The Game Awards 2025: All Announcements & Highlights

The Game Awards 2025: A Flood of New Titles and Release Dates

The Game Awards 2025 delivered a whirlwind of announcements alongside its celebration of the year’s best games, revealing a packed slate of upcoming titles spanning established franchises and exciting new IPs. From highly anticipated sequels to surprising collaborations, the event offered a glimpse into the future of gaming. You can find a complete list of the evening’s winners [here](link to winners).

Larian Studios Sets Sights on a New ‘Divinity’

Larian Studios, fresh off the critical and commercial success of Baldur’s Gate 3, is already charting its next adventure. The studio unveiled Divinity, a new installment in the Divinity: Original Sin universe. However, a senior official stated that this title will not be a direct sequel, instead forging its own path within the established lore. A dark and atmospheric cinematic trailer was revealed, though concrete details remain scarce. According to Geoff, the game is poised to be Larian’s most ambitious project yet, building upon the foundation laid by Baldur’s Gate 3. The statue featured in previous teasers was confirmed to be a key element of this new game.

Star Wars Expands with Two New Titles

The Star Wars universe is set to expand with not one, but two new games. Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic, helmed by Casey Hudson, a veteran of the Old Republic series, promises a return to that beloved era. Arcanaut Studios is developing the title. Alongside this, Star Wars: Galactic Racer was revealed, offering a high-octane pod racing experience slated for release next year.

Remedy Entertainment Continues its Streak with ‘Control Resonant’

Remedy Entertainment, riding high on the acclaim for Alan Wake 2, unveiled Control Resonant. The trailer showcased the studio’s signature blend of surreal visuals and compelling narrative, hinting at another mind-bending experience. One analyst noted that the game appears to continue Remedy’s trend of delivering visually striking and narratively ambitious titles.

Tomb Raider Gets a Dual-Game Retelling

Fans of Lara Croft have reason to celebrate. A complete retelling of the Tomb Raider story is underway, with two new games announced. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original game, is scheduled for release next year. Tomb Raider Catalyst will follow in 2027, further expanding the franchise’s narrative.

‘Total War’ Enters the 40k Universe

Creative Assembly is boldly venturing into the science fiction realm with Total War: Warhammer 40,000. Announced by David Harbor, the game represents a significant departure for the studio, known primarily for its historical strategy titles. The initial trailer showcased clashes between Space Marines and Orks, with a glimpse of the Astra Militarum.

Capcom Delivers Updates on ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Megaman’

Capcom provided updates on two of its flagship franchises. A new trailer for Resident Evil: Requiem offered a deeper look at the story, featuring the return of Leon S. Kennedy, now visibly older, and the introduction of Viktor Gideon. The game will reportedly blend action-oriented gameplay with Leon and survival horror elements with the other character. Additionally, Megaman Dual Override was announced, promising a classic Megaman experience arriving in 2027.

Free-to-Play Shooter ‘Highguard’ Announced

Respawn Entertainment, the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall, unveiled Highguard, a new shooter that blends medieval aesthetics with modern gunplay. The game will be free-to-play and launches on January 26.

Release Dates Set for ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ and ‘Diablo: Lord of Hatred’

Several highly anticipated titles received firm release dates. Phantom Blade Zero is slated to launch on September 9, 2026, accompanied by a new trailer showcasing its combat and story. Diablo 4 will receive the Lord of Hatred expansion on April 28, 2026, introducing the Paladin class – though the class is already available in the base game.

LEGO Batman and 007 Get Release Windows

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will arrive on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 29, 2026. Meanwhile, Lenny Kravitz will portray the villain in 007 First Light, with the trailer depicting a particularly menacing fate for James Bond.

Gameplay Revealed for ‘Lords of the Fallen 2’ and ‘Saros’

First gameplay footage was shown for Lords of the Fallen 2, highlighting its combat and terrifying enemies, as well as the return of its signature two-worlds mechanic. Housemarque also unveiled the first story trailer for Saros, its latest bullet hell shooter, set to release on April 30, 2026.

New IPs and Surprising Sequels

The Game Awards also showcased a diverse range of new and unexpected titles. A spiritual successor to Soma, titled Ontos, is in development. Forest 3, a sequel to Sons of the Forest, promises a sci-fi-infused survival experience. The creators of Left 4 Dead are collaborating with Sony on 4:Loop, a co-op horde shooter. Pragmata received a release date of April 24 and will also be available on the Switch 2.

Other Notable Announcements

Rounding out the announcements were: a trailer for the Street Fighter movie; a new Ace Combat game, Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve; the co-op stop-motion game Out of Words from Epic Games, releasing in 2026; Gang of Dragon, starring Ma Dong-seok; the Switch 2 exclusive co-op game Orbitals; two new games from Wizards of the Coast, Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons and Exodus; the absurdly funny action platformer Bradley the Badger, voiced by Evan Peters; AUDIOMECH, a music-driven platformer; the visually striking indie game The Free Shepherd; the challenging dungeon crawler Decrepit; and the bizarre action game Stupid Never Dies.

The Game Awards 2025 proved to be a showcase of innovation and ambition, leaving gamers with a wealth of exciting titles to anticipate in the coming years.