Summer Game Fest 2025: Top Highlights Including Resident Evil 9 and Stranger Than Heaven

The Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, delivered several major announcements, including a significant presentation from Capcom and the unveiling of intriguing indie games from renowned developers. One of the highlights was the creative collaboration between Hitman and James Bond by IO Interactive. Below, we've compiled a list of 10 key highlights from SGF 2025, featuring new reveals and updates on previously announced games. End of Abyss, developed by Section 9 Interactive and published by Epic Games, was a horror standout. This combat technician-focused game features a facility overrun with monstrous creatures, suggesting a twin-stick survival horror shooter with Metroidvania elements. Although a specific release date has not been announced, it is slated for release in 2026 on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. A unique Lego game, where players control a single Lego brick, left a lasting impression with its simple yet innovative concept. This co-op experience, developed by the creators of Lego Builders Journey, is perfect for those seeking high-value couch play. It will be available on PC and consoles, including the original Nintendo Switch, with both local and online play options. Mina the Hollower, the highly anticipated game from Yacht Club Games, received a release date of October 31, 2025. The game's trailer pays homage to classic titles like Link's Awakening and Castlevania, generating excitement among fans. Several licensed games were featured during the Summer Game Fest, including a real-time strategy game tie-in to Game of Thrones. Meta's big reveal was Deadpool VR, a superhero-themed exclusive for Quest 3, starring Neil Patrick Harris as the Merc with a Mouth. The game's first-person combat and storytelling stay true to the character's meta humor. ILL, a horror-themed FPS from Team Clout, was another notable game. The debut title features a terrifying atmosphere, with players being chased by decaying bald men and evil giant babies. Although a release date has not been announced, it will launch on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The spiritual sequel to Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The Game, titled Scott Pilgrim EX, was also unveiled. Developed by Tribute Games, the game features four-player co-op and a story by series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley. It is set to release in 2026. IO Interactive's James Bond game, First Light, may not arrive until 2026, but fans were treated to a special reveal. Actor Mads Mikkelsen joined the stage to announce that his character, Le Chiffre, has been added to Hitman: World of Assassination's Paris level as a limited-time Elusive Target. A visually stunning action RPG from Guacamelee studio Drinkbox was also showcased. The game features a 'psychedelic western nightmare' setting and a 'blighted' mechanic that dynamically alters the difficulty level. It will be available on Steam soon. The next project from Like A Dragon developer RGG Studio, initially unveiled as Project Century, was given a deeper look. The game is set in 1943 Japan and features combat, moral choices, and a unique setting that spans multiple decades. The ninth mainline Resident Evil game, titled Requiem, was revealed, closing the livestream on a high note. Although the first trailer was somewhat cryptic, it promises 'high-stakes cinematic action' and survival horror elements, with a release date set for February 27, 2026, on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.