FF7 Revelation Announced, 007 First Light Sales, Hitman Remasters

Summer Game Fest 2026 has wrapped up, leaving a massive trail of announcements and release dates in its wake. Square Enix finally unveiled the conclusion to its remake trilogy, while IO Interactive took a victory lap for its blockbuster James Bond adaptation. From long-awaited stealth remasters to surprising horror spin-offs, the release calendar for the next two years is rapidly filling up.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Launches Spring 2027

Rock Paper ShotgunThis Week in Video GamesAutomaton West Square Enix has officially announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final chapter in its remake trilogy, targeting a Spring 2027 release date . Unlike the previous two entries, the finale will launch simultaneously across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S . Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the sequel will feature an evolved open world and tweaked mini-games, though the development team will not drastically reduce the side content despite player feedback .

The English voice cast is also seeing a major change, as Tyler Hoechlin will not return to voice Sephiroth . Hamaguchi explained that the actor was unavailable for the third outing, prompting Square Enix to recast the iconic villain for the trilogy's conclusion .

007 First Light Hits 3 Million Sales and Reveals Lenny Kravitz DLC

Push SquareIGNIGN IO Interactive's James Bond adaptation is a massive commercial success, selling nearly three million copies in its first week on the market . Studio director Hakan Abrak confirmed the game is tracking well above internal forecasts, with ongoing discussions about expanding the partnership with Amazon MGM Studios beyond the initial content plan .

Alongside the sales milestone, the developer unveiled a Year One content roadmap featuring New Game Plus and tactical simulation challenges . The post-launch support includes a story expansion set in the pirate haven of Aleph, starring musician and actor Lenny Kravitz as pirate king Bawma . A Nintendo Switch 2 port remains on track for a summer 2026 release .

Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered Coming to PC and Consoles

IGNPure XboxVGC Saber Interactive and IO Interactive are teaming up to release the Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered in 2027 . The collection will bundle three early titles from the stealth franchise into a single package built for modern hardware . The compilation is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, but will skip the Nintendo Switch .

Monster Hunter Wilds Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

EurogamerNintendo LifeGematsu Following months of datamining leaks and rumors, Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2 . The publisher has not yet provided a specific release date or gameplay trailer for the portable version, stating only that more information will be shared in the future .

Bloober Team Announces Star Trek Shadow Frontier Horror Game

GematsuRock Paper ShotgunEurogamer Paramount Games Studio and Bloober Team are collaborating on Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller set in the iconic sci-fi universe . The studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake is taking the franchise in a distinctly hostile direction, focusing on dread and survival rather than traditional exploration . The game is scheduled to launch next year across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2 .