It’s that time of the year again when major publishers come together for a week (or so) of big announcements. No, not E3, but the colloquial Summer of Gaming, kicked off by the Summer Game Fest showcase on June 6th at 2 PM PT.
To help generate the appropriate amount of hype, host and producer Geoff Keighley has released a trailer set to “ZEN” by Blackpink’s Jennie Kim. It features a mix of recent high-profile games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Split Fiction, South of Midnight, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, DOOM: The Dark Ages, etc. What’s interesting are the upcoming titles.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach figures prominently, which makes sense given that director Hideo Kojima will be on stage, potentially to reveal the final trailer. ARC Raiders is present amid rumors of shadow drop alongside Hell is Us, set to receive a demo later today. You can also spot Directive 8020, Marathon, Mafia: The Old Country, Mixtape, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Lies of P: Overture.
Of course, this isn’t a guarantee these titles will appear or receive announcements. Nevertheless, with over 60 companies announced thus far as partners, it’s shaping up to be a big event. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.