The last couple weeks have been an exciting time for gamers. Several major press events have aired from the heavy-hitters in the industry, and Summer Game Fest gave players a close-up glimpse of what lies on the horizon. Press is flooded with huge reveals and exciting new looks at already announced games. Among these massive events, Playstation’s June 2026 State of Play quickly drew attention. The event dropped twenty new trailers for upcoming games, each providing an exciting look at a huge variety of different games. From a funky chef simulator to the exciting return of the Stuntman series, fans were floored by the event’s many announcements.
Originally, I had started writing this post before the huge swath of other announcements came out. After all, the two biggest reveals of the last few weeks for me personally included Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation. However, I wanted to continue limiting this list to just the State of Play event. So many massive games were discussed at these other events, so I felt I needed to narrow my scope in order to bring attention to some of the smaller titles introduced. Maybe I’ll do another list exploring the most exciting reveals from the other events. For now, though, the State of Play is the focus.
11. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
Players were treated with a surprise remake reveal at this State of Play. Omega Force and Koei Tecmo released the trailer for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. It showcased the stunning visuals that we can expect when the game releases on October 1. The trailer also breaks down several of the combat updates taken from newer games in the franchise. This complete edition will come with all of the side story content from the original game, giving players a deeper look at the clans involved in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. With 1000 battles to conquer, this release brings players back to the game that defined the franchise and its over-the-top gameplay.
The Warriors franchise has provided me with hours of mindless fun. The series allows the player to just forget the world and tear through an army single-handedly. It captures the mythical quality that these heroes have inspired in history and literature, making them like gods on the battlefield. Most of my experience with the series has come from the crossovers like Warriors Orochi. This remaster is the perfect opportunity to jump into one of the earlier games in the franchise. This series excels on modern platforms, allowing more enemies on the screen to cut down and flashier effects. The inclusion of characters from Origins also acts as a nice nod to one of the franchise’s best new games.
10. Until Dawn 2
The State of Play finally gave players a glimpse at Until Dawn 2. A return to Supermassive’s hit horror franchise, Until Dawn 2 will follow a group of ghost hunters as they investigate the haunted Akishima Island. The crew of Dead True International head into the jungle to track down answers about the mysterious research facility that the island once housed. However, as we see from the trailer, they get much more than they bargained for. Some of the brutal deaths that can occur take center stage in this trailer, many caused by the machete-wielding villains. The trailer ends on an ominous note with the game’s tagline: “Everyone can live. Everyone can die.”
I loved the original Until Dawn. Its twisty horror story felt like a love letter to the genre. While Supermassive’s subsequent games in The Dark Pictures Anthology saw mixed reception, they still told exhilarating stories with some of the best actors backing them up. Until Dawn 2 has been a long time coming, and this trailer does a good job raising expectations. The visuals far exceed anything in Supermassive’s prior catalog. With this brief introduction to the plot, the trailer gives off the same tense vibes as the original, just in the jungle instead of on a mountain. No matter what, though, I will be ready to scare myself silly with this title when it releases in 2027
9. Kemuri
The fast-paced and stylish Kemuri got a gameplay preview in this State of Play. It introduced players to the central conceit of the narrative. They will play as Yokai Hunters, traveling through Kemuri City to battle invisible monsters. More than that, though, players will make contracts with these yokai, donning their spirits like clothes to access new abilities. The trailer doesn’t give a full breakdown of how this mechanic will work. However, we do get a glimpse as to how it will impact the combat as the characters actively transform into the Yokai they “wear.” The trailer also gave a glimpse of the open world exploration and announced that the game will include three-player co-op.
Kemuri was first announced at the 2023 Game Awards. It’s stylish visuals and action-packed introduction thrilled gamers, but there has been little word on it since. The State of Play gameplay reveal gave us a more thorough look at what we can expect, and I have to say. I want more. I love the modern, flashy vibes of this trailer. They remind me of Persona 5 in many ways, especially given the Yokai contract elements of the gameplay. The inclusion of three-player-co-op adds an exciting touch to this fast-paced adventure, and I’m definitely going to make my friends jump into it with me when it releases in 2027.
8. The Lost Wild
The State of Play revealed another huge 2027 release in The Lost Wild. Ever wondered if you could survive a Jurassic Park movie? Well, this game will give you the chance to try. Players will take the role of Saskia as she explores a mysterious research facility filled with roaming dinosaurs. Saskia doesn’t seem like she has any weapons, utilizing a glass bottle and flare as she rushes through the facility. . Given the survival horror elements, it comes as no surprise that most of the gameplay looks like a stealth game. Saskia looks like she has to sneak through the wild forests and Velociraptor-haunted cafeterias to survive.
