<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/3ef461fe/mortalshell2_1.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>Today’s Summer Game Fest event opened with a first look at Mortal Shell II, the new sequel coming from developer Cold Symmetry.&nbsp;</p><p>The action on display is certainly intense and gory, including an impressive cadre of disgusting monsters, and the protagonist inflicting grievous attacks on them, even as they return the same in kind.&nbsp;</p><p>The original Mortal Shell was released in 2020. At the time, the developers cited a desire for emotionally rich games and inspiration from games like Dark Souls, so it’s a good bet that the sequel is targeting similar goals. The game received positive reviews at the time, setting the stage for a sequel that might improve and advance the series to new heights.&nbsp;</p><p>Mortal Shell II is headed to PS5, Xbox, and Steam in 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>Check out the trailer below. &nbsp;</p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L4RzK5uvt84" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true">&nbsp;</iframe>

<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/3ef461fe/mortalshell2_1.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>Today’s Summer Game Fest event opened with a first look at Mortal Shell II, the new sequel coming from developer Cold Symmetry.&nbsp;</p><p>The action on display is certainly intense and gory, including an impressive cadre of disgusting monsters, and the protagonist inflicting grievous attacks on them, even as they return the same in kind.&nbsp;</p><p>The original Mortal Shell was released in 2020. At the time, the developers cited a desire for emotionally rich games and inspiration from games like Dark Souls, so it’s a good bet that the sequel is targeting similar goals. The game received positive reviews at the time, setting the stage for a sequel that might improve and advance the series to new heights.&nbsp;</p><p>Mortal Shell II is headed to PS5, Xbox, and Steam in 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>Check out the trailer below. &nbsp;</p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L4RzK5uvt84" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true">&nbsp;</iframe>

<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/3bf2a084/codevein_1.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>During Summer Game Fest 2025, Bandai Namco shared its first look at Code Vein II. The original Code Vein was released in 2019 and was a generally liked Souls-inspired action game. It adopted an anime style, which was unique for the genre at the time.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mdD6dEhhges" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true">&nbsp;</iframe><p>The trailer for the sequel showcased an art style comparable to the first game's, but it promised to play more with time and time travel. The game is coming next year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.</p><p class="inline-rich-content-placeholder">&nbsp;</p> <section class='type:slideshow'><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/3bf2a084/codevein_1.jpg'></figure><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/040c2c01/codevein_3.jpg'></figure><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/af4c0e61/codevein_2.jpg'></figure><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/50f350f7/cv2.jpg'></figure></section>

<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/7fc35d93/End%20of%20Abyss.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>Publisher Epic Games has revealed End of Abyss, the debut title from Malmö-based developer Section 9 Interactive, and it launches next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Though the reveal trailer was short and sweet, its premise promises a spooky sci-fi horror game.&nbsp;</p><p>"To the one who hears this message, we are waiting for you," a creepy, ethereal voice whispers in the reveal trailer while the protagonist crosses a massive bridge, somewhere seemingly underground. From there, the game switches to a top-down, almost isometric perspective to reveal some gunplay against some horrifying monsters.&nbsp;</p><p>Check it out in the End of Abyss reveal trailer below:&nbsp;</p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IYmRX295cS0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true">&nbsp;</iframe><p>As you can see, End of Abyss features all manner of terrifying enemies to fight, including dog-like creatures, enemies that split apart into even more enemies, centipede foes, robots, and more. Unfortunately, this reveal trailer doesn't reveal much else.&nbsp;</p><p>End of Abyss is due out sometime in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/06/123ddf3c/sonickart_2.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Summer Game Fest" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' roster has expanded with the addition of guest racers from other Sega franchises. Taking on Sonic and his friends will be Like A Dragon's Ichiban Kasuga, Persona 5's Joker, and Hatsune Miku.</p><p>The crossovers don't end there, as Sonic head Takashi Iizuka took the stage to tease an upcoming collaboration with Minecraft. &nbsp;A brief teaser showed off races in the Minecraft world, but with Steve collecting Sonic rings. &nbsp;Additionally, the game finally has a release date of September 25. The game has also been confirmed to feature cross-platform play.&nbsp;</p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JIS6rIf2HVU" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true">&nbsp;</iframe><p>Sonic Racing CrossWorlds launches on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.</p>