Summer Game Fest 2026 Preview: What to Expect

Summer Game Fest 2026 Preview: What to Expect from This Year's Showcases

The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcases kick off this Friday with the usual Geoff Keighley-hosted stream, followed by many more livestreams this weekend. Sunday is an especially big day, with the Xbox showcase and then our own PC Gaming Show, which I can assure you is stuffed with cool games. I can't make any assurances about the other showcases, which will surely contain many surprises, but we do know some of what's planned, and can make a few educated guesses about what hasn't been explicitly announced. Below are some, but far from all, of the games we may see this weekend.

Friday @ 2 pm PT: Star Wars: Zero Company and More

The first gameplay footage of Star Wars: Zero Company is confirmed for the SGF stream. We published a big cover feature on this XCOM-like tactics game earlier this year, and our man Ted came away pretty excited by what he saw. This is a must-watch for fans of tactical strategy and sci-fi storytelling.

Another intriguing title on the list is Guild Wars... 3? We know something to do with Guild Wars is happening. ArenaNet hasn't said exactly what it is, but it also hasn't denied that it's Guild Wars 3. Could it be? This is one of the most anticipated announcements in the Summer Game Fest 2026 lineup.

Also on the docket is Clutch, a racing game about "a pair of sibling racing prodigies competing in the R1K racing series." Blood Message, NetEase's "first AAA singleplayer" game, is about a nameless messenger who embarks on a perilous eastward journey during China's Tang Dynasty.

We can expect something related to Among Us as well. (Hey, remember Among Us? Man, the early 2020s were weird. Not like the mid-2020s, which are normal.) And, of course, a Muppet or two, probably. It's always fun to see the beloved characters pop up in unexpected places.

Saturday @ 12 pm PT: GamesRadar+ Showcase and More

The big thing to expect from our friends at GamesRadar+ is an extended look at Exodus, the Mass Effect-like RPG being published by Wizards of the Coast. This is a title that has been generating a lot of interest, especially among fans of deep, narrative-driven experiences.

Prior to that, there will be the usual showcase with over 40+ games, including Halloween: The Game, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, The Pines, and Aniimo. These are just a few of the titles that could be highlighted, offering a wide range of genres and styles for attendees to enjoy.

Sunday @ 10 am PT: Xbox Games Showcase

The Xbox Games Showcase promises to be a highlight of the weekend. Following the main showcase, Gears of War: E-Day is getting its own "Gears of War: E-Day Direct," so expect a deep dive into the game's features and story.

State of Decay 3 is a likely inclusion, as its marketing engine started revving up recently. Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remake of the original Halo, should get some time at the showcase. An update on Clockwork Revolution, the upcoming action RPG from inXile, seems likely.

Obsidian, the famed RPG (and survival game!) studio, has always got something on the stove, and we might see what's next. OD, a Kojima Productions project that was announced at the Xbox Showcase back in 2022, may reappear now that Death Stranding 2 is out of the way.

Marvel's Blade from Arkane is a likely candidate for a trailer. A new Fable 4 trailer is possible, but the RPG was just delayed until next year, so it may be out of the spotlight for the moment.

The Elder Scrolls 6? Given that Todd Howard regrets mentioning it so early, probably not. Almost definitely not, really. But it could happen. If we get anything from Bethesda, my money's on those rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters.

There's also an appearance by new Xbox boss Asha Sharma, who seems keen to maintain a public presence in the way Phil Spencer did.

Sunday @ 12 pm PT: PC Gaming Show

Well, I can't just tell you what surprises await in our showcase this year, but I can tell you that over 50 games will appear at the 2026 PC Gaming Show. You can see some of what to expect on the show's Steam page, including: