The Game Awards 2025: Best Game Reveals

Up to this point, we gamers all know that The Game Awards ceremony is that time of the year when we can get very excited about new trailers and exciting game announcements that are set to arrive in the future.

Beyond the hype, it is also a crucial moment to recognize some of the best games that defined the year we’re wrapping up, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and many others.

And the 2025 edition was no different! The show delivered on its promise of world premieres and massive surprises that left the entire industry talking.

Among the most anticipated highlights were the unexpected announcements of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a brand-new Star Wars chapter, and Divinity, the next RPG from Larian Studios (the folks from the amazing Baldur’s Gate 3).

But the reveals didn't stop there! We also saw the confirmation of Leon Kennedy’s presence in Resident Evil Requiem and the first trailer for the Control Resonant.

Therefore, with all the shocking reveals and confirmed titles, we decided to put together a recap featuring the main announcements that dropped during The Game Awards 2025. Check out the highlights right below:

12 Pragmata

New Trailer, New Release Date

The Game Awards pre-show is often seen as a warm-up for the main event, but it was also the stage for the reveal of a new trailer for Pragmata, one of Capcom’s highly anticipated upcoming projects.

We were treated to a fresh look at the gameplay of Hugh and Diana and discovered that the game will launch soon: April 24, 2026. Oh, and there is a playable demo available today!

11 Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic

The Force Is Strong With This One

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was officially announced, a brand-new game inspired by the Star Wars franchise that will be set in the same universe as the classic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Also, the game is being developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and will be directed by Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect and the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. A release date has not yet been set.

10 Divinity

Larian’s Next RPG

So, I guess we already have the best RPG of the next decade, right? That’s because Larian Studios, the creators of the monumental Baldur’s Gate 3, announced Divinity with a brutal, chilling reveal trailer.

Although it still does not have a release date, the game is a massive new RPG that promises to be even more ambitious than the studio's previous titles. Read more about it here.

9 4:LOOP

Who Doesn’t Love A Co-op Experience?

It’s not every day that J.J. Abrams, the creator of the hit TV show Lost, announces a video game. The audience at The Game Awards was understandably excited by the revelation of the trailer for 4:LOOP.

The game is a 4-player cooperative experience set in a science fiction universe and does not have a release date yet.

8 Resident Evil Requiem

Leon Is Back, Baby

Capcom has finally ended the mystery and revealed that Leon Kennedy is back in the Resident Evil universe in Requiem, the ninth main game in the franchise, arriving in February 2026.

The trailer showcases the character in action with a third-person camera perspective (a decision that definitely accelerated the heart rates of Resident Evil 2 fans).

7 Control Resonant

Back In Control

It definitely took a while, but Remedy Entertainment has finally revealed the first trailer for Control Resonant, confirming that the game will continue the story of Jesse Faden. The studio also confirmed that this is literally their next game, arriving as soon as 2026.

6 Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis & Catalyst

Double Trouble

In a breathtaking sequence of back-to-back trailers, it was announced that two Tomb Raider games are currently in development!

The first is Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the very first game in the saga, featuring Lara Croft in her classic official look and even the iconic fight against the T-Rex, set for release in 2026.

The second is Catalyst, a brand-new chapter that practically reboots the franchise again, scheduled for 2027.

5 Marvel Rivals

Expanding The Character Roster

Marvel Rivals also received an update on The Game Awards stage! NetEase and Marvel officially confirmed the addition of Deadpool as a playable character, arriving as part of the game's sixth season on January 16, 2026.

4 007: First Light

A Special Villain Reveal

A new trailer for 007 First Light, the adventure game from IO Interactive detailing the origins of the famous agent, dropped a brand-new trailer at the event, alongside the reveal that singer Lenny Kravitz will be the game’s villain.

Fortunately, we won't have to wait long to see this in action, as the launch is confirmed for March 26, 2026.

3 Phantom Blade Zero

Finally, A Release Date

Another major title confirming its place in the battle for the 2026 Game of the Year prize is Phantom Blade Zero.

The highly anticipated action-RPG from S-GAME showed off more of its impressive, lightning-fast combat and also revealed its release date, arriving on September 9, 2026.