The Future Games Show Delivers Over 70 Announcements and Reveals
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 returned with another packed event featuring world premieres, long-awaited updates, major gameplay reveals and release date announcements from both AAA publishers and independent developers. Hosted by Alix Wilton Regan and Troy Baker, the showcase highlighted more than 40 games before handing over to FGS Live From Los Angeles for an additional wave of reveals and developer presentations.
From blockbuster projects such as ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and EXODUS to a huge selection of promising indie titles, the event offered something for every type of player.
Below is a complete roundup of every announcement, trailer, expansion and release date revealed during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live Los Angeles 2026 broadcasts.
Arizona Sunshine
The show opened with a surprise reveal for a flatscreen remake of the beloved VR zombie shooter. The new version brings the undead apocalypse to traditional PC and console players and is scheduled to launch in the future.
WARDOGS
This 100-player tactical warfare shooter showcased large-scale battles where player decisions directly impact available equipment and resources. Unlike many modern shooters, it avoids battle royale and extraction mechanics in favour of all-out warfare.
The Pines
A psychological horror adventure that follows a former detective investigating a mysterious facility. A new trailer provided a closer look at exploration, characters and the game’s unsettling atmosphere.
ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve
Bandai Namco finally provided additional details about the next entry in the long-running flight combat franchise. The developers discussed the story and confirmed a launch date of October 2, 2026.
Little Nightmares III: The Backstage
Bandai Namco revealed brand-new DLC that takes players beneath the twisted carnival setting known as The Carnevale. The expansion launches on June 12, 2026.
Enginefall
Set aboard gigantic moving trains crossing a ruined world, Enginefall combines extraction gameplay with survival and base-building systems. A public playtest is scheduled for June.
Gothic 1 Remake
The long-awaited remake of the classic RPG received its launch trailer during the showcase and is now available across PC and consoles.
Sky: Children of the Light – Dear Van Gogh
thatgamecompany unveiled a special artistic collaboration inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. Players will be able to experience iconic artwork and themed content beginning July 17.
Halloween: The Game
A new gameplay presentation focused on the single-player campaign, allowing players to witness Michael Myers’ transformation into one of horror’s most iconic killers.
Realm of Ink
The stylish martial arts roguelite showcased its unique visual design and fast-paced combat as it officially launched on PC and consoles.
Duskfade
Inspired by classic 3D platformers, Duskfade combines action-adventure gameplay with a magical steampunk setting and arrives on August 13, 2026.
New gameplay trailer can be found here
Cairn: On The Trail
The first major expansion for Cairn introduces new climbing challenges and environments for players seeking an even tougher ascent.
Checkout the release date trailer here
WheelMates
Players control remote-controlled vehicles exploring a giant laboratory filled with puzzles and platforming challenges. The game launches in September.
Gameplay trailer also revealed, check it out here
WTF – Waifu Tactical Force
The colourful shooter returned with a fresh look at its revamped movement systems alongside details of a limited-time playtest.
Interested? Want to know more? Checkout the new trailer here
Be My Horde
This bullet-hell roguelike puts players in command of an ever-growing undead army as they conquer enemies and expand their influence.
Checkout the game here
Fading Echo
A vibrant action RPG where players harness elemental abilities to battle corruption and restore balance to a colourful fantasy world.
New gameplay can be found here
Prison of Husks
A dark soulslike inspired by retro visuals and atmospheric storytelling, Prison of Husks showcased challenging combat and disturbing enemy designs.
Checkout the new gameplay trailer here
Forever Skies
The airborne survival title announced a major update called The Final Echoes while also confirming its Xbox release date.
New gameplay trailer can be found here
AGX GP
Fans of futuristic racing received a fresh look at AGX GP, an anti-gravity racer focused on speed, customisation and competitive gameplay.
Checkout the new gameplay trailer here
Don’t Fret
This unusual horror title places players in the role of a sentient guitar attempting to survive a terrifying music school.
Checkout the release date trailer here
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia
The beloved comic character returns in a brand-new side-scrolling platforming adventure complete with a playable demo.
Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar
An action roguelike featuring intense magical combat, powerful bosses and Chinese mythology-inspired storytelling.
Watch the new gameplay trailer here
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft’s reimagining of Edward Kenway’s pirate adventure received an extensive presentation showcasing upgraded visuals, gameplay systems and world design ahead of its July launch.
Blasphemous 2: The Third Sin
A surprise update launched immediately following its reveal, giving existing players fresh content to explore.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
The classic strategy title is receiving a full remake complete with modern visuals while retaining the spirit of the original release.
New gameplay trailer can be viewed here
Holdfast: American Revolution
A major new update for Holdfast: Nations At War expands the historical battlefield with fresh content and large-scale combat.
Checkout the game gameplay trailer here
They Will Come
This atmospheric platforming adventure takes players aboard a massive airship in an alternate-history setting.
New gameplay trailer can be found here
BioEden
One of the showcase’s world premieres, BioEden challenges players to rebuild ecosystems and restore life to a damaged world.
The Sinking City 2
New gameplay footage highlighted terrifying creatures, Lovecraftian horror and brutal combat ahead of the sequel’s August release.
Release date trailer can be viewed here
Skatesterre
Inspired by classic skateboarding games, this arcade-style experience aims to capture the magic of the genre’s golden era.
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Blood Moon
Poncle announced a new expansion that continues the phenomenon’s growth with additional content and challenges.
The Alters: Last Variable
A new expansion for The Alters introduces fresh story content centred around a fan-favourite version of Jan Scientist.
Aniimo
The creature-collecting RPG returned with a substantial gameplay showcase highlighting exploration and companion systems.
New gameplay trailer here
CORDURA
This psychological multiplayer horror game revolves around trust, deception and enemies capable of impersonating allies.
Watch the reveal trailer here
Chronoscript: The Endless End
A unique narrative adventure where players become trapped inside an endlessly rewriting manuscript.
Watch the new gameplay trailer here
Impermanence
A haunting psychological horror title focused on reconstructing lost memories and uncovering hidden truths.
Watch the reveal trailer here
The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator
Inspired by SCP-style mysteries, players repair bizarre supernatural machinery while uncovering dangerous secrets.
Watch a deep dive video here
My Cannibal Family
One of the event’s strangest reveals, this management simulator tasks players with attracting guests before turning them into dinner.
Watch the reveal trailer here
Mistfall Hunter
A dark fantasy extraction game featuring cooperative and solo play alongside challenging combat encounters.
Watch the new gameplay trailer here
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
Saber Interactive revealed additional details about its survival horror adaptation of the iconic Hellraiser universe.
DeadRoot
A charming metroidvania starring a heavily armed snail was introduced as one of the showcase’s final world premieres.
Watch the reveal trailer here
The Road of Dust and Sorrow
This pixel-art horror adventure draws inspiration from classic survival horror experiences including Silent Hill.
Watch the new trailer here
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Crystal Dynamics provided one of the biggest reveals of the event with an extensive look at Lara Croft’s upcoming adventure. The game launches in February 2027.
1666: Amsterdam
Patrice Désilets’ latest project combines supernatural abilities with historical storytelling in a unique action adventure.
EXODUS
The showcase concluded with an extended gameplay deep dive revealing story choices, companions, combat systems and exploration mechanics for Archetype Entertainment’s ambitious RPG.
Watch the extended gameplay reveal here
FGS Live From Los Angeles Highlights
The second broadcast featured another wave of reveals including Terminal War, Alkahest, Grave Seasons, Gemini-X, Teeto, Paradoxical, Shark Dentist, Don’t Kill Them All, Expendabots, Cursemark, Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, Dark Mass, Witchspire, Hellcard II, Appulse, The Rabbit Haul, Dimhaven: The Lost Source, Black Jacket and the world premiere reveal of Finding Frankie 2. If you are worried about clicking a link, don’t they are just trailer links, so enjoy.
Rayman Legends: Retold and PowerWash Simulator 2 Steal the Spotlight
Two of the most talked-about reveals during FGS Live From Los Angeles were Ubisoft’s Rayman Legends: Retold, which expands the beloved platformer with new content and features, and PowerWash Simulator 2, which teased upcoming Caldera Chronicles locations for players to clean.
Final Thoughts
Between the Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles, Future Games Show delivered one of its strongest line-ups to date. From major franchise revivals and long-awaited sequels to innovative indie projects and unexpected world premieres, the event offered a glimpse into an exciting future for gaming across PC and consoles.
With major titles such as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, EXODUS, ACE COMBAT 8, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and Rayman Legends: Retold leading the charge, players have plenty to look forward to over the next 18 months.
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