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Epic Gaming Announcements This Week: From Summer Game Fest to Xbox Highlights!

2025-06-09

Author: Charlotte

A Week to Remember in Gaming!

This past week was a monumental moment for gamers as major announcements sprang from live and digital events like the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase. The excitement was palpable, especially with the release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, adding an exhilarating twist to the gaming landscape.

Exciting New Releases!

Get ready for some thrilling new titles hitting the scene!

- **Atomic Heart 2** is underway from Mundfish, promising an action-adventure RPG that dives back into a vibrant retro-futuristic world teeming with dangers. Players can expect a heavy emphasis on story, RPG elements, and unparalleled player freedom.

- **Persona 4 Revival** has been officially announced by ATLUS, a stunning reimagination of the beloved classic RPG, set to launch on Xbox Series X and S, PS5, and Steam.

- Introducing **The Cube**, an exhilarating multiplayer RPG shooter expanding the Atomic Heart universe!

- Drinkbox Studios (known for Guacamelee!) unveiled their latest Metroidvania action-RPG, **Blighted**, where players navigate through a psychedelic western nightmare on a quest to reclaim lost memories.

- From South African developer Nyamakop comes **Relooted**, an Africanfuturist heist game that’s set to captivate players.

- Prepare for chills with **ILL**, a first-person horror experience plunging players into a dark fort haunted by unforeseen entities.

- Annapurna Interactive has announced a new heist game titled **Snap & Grab**, promising an action-packed experience.

- **Dosa Divas: One Last Meal** from Outerloop Games struts onto the scene, previously teased as Project Dosa.

- New indie developer GigaPuff introduces **On-Together**, a cozy multiplayer productivity game crafted to keep gamers engaged during breaks.

- Finally, **Aniimo** from Kingsglory is a free-to-play open-world creature-catching action RPG, ready to steal hearts!

Trailers Galore!

We’ve also been treated to a host of exciting gameplay trailers!

- **Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked** gets its gameplay reveal, with expected launches this year across multiple platforms.

- Annapurna Interactive shared a new trailer for **Mixtape**, generating buzz ahead of its release.

- The team behind *Untitled Goose Game* gifted us with a new trailer for their upcoming project, **Big Walk**.

- A new thrilling launch trailer for **Dune: Awakening** was unveiled, showcasing an alternative timeline!

- Indie studio Endflame debuted their narrative puzzler **Instants** with its launch trailer.

- **Petal Runner**, developed by iam8bit and Nano Park Studios, revealed its captivating gameplay.

- Blumhouse Games teased fans with new trailers for **Grave Seasons** and **Eyes of Hellfire**.

- Bethesda Softworks marked their territory with a new trailer for **The Elder Scrolls Online – Tales of Tamriel**.

Casting Call!

In casting news, Troy Baker steps into the lead role of Private Investigator Jack Pepper in PlaySide Studios’ **MOUSE: P.I. For Hire**, a noir-inspired first-person shooter.

Exciting Release Dates!

Mark your calendars for these hotly anticipated releases!

- Free-to-play extraction shooter **ARC Raiders** launches on October 30, ready to immerse players in a world dominated by ARC machines.

- The highly awaited **The Order of Giants** DLC for *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* hits on September 4.

- **Jurassic World Evolution 3** roars onto the scene on October 21.

- **MakeRoom** will drop on Steam on August 7.

- **Wander Stars** launches on August 1, available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

- Indie hit **Ascend** debuts on Steam on August 28.

Epic Partnerships!

Finally, Epic Games dazzled during the State of Unreal presentation, announcing fresh IP integrations for Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Players can expect creative folds starting June 17, including beloved franchises like *Squid Game*, *Avatar: The Last Airbender*, and *Star Wars*.

Stay Tuned!

With this week packed with gaming goodness, the excitement for what’s next in the industry is higher than ever. Stay connected for more updates!