The Future Games Show Summer Showcase returned last weekend, hosted by Alix Wilton Regan (Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Age: Inquisition) and Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Death Stranding, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle).
The show featured over 40 games from AAA and indie studios around the world, including 11 world premieres and an extended gameplay reveal for sci-fi action-adventure EXODUS. FGS Live From Los Angeles aired next with more exclusive trailers and world premieres as well as news direct from LA.
Here’s a round-up of the biggest announcements from the showcase!
Arizona Sunshine
Built on the foundation of Arizona Sunshine VR 2, Arizona Sunshine delivers brand-new ways to survive the heart-pounding, limb-severing apocalypse. Play as Sunny, a dark-humoured survivor who spends way too much time alone in the desert talking to the undead he calls “Fred” and his fiercely loyal, zombie-chomping dog Buddy.
Little Nightmares 3: The Backstage DLC
Little Nightmares III announced brand-new DLC which takes players to the underbelly of The Carnevale. Bandai Namco provided a shudder-worthy first look at the expansion during the show. Coming to PC and consoles on June 12, 2026.
Cairn: On The Trail
The Game Bakers shared the release date for Cairn’s first major expansion. A gameplay trailer offered a glimpse at the new climbing challenges prepared for players, alongside the news that On The Trail is coming to PC and PlayStation on August 13, 2026.
BioEden
Broken Arms Games shared the reveal trailer for nature simulation game BioEden. You have to build a thriving sanctuary to restore life to a lush planet. Coming to PC on September 3, with a demo out now on Steam, plus a console release later down the line.
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Blood Moon
Luca Galante of Poncle dropped in to the show to talk about the future of Vampire Survivors’ spinoffs, and Legacy of the Bloodmoon, an ‘accidental’ expansion for the original game, which is coming soon to PC and consoles.
The Alters: Last Variable
11 Bit Games revealed an expansion for The Alters called Last Variable, which takes place on a hostile alien planet and stars an elder Jan Scientist, a fan favourite character from the base game. Coming to PC and consoles on July 13.
Chronoscript: The Endless End
An action-adventure game where you play as an editor trapped inside a never-ending, self-writing manuscript. A new gameplay trailer gave us a window into the game’s handcrafted sidescrolling world. Coming to PS5 and Steam in Fall 2026.
Impermanence
A world-premiere trailer for Impermanence revealed a first look at this psychological horror odyssey in which you rebuild the memory of a lost child. Coming soon to Steam.
THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator
A mind-bending simulation game inspired by the SCP Foundation where you play as a supernatural handyman. Game Director Ivan Slovtsov shared more about the game, where you renovate and repair intricate devices. Coming to PC and consoles in 2027, and there’s a closed playtest coming to Steam on June 14.
My Cannibal Family
A theme park simulator where you’re trying to eat the guests, My Cannibal Family has you constructing an attractive rest stop to lure (and harvest) unlucky visitors. Coming to PC and consoles in 2027, with a playtest available now on Steam.
DeadRoot
A world premiere trailer for DeadRoot, a medieval metroidvania with a charming cartoon art style. It stars a plucky little snail who is armed to the teeth. Coming soon to PC.
Gemini X
A world premiere trailer revealed Gemini X, a cybernetic side-scroller in the vein of Mega Man, where you take on rampaging robots to an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack. Coming soon, and you can wishlist it now on Steam.
Ved:Recure
A release date trailer for Ved: Recure offered plenty of gameplay from this action roguelite set inside the 1000th video game you bought but never played. Conjure strategic builds to make your way back to reality. Coming to PC in Fall with a demo available now on Steam.
Expendabots
The second world premiere trailer of the show revealed Expendabots, a co-op extraction game where you play as crafting-friendly 3D printer bots trying to survive an onslaught of terrifying monstrosities. Coming soon to PC.
Finding Frankie 2
FGS Live From Los Angeles wrapped up with the reveal of Finding Frankie 2, the spine-tingling sequel to SUPERLOU’s dark parkour adventure. It’s coming soon on Steam so prepare to embark on this twisted game show adventure.
Watch the full Future Games Show Summer Showcase here:
