure, with a new shapeshifting melee weapon in the mix instead of the familiar Service Weapon approach.
Saros Gets a New Trailer and Release Date
Housemarque showed more of Saros and confirmed a release date of April 30, 2026. You play as Arjun Devraj (played by Rahul Kohli) on the planet Carcosa, pushing the loop-forward idea again, but with its own identity and tone.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets New Footage
The show also dipped into movie territory with a quick Super Mario Galaxy Movie teaser, including Luigi getting a fun little moment on screen. The film is set for April 3, 2026.
Mega Man: Dual Override Revealed
Mega Man is officially coming back. Capcom revealed Mega Man: Dual Override, a 2D side-scroller that nods to the series’ roots while setting up a new era, with launch plans targeting 2027.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release Date Announced
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight locked in a release date: May 29, 2026. It’s aiming for a big Batman celebration feel, including an open-world Gotham and a roster of playable heroes and villains.
Diablo 4 Expansion Lord of Hatred Revealed
Blizzard unveiled Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, launching April 28, 2026. The big headline is the Paladin finally joining the fight, alongside a second new class, with the story pushing deeper into the war against Mephisto and the growing consequences across Sanctuary.
Debut Trailer for the Street Fighter Movie
The Street Fighter movie showed up with its debut trailer, leaning into recognizable special moves and throwing in the car bonus stage for good measure. It’s scheduled to hit theaters on October 16, 2026.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Announced
Another galaxy far, far away reveal came with Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a racing game built around a high-stakes, runs-based structure in the Outer Rim. It’s targeting 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Phantom Blade Zero Has a Release Date
Phantom Blade Zero finally has a date: September 9, 2026. The latest trailer doubled down on the game’s stylish “kung fu punk” identity, mixing fast action with a cinematic edge.
Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons Is a New Single-Player RPG
Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons was revealed as a single-player RPG built around darker magic and a more aggressive, power-forward fantasy. It frames spellcasting as the main identity, not just a combat option.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Announced
Creative Assembly officially revealed Total War: Warhammer 40,000, promising large-scale strategy mixed with real-time battles on a galactic stage. The announcement highlighted launch factions including Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari.
Marvel Rivals Season 6 Trailer Confirms Deadpool as Next Playable Character
Deadpool crashed the show in a Season 6 reveal for Marvel Rivals, setting the stage for a Collector-focused storyline that turns into total intergalactic disaster the moment he shows up.
Decrepit Is a Terrifying First-Person Souls-Like Coming to PC in 2026
Decrepit showed up with a grim hook: a first-person souls-like where death drags you back down, and progress comes from what you learn and carry forward mentally, not what you keep in your hands.
If you watched live, it was a lot to take in all at once. Now that the dust is settling, the real debate starts: which reveal actually owned the night, and which one is going to sneak up and become everybody’s obsession six months from now?
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