Every year, the gaming industry comes together with The Game Awards to commemorate all of the best new releases of the year, and things are no different with The Game Awards 2025. A wide variety of games and developers were given awards across roughly 30 categories, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — to the surprise of nobody — took home the big Game of the Year crown.
But in addition to all the celebration for 2025’s nominees and winners, The Game Awards show also prominently featured plenty of trailers, announcements, reveals, and world premieres for games coming in 2026 and beyond, too.
The Free Shepherd
This cute stylized indie game from Frame Interactive puts you in the paws of a sheep dog in beautiful open fields, and is heading to both PS5 and Steam in 2027. We know basically next to nothing about it, but it sure does look adorable!
Decrepit
This grimdark medieval melee title from Three Friends Jammerdal Games is heavily inspired by Dark Souls, though the trailer for it reminded me of The Elder Scrolls a whole lot more. It’s coming to Steam at some point in the future, and can be wishlisted now.
Audiomech
From the creator of AudioSurf Dylan Fitterer comes Audiomech, a wild new bullet hell title in which you can turn the music you listen to into an action-packed shoot ’em up. It’s coming to Steam on PC, with a free demo coming out December 12 (that’s tomorrow!)
PRAGMATA
CAPCOM’s upcoming action-packed sci-fi adventure about protagonist Hugh and his android companion Diana, PRAGMATA, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and other platforms, and got an April 24, 2026 release date announcement at The Game Awards along with preorders going live. A Steam demo for the game is also available to play now if you want to check it out.
Solasta 2
This tactical fantasy RPG based on the SRD 5e tabletop ruleset features a classic party-driven adventure in the vibrant, threatened world of Neokos. Announced last year at the previous The Game Awards, it’s now headed to Steam in Early Access on March 12th, 2026.
TankRat
This nifty vehicular action game with the ability to scavenge wreckages for parts and deeply customize a tank Armored Core-style is headed to Steam in Spring 2026, and looks like an bombastic blast.
Bradley the Badger
This goofy action platformer with exploration and puzzles gives you control of a humorous badger named Bradley, that can also transform into a human(?) It’s pretty weird, but also looks kinda awesome, if I’m being honest. It’s coming to Steam and can be wishlisted now.
Stupid Never Dies
What if Hi-Fi Rush, but zombies? That’s essentially what Stupid Never Dies from the new studio GPTRACK50 is, and it looks pretty darn fun (and also pretty darn silly). It’s coming to Steam and PS5 in 2026, with wishlisting available now.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic fans will be ecstatic to know that Casey Hudson of BioWare fame is working on a brand new single player Star Wars RPG called Fate of the Old Republic that’s set in, you guessed it, the Old Republic era. We know basically nothing about it, but still, a new Star Wars RPG is all I need to hear to get hyped.
Divinity
Well, Larian Studios isn’t making Divinity: Original Sin 3, but it is making Divinity — a brand new RPG that’s reportedly even bigger than Baldur’s Gate 3 (which is crazy). It’s also what The Game Awards’ mysterious statue was, so it’s good to have that confirmed now!
4:LOOP
Bad Robot, Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth, and J.J. Abrams have collaborated to create 4:LOOP, a brand new wacky sci-fi co-op game headed to PC and PS5. It emphasizes being creative and experimenting, so be ready for plenty of trial and error. You can sign up for playtests at Play4Loop.com.
This beautiful, artful indie title from Wildflower Interactive tells the tale of an elderly witch working to fulfill her coven’s oath in a quiet, stylized world experiencing the aftermath of action between adventurers and monsters. In it, you’ll bond with a “peculiar creature” across a thoughtful single player journey. It’s coming to Steam, and can be wishlisted now.
Ontos
This spiritual successor to the beloved sci-fi horror game SOMA brings players to a repurposed hotel on the Moon, and is a “sci-fi thriller taking you to the edge of existence” that features the award-winning actor Stellan Skarsgård. Ontos is coming to Steam and PS5 in 2026, and can be wishlisted now.
South of Midnight is coming to PS5 and Switch 2
Every creature holds a secret in the mythical Deep South – South of Midnight launches on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2026.@PlayStation @PlayStationCA @PlayStationUK @PlayStationEU @PlayStationFR #ps5 #ps5pro #southofmidnight pic.twitter.com/kSnUINy8fbDecember 11, 2025
Xbox’s South of Midnight took home the Games for Impact award, and during the show, its developers announced that the game is coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026.
Order of the Sinking Star
This new narrative-driven puzzle adventure features over 1,000 puzzles from the mind of developer Jonathan Blow, known for making acclaimed puzzle titles like Braid and The Witness. It’s coming to Steam in 2026, and is available to wishlist now.
