{"id":616787,"date":"2026-06-02T09:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/616787\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:52:12","slug":"summer-game-fest-2026-and-state-of-play-every-ps5-xbox-and-nintendo-rumour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/616787\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play &#8211; every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEC_299725617-f33d.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28605037\" alt=\"Video game collage of characters from Halo Rayman God of War and Legend of Zelda\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tWhat do you think will be announced this week? (Microsoft\/Ubisoft\/Sony\/Nintendo\/Metro)<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for a big week in gaming, with at least three separate <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/games-news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">video game<\/a> showcases and tons of new trailers and announcements.<\/p>\n<p>This week stands to be one of the most important weeks in gaming this year. A bunch of different preview showcases are scheduled for the coming days, including <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/wolverine-headline-new-60-minute-state-play-airing-june-28449821\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a new State of Play<\/a> from Sony, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/30\/xbox-summer-showcase-will-include-deep-dive-new-gears-war-27769016\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an Xbox showcase<\/a>, and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/22\/summer-game-fest-2026-date-times-plus-state-play-nintendo-28481637\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Game Fest itself<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although not confirmed, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/new-nintendo-direct-happening-this-june-says-source-dont-worry-28448716\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a new Nintendo Direct<\/a> is also expected to air this month, though not necessarily this week. All of which means that the rumourmill has been going into overdrive, trying to predict what will be shown.<\/p>\n<p>Some games are already confirmed to see previews this week. Sony\u2019s State of Play kicks off with an extended look at the Wolverine game, while Xbox has promised a deep dive on Gears Of War: E-Day and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/29\/fable-delayed-2027-xbox-loses-game-chicken-gta-6-28572069\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a new Fable trailer<\/a> to make up for its recent delay.<\/p>\n<p>That still leaves a lot of potential announcements, so we\u2019ve collated all the biggest rumours from the past several months, as well as common fan theories and predictions, to gauge what could be shown throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>God Of War spin-off<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tExpert, exclusive gaming analysis\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Sign up to the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/game-central\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GameCentral newsletter<\/a> for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Although the last State of Play capped things off with the shadow drop of a new God Of War spin-off, and an announcement for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/02\/13\/new-god-war-game-today-sony-announce-remake-trilogy-26864490\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">remakes of the original three games<\/a>, one more God Of War project is still rumoured to be in the works.<\/p>\n<p>This one is said to be in more in-line with the modern Norse games but <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/02\/new-god-war-franchise-playing-last-character-expect-27184000\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">starring Kratos\u2019 late wife Faye<\/a>. And supposedly it\u2019s the next project from series developer Santa Monica Studio.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019d certainly make sense, as Santa Monica hasn\u2019t had a new release since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/11\/03\/god-of-war-ragnarok-review-a-myth-of-father-and-son-17693887\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">God Of War Ragnar\u00f6k<\/a> in 2022 and only assisted with <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/02\/18\/god-war-sons-sparta-review-boy-now-kratos-26970955\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sons Of Sparta<\/a>. Plus, those remakes are clearly so far off they\u2019re probably PlayStation 6 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/NoxlKQRhF34?si=6FaVJj1iJORGnzUU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Insider Gaming\u2019s Tom Henderson<\/a> has also claimed (or is at least extremely confident) that a new God Of War will appear at the State of Play and that it was apparently meant to be announced in April.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Naughty Dog<\/p>\n<p>Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet hasn\u2019t seen a real update since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/13\/last-us-dev-naughty-dog-reveals-new-game-intergalactic-trailer-22180277\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the 2024 Game Awards reveal<\/a>, although it\u2019s reportedly aiming for a mid-2027 release. As such, a new trailer to showcase gameplay must be due this year at least, maybe at the 2026 Game Awards if not the State of Play.<\/p>\n<p>Naughty Dog is supposed to have <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/06\/03\/naughty-dog-making-multiple-single-player-games-says-studio-head-20960700\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">another project in the works<\/a> so, depending on how development is progressing, Sony could push to have that out first, should Intergalactic be further delayed.<\/p>\n<p>What that second game is has never been clear, although the most popular current theory is that it\u2019s a <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/03\/fans-convinced-new-uncharted-game-underway-naughty-dog-research-post-27838139\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new Uncharted sequel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tHow to watch Summer Game Fest 2026 and every other showcase this week\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>All the showcases below are available via YouTube, and usually Twitch and others, so all you have to do is tune in at the right time and let the new trailers wash over you\u2026<\/p>\n<p>PlayStation State Of Play \u2013 Tuesday June 2, 10pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Women-Led Games Showcase \u2013 Friday June 5, 12am BST<\/p>\n<p>Access-Ability Summer Showcase \u2013 Friday June 5, 4pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Summer Game Fest \u2013 Friday June 5, 10pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Day of the Devs \u2013 Saturday June 6, 12am BST<\/p>\n<p>Southeast Asian Games Showcase \u2013 Saturday, June 6, 4pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Wholesome Direct \u2013 Saturday June 6, 5pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Fellow Traveller\u2019s Story-Rich Showcase \u2013 Saturday June 6, 6pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Green Games Showcase \u2013 Saturday June 6, 7pm BST<\/p>\n<p>IGN Live \u2013 Saturday June 6, 8pm BST &amp; Sunday June 7, 5:30pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Future Games Show \u2013 Saturday June 6, 8pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Xbox Games Showcase \u2013 Sunday June 7, 6pm BST<\/p>\n<p>PC Gaming Show \u2013 Sunday June 7, 8pm BST<\/p>\n<p>Venom spin-off<\/p>\n<p>Insomniac\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/27\/venom-spin-off-still-development-say-sources-despite-voice-actor-comment-28133760\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">all but confirmed Venom spin-off<\/a> is in a weird limbo. After it was <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/12\/19\/insomniac-hack-leaks-wolverine-game-footage-new-x-men-game-19996003\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">infamously leaked<\/a>, one of the Spider-Man games\u2019 voice actors said earlier this year that it was cancelled due to the passing of Venom\u2019s own actor Tony Todd.<\/p>\n<p>However, Bloomberg\u2019s Jason Schreier, perhaps the most reliable insider in the games industry, bluntly refuted this, suggesting Insomniac\u2019s still working on it.<\/p>\n<p>With Wolverine out this year, Insomniac could start teasing Venom as its next project, followed by the promised Spider-Man sequel, although that would mean four Marvel projects in a row from Insomniac.<\/p>\n<p>Revivals of older PlayStation IPs<\/p>\n<p>There were rumblings recently of Sony <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/sony-bringing-back-ps1-games-including-wipeout-ape-escape-claim-rumours-28411118\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dipping into its retro library<\/a> for potential revivals and while certainly believable, it\u2019s unclear precisely which games will see such treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The names Ape Escape and WipEout have been thrown around, as well as remasters or re-releases for the inFamous games (without original developer Sucker Punch\u2019s involvement), but there\u2019s so far no concrete evidence for any of them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Fairgame$\/Break In<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to forget about Fairgame$, as it completely vanished after <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/05\/25\/playstation-showcase-may-2023-recap-games-release-dates-and-more-18842347\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">its 2023 reveal<\/a>. It\u2019s also easy to assume it might be cancelled, as Sony\u2019s live service game plans have imploded since then\u2026 not that that\u2019s stopped the company from pushing through with them anyway.<\/p>\n<p>By all accounts, though, Fairgame$ is still in development and may have even undergone a revamp or at least a rename. Sony <a href=\"https:\/\/tmsearch.uspto.gov\/search\/search-results\/99836522\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recently trademarked<\/a> the name Break In, which some suspect is the new game for Fairgame$. That would make sense as it fits the game\u2019s bank heist premise and\u2026 isn\u2019t completely awful.<\/p>\n<p>Much like the aforementioned God Of War, Tom Henderson has also stated that he expects to see Fairgame$ during the State of Play.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Crazy Taxi\/Jet Set Radio<\/p>\n<p>Sega\u2019s big <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/12\/08\/sega-announce-new-jet-set-radio-golden-axe-streets-rage-19944869\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">retro revival initiative<\/a> has been slow going as only one project \u2013 <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/26\/shinobi-art-vengeance-review-revenge-ninja-24002297\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance<\/a> \u2013 has launched since the initial batch of announcements in 2023. However, the company has <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/22\/sega-confirms-new-crazy-taxi-game-alive-first-teaser-28477990\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">unsubtly teased an update<\/a> for the new Crazy Taxi, which points to a Summer Game Fest reveal and potentially a release this year.<\/p>\n<p>Footage from a new trailer for the Jet Set Radio revival also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GamingLeaksAndRumours\/comments\/1ttdsfp\/new_short_footage_of_jet_set_radio_leaked\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">leaked online recently<\/a>. It\u2019s only a few seconds long and doesn\u2019t show any gameplay, but that could also feature during Summer Game Fest.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Virtua Fighter 6<\/p>\n<p>Another Sega revival in the works is its fighting game series <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/13\/sega-announces-new-fighting-game-revival-maybe-a-new-yakuza-22184084\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virtua Fighter<\/a>, which is in development at Yakuza developer RGG Studio and is bound to see an update this week.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because some very legitimate looking gameplay footage leaked online through Chinese social media site bilibili and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/virtuafighter\/comments\/1tje7vv\/virtua_fighter_vi_crossroads_leaked_video\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">later Reddit<\/a>. It also appears to confirm a proper name for the game: Virtua Fighter Crossroads.<\/p>\n<p>Sonic The Hedgehog<\/p>\n<p>This month marks Sonic The Hedgehog\u2019s 35th anniversary, so Sega is bound to at least have a teaser for the next mainline game, especially since Sonic has made appearances at Summer Game Fest the last few years and it\u2019s been four years since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/11\/07\/sonic-frontiers-review-breaking-the-cycle-of-failure-17711708\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sonic Frontiers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealabs.com\/magazine\/sonic-frontiers-definitive-edition-on-vous-devoile-enfin-son-contenu-61405\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition<\/a> is rumoured to be coming out soon too, although it seems to just be an excuse to get the game on Switch 2, since it apparently doesn\u2019t add anything new and just adds all the free post-launch DLC.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also been suggested <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/29\/sonic-creator-wanted-call-billy-hatcher-giant-egg-a-filthy-name-28568320\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a remake of Sonic CD<\/a> is in the works, which would make sense as the next live action movie in 2027 is clearly taking inspiration from that game.<\/p>\n<p>Alien: Isolation 2<\/p>\n<p>While not confirmed for Summer Game Fest, a proper reveal for Alien: Isolation 2 seems quite likely as developer Creative Assembly posted an extremely vague teaser <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/27\/alien-isolation-2-get-years-updates-teaser-trailer-excites-fans-28133742\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">back in April<\/a> to mark Alien Day.<\/p>\n<p>Job listings also suggest long-term support for the game, which likely refers to post-launch DLC; something the first game received as well.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Persona 4 Revival\/Persona 6<\/p>\n<p>Since Persona 4 Revival was announced at <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/09\/persona-4-remake-keeper-high-life-2-best-xbox-games-showcase-23363621\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">last year\u2019s Xbox showcase<\/a> and is speculated to launch in early 2027, it\u2019d be more surprising if a new trailer wasn\u2019t at this year\u2019s Xbox showcase.<\/p>\n<p>What has caught fans off guard, though, is <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/28\/persona-6-artwork-leak-leaves-fans-split-whether-ai-fakes-not-28554100\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">allegedly leaked artwork<\/a> from the unannounced Persona 6, complete with a rumoured release window of September next year.<\/p>\n<p>None of this guarantees a Persona 6 reveal at any of the upcoming showcases, but this year is the 30th anniversary of the series. And considering Persona 5 was a decade ago, now is the absolutely best time to formally showcase the sequel.<\/p>\n<p>DC fighting game<\/p>\n<p>NetherRealm Studios is overdue a return to the DC universe and with <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/05\/26\/mortal-kombat-1-dlc-officially-developer-teases-next-project-23250035\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">support for Mortal Kombat 1<\/a> wrapped up, it\u2019s generally assumed that an Injustice 3 (which has been <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/29\/injustice-3-happening-superman-green-lantern-voice-actors-leak-sequel-24030864\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discussed, rumoured, and hinted at<\/a> for years) is next on the docket.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, there\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/06\/netherrealm-confirms-new-mortal-kombat-game-boss-hints-injustice-3-28260035\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">insider chatter<\/a> that while NetherRealm is working on a DC fighting game, it might not be related to Injustice. This would make sense as Injustice\u2019s premise of a world conquered by an evil Superman is old hat nowadays.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Tomb Raider<\/p>\n<p>The first of the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/12\/two-new-tomb-raider-games-coming-soon-look-fantastic-25400841\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">two upcoming Tomb Raider games<\/a> \u2013 Legacy Of Atlantis \u2013 is rumoured to have been <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/07\/tomb-raider-remake-delayed-2027-says-insider-first-leaked-game-27885271\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">delayed until 2027<\/a>, but Embracer Group <a href=\"https:\/\/embracer.com\/releases\/embracer-group-publishes-interim-report-q4-january-march-2026-adjusted-ebit-amounted-to-sek-360-million\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">has insisted<\/a> it\u2019s still on track to launch later this year.<\/p>\n<p>As such, a new trailer this week is a given, especially since the game will be featured as part of IGN Live, which runs around the same time as Summer Game Fest.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps developer Crystal Dynamics will have something to share on Tomb Raider: Catalyst too. Although since that lacks a release date beyond a vague 2027 window, it will likely prioritise Legacy Of Atlantis for the time being.<\/p>\n<p>Yooka-Laylee<\/p>\n<p>The original <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2017\/04\/04\/yooka-laylee-review-banjo-threeie-and-a-half-6553094\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yooka-Laylee<\/a> saw an updated remaster\/reimagining last year under the name Yooka-Replaylee, but developer Playtonic has been unsubtly teasing something new is on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from updating its profile image on Bluesky to a close-up of Yooka\u2019s eye, it\u2019s posted a couple of teasing statements about how the two title characters are \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/playtonicgames.com\/post\/3mmylriapcq2v\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">plotting something<\/a>.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/playtonicgames.com\/post\/3mna562573x2j\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More recently<\/a>, it\u2019s said, \u2018Collecting quills is far too slow, there may be faster ways to go,\u2019 which some think is a hint at a Diddy Kong Racing style Mario Kart clone.<\/p>\n<p>Rayman<\/p>\n<p>Ubisoft\u2019s upcoming Rayman plans are common knowledge thanks to how much has leaked about them. For starters, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/28\/rayman-legends-remake-new-3d-sections-this-year-claim-rumours-28552411\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a Rayman Legends remake<\/a> \u2013 Rayman Legends: Retold \u2013 is said to debut at the State of Play and launch in October. It will apparently feature new 3D sections and new content, <a href=\"https:\/\/n1up.nl\/news\/rayman-remake-gaat-rayman-legends-retold-heten\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">including collaborations<\/a> with <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/09\/05\/astro-bot-review-playstation-gaming-best-21552686\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Astro Bot<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/23\/clair-obscur-expedition-33-review-a-classic-jrpg-made-france-22958398\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s strange that Ubisoft wouldn\u2019t remake predecessor Rayman Origins instead but as it turns out, that game is seeing a straightforward \u2018Enhanced Edition\u2019 for modern systems, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:knj5sw5al3sukl6vhkpi7637\/post\/3mmzfqqzpis2u\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a now deleted listing<\/a> on the Xbox store. Hilariously, it was listed as costing $2,000, but that\u2019s obviously incorrect.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_294881026-c6b8.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28135314\" alt=\"Assassin's Creed Hexe screenshot of teaser\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAssassin\u2019s Creed Hexe could do with an update since it\u2019s lost key members of staff (Ubisoft)<br \/>\nAssassin\u2019s Creed Hexe \/ Far Cry 7<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of Ubisoft projects, if the company plans to have any big announcements for the summer, it\u2019s going to be either the next Assassin\u2019s Creed or Far Cry game.