Last week was one of the biggest weeks gaming has seen in years.

Across PlayStation’s State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox Games Showcase, publishers unveiled dozens of major projects, surprise sequels, long-awaited remakes, and entirely new franchises. From God of War and Resident Evil to Fable, Halo, Final Fantasy, and Spyro, there was no shortage of blockbuster announcements.

If you missed the showcases, here’s everything that mattered.

God of War Returns — But Not With Kratos

Perhaps the biggest surprise from PlayStation’s State of Play was the reveal of God of War: Laufey.

For the first time in franchise history, players will step into the role of Faye, Kratos’ wife, as she journeys through the mysterious afterlife of the gods known as The Everywhen.

Santa Monica Studio confirmed the game combines the aerial combat and mobility of the original Greek saga with the cinematic storytelling and world-building of the Norse games. Players will battle gods from multiple mythologies, wield powerful soul-based abilities, and explore one of the most ambitious settings the series has ever attempted.

Fortunately for longtime fans, Santa Monica also reassured players that Kratos isn’t going anywhere and will continue to play a major role in future God of War projects.

Wolverine Finally Gets a Proper Reveal

After years of waiting, Insomniac finally showcased extensive gameplay from Marvel’s Wolverine.

The new footage highlighted brutal combat, dismemberment mechanics, stealth gameplay, and Logan’s iconic healing abilities. Insomniac also confirmed that players will have the option to disable gore entirely through accessibility settings.

Wolverine launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 later this year.

Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake Is Real

Capcom officially unveiled Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake during Summer Game Fest.

The beloved survival horror classic has been rebuilt with modern visuals and gameplay while retaining Claire Redfield’s desperate search for Chris Redfield across Rockfort Island and Antarctica.

The remake is currently targeting a 2027 release.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Reaches Its Finale

Square Enix finally revealed Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3: Revelation.

The final chapter of the remake trilogy launches in Spring 2027 and will release simultaneously across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

The reveal showcased larger-scale battles, Highwind exploration, and what appears to be the biggest open world the trilogy has delivered so far.

Fable Delayed, But Gets a Release Date

Following months of rumors, Xbox officially confirmed that Fable has been delayed into 2027.

The highly anticipated RPG will now launch on February 23, 2027, giving Playground Games additional time to polish one of Xbox’s most important upcoming exclusives.

A new trailer focused heavily on Albion’s darker side and suggested villains may play a larger role than previously expected.

Halo Returns to Its Roots

Xbox also revealed a launch date for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a complete remake of Halo: Combat Evolved.

The game launches on July 28, 2026, featuring rebuilt visuals, updated controls, new cinematics, three additional prequel missions, and four-player online co-op.

Pre-orders include five days of early access.

Gears of War: E-Day Gets Release Date

The Coalition finally announced that Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026.

The prequel follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during Emergence Day, when the Locust Horde first erupted from beneath the planet.

Microsoft also confirmed the game will be an Xbox console exclusive.

Spyro Finally Returns

One of the most exciting surprises from Xbox’s showcase was Spyro the Dragon: A Realm Beyond.

Developed by Toys for Bob, the new game marks Spyro’s first completely original console adventure since 2008.

The beloved purple dragon returns in 2027 for what appears to be a traditional platforming adventure inspired by the classic trilogy.

The Witcher 3 Gets One More Expansion

CD Projekt Red shocked fans by announcing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past.

The expansion arrives in 2027 and will bring Geralt back for one final adventure. The project is being co-developed with Fool’s Theory and will receive its first gameplay showcase at Gamescom 2026.

At the same time, CD Projekt confirmed that The Witcher 3 has now surpassed 65 million copies sold, making it one of the best-selling games in history.

Major New Franchises Were Revealed

Several completely new AAA projects also stole the spotlight.

Blood Message impressed audiences with stunning visuals and an emotional story inspired by Chinese history.

gen ATLAS, created by Fumito Ueda’s GenDesign, revealed a mysterious open-world sci-fi adventure filled with colossal machines and massive landscapes.

Senua, a new action-adventure title from Ninja Theory set within the Hellblade universe, was also announced for 2027.

Meanwhile, Crossfire surprised players with a narrative-driven single-player experience that completely reimagines the long-running FPS franchise.

More Huge Announcements

The week also delivered:

• The Wolf Among Us 2 confirmed for 2027.
• The Wolf Among Us Remastered launching Holiday 2026.
• Rayman Legends: Retold officially revealed.
• Guild Wars 3 announced.
• SAW: Genesis unveiled as a 3v1 horror experience.
• Among Us Story: On Guard announced.
• Cuphead 2 officially confirmed alongside Mighty Cuphead Adventure.
• Metro 2039 receives a new gameplay trailer.
• Clockwork Revolution confirmed as an Xbox exclusive.
• DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations DLC launches July 7.
• Hot Wheels Infinite Rush revealed for September 2026.
• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delayed to February 2027.
• Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake officially announced.
• Control Resonant gets PS5-exclusive early access.
• 007 First Light continues its impressive launch with 1.5 million copies sold in just 24 hours.

One of Gaming’s Biggest Weeks in Years

Between PlayStation’s State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox Games Showcase, the gaming industry delivered enough announcements to fill an entire year of headlines.

Whether you’re excited for God of War: Laufey, Resident Evil Code Veronica, Fable, Halo, Spyro, The Witcher 3’s new expansion, or Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, one thing is clear:

The next two years are absolutely stacked with major releases.