
# Highlights from Summer Game Fest 2023
June heralds the start of Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest, a highly awaited occasion brimming with thrilling game announcements, trailers, and sporadic celebrity appearances. This year, the event offered a preview of various forthcoming games, highlighting a blend of remakes, sequels, and new creations. Here’s an overview of the most significant announcements.
## **Resident Evil Veronica**
The event commenced with the reveal of a remake of *Resident Evil: Code Veronica*, aptly named *Resident Evil Veronica*. This version will adopt a first-person viewpoint, following the framework established in *Resident Evil 7*. The game is expected to launch in 2027 for Steam, PS5, PC, and Switch 2.
## **Cuphead Games**
Studio MDHR introduced a new *Cuphead* title that highlights its hand-drawn animation style. Furthermore, a smaller team is working on *Mighty Cuphead Adventure*, an 8-bit platformer that pays homage to classic licensed side-scrollers.
## **Alien: Isolation 2**
Sega hinted at *Alien: Isolation 2*, which breaks away from the isolated space-station environment of its predecessor, permitting the legendary Xenomorph to roam on a colony planet.
## **genAtlas**
Famito Ueda, celebrated for his contributions to *Ico* and *Shadow of the Colossus*, revealed *genAtlas*, formerly codenamed “Project Robot.” This new title promises a focus on action and is planned for release on the Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
## **Blood Message**
NetEase unveiled *Blood Message*, an action game that melds vigorous combat with a poignant story about a father safeguarding his son in war-torn China during 848 AD.
## **Stranger Than Heaven**
RGG Studio provided a preview of *Stranger Than Heaven*, a prequel to the *Yakuza/Like a Dragon* saga spanning multiple decades, starring the late rapper Tupac.
## **Haex**
Dead Astronauts announced *Haex*, a procedural shooter where researchers navigate a realm teeming with grotesque creatures and ever-evolving terrains. The game is anticipated to launch in 2027.
## **Dead by Daylight Anniversary**
The asymmetrical horror title *Dead by Daylight* is preparing for its 10th anniversary, with developer Behaviour Interactive committing to a June 14 event that will unveil updates and future happenings.
## **Quick Trailers**
The event featured numerous brief trailers, including new content for *Mortal Shell II*, *Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced*, and an original title called *Sand Raiders of Sophie*, set to launch on June 10.
## **Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin**
PlatinumGames is developing a new *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* game inspired by the highly praised comic *The Last Ronin*, published by Paramount Games Studio.
## **Fortnite Runners**
The latest season of *Fortnite*, named “Runners,” debuted with a trailer showcasing Charli XCX’s hit “Von Dutch”.
## **Gundam Rogue Orbit**
Bandai Namco introduced *Gundam Rogue Orbit*, a hack-and-slash game expected to release in 2027.
## **An Eggstremely Hard Game**
This co-op physics-based game tasks players with guiding two geese through challenging obstacle courses while carrying their unborn young, set to launch on Steam on July 24.
## **Crossfire**
Created by That’s No Moon, *Crossfire* is a cinematic cover shooter that incorporates horror elements, promising unique gameplay mechanics.
## **Control Resonant**
Remedy Entertainment presented *Control Resonant*, featuring Dylan Faden and set to release on September 24.
## **Guild Wars 3**
ArenaNet teased the future *Guild Wars 3*, with the initial beta scheduled to commence in fall 2027.
## **Star Wars Galactic Racer**
The *Star Wars* racing game *Star Wars Galactic Racer* is set to make its debut on October 6, featuring thematic rivalries and friendships.
## **End of Abyss**
*End of Abyss*, a top-down sci-fi horror shooter, is anticipated to release on October 1 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
## **Last Harbor**
*Last Harbor* is a survival horror experience centered on fishing and survival while contending with zombie-like entities, aimed at launching on Steam.
## **Virtua Fighter Crossroads**
Sega showcased *Virtua Fighter Crossroads*, a narrative-driven installment that involves a clash with the Chinese mafia, projected for release in 2027.
## **Runescape Dragonwilds**
A fresh trailer for *Runescape Dragonwilds* indicated the game will exit Early Access on September 15.
## **Nintendo Minute**
A segment dedicated to Switch 2 highlighted various titles, including *The Adventures