<\/p>\n<p>Assassin\u2019s Creed Hexe hasn\u2019t had a real update since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/07\/12\/assassins-creed-red-is-out-next-year-as-ubisoft-tease-hexe-details-19116414\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the initial teaser<\/a> and is reportedly aiming for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/27\/assassins-creed-hexe-seems-trouble-second-director-exits-ubisoft-28135073\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a 2027 launch<\/a>, which makes sense as Ubisoft likes releasing new entries on a regular basis and this year it\u2019s launching <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/23\/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-officially-revealed-a-lot-changed-28088833\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a Black Flag remake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ubisoft may not want to start promoting a new Assassin\u2019s Creed until the aforementioned remake is out the door, though, so it might choose to share first official details on Far Cry 7, since it has been nearly five years since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2021\/10\/06\/far-cry-6-review-viva-la-revolucion-15373653\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Far Cry 6<\/a> and the company has promised to have something new for the series <a href=\"https:\/\/staticctf.ubisoft.com\/8aefmxkxpxwl\/1LR2VCCkksmsZ3BDdDrpQW\/3bbed93696b39f8e2d8cebf527afb025\/Ubisoft_FY26_PR_English_vF.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">out by 2029<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rumours point to it being <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/17\/far-cry-7-report-says-next-games-will-move-away-series-formula-22203923\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a significant shake up<\/a> to the series formula, but it was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegamer.com\/far-cry-7-generative-ai-rumour\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recently claimed<\/a> Ubisoft is using Far Cry 7 as a testing ground for generative AI and that the results \u2018look like s***,\u2019 which doesn\u2019t bode well.<\/p>\n<p>New Worms<\/p>\n<p>This one was awfully random but in the midst of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/06\/assassins-creed-spin-off-leak-argument-leads-tease-new-worms-game-28255537\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an Assassin\u2019s Creed related leak<\/a>, somebody dropped screenshots and gameplay of an unannounced Worms game.<\/p>\n<p>Intriguingly, it looks to be a cross between the original Worms and XCOM, which already makes it more appealing than the last entry, Worms Rumble. That came out in 2020 and ditched the turn-based tactics gameplay for real-time battle royale action.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Resident Evil<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Capcom used Summer Game Fest to announce <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/02\/25\/resident-evil-requiem-review-best-resi-since-2005-27089612\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Resident Evil Requiem<\/a>, so it would be fitting to use the same event to show off the game\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/10\/resident-evil-requiem-story-dlc-confirmed-capcom-hints-mercenaries-mode-27345979\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">story DLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Capcom hasn\u2019t said anything about what the DLC entails, but <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/04\/resident-evil-requiem-story-dlc-star-ada-says-insider-may-rumour-shut-28232240\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">it\u2019s rumoured<\/a> to see the return of Ada Wong, who some fans speculate is Leon\u2019s mystery wife.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also been claimed there\u2019ll be two DLC expansions: one that sees Ada team up with series veteran Chris Redfield and another starring Leon and Alyssa Ashcroft, the mother of Requiem protagonist Grace.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s not impossible for Capcom to start teasing its next Resident Evil remake, now that Requiem is out. The company is believed to have <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/04\/resident-evil-requiem-story-dlc-star-ada-says-insider-may-rumour-shut-28232240\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">at least three in production<\/a> for Resident Evil Zero, Code: Veronica, and the very first game.<\/p>\n<p>The Code: Veronica remake is supposedly aiming to launch next year, so it\u2019d make sense for Capcom to have an announcement before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC<\/p>\n<p>With the recent addition of Ingrid to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/05\/30\/street-fighter-6-review-the-past-and-future-of-fighting-games-18865225\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Street Fighter 6<\/a>, Capcom has no more DLC characters confirmed, which means a fourth year of DLC is undoubtedly planned to be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>There are rumours about which four characters will be included but the most surprising one is that Capcom is collaborating with Square Enix to add Final Fantasy 7\u2019s Tifa Lockhart.<\/p>\n<p>The initial source of this rumour, RnK_Clan on Reddit, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resetera.com\/threads\/street-fighter-6-ot-round-4-once-more-with-healing-switch-2-version-season-3-launch.1206345\/page-360#post-154019845\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">consistently and accurately<\/a> leaked previous DLC characters for Street Fighter 6, and added that Tifa will be accompanied by Gouken and Vega (two returning Street Fighter characters) and Final Fight\u2019s Mike Haggar.<\/p>\n<p>Curiously, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ww11hUEEHSk?si=OTHC6QI8GpH6bFN1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTuber rooflemonger<\/a> has claimed that this character line-up doesn\u2019t match what he\u2019s heard\u2026 except for Tifa, which he was told about by multiple sources.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Onimusha: Way Of The Sword<\/p>\n<p>Capcom has one last big release for 2026 and that\u2019s its new Onimusha sequel <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/20\/onimusha-way-sword-hands-on-preview-return-demon-samurai-23942861\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onimusha: Way Of The Sword<\/a>. However, it still lacks a concrete release date.<\/p>\n<p>That may change at some point this week as <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/intercelluar\/status\/2060772126161064229\" rel=\"nofollow\">X account asdf<\/a> \u2013 the same source that leaked the logo for the Rayman Legends remake \u2013 has claimed the game is scheduled for September 26, though they\u2019ve covered their bases by adding that this info could be outdated.<\/p>\n<p>For what it\u2019s worth, the ever reliable NateTheHate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resetera.com\/threads\/xbox-game-studios-bethesda-abk-ot37-the-plans-the-plan-until-its-not-the-plan.1502515\/page-91#post-155654701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">has commented<\/a> on this rumour, adding that while he can\u2019t corroborate the exact date, Capcom is allegedly targeting a September launch.