The Game Awards 2025 has just finished. The event brought a myriad of big announcements that you might have been waiting for.
It's been a jam-packed year. There's the return of legendary franchises, long-awaited sequels, and promising new IPs.
If you missed the live stream, don't worry. We've summarized all the important announcements, the latest trailers, and the release status of every game who performed on the main stage.
Highlight The Game Awards 2025
This year's event was completely dominated by the announcement of giant sequels. Many legendary franchises are finally back.
Larian Studios finally answered the public's curiosity by revealing Divinity. This game is billed as their biggest project so far.
Fans Star Wars also got a sweet surprise through Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. This is the spiritual successor Knights of the Old Republic from the original creators. There was also an announcement of a racing game Galactic Racer.
Not to be left out, Capcom finally gives certainty to Pragmata. The game is also confirmed to be coming to Switch 2. Meanwhile, Crystal Dynamics announced two games Tomb Raider all at once.
Other big surprises include the official announcement Total War: Warhammer 40,000. This game has been a long time dream for strategy fans. Finally, there's the return of an iconic character in the new Mega Man: Dual Override.
Big Franchise and Headline Reveal at The Game Awards 2025
This section contains announcements from the biggest names in the industry that headline this year's event.
PRAGMATA
Status: Release April 24, 2026
Demo: Available now on Steam
Capcom's mysterious sci-fi game is finally getting some clarity. The new trailer shows off the puzzle-mixed shooter gameplay with stunning visuals, and it's confirmed to be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as well.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
Status: No release date yet
Spiritual successor of Knights of the Old Republic by Casey Hudson. It is a single-player action RPG game that focuses on the immersive narrative of the Old Republic era.
Resonant Control
Status: 2026 Release
The sequel to Control will take you out of the Oldest House. You'll play as Dylan Faden exploring a nightmarish version of Manhattan.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Status: 2026 Release
A remake of Lara Croft's first adventure to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary. The game promises modern visuals while retaining the classic exploration and puzzle elements.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst
Status: 2027 Release
In addition to the remake, Crystal Dynamics also announced a new main entry for the franchise that will continue Lara Croft's story in the future.
Resident Evil Requiem
Status: Release February 27, 2026
Leon S. Kennedy returns as a playable character. The trailer shows a combination of classic survival horror elements with more intense action.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000
Status: No release date yet
The dream of strategy fans has finally been realized. Creative Assembly brings massive scale Total War to the universe Warhammer 40K which is dark and brutal.
Phantom Blade Zero
Status: Release September 9, 2026
This action RPG with a super fast combat style showed off a new story trailer. The visuals look fantastic with a dark and atmospheric world design.
Nioh 3
Status: Release February 6, 2026
Demo: Available January 29, 2026 (PlayStation & Steam)
Koei Tecmo surprised fans with the announcement of this third sequel. Gameplay looks more fluid with a variety of weapons and new, more challenging yokai.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Status: 2026 Release
The legendary air combat simulation series is back. The first trailer promises a dramatic story mode and photorealistic visuals in the sky.
Mega Man: Dual Override
Status: 2027 Release
After a long hiatus, Mega Man is back in a new 2D side-scrolling platformer that will be released for all major platforms.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Status: Release May 29, 2026
A new LEGO Batman game that combines stealth and brawling elements ala the Arkham series, but with LEGO's signature humor.
Divinity
Status: No release date yet
Larian Studios' latest project goes back to their franchise roots. Not many gameplay details yet, but the cinematic trailer is very promising.
Live Service Expansion and Updates at The Game Awards 2025
Important updates to the ongoing game, including story expansions and new characters.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
Status: Release April 28, 2026
The next big expansion for Diablo IV. Featuring the long-requested Paladin class, as well as a comprehensive overhaul of the loot and crafting systems.
Marvel Rivals (Deadpool)
Status: Release January 16, 2026 (Season 6)
Deadpool officially joins the roster Marvel Rivals The trailer features a chaotic fighting style full of meta humor.
Invincible VS
Status: Release April 30, 2026
This tag-team fighting game shows off a new character, Ella Mental. The game's roster is filled with the original voice actors from the animated series.
Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity
Status: Available
Celebrating 20 years of the franchise, the new expansion will bring additional story content and new areas for veteran players to explore.
New Games and Other Reveals at The Game Awards 2025
Another list of new games announced, grouped by genre to make it easier for you to find your favorite type of game.
Highguard
Status: Release January 26, 2026
A free-to-play hero shooter from a veteran developer Apex Legends and Titanfall. It offers fantasy FPS gameplay where you can shoot while riding a horse.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Status: Release March 12, 2026
A co-op FPS game full of blood and zombies, crafted with the touch of legendary horror director John Carpenter.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Status: 2026 Release
A high-speed pod racing game. You'll race across planets and Star Destroyer ruins in the Galactic League circuit.
Tankrat
Status: Spring 2026 Release
A sci-fi vehicle combat game where you can build your own tank. You'll fight against strange machines in a dystopian future.
007: First Light
Status: Release March 27, 2026
The latest James Bond spy action game. Lenny Kravitz is confirmed to play the main villain named Bawma.
4:Loop
Status: No release date yet
A sci-fi co-op shooter from Bad Robot Games (J.J. Abrams) and the creators of Left 4 Dead. The concept involves a time-loop where you have to repeat the mission after dying.
No Law
Status: No release date yet
Cyberpunk-themed open-world FPS from developer The Ascent. It promises a world that is crowded, rundown, and full of brutal shootouts.
Solasta 2
Status: Early Access March 12, 2026
A CRPG sequel that adapts the rules of D&D 5th Edition. This time it comes with top voice actors such as Ben Starr and Amelia Tyler.
Saros
Status: Release April 30, 2026
The new bullet-hell roguelike game from Housemarque (Returnal). It offers slightly more accessible yet challenging gameplay with a strong story.
Lords of the Fallen II
A direct sequel to the 2023 soulslike game. The gameplay trailer shows off a larger world and a more responsive combat system.
Exodus
Status: Early 2027 Release
An ambitious sci-fi RPG from former developer BioWare. Matthew McConaughey voices the main character, with the story focusing on the effects of time dilation.
Ontos
Status: 2026 Release
A psychological horror game from Frictional Games (SOMA, Amnesia). Starring Stellan Skarsgård, the game is billed as the spiritual successor of SOMA.
Decrepit
Status: No release date yet
A unique first-person Soulslike. You'll explore harrowing dungeons with an interesting death mechanic.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons
Status: 2027 Release
A new Action RPG in the world of D&D developed by Invoke Studios. Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) will be one of the voice actors.
Adventure, Puzzle, and Unique
Order of the Sinking Star
Status: 2026 Release
The latest puzzle game from Jonathan Blow (The Witness, Braid). Promising thousands of interconnected puzzles in a complex world structure.
Coven of the Chicken Foot
Status: No release date yet
The debut project from the new studio of Bruce Straley (director of The Last of Us). An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that's reminiscent of The Last Guardian.
Bradley the Badger
Status: No Release Date Yet
A meta and satirical platformer starring Evan Peters as a badger. The game will satirize various trends of the modern gaming industry.
Screamer
Status: Release March 26, 2026
An arcade racing game with a unique anime visual style. Focus on the story narrative behind the wheel.
Out of Words
Status: 2026 Release
A co-op adventure game with a highly artistic stop-motion visual style. Specially designed for two people to play together.
Orbitals
Status: 2026 Release
A space adventure game with a cool retro anime style. Confirmed to be released for Nintendo Switch 2.
Mech Audio
Status: In Development
Demo: Available now on Steam
Rhythm shooter from the creators of Audiosurf. Weapons and enemies will react according to the music you play.
The Free Shepherd
A unique game where you play as a sheepdog in a mysterious sci-fi world.
Stupid Never Dies
Status: 2026 Release
A third-person action game from Capcom veterans. You play as a zombie that can shape-shift into other monsters.
Gang of Dragon
Status: No release date yet
The first game from the new studio of Toshihiro Nagoshi (creator of Yakuza). Starring actor Don Lee, it promises to be an intense crime drama.
That's the full roundup of The Game Awards 2025. From the return of Lara Croft to the debut of gameplay Pragmata, 2026 and 2027 are likely to be very busy years for gamers.
