You guys need to see what IGN laid out because some of these releases are wild — starting with Final Fantasy VII Revelation (also called FF7 Part 3) coming June 30, 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S AND the Nintendo Switch 2! That's not just another remake; it's a whole new entry in the remade universe and the fact that it ships on Switch 2 by mid-2026 effectively confirms the console is launching well before then. Then there's Stuntman from Epic Games — an arena multiplayer game where you perform extreme motorcycle stunts with physics that look genuinely next-gen, featuring racing, showdown modes, and real crowd reactions; I honestly can't wait to see this hitting 60fps on modern hardware.
God of War Ragnarok gets its own Seasoned Edition later in 2026 which packs the dual axe/blade combos added mid-cycle plus fresh costumes, weapons skins, and an exclusive photo mode for PS5 and PC — basically every upgrade bundled into one definitive edition. Even better is Gears of War's Suicide Squad crossover dropping September 6 at midnight Pacific with Harley Quinn through Peacemaker as playable characters alongside the Gears cast; each character has a unique gameplay loop instead of just being reskinned, which means serious cross-studio work went into making them feel integrated rather than tacked on. And don't sleep on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom because Nintendo isn't messing around — I'm predicting this title is going to be one of the most innovative Switch adventure in years and a strong candidate for GOTY if it delivers on its promises.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/five-of-the-hottest-games-from-summer-of-gaming-2026
God of War Ragnarok gets its own Seasoned Edition later in 2026 which packs the dual axe/blade combos added mid-cycle plus fresh costumes, weapons skins, and an exclusive photo mode for PS5 and PC — basically every upgrade bundled into one definitive edition. Even better is Gears of War's Suicide Squad crossover dropping September 6 at midnight Pacific with Harley Quinn through Peacemaker as playable characters alongside the Gears cast; each character has a unique gameplay loop instead of just being reskinned, which means serious cross-studio work went into making them feel integrated rather than tacked on. And don't sleep on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom because Nintendo isn't messing around — I'm predicting this title is going to be one of the most innovative Switch adventure in years and a strong candidate for GOTY if it delivers on its promises.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/five-of-the-hottest-games-from-summer-of-gaming-2026