The legendary E3 event may have fallen; its “Keighley substitute”, Summer Game Fest, aka Not-E3, has gamers covered with world premieres. Just like previous years, Summer Game Fest 2026 is also expected to be chock-full of unexpected game announcements. As the mid-year showcase event is right around the corner, here are our 13 biggest predictions for Summer Game Fest 2026, happening in June 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem DLC Announcement
It didn’t take long for Capcom to announce the DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, one of the highest-rated games of the year. The first mini-game DLC titled “Leon Must Die Forever” has been recently shadowdropped. The next major DLC is scheduled for release sometime this year.
The latest leaks suggest that Ada Wong and Chris Redfield are set to return in the upcoming DLC. Since the SGF 2026 trailer also included many shots of RE9, we can certainly expect a trailer for the upcoming DLC.
Resident Evil – Code: Veronica Remake Announcement
Resident Evil – Code: Veronica is heavily rumored to be the next remake in Capcom’s pipeline following the release of Resident Evil: Requiem. This is the next big Resident Evil game to be released before we get a glimpse of Resident Evil X. A reliable Resident Evil leaker who goes by the name of Dusk Golem on X strongly suggests that Code: Veronica remake will be announced at Summer Games Fest 2026. So, if this happens, it will be a double treat for RE fans.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Release Date Reveal
Crystal Dynamics made a wildly surprising announcement at last year’s The Game Awards by revealing Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. It is a remake of the iconic Tomb Raider 1996 game and was scheduled for a 2026 release. As we move past the first half of the year, it is the right time for Crystal Dynamics to announce the release date of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at Not-E3 2026 event.
Control Resonant Launch Date Announcement
Control Resonant, the long-awaited sequel to Control, was finally announced at The Game Awards 2025. It was scheduled for a 2026 release, with an expected debut in the second half of the year. The release date wasn’t even revealed during the State of Play February 2026 showcase. Therefore, Summer Game Fest 2026 will be the right stage for Remedy Entertainment to unveil Control Resonant’s launch date across all platforms.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Gameplay Reveal
It’s been a long time since Naughty Dog announced their next title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Following the announcement at TGA 2024, the studio has been quiet until now, but leaks continue to emerge that it’s shaping up to be Naughty Dog’s most ambitious game yet. If the rumors are true, a demo is getting ready, and we might finally get to see the gameplay of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at the SGF 2026 event
New Witcher 3 DLC Announcement
In recent times, strong rumors emerged online that a new Witcher 3 DLC is in the works at Fool’s Theory. The previous Witcher 3 DLCs, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, earned a place among the greatest DLCs ever made.
If you are wondering why the Polish studio is creating another DLC, new reports suggest it will fill the gap between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming title, The Witcher 4. The new DLC was rumored to be released in May 2026. Since that is not the case now, we can look forward to an official reveal of The Witcher 3 DLC at Summer Game Fest 2026.
The Witcher 4 Release Window Confirmation
CD Projekt RED announced The Witcher 4, the next grand installment in the legendary franchise, at The Game Awards 2024. After the project Polaris entered full production, the studio revealed a jaw-dropping Witcher 4 tech demo running in Unreal Engine 5 around a year ago. This announcement left gamers craving for more details regarding Witcher 4’s release. So, hopefully, we can expect CD Projekt RED to reveal at least the release window of The Witcher 4 at SGF 2026.
A New Mortal Kombat Game Showcase
In a recent interview with Collider, Ed Boon, one of the creators of the Mortal Kombat series, revealed that a new Mortal Kombat game is in development at NetherRealm Studios. The creator also teased that “we’ve got a lot of great announcements that are coming.” Therefore, the best opportunity to showcase the new Mortal Kombat game is at the SGF 2026. So, keep an eye out, Mortal Kombat fans!
A New DC Fighting Game Announcement
NetherRealm Studios isn’t just working on new Mortal Kombat games. There have been long-standing rumors that NetherRealm is making a new Injustice game, the third installment in the franchise.
However, a reliable leaker has suggested that the studio may move away from the Injustice branding to create a completely new DC game. Thus, we can look forward to a new DC fighting game reveal at SGF 2026.
Tifa Joins Street Fighter 6
If you are a Street Fighter 6 veteran, you must have heard that Tifa is expected to join the game’s roster very soon. Now, a leaker has revealed that Tifa joining Street Fighter 6 as a guest character will be officially announced at the Summer Game Fest 2026 event.
In addition to Tifa, Vega, Haggar, and Gouken are expected to arrive as the new Street Fighter DLC characters for year 4. If this happens, 2026 might be the best year for Street Fighter fans as the new Street Fighter movie is also releasing later this year.
A New Pirate Game from FromSoftware
FromSoftware is currently busy with the development of The Duskbloods for Nintendo. It’s one of the most anticipated games releasing in 2026. While their new game has yet to be released, rumors have emerged online that the studio is working on a Souls game featuring pirates, The Cerulean Onslaught (possibly a placeholder title).
This is a completely uncharted territory for the Souls game creator. If rumors are true, we can definitely expect a release date reveal for The Duskbloods and the announcement of their new pirate game at SGF 2026.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Announcement
Final Fantasy fans have been pleading with Square Enix to reveal the first look at the final part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy since 2021. It has become a tradition for the fans to expect a Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 announcement at every major video game showcase.
Square Enix has confirmed that the development of the final part of the remake is in full swing. With new rumors suggesting there might be a DLC for the FF VII remake Part 3 on the cards, the announcement seems much closer, possibly at the Summer Game Fest 2026.
GTA 6 Trailer 3
Last but not least, it’s been a year since Rockstar revealed the second trailer of GTA 6 and shook the internet. With Rockstar dead set to release the game in November 2026, the summer marketing campaign for GTA 6 is expected to kick off very soon. Thus, if Rockstar is not planning on releasing the third trailer for GTA 6 out of the blue, we can expect it to debut at the Summer Game Fest 2026 event.
And these are our current predictions for the Summer Game Fest 2026 based on the latest leaks and rumors. If you think any other game has a high chance of being showcased at SGF, let us know in the comments below.
Summer Game Fest 2026 is taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
GTA 6, Wolverine, Control Resonant, and many more big titles are releasing in 2026.
Yes, Summer Game Fest has proven to be the best replacement for E3, which was cancelled in 2023.
