Everything Shown at Summer Game Fest Part 2
Neon White is a roguelite first-person action platformer game from Angel Matrix. In this title, you take on the role of White, an assassin chosen from the dead to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to dwell in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar. Were you acquainted with them in a previous life? Compete for a chance at redemption when Neon White launches for Switch and PC on June 16th, 2022.
Midnight Fight Express is an isometric beat 'em up game from Jacob Dzwinel. A former member of the criminal underworld, Babyface, is drawn back into the fray by a mysterious drone. Fight your way across the city before sunrise, and prevent a citywide criminal takeover when Midnight Fight Express launches on August 23rd. A demo of this title is available now on Steam.
Warframe: Duviri Paradox is an online action-RPG third-person shooter game from Digital Extremes. Despite the fact that the new trailer at this event didn't reveal much, we did see a few small things regarding the expansion. Sky-devouring serpents, a black-and-white look, and masked characters were all featured in the teaser. Take back the solar system when Warframe’s Duviri Paradox update launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC soon.
Honkai: Star Rail is a sci-fi tactical-RPG game from HoYoverse. Board the Astral Express for a journey through lovely new planets and meet some unique companions. Resolve conflicts with your teammates in space when Honkai: Star Rail launches on mobile and PC soon.
Zenless Zone Zero is an action RPG game from HoYoverse. The Hollows, a supernatural tragedy that decimated contemporary civilisation in the story of this title. New Eridu, the final urban civilisation, survived the catastrophe and thrives thanks to the technologies it developed to extract precious minerals from what’s left of the Hollows. While we presently know very little about this game, it appears to be a fantastic action RPG. Take on the role of a proxy to defeat unknown enemies and further unravel the mysteries of New Eridu when Zenless Zone Zero launches on mobile and PC soon.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is a Beat 'em Up game from Tribute Games. In addition to playing as the four ninja turtles, you'll be able to play as Splinter, April O'Neil, and the hockey-masked vigilante Casey Jones in this adventure. Beat up your foes with up to six friends in six player co-op or solo when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge launches for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on June 16th, 2022.
Super People is a battle royal FPS game from Wonder People. Take control of a super-soldier with special skills and abilities in this battle royal title that will “revolutionize how you think about the genre." Additionally, as you progress through the game, you will gain access to crafting resources that can be utilized to construct or improve weapons. Battle to be the last player or squad standing when Super People's final beta launches for PC on August 17th, 2022, with the full release coming at a later date.
Humankind is a turn-based strategy game from AMPLITUDE Studios. Rewrite the entire narrative of humankind and create and grow your own civilization when Humankind comes to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 4th, 2022.
One Piece Odyssey is an action-adventure RPG game from ILCA. As the Straw Hats wash ashore on a strange island after a storm at sea. They become separated from one another on the unknown island and must embark on a quest to explore it. Defeat monsters, solve the island’s secrets, and eventually set sail again when One Piece Odyssey launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC later this year.
Soul Hackers 2 is a JRPG game from Atlus. You've been recruited as an Aion agent to find and defend the only two people who can halt the end of the planet. When you reach them, however, they're both dead, so you'll have to team up with some Devil summoners if you want any chance to save the earth. Harness the power of demons and save the world from the apocalypse when Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on August 26th, 2022.
Metal Hellsinger is a FPS rhythm game from The Outsiders. Fight your way through eight different underworlds, each with its own set of terrible and demonic foes, strong weapons, and heavy metal music. Slay to the beat when Metal Hellsinger launches for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on September 15th, 2022. A demo of the game is available now on Steam.
The Quarry is a horror game from Supermassive Games. When the sun sets on the final night of youth camp, nine teen counselors are thrown into an unpredictably terrifying night. Every choice you make affects your story, and every character has the potential to perish, so make the best decisions you can. The Quarry is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Nightingale is a shared-world survival and crafting game from Inflexion Games. This game is set in a fantasy world filled with monsters such as giants that you can fight alone or in co-op with your friends. Become a Realmwalker and explore, craft, build, and fight in a giant world when early access launches on PC this year, with the full game coming after that.
Saints Row is an action-adventure game from Volition. At this event, a new trailer for the Saints Row reboot was shown. This trailer featured the Boss Factory demo, as well as the zany antics you can expect from Saints Row. This demo allows you to create custom characters. The nicest thing is that you can convert your creations to the complete game. Explore Santo Ileso and become the best crime boss the world has ever seen when Saints Row launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on August 23rd, 2022. The Boss Factory demo is available now.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is an action FPS game from Fatshark. The seeds of corruption are growing in the hive's depths, threatening to develop into an all-consuming flood of darkness. Destroy these seeds before they take over the city when Warhammer 40,000: Darktide launches for Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 13th, 2022.
Layers of Fears is an action-adventure horror game from Bloober Team and Anshar Studios. This game is a remake of the first two games in the series, as well as DLC, bundled into a single package. This remake will include new visuals, gameplay, and expanded plot lines. Play or replay the psychedelic horror series in a new way when Layers of Fears launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC early next year.
Gotham Knights is an open-world action-RPG game from WB Games Montréal. Nightwing's gameplay was shown in a trailer last month, along with that of the Red Hood, but we got another glimpse at him combating evil today. Defeat the Court of the Owls before it's too late when Gotham Knights launches for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 25th, 2022.
The Last of Us Factions is a stand-alone multiplayer game from Naughty Dog. We got to see a piece of concept art at this showcase. This piece depicts two new characters staring out over a post-apocalyptic city. The game will be "as big as" and "in some ways bigger" than Naughty Dog's single-player games, according to Neil Druckmann (Naughty Dog’s co-president). While no release date or window has been set for the game, Druckmann said that we'll hear a lot more about it next year.
The Last of Us HBO Show. The Last of Us video game is getting a television adaptation that we'll hear more about very soon according to Druckmann. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who play Joel and Ellie, will both appear in the show. They won't just be cameo appearances; they'll apparently play important roles. The Last of Us (show) will hit HBO Max next year.
The Last of Us Part I is an action-adventure survival horror game from Naughty Dog. The Last of Us was first released on the PlayStation 3 almost a decade ago, and it's getting a remake this year. This remake is built from the ground up to make the most of the PS5's powerful hardware. Modernized gameplay, enhanced controls, and extended accessibility settings are just a few of the enhancements over the initial version. Adventure across the United States in search of a cure for the fungal plague when The Last of Us Part I launches for PS5 on September 2nd, 2022 and on PC at a later date.
You can watch the full event here. This event was above average and provided a good look at what games are coming in the near future. This is the second half of what was shown at Summer Game Fest, and part 1 can be found here. My favorite game shown at this event was The Last of Us Part I. I haven’t played any of the Last of Us titles yet, but this looks like the perfect title to jump into. What was your favorite game shown at this event? Let me know in the comments below.
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