The gaming industry gathered December 13th for The Game Awards 2025, an event celebrating the year’s best titles and offering a first look at forthcoming releases. Beyond the award presentations, the show was packed with announcements, teasing highly anticipated sequels, unexpected reboots, and entirely new intellectual properties. Below is a comprehensive overview of the key reveals from the evening,spanning major franchises and independent projects alike.
The Game Awards 2025 delivered a wave of announcements alongside its winners, with several reveals remaining under wraps. A complete list of award recipients can be found here. Below is a detailed overview of the key announcements from the event.
Larian Studios Announces New ‘Divinity’ Game
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- Larian Studios Announces New ‘Divinity’ Game
- ‘Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’ in Development
- ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Returns
- Remedy Entertainment Announces ‘Control Resonant’
- Two ‘Tomb Raider’ Games Confirmed
- ‘Total War: Warhammer 40,000’ Announced
- New Trailer for ‘Resident Evil: Requiem’
- New ‘Megaman’ Game on the Horizon
- New Shooter from ‘Apex Legends’ and ‘Titanfall’ Creators
- ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Release Window Confirmed
- New ‘Diablo’ Expansion and Shadow Drop
- ‘LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ Release Date
- Lenny Kravitz Cast as Villain in ‘007’
- ‘Lords of the Fallen 2’ Reveals First Gameplay
- ‘Saros’ Trailer Released
- Sequel to ‘Soma’ in Development
- ‘Forest 3’ Announced
- ‘4:Loop’ – New Co-op Shooter
- ‘Pragmata’ Release Date and Gameplay Reveal
- ‘Street Fighter’ Film Trailer Debuted
- New ‘Ace Combat’ Game Announced
- ‘Out of Words’ – New Co-op Game
- ‘Gang of Dragon’ Features Ma Dong-seok
- ‘Orbitals’ – Switch 2 Exclusive
- Two Games from Wizards of the Coast
- ‘Bradley the Badger’ Announced
- ‘AUDIOMECH’ – Rhythm-Based Combat
- ‘The Free Shepherd’ – Indie Game Debut
- ‘Decrepit’ – Indie Horror from Sweden
- ‘Stupid Never Dies’ – Japanese Action Game
Larian Games, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, is developing a new installment in the Divinity Original Sin series. The title, simply named Divinity, will not be a direct sequel to previous games. The initial reveal consisted of a cinematic trailer, available for viewing here, with further details currently limited. Geoff Keighley indicated this will be the studio’s largest project to date, a significant undertaking given the success of Baldur’s Gate 3. The statue featured in earlier teasers was also confirmed as a hint towards this new game.
‘Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’ in Development
A new Star Wars game is in the works, led by Casey Hudson, previously involved with the Old Republic games. While specific details remain scarce, the trailer offered a promising glimpse of the project. Arcanaut Studios is handling development.
‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Returns
Alongside Fate of the Old Republic, another Star Wars title was unveiled: Star Wars Galactic Racer. This game offers a distinct experience focused entirely on podracing and is slated for release next year. The trailer can be viewed here.
Remedy Entertainment Announces ‘Control Resonant’
Remedy Entertainment revealed their next game, Control Resonant, accompanied by a compelling trailer. Following the success of Alan Wake 2, which recently garnered multiple awards, Remedy appears poised to deliver another standout title. The game maintains the studio’s signature surreal and visually striking aesthetic.
Two ‘Tomb Raider’ Games Confirmed
Following earlier reports, a reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise has been officially confirmed. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, scheduled for release next year, will serve as a remake of the original game. A second installment, Tomb Raider Catalyst, is planned for 2027, as seen in this trailer.
‘Total War: Warhammer 40,000’ Announced
Creative Assembly, with David Harbour presenting, announced the latest installment in the Total War series: Total War: Warhammer 40,000. This marks a departure for the studio, venturing into the science fiction genre, a space where Total War has limited experience. The trailer showcased two factions – Space Marines and Orks – with a brief appearance of an Astra Militarum soldier.
New Trailer for ‘Resident Evil: Requiem’
Capcom unveiled a new trailer for Resident Evil: Requiem, offering a deeper look into the narrative. The trailer features Viktor Gideon and the return of Leon, appearing older and playable. Resident Evil: Requiem appears to be a dual-protagonist experience, with gameplay leaning towards action with Leon and survival horror with the other character.
New ‘Megaman’ Game on the Horizon
Capcom announced a new Megaman game, Megaman Dual Override, promising a classic Megaman experience. The game is slated for release on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, but not until 2027.