What makes the original Jurassic Park great is its roots in horror movies. The film focuses on how evolutionarily outmatched humans would be if dinosaurs shared the planet. The ’90s saw a surge of dinosaur horror games, but that trend sadly died off. The Lost Wild looks to reinvigorate the genre, going directly to the roots with a plot clearly inspired by the landmark film. The trailer doesn’t give us a lot, just the basic structure of the game and survival horror focus. And Dinosaurs. So many dinosaurs. As a kid that grew up watching Jurassic Park and had entire dino encyclopedias memorized, I cannot say that this trailer hasn’t piqued my interest and gotten my hopes up for this return to dinosaur horror.
7. Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom released a story trailer for the new title in their hit Onimusha series. Onimusha: Way of the Sword explores the fictionalized life of master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi seeks to become the strongest swordsman alive, challenging powerful oni to prove himself. After raiding a fortress, Musashi comes face to face with the monstrous oni known as Shuten Doji. The battle is fierce, but Musashi ultimately loses. In a flashback, we witness a conversation with Musashi’s master, wherein he learns taking human souls grants strength. Musashi seems to disagree, and in the final moments of the trailer, he absorbs blue oni souls to transform into a monster.
Onimusha: Warlords, the first game in this series, was released in 2001, and its dark twist on Japanese mythology has fascinated me ever since. Sadly, though, I have never played any of these games. I spent hours poring over gaming magazines, marveling at the brilliant character designs and reading about the exciting gameplay. Way of the Sword looks like the perfect opportunity for me to finally experience this franchise. Musashi Miyamoto is already a centerpiece of Japanese historical storytelling, so his starring role in this dark fantasy adventure just makes sense. Capcom has got a potential hit on their hands when Way of the Sword debuts on September 25.
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6. Phantom Blade 0
Chinese studio S-Game made a splash at the State of Play with the release of a new trailer for wuxia action RPG Phantom Blade 0. The trailer opens on a beautifully choreographed fight scene. A masked man carrying a baby is assaulted by two warriors, but he dispatches them easily with slick martial arts. The trailer then shifts to the modern day of the game. Protagonist Soul travels around the Phantom World, battling various twisted monsters. The teaser gives very little in terms of new information, but it helps introduce the tone of the game and raises the hype for its upcoming 2026 release.
I didn’t know about Phantom Blade 0 until this State of Play, but now, I am obsessed. The art direction looks second to none, and the focus on a unique fantasy world inspired by ancient China has got me hungry for more. The sleek combat, heavily inspired by Wuxia action movies, looks endlessly exciting. The inclusion of multiple weapon types looks to add a deep variety and customization to the combat as well. Chinese mythology and culture has become more of a staple of the gaming industry with games like Black Myth Wukong and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Phantom Blade 0 looks to continue that tradition in a thrilling new chapter.
5. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Lara Croft returns to Playstation in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a new remake of the original Tomb Raider video game. At the State of Play event, a release date trailer gave players a brief look at what they can expect. The trailer centers around a conversation between Lara and a mysterious patron hiring her for a job. We see various flashes of the locales from the game, including the snowy mountains of Nepal and the deserts of Egypt. The acrobatic exploration and puzzle solving take center stage, as well as sequences of gunslinging combat. Most exciting among these is Lara’s battle against the iconic dinosaurs, with escape sequences clearly inspired by more modern games in the franchise.
I love the Tomb Raider prequels, but I have never actually played the originals. I have the remastered trilogy and plan on taking them on at some point soon, just to experience Playstation classics. That said, I am beyond excited for this remake of the original game. We don’t know how much Legacy of Atlantis will change in terms of gameplay or story, but the visuals we see throughout the trailer are absolutely stunning. This is more than just a fresh coat of paint. It is a completely new look at one of gaming’s icons, adding the polish of the new games to the classic. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait long to raid tombs and fight dinosaurs, as Legacy of Atlantis is slated for a February 12, 2027 release.
