The gaming summer heats up with a wave of announcements ranging from long-awaited returns to unexpected surprises. Highlights include Star Wars Zero Company, Saw Genesis, and gen Atlas, the new title from the creator of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.
Star Wars Zero Company Lands in August
Electronic Arts has set the launch of Star Wars Zero Company for August 27. The gameplay trailer features Anakin Skywalker and promises a single-player campaign set in the Star Wars universe, with authentic combat and environments. The title is coming to console and PC.
Bloober Team Returns to Horror with Saw Genesis
The Polish team publishes and co-develops Saw Genesis, an asymmetric 3-on-1 survival game. Players step into the shoes of the predecessor of the famous Jigsaw Killer, offering a fresh perspective on the origin of the myth. Release is expected next season.
Fumito Ueda Returns with gen Atlas
The legendary game director presents gen Atlas, an adventure where you pilot a giant robot head. The minimalist style and dreamlike atmosphere echo his previous works. Despite the excitement, the launch date remains distant: his last game took nearly a decade to develop.
More Highlights Not to Miss
On the classic franchise front, Virtua Fighter Crossroads has been announced for 2027, with a dedicated showcase stream coming soon. Mighty Cuphead Adventure shifts from hand-drawn animation to pixel art, while StudioMDHR works on a new traditional Cuphead title. Also noteworthy: Control Resonant, Remedy's sequel that turns New York into a Backrooms-style nightmare, and the appearance of Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven.
For interactive entertainment fans, the landscape is enriched with indie productions like Consume Me, a musical puzzle box for iOS, and demos from the upcoming Steam Next Fest. This gaming season promises to be unforgettable.
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