<\/p>\n<p>Devil May Cry 5 for Switch 2<\/p>\n<p>One last Capcom rumour, 2019\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2019\/03\/06\/devil-may-cry-5-review-diabolically-stylish-8837402\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devil May Cry 5<\/a> is allegedly seeing a Switch 2 port \u2013 labelled the Devil Hunter Edition \u2013 according to a listing on the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee website (per <a href=\"https:\/\/nintendoeverything.com\/devil-may-cry-5-seemingly-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-getting-new-devil-hunter-edition\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NintendoEverything<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Listings on ratings boards are typically accurate, although it\u2019s unclear if this will feature any new content or just be a straightforward port that includes the Vergil and Bloody Palace DLC.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, a Devil May Cry 5 re-release makes sense to capitalise on the Nintendo audience and the success of the Devil May Cry Netflix show. If this were to be announced anywhere, though, it\u2019d probably be during a Nintendo Direct.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this is also Capcom letting new fans get up to speed on the most recent entry so they\u2019re prepared for a Devil May Cry 6, which feels overdue at this point.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>FromSoftware<\/p>\n<p>FromSoftware currently has only one confirmed game, which is Switch 2 multiplayer exclusive <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/02\/elden-ring-creators-reveal-new-switch-2-exclusive-game-duskbloods-22839161\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Duskbloods<\/a> and is meant to be launching before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the lack of updates since last year\u2019s reveal, it is claimed by NateTheHate to be <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/27\/new-classic-style-star-fox-game-launch-this-summer-claims-insider-27709617\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">out in late 2026<\/a> and FromSoftware\u2019s parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, still has it listed for a 2026 launch in its <a href=\"https:\/\/ssl4.eir-parts.net\/doc\/9468\/ir_material_for_fiscal_ym10\/202795\/00.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">latest fiscal report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If this is going to be shown anywhere, it will be at a Nintendo Direct, although we wouldn\u2019t be surprised if it winds up being pushed back into early 2027.<\/p>\n<p>It was <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/18\/elden-ring-creators-fromsoftware-will-two-new-games-next-year-claims-report-23694741\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">claimed last year<\/a> that FromSoftware is aiming to have two games out in 2026. What exactly this second project could be isn\u2019t clear, but there\u2019s speculation it could be a previously rumoured <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/11\/18\/dark-souls-3-remaster-coming-claims-insider-still-no-bloodborne-22014874\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">remaster of Dark Souls 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a rumour of FromSoftware working on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/11\/fromsoftware-making-a-pirate-game-say-rumours-fans-really-want-true-28322133\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an unannounced pirate game<\/a> titled Cerulean Onslaught, but while the idea is popular with fans, the source is dubious and should be taken with a considerable serving of salt.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve<\/p>\n<p>Ace Combat 8 was announced at <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/12\/12\/game-awards-2025-every-announcement-trailer-revealed-25414774\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">last year\u2019s The Game Awards<\/a> with a tentative 2026 release window, which is likely to mean late summer or early autumn \u2013 assuming it doesn\u2019t want to take on GTA 6.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because the website for PEGI, the European ratings board, has the game listed to launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC on May 30.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, this is a placeholder, since it\u2019s June now and the game\u2019s not out, but at the very least this could point to a new trailer that will confirm a proper release date.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Tides Of Annihilation<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, Tides Of Annihilation is a new fantasy action game based on Arthurian legend from Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games, which was announced <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/12\/shock-news-ps5-state-play-good-returnal-follow-up-revealed-22548492\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">early last year<\/a> during a State of Play.<\/p>\n<p>Eclipse Glow recently announced that it\u2019s running a hands-on event this summer, so people can actually try the game for themselves. You\u2019d think that might mean a public demo during Summer Game Fest, although Eclipse Glow has so far made no mention of the event.<\/p>\n<p>At the very least, there could be a new trailer to accompany it this week, during one of the showcases. Perhaps the game will even be ready to launch later this year.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tWill new gaming hardware be announced this week?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Both Sony and Microsoft have new consoles supposedly targeting a 2027 launch, but you shouldn\u2019t expect either of them to even be mentioned during their respective showcases.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/06\/01\/microsoft-rule-project-helix-xbox-games-showcase-ceo-buckles-fans-28601237\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">already ruled out<\/a> discussing Project Helix, as it wants to focus on its games. Sony hasn\u2019t said anything about showcasing new hardware at the State of Play and since Microsoft has no immediate plans for Helix, Sony\u2019s under no pressure to show off the PlayStation 6 either.<\/p>\n<p>As for Nintendo, while the Switch 2 is still only a year old, there are suspicions that the company is planning <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/16\/nintendo-switch-2-lite-console-sooner-expected-suggests-leak-26325372\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a Switch 2 Lite<\/a> or at least some kind of hardware revision sooner than anticipated.<\/p>\n<p>It would make a lot of sense for Nintendo to release a Switch 2 Lite since it would presumably be less expensive than the regular model and thus more appealing to new customers. Especially since the regular Switch 2 is <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/08\/switch-2-price-increase-confirmed-uk-nintendo-wont-say-28284953\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">going up in price<\/a> later this year.