Summer Game Fest is finally here, which means it’s time for us to attempt to make some predictions that we believe are solid leads, and also throw logic out the window and start predicting things that may or may not exist.
On the latest episode of Arcade Couch, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran brought six realistic predictions and two “wild swings” for what we now call ‘Summer Game Fest,’ the week featuring many different video game showcases, of course, headlined by the SGF show itself.
From safe bets like Gears of War: E-Day gameplay to complete chaos like a Sleeping Dogs revival, here are all of our Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions.
Ashley’s Predictions
Ashley’s predictions leaned heavily into long-missing games finally resurfacing.
Main Predictions
- Marvel’s Blade gets new footage from Arkane Lyon
- The Duskbloods receives a trailer and a release date
- Jurassic Park Survival finally reappears
- Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra gets a proper trailer and release window
- The Wolf Among Us 2 is re-revealed
- Control Resonant gets a release date and a new trailer
Wild Swings
- FromSoftware reveals a pirate-themed dark fantasy RPG
- Sleeping Dogs gets revived with a remake announcement
Ashley also had several backup predictions ready to go, but these won’t get him any points:
- Kingdom Hearts IV returning
- A Max Payne 1 & 2 remake trailer
- Motive’s Iron Man game is appearing
- BioShock resurfacing
- A new Simpsons game inspired by Hit & Run
- Midnight Suns 2 or XCOM 3 being announced
Ciaran’s Predictions
Ciaran focused heavily on Xbox, RPGs and long-awaited sequels.
Main Predictions
- Gears of War: E-Day gets gameplay and a release date
- The Elder Scrolls VI receives a proper teaser trailer
- Mass Effect returns with a new trailer and release window
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet gets gameplay footage
- Assassin’s Creed Hexe is properly revealed
- The Witcher 3’s newly announced expansion, Songs of the Past gets a story trailer
Wild Swings
- Persona 6 is officially announced
- A brand-new Sly Cooper game gets revealed
Dylan’s Predictions
Dylan’s predictions mostly revolved around Xbox, remakes and PlayStation surprises.
Main Predictions
- Clockwork Revolution finally gets a release date
- Death Stranding 2 DLC or a Director’s Cut gets announced
- Persona 4 Revival gets a proper trailer
- Resident Evil Requiem DLC is revealed
- Halo gets a special 25th anniversary project announcement
- Ace Combat 8 receives a release date
Wild Swings
- Nintendo announces a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- PlayStation teases a new handheld device
Dylan also had several unused predictions, including:
- Star Wars Jedi 3 being revealed
- GTA VI multiplayer is getting announced early
- Banjo-Kazooie returning
- Half-Life 3 is finally being teased
- A brand-new Batman game from Warner Bros.
Summer Game Fest Kicks Off This Week
Summer Game Fest officially kicks off this week alongside the Xbox Games Showcase and PlayStation’s latest State of Play. You can find the Australian & New Zealand times and where to watch all of the showcases here.