New Shooter from ‘Apex Legends’ and ‘Titanfall’ Creators
The developers of Titanfall and Apex Legends announced a new shooter, Highguard, blending shooter mechanics with medieval influences. The game will be available for free trial on January 26, its official release date.
‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Release Window Confirmed
Phantom Blade Zero has a confirmed release date of September 9, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing abilities, enemies, and story elements.
New ‘Diablo’ Expansion and Shadow Drop
Diablo 4 will receive a new expansion, Diablo: Lord of Hatred, revealed with a cinematic trailer. The trailer introduced the Paladin class, which is already available in the base game and not exclusive to the expansion. Lord of Hatred is scheduled for release on April 28, 2026.
‘LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ Release Date
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has a release date and a new trailer. The game will launch on May 29, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Lenny Kravitz Cast as Villain in ‘007’
For 007 First Light, the primary antagonist has been revealed as Lenny Kravitz, marking his debut in the James Bond universe. The trailer suggests a classic Bond villain role, including a scene of James Bond being fed to crocodiles.
‘Lords of the Fallen 2’ Reveals First Gameplay
The first gameplay footage of Lords of the Fallen 2 was unveiled, set to a cover of “It’s a Sin.” The trailer showcased combat and various enemies, with the return of the dual-world mechanic.
‘Saros’ Trailer Released
Saros, the latest bullet hell game from Housemarque (known for Returnal), released its first story trailer. The game is scheduled for release on April 30, 2026.
Sequel to ‘Soma’ in Development
The creators of Soma are working on a new first-person game, described as a spiritual successor to Soma, titled Ontos.
‘Forest 3’ Announced
Endnight Games announced Forest 3, the next installment in the popular survival series, featuring a new visual style. The first-person gameplay footage showcased sci-fi technology and new, dangerous environments.
‘4:Loop’ – New Co-op Shooter
The creators of Left 4 Dead are collaborating with Sony on a new co-op third-person horde shooter, 4:Loop. Players take on the role of soldiers repeatedly reset to defend the world from aliens. The game is planned for release on Steam and PlayStation 5.
‘Pragmata’ Release Date and Gameplay Reveal
Capcom’s Pragmata received a new trailer showcasing more substantial gameplay, including a boss resembling a robotic hammerhead shark. A free demo was also announced, with the game slated for release on April 24, and will also be available on the Switch 2.
‘Street Fighter’ Film Trailer Debuted
A trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter film was shown, with the full cast making a brief appearance on stage. The trailer has a campy aesthetic.
New ‘Ace Combat’ Game Announced
Bandai Namco announced a new Ace Combat game: Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve.
‘Out of Words’ – New Co-op Game
Epic Games announced Out of Words, a stop-motion co-op game similar to It Takes Two, scheduled for release in 2026.
‘Gang of Dragon’ Features Ma Dong-seok
A new game, Gang of Dragon, was announced, starring Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, known for his role in Train to Busan. The game promises significant action.
‘Orbitals’ – Switch 2 Exclusive
An eye-catching co-op game exclusive to the Switch 2, Orbitals, was announced. It draws inspiration from classic co-op games by Hazelight, with a distinct retro-anime theme.
Two Games from Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast announced two new games: Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons, based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe, and a new sci-fi game titled Exodus. Wizards previously achieved success with Baldur’s Gate 3, largely attributed to Larian Studios, which is now focusing on Divinity.
‘Bradley the Badger’ Announced
A new action-platformer, developed with contributions from creators of Red Dead Redemption and Mario and Rabbids, was announced. The game follows a badger navigating a polluted world, featuring inside jokes and fourth-wall breaks. Evan Peters provides the voice for the badger.
‘AUDIOMECH’ – Rhythm-Based Combat
The creator of Audiosurf is developing AUDIOMECH, a game where players fight to the beat of their music in a platformer.
‘The Free Shepherd’ – Indie Game Debut
The first announcement of the evening was The Free Shepherd, an indie game about guiding a small flock of sheep in a desolate world. Players control the dog. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Steam, and stood out for its striking presentation.
‘Decrepit’ – Indie Horror from Sweden
The second announcement was Decrepit, an indie game from Sweden. In Decrepit, players are repeatedly sent back into the dungeons after each death, stripped of their equipment, starting with only the knowledge gained from previous attempts and items scavenged from undead prisoners and guards. The only way to escape is to learn the castle before it becomes fatal.
‘Stupid Never Dies’ – Japanese Action Game
Stupid Never Dies is a new Japanese game announced during the awards show. The trailer suggests an absurd, action-packed experience.