4. Silent Hill: Townfall
Until this latest State of Play, we knew very little about Silent Hill: Townfall. The trailer focuses on Simon Ordell, the main character, as he explores the coastal Scottish town of St. Amelia in 1996. Guided by the voice of Zoe Ellis through a handheld CRTV, Simon searches for answers about the abandoned community while hunted by faceless nightmares. We also get to see more of the first-person gameplay, a franchise first. As the trailer closes, “fear the truth behind the static” flashes onto the screen, hinting at Simon’s hidden past in St. Amelia and the core psychological elements that have made this franchise a staple of horror gaming.
Silent Hill F was my favorite game release of 2025 and my first Silent Hill experience. I do know, though, that it strayed from the series’ typical formula. It put a greater emphasis on combat, making it feel more akin to Resident Evil. Silent Hill: Townfall seems to take the franchise back to its roots, putting a deeper focus on survival horror. Simon spends more time sneaking and hiding in this trailer than fighting. The game’s website does note how combat will work in this experience, but we see none of that in the trailer. The tense atmosphere is palpable as Simon creeps through St. Amelia. With a September 24 release date, I certainly know what game I’m going to play over the spooky season.
3. Control: Resonant
State of Play revealed more information about the upcoming sequel from Remedy Entertainment, Control: Resonant. The trailer gave more details about the game’s story and the twisted open world. The Oldest House has been breached, and its artifacts have disappeared. Jesse Faden, the protagonist of Control and Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, has gone missing. Years ago, the FBC locked Jesse’s brother Dylan in a cell to protect the world from his power. Now, he is their only hope. The Hiss have invaded Manhattan, shifting it into an impossible landscape. Dylan will have to set off into the labyrinthine city to find his sister and stop the threat before it spreads to the rest of the world.
The first Control quickly became one of my all-time favorite video games. The weird science-fiction elements and psychically-enhanced gunplay made it feel wholly unique. Even though it takes place in the same world, Control: Resonant looks like a completely different experience. The gameplay shift to a melee focus makes the game look more kinetic. The expansion of the world beyond the Oldest House is an interesting decision, though it does worry me how this will affect storytelling. The visuals throughout the altered Manhattan top anything we’ve seen before. In all, this trailer has only gotten me more excited for what was already my most anticipated sequel of the year.
2. Marvel’s Wolverine
Set for a September 15 release date, Marvel’s Wolverine finally got a detailed gameplay preview at the State of Play. The trailer introduces players to the game’s linear mission structure. Wolverine has arrived on scene to stop Trask Industry goons from kidnapping a group of young mutants. After a brutal stealth segment (Assassin’s Creed on steroids), Wolverine teams up with Jean Grey for a violent melee. Here, we get to see how the pair work in tandem, with Jean flinging Trask’s goons around or immobilizing them for Wolverine to finish. After massacring the unit, the survivors escape by truck with the kidnapped mutants, and Wolverine pursues across the snowy landscape.
This game looks unlike anything we have seen from a superhero game before. It is a little disappointing that developer Insomniac Games has stepped away from the open world of their Spider-Man games. Wolverine makes up for that with pure brutality. We get to see a bloody rampage across a darker, dystopian setting in this snippet. From previous interviews, we know this world has no X-Men. Wolverine is a lone agent fighting an army of mutant-hating cyborgs, leading to the more violent tone. We’ll have to see if this plays to the game’s favor or not. Nevertheless, this preview gives more concrete detail about the game’s structure, and that has gotten players excited about its potential.
1. God of War: Laufey
The biggest reveal of the State of Play event, God of War: Laufey debuted a twenty minute long gameplay preview. In it, players get a first look at Laufey’s unique fighting style, mixing agile sword strikes with powerful defensive magic. It acts as a fun contrast to Kratos’ more brutish fighting style. It resembles Devil May Cry’s fast paced combat more than is typical for this series. The action picks up when Faye receives a magical talking sword from a gelatinous cube. While we get very little about the story implications of this weapon, it adds a unique twist to Faye’s battles. The long, hooked ribbons on the hilt allow Faye to strike from a distance or draw enemies closer as needed.
More interesting, though, was the deeper dive into the upcoming game’s story. After Laufey’s death in 2018’s God of War, she awakens in the Everwhen. The afterlife of gods, the Everwhen plays host to gods from differing world mythologies, namely Egyptian and Tibetan gods of war Sekhmet and Bagtse. The pair have built an army, and they appear to be guarding the inactive gate to the material world. Faye’s arrival seems to throw a wrench in whatever they have planned, but a mysterious light from a distant structure allows Faye to escape. We won’t know more until the game releases in early 2027, but this reveal has only gotten me more excited for the next chapter in this series.
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