EXODUS
Exodus is a new grand sci-fi adventure about Jun Aslan, “once a lowly salvager, now humanity’s last hope against the Celestials.” It’s an action-adventure RPG from Wizards of the Coast and new developer Archetype Entertainment made up of veterans of Mass Effect, Baldur’s Gate, and more. It’s coming in Early 2027 to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Steam, Epic) and PS5.
WARLOCK
This third-person single player action-adventure title is set in a dark fantasy world greatly inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, and in development with Invoke Studios. In it, you’ll play as Kaatri, “a veteran warrior who makes a pact to wield otherworldly magic against dark powers.” It’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.
Control Resonant
Remedy Entertainment is back with Control Resonant, a sequel to the beloved 2020 supernatural, story-rich action game that’s now connected to the Alan Wake universe. It’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 in 2026, and will feature Control protagonist Jesse Faden’s brother, Dylan, as its playable character.
Gang of Dragon
Gang of Dragon looks to be an interesting new Yakuza-style action game from Yakuza developers, though there’s very little we know about it beyond that. Its platforms and release window are among the things we don’t know, but it’s worth keeping an eye on nevertheless!
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
The highly anticipated LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a brand new comedic action platformer that follows the adventures of the legendary hero himself. It’s set to release on May 29, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PS5, and Switch 2.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst
Legendary explorer and treasure hunter Lara Croft returns in Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a new entry in the beloved action series coming to Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and PS5 in 2027.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Catalyst isn’t the only new Tomb Raider game coming! There’s also Legacy of Atlantis, a reimagining of the very first Tomb Raider title that’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and PS5 a year earlier in 2026.
Forest 3
Forest 3 is a mysterious new title from Endnight Games, the developer of the intense co-op survival games The Forest and Sons of the Forest. It seems to feature far more sci-fi elements than its predecessors, though beyond that, we know very little about this third entry.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred
Diablo 4 is getting a new Lord of Hatred expansion on April 28, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5, with two new classes — including Paladin, which is out now — the return of the Horadric Cube, and a climactic battle against Mephisto.
Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games until December 18
The 2023 Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy is completely free on the Epic Games Store on PC until December 18, so snag it if you don’t own it already! The offer was announced during The Game Awards show.
No Law
From the developer of the co-op cyberpunk shooter, The Ascent, comes No Law — an open-world first-person sci-fi shooter in which you play as an “ex-cop forced back into action” named Grey Harker. It’s headed to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC on Steam and Epic, and PS5, and can be wishlisted now.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 brings a “brutal fusion of galactic strategy and grimdark warfare” to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5, with the game available to wishlist now on Steam. For fans of either of these legendary franchises, this collaboration is quite a big deal.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
The beloved jet fighter dogfighting series returns with ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, a brand new entry in the franchise headed to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 in 2026. You can wishlist it now on Steam.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Now that’s podracing! Star Wars: Galactic Racer brings fans of the legendary sci-fi series “a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim,” and will no doubt make fans of the classic Star Wars: Episode I Racer very happy. It’s heading to a galaxy near you in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5.
The Wind Awakening
Little is known about The Wind Awakening is known beyond that it seems to be a Japanese action game of some sort, but it’s coming to Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic, Windows, and PS5 on December 23.
Phantom Blade Zero
The high-octane Wuxia ARPG Phantom Blade Zero from S-GAME Studio is headed to PC and PS5 on September 9, 2026, and looks to be a perfect game for anyone in love with difficult and engaging action titles. We got a lengthy look at its gameplay at The Game Awards, along with the reveal of its release date.
Mega Man: Dual Override
Finally, a new Mega Man game! At long last, we’re getting a fresh entry in this legendary CAPCOM franchise called Mega Man: Dual Override, and it’s going to be a 2D side-scroller in the vein of the classic titles. It’s headed to Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PS5, and Switch 2 in 2027.
Highguard
From dozens of former Apex Legends and Titanfall developers comes Highguard, a new free-to-play multiplayer FPS that’s coming out incredibly soon — January 26, 2026, to be specific. When it releases, you’ll be able to play it on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5.
FAQ
What is The Game Awards?
The Game Awards is an annual celebration of the video game industry hosted by Geoff Keighley (also known for running Summer Game Fest and Opening Night Live at Gamescom) in which awards in roughly 30 categories are given to nominated games (and their developers) that were released throughout the year. Between award announcements, tons of trailers and announcements for upcoming games are shown as well.
How can you watch The Game Awards?
The Game Awards show has ended, but the VOD can still be watched with this YouTube link. Alternatively, you also have the option of watching it through Twitch, Steam, or Prime Video as well.