<\/p>\n<p>Kingdom Come<\/p>\n<p>Warhorse Studios already elected to announce its next two projects ahead of any showcases: a new Kingdom Come game and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/20\/lord-rings-game-warhorse-studios-confirmed-boring-way-28447306\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a Lord Of The Rings themed<\/a> open world role-playing game.<\/p>\n<p>The latter is presumably years away from coming out, but that Kingdom Come game is already slated to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/25\/next-kingdom-come-game-launch-sooner-expected-says-dev-28514352\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">launch either next year or in early 2028<\/a>, which suggests it\u2019s a much smaller project built on the bones of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/03\/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-review-historys-greatest-medieval-life-sim-22486982\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If so, Warhorse may already have something to show of it this week, although if it does, we\u2019d have to question why it didn\u2019t wait to announce the game through a teaser trailer rather than a boring social media post.<\/p>\n<p>Lego Skylines<\/p>\n<p>Possibly the weirdest potential Summer Game Fest announcement, something called <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/26\/new-lego-game-leaks-via-ratings-board-not-expecting-28522531\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lego Skylines<\/a> was spotted on the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea\u2019s website last month.<\/p>\n<p>This not only suggests an incoming announcement but that it will launch relatively soon too. As the name suggests, it sounds like a Lego version of city building sim <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2018\/09\/17\/cities-skylines-nintendo-switch-review-simcity-on-the-go-7950699\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cities: Skylines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lego is a perfect fit for a city builder, although we have to imagine this isn\u2019t being handled by Traveller\u2019s Tales, since it\u2019s only just released <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/lego-batman-legacy-dark-knight-review-arkham-co-op-nights-28416855\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Star Wars Zero Company\/Star Wars Jedi 3<\/p>\n<p>As a cross between Star Wars and XCOM, Star Wars Zero Company is easily one of our most anticipated games of 2026. It\u2019s supposed to be out this year, but progress on it has been quiet since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/19\/star-wars-zero-company-is-xcom-set-in-the-clone-wars-and-we-love-it-22937150\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">last year\u2019s reveal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There was, thankfully, a meaty and very positive preview of the game from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/strategy\/star-wars-zero-company-is-more-than-just-star-wars-xcom-it-feels-like-mass-effect-but-with-turn-based-tactics-and-permadeath\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PC Gamer<\/a> in March and, just like Lego Skylines, a listing was spotted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grac.or.kr\/Statistics\/Popup\/Pop_ReasonInfo.aspx?67044fbd1bea544533e695805e79940ca6c813a6a053e8e5ec12581d53453bb0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Korean ratings website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a positive sign that Zero Company will be out before the end of 2026 and since Star Wars Day came and went with no update, a new trailer at Summer Game Fest feels like a strong possibility.<\/p>\n<p>The next question is whether this will come out before or after Star Wars: Galactic Racer, which has a concrete release date of October 6.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also the matter of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/09\/18\/star-wars-jedi-3-will-last-one-ea-tease-final-cal-kestis-game-21627200\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Star Wars Jedi 3<\/a>, which EA teased as the last entry in Respawn\u2019s trilogy of Jedi games starring Cal Kestis. There was a four year gap between the previous two games, which launched in 2019 and 2023, respectively, so the third game could potentially launch within the next couple of years and thus warrant a formal announcement sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3<\/p>\n<p>Given the four year gap between <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/04\/06\/final-fantasy-7-remake-review-cloud-many-silver-linings-12515109\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Final Fantasy 7 Remake<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/02\/22\/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-review-remade-remodelled-reborn-20323101\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth<\/a>, it\u2019s not unreasonable to assume the third and final part of the trilogy will launch sometime in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>However, with Part 3\u2019s development reportedly progressing well and 2027 marking the 30th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy 7, there\u2019s speculation that Square Enix could have the game ready by next year.<\/p>\n<p>There is also enough evidence pointing to a proper reveal taking place soon. For starters, director Naoki Hamaguchi told <a href=\"https:\/\/comicbook.com\/gaming\/feature\/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-naoki-hamaguchi-switch-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Comicbook<\/a> in April that \u2018preparations toward the announcement are steadily underway.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but with both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth now on Switch 2 and Xbox, fans across all platforms are fully caught up with the story, which would lead perfectly into a reveal for Part 3, especially if it\u2019s multiplatform at launch.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was the final reveal of Summer Game Fest 2023, so it\u2019d be fitting if the show repeated this for Part 3. Although, alternatively, Sony could have enough sway to include it as part of the State of Play.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Kingdom Hearts<\/p>\n<p>Kingdom Hearts 4 was <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/04\/11\/kingdom-hearts-4-announced-with-new-trailer-but-its-not-set-in-tokyo-16442771\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced in 2022<\/a> and since then, all Square Enix has shown of it are a handful of screenshots, which it only shared last year as a means of placating fans after it <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/05\/14\/kingdom-hearts-4-gets-new-update-square-enix-cancels-spin-off-23085270\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cancelled mobile spin-off<\/a> Missing Link.