### Progress Report on Last Year’s Summer Game Fest Announcements
As Summer Game Fest approaches, it is beneficial to look back at last year’s exhibition, evaluating the outcomes of various game announcements made during the occasion. Below is an overview of some of the major titles unveiled last year and their present states.
#### *Resident Evil Requiem*
[Resident Evil Requiem](https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-review-leon-grace-capcom-ps5-pc-2000673329) stood out as the highlight of Summer Game Fest 2025. Leveraging the popularity of the *Monster Hunter* series and other successful entries in the *Resident Evil* franchise, Capcom has seen remarkable commercial achievements, enabling them to explore new ventures like *Pragmata* and *Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess*. The game has consistently shown strong sales and received positive reviews.
#### *Last Flag*
In line with trends, another showcase introduced a live-service shooter that stumbled soon after its debut. [Last Flag](https://kotaku.com/even-the-lead-singer-of-imagine-dragons-can-barely-get-anyone-to-play-his-live-service-game-2000688643), a 5v5 hero shooter from Night Street Games established by Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, struggled to gain traction in the crowded market. Just weeks post-launch, the developers announced they would halt further support for the game, adding it to the list of casualties from live-service exhaustion.
#### *007 First Light*
[007 First Light](https://kotaku.com/007-first-light-the-kotaku-review-2000699233) emerged as a surprising triumph, hailed as the finest James Bond game in years since *GoldenEye*. It experienced outstanding sales shortly after its launch. Amid speculation regarding IO Interactive’s future with the *James Bond* franchise due to Amazon’s ownership of the IP, the studio confirmed a strong collaborative relationship, nurturing hope for more Bond titles ahead.
#### *Arc Raiders*
Despite general player fatigue towards live-service titles, *Arc Raiders* launched to considerable anticipation. The extraction shooter debuted in late 2025 and has sustained player enthusiasm, even in light of distracting controversies involving its publisher, Nexon, and comments regarding the use of generative AI.
#### *Mixtape*
The indie game [Mixtape](https://kotaku.com/mixtape-review-beethoven-dinosaur-annapurna-interactive-2000693680) has made a notable cultural impression, igniting extensive discussions beyond its gameplay. While some players appreciated its nostalgic, slice-of-life narrative, others found it overly conventional and restricting in its portrayal of youth. This divide has spurred ongoing dialogue in gaming discussions.
#### *Deadpool VR*
[Deadpool VR](https://kotaku.com/deadpool-vr-is-a-game-for-deadpool-fans-and-nobody-else-2000645514), exclusive to the Meta Quest 3, was a comical reveal, featuring Neil Patrick Harris as Deadpool. Nonetheless, the game’s success was overshadowed by the later closure of Twisted Pixel, the studio behind it, following Meta’s shift towards AI technologies.
#### *Mina the Hollower*
*Mina the Hollower*, produced by Yacht Club Games, has emerged as an indie success story, selling over 300,000 copies within just three days of its launch. Initially postponed from an October release to June, this choice proved advantageous, as it allowed the studio to stabilize and continue functioning without external financial pressures or layoffs, as highlighted in [this article](https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/02/mina-the-hollower-sold-300000-copies-in-three-days-helping-yacht-club-escape-make-or).
#### *MindsEye*
In contrast, *MindsEye* has been labeled a significant failure. Crafted under the guidance of former *GTA* producer Leslie Benzies, the game has faced criticism for failing to deliver on its commitments. Claims regarding a toxic workplace, including reports of employee monitoring and poor working conditions, marred the game’s reception, further worsened by the studio’s allegations of sabotage impacting development.
#### *Splitgate 2*
Lastly, [Splitgate 2](https://kotaku.com/splitgate-2-maga-refunds-reboot-beta-season-3-servers-1851786742) garnered attention not just for its launch but also for the controversies surrounding its presentation. After a tumultuous start characterized by critiques over gameplay and monetization tactics, the developers chose to revert to beta, eventually reintroducing it under the new name *Splitgate: Arena Reloaded*.
These evaluations of last year’s Summer Game Fest reflect the varied paths of newly revealed games, showcasing both celebrated triumphs and noteworthy failures in the continually evolving gaming landscape.