<\/p>\n<p>There have been some rumours and alleged leaks about the game since then, but nothing concrete, and although there are some hopes it will make a grand return this week, there\u2019s no firm evidence to support them.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s far more plausible is an announcement for native Switch 2 ports of all the older Kingdom Hearts games, which infamously only saw cloud versions on the Switch 1.<\/p>\n<p>This has been <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/21\/kingdom-hearts-coming-switch-2-unlikely-game-ever-also-rumoured-26430026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rumoured\/speculated for a while<\/a> and the flames were only further flamed when it was claimed that the demos for said cloud versions had been removed, but we checked the Switch eShop ourselves and they\u2019re still there.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, dedicated Switch 2 ports seem inevitable and could be featured at a Nintendo Direct. Alternatively, Square Enix and Disney may be saving Kingdom Hearts news for this year\u2019s D23 convention in August.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tDon&#8217;t miss Gaming news! Add us as a Preferred Source\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>As a loyal GameCentral reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for gaming stories. 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Not to mention it <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/04\/every-game-cancelled-xbox-devastating-job-cuts-23579727\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cancelled a bunch of games<\/a> last year.<\/p>\n<p>One thing guaranteed to be shown, though, is Minecraft Dungeons 2 since that was already <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/23\/minecraft-world-theme-park-coming-uk-2027-27621513\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced back in March<\/a> but only with a brief teaser trailer. So, there\u2019s bound to be a proper gameplay demonstration, especially since they can springboard it off the news that the second Minecraft movie\u2019s official title is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DY-OE0yJWjs\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Minecraft Movie Squared<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Halo<\/p>\n<p>The Halo: Combat Evolved remake is also guaranteed to make an appearance, since it\u2019s launching later this year and currently lacks a firm release date.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gruntdotapi\/status\/2041681342509842908\" rel=\"nofollow\">Halo Infinite leaker<\/a> has suggested it could launch in early access on July 23, followed by a full release on July 28, which would make sense as Xbox has nothing major scheduled for the summer.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s less clear is whether Xbox will take a moment to announce or even tease a brand new Halo game. One certainly seems to be in development, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/narrative-design-director-halo-studios-at-microsoft-4404821831\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an old job listing<\/a> refers to something called Halo Next.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, regular Halo leaker <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rEy__vm8F7A?si=3N-W3zIYl9lzlGMD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rebs Gaming<\/a> has claimed that work on a sequel to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2021\/12\/06\/halo-infinite-review-combat-renewed-15721102\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halo Infinite<\/a> has begun, which is something Xbox could at least confirm to be the case, even if it doesn\u2019t show anything of it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Elder Scrolls 6\/Fallout<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be shocking if Xbox treated one or two of its new announcements as a bigger deal than they really are, but if there\u2019s one game that would warrant it, it\u2019d be The Elder Scrolls 6.<\/p>\n<p>Even if it\u2019s just another teaser, updates on the game\u2019s progress have been fleeting since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2018\/06\/11\/bethesda-announce-elder-scrolls-vi-starfield-elder-scrolls-blades-e3-7620735\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the 2018 announcement<\/a>. Former Xbox boss Phil Spencer once suggested it could launch <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/06\/26\/the-elder-scrolls-6-wont-be-out-till-2028-at-the-earliest-admits-xbox-19013311\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">as early as 2028<\/a> and there was even a rumour it could <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/23\/elder-scrolls-6-release-date-earlier-2028-claims-new-rumour-24243374\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">arrive next year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, any sort of update on The Elder Scrolls 6 would be an easy win, especially if it comes with a release window.<\/p>\n<p>Even if that game remains absent, though, Xbox is bound to have something from Bethesda to show off. The most likely possibility is the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/10\/fallout-3-remastered-release-date-revealed-new-toy-due-soon-27343462\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">long-rumoured Fallout 3 remaster<\/a>, especially if it\u2019s out this August \u2013 as some tie-in merchandise has suggested.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>GTA 6<\/p>\n<p>There is frankly no telling when Rockstar plans to share a new trailer for GTA 6. Publisher Take-Two did say marketing would <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/02\/04\/gta-6-marketing-hype-begins-this-summer-take-two-denies-new-delay-26703090\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">begin in the summer<\/a> and there\u2019s no sign of another delay, meaning the game should actually launch in November.<\/p>\n<p>However, if\/when GTA 6 does make a reappearance this summer (with <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/gta-6-a-year-old-today-came-originally-planned-28422296\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">legitimate pre-order details<\/a> this time), it\u2019s unlikely to do so at any of the big showcases.<\/p>\n<p>The last two trailers released independently and considering they <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/05\/08\/gta-6-trailer-2-watched-movie-trailer-history-says-rockstar-games-23047763\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">garnered millions of views<\/a>, faster than most major movie trailers, GTA 6 clearly doesn\u2019t need a State of Play or Summer Game Fest to help promote it.<\/p>\n<p>As such, any new trailer may not drop until much later into June, or later, which may be for the best since a release this week would easily overshadow every other game announcement.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Mario Kart World<\/p>\n<p>Although the Nintendo Direct is currently rumoured to air later this month, there\u2019s been some scuttlebutt about it potentially dropping this week. That seems far less likely given Nintendo\u2019s habits in recent years but either way, we want to touch upon Nintendo\u2019s potential summer announcements.<\/p>\n<p>One that\u2019s especially overdue is DLC for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/10\/mario-kart-world-review-final-verdict-switch-2s-biggest-game-23373706\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mario Kart World<\/a>. The game\u2019s almost a year old and though there have been smaller, free updates, no DLC plans have ever been mentioned. There have been hints of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/23\/two-new-racers-coming-mario-kart-world-hints-donkey-kong-credits-23734880\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Donkey Kong-related content<\/a>, but even without them, DLC is guaranteed to be in the works simply because it\u2019d make Nintendo a lot of money.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/15\/nintendo-hints-even-switch-1-games-expand-software-business-28386209\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa<\/a> has even referred to Mario Kart World as an \u2018evergreen\u2019 game he wants people buying throughout the Switch 2\u2019s lifecycle, which is the closest Nintendo\u2019s got to saying it does have DLC in the pipeline.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia<\/p>\n<p>The overwhelming success of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/02\/pokemon-pokopia-review-best-pokemon-game-switch-2-27185141\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia<\/a> no doubt caught Nintendo off-guard, as it did everyone else. The game is receiving free post-launch support, but its popularity could very well encourage Nintendo to fast track some proper DLC expansions.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CentroLeaks\/status\/2049697251732135955\" rel=\"nofollow\">it\u2019s been claimed<\/a> that the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/10\/14\/pokemon-teraleak-reveals-gen-11-dream-open-world-game-project-seed-24421228\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">infamous teraleak<\/a> from 2024 included plans to add new areas to Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia as DLC. Even if this is accurate, those plans could very well have changed, but Nintendo clearly recognises the value of pushing Pokopia, as evidenced by <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAUNZ\/status\/2051482011651522671\" rel=\"nofollow\">a new Switch 2 bundle<\/a> that includes the game.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone expecting new footage for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/02\/27\/pokemon-winds-waves-revealed-switch-2-new-starters-27139408\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pok\u00e9mon Winds &amp; Waves<\/a> will probably be left wanting, though, since that game\u2019s not due till 2027 so it\u2019s not an immediate priority for Nintendo.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Fire Emblem: Fortune\u2019s Weave<\/p>\n<p>A new Fire Emblem game was announced last September and though there have been no updates since, Nintendo still has it listed for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/12\/latest-nintendo-direct-another-disappointment-no-surprise-24149073\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a 2026 launch<\/a> and it\u2019s rumoured to be part of the company\u2019s summer line-up.<\/p>\n<p>As such, a more in-depth look at the game could be part of the next Nintendo Direct. Nintendo\u2019s recent tendency to drop new trailers through its Nintendo Today app, though, means it could just as easily make an appearance there, on a random Tuesday or something.<\/p>\n<p>Super Smash Bros.<\/p>\n<p>Since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/11\/19\/kirby-air-riders-review-nintendos-pink-puffball-rides-24741030\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kirby Air Riders<\/a> support wrapped up very shortly after launch, and pointedly has no DLC plans, director Masahiro Sakurai has no doubt been sent back into the Super Smash Bros. mines by Nintendo.<\/p>\n<p>Like Mario Kart World, it makes too much sense not to have a new Super Smash Bros. \u2013 be it wholly original or an updated <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2018\/12\/06\/super-smash-bros-ultimate-review-nintendo-vs-the-world-8215803\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a> with extra characters \u2013 to launch early into the Switch 2\u2019s lifecycle, so it can be supported for years to come as an evergreen title.<\/p>\n<p>YouTuber and game developer interviewer <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kiwitalkz\/status\/2051010339140186175\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kiwi Talkz<\/a> has suggested that something Smash related is coming within the next couple of years, but whether that\u2019s a brand new game or a re-release is something he refused to specify.<\/p>\n<p>If it is new, Nintendo may elect to wait till next year to start talking about it, but if there\u2019s one game it could arguably afford to announce extra early, it\u2019s a new Smash Bros. since even the mere promise could help shift Switch 2 units.<\/p>\n<p>Ocarina Of Time remake and more<\/p>\n<p>The big Nintendo rumour is that it\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/27\/zelda-ocarina-time-remake-coming-this-year-no-3d-mario-claim-multiple-sources-27708725\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">remaking The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time<\/a> this year, potentially as its big Christmas release, which would make it an easy pick for a \u2018one last thing\u2019 during the next Direct.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019d also be a smart way of drumming up anticipation for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/20\/legend-zelda-movie-leak-confirms-link-getting-silly-hat-back-28046178\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">next year\u2019s live action movie<\/a>, even if it appears to be its own thing and not a direct adaptation of Ocarina Of Time.<\/p>\n<p>There are several <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/07\/star-fox-switch-2-price-revealed-nintendo-rumours-hint-busy-summer-28270777\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">smaller Nintendo related rumours<\/a> circulating online as well, including a Super Metroid remake, a new Wario Land for 2027, and a Switch 2 Edition of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/07\/19\/pikmin-4-review-a-very-cosy-epic-19154868\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pikmin 4<\/a> \u2013 all of which could feasibly be used to fill up a general Direct.<\/p>\n<p>As for the next 3D Super Mario game, that\u2019s claimed to not be coming till 2027, so Nintendo may choose to withhold showing anything of that until next year.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_293948446-b833.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28050067\" alt=\"Link riding his horse Epona through a large grassy field in Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tIt was also The Legend Of Zelda\u2019s 40th anniversary in February 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