What was shown at Future Games Show 2025: a game based on the series «The Expanse» from Owlcat Games, a horror from the creators of Spec Ops: The Line and a pirate action game Ahoy

Future Games Show 2025 is an exhibition where trailers for unreleased games are shown. Among them are both big announcements and new information about already known projects. In this article, we have collected all the most important things from the 2025 conference.

The Owlcat Games studio, known for the Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader duology, announced a new game — The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. This is an RPG, the action of which unfolded in the universe of the TV series "The Expanse". The trailer gives the impression that we are looking at a quality fantasy in the spirit of the Mass Effect trilogy. The video showed peaceful episodes, lively shootouts using gadgets, as well as zero-gravity levels like in Dead Space. The release date has not yet been announced.

Horror, in which people disappear without a trace in their sleep. Involuntarily, associations with films about Freddy Krueger arise. Many try not to sleep and desperately fight for their lives. They have to fight not only with the desire to rest, but also with crazy cultists. It is worth noting that the game is being developed by the authors of the sensational Spec Ops: The Line.

Skull and Bones from Ubisoft disappointed many players. Ahoy may be an outlet for fans of sea battles. This is an online action game with a stake on battles between ships of the 18th century. We are promised a high degree of realism combined with exciting gameplay. The main question is whether such an ambitious plan will be realized in practice.

They showed a third-person action game called Echoes of the End. The setting of the far north and the combat made us remember Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and the restoration of destroyed buildings by rewinding time and sliding on ice — God of War: Ascension. However, the game looks too standard and it is not entirely clear how it will attract an audience. The release is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

A psychological horror game has been announced, which is essentially a walking simulator. Its action takes place in the depths of the forest, which is why there is an association with the latest Blair Witch game from Bloober Team, the authors of Layers of Fear. It should be noted that today this genre is not as popular as it used to be.

A role-playing game set in the universe of the manga and anime "The Seven Deadly Sins" (Nanatsu no Taizai). The graphics are as close as possible to Japanese animation, and the battles are done in the spirit of modern soulslikes. Judging by the trailer, during battles there will be an opportunity to climb on the backs of huge monsters, like in Dragon's Dogma 2 or Shadow of the Colossus. But whether the game will be interesting to those who are not familiar with the original source is a big question.

At first glance, it may seem that we have a shepherd simulator in front of us. However, judging by the trailer, Herdling is primarily an adventure, where the main character moves with a small herd. Animals help to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and climb to high places. The game is released this summer, but the demo version is already available.

An isometric stealth action game set in the early 20th century, where you need to study the environment and listen carefully to your opponents' dialogues. In this case, you can develop a plan to distract or neutralize enemies in order to move forward. If you are interested in the game, our website has an exclusive interview with the developers. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream comes out on July 15.

A first-person action game set in Atlantis. Behind the external beauty of local locations lies real horror in the form of ancient monsters. The unusual style of the game brings to mind the Borderlands series, and the shooter gameplay — modern boomer shooters in the spirit of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The game is available in early access now.

In this platformer, the artist travels through her own inner world, and she changes it with a brush. According to the plot, her psyche becomes less and less stable over time, and this will certainly be reflected in the gameplay. The gameplay is reminiscent of Ori and the Blind Forest. The release of Constance will take place on November 24, 2025.

The developers of the second Titan Quest talked about the game and showed the gameplay of the future project. By the standards of the genre, it turned out to be completely standard. However, the project is of interest due to the setting of ancient Greek mythology. The release date has not been announced.

In the trailer for the interactive film Directive 8020, we were shown forks in the road where the plot can go in a different direction. We saw something similar in Detroit: Become Human. Here, with the help of this system, you can go back and change your previous decision. Let us remind you that the game is being developed by Supermassive Games, the authors of Until Dawn. Directive 8020 will be the first episode of the 2nd season of Antology The Dark Pictures.

A quest set in the universe of Lovecraftian myths. Frankly speaking, the image in the spirit of modern cartoons does not go well with cosmic horrors and ancient gods. However, the graphics themselves are nice.

They showed the gameplay of Ascendant, a new team multiplayer shooter. The developers call the levels that are constantly changing as a key feature of the game. In addition to the usual firearms, in battle you can use the abilities of the characters themselves, which resemble plasmids from Bioshock. The game will be released in 2025.

A firefighter simulator with realistic smoke, fire and water physics, as well as modern graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5. In career mode, you will take control of an entire fire department. If you wish, you can play the game with a friend.

A game in which you will test how interesting a particular fantasy world is from the point of view of an adventurer. A boring story can be corrected or left as is and watch the result. We hope that The Bureau of Fantastical & Arcane Affairs will turn into a full-fledged comedy in the spirit of Terry Pratchett's works. Modern fantasy has accumulated many cliches that can be laughed at in a good-natured way.

A team shooter with the participation of live players and bots. It is noteworthy that there are no guys among them, only girls who are drawn in anime style. The developers promise that the game will have elements of a life simulator and even full-fledged dates with local beauties. The release is scheduled for 2026.

Arcade racing fans can pay attention to Formula Legends. There is no talk of serious car simulation here — you will be offered fun races with simple physics and high speeds. The demo is already available.

The hardcore action Scum is being released after seven years of early access. This will happen on June 17. According to the plot, all the battles that take place are a bloody TV show. Viewers watch as the participants desperately fight against wildlife and each other. Parallels with Manhunt involuntarily arise. It is worth noting that the game has high ratings on Steam.

While Cacpom is dragging out the development of a remake of Dino Crisis, developers from Jaw Drop Games are releasing their horror about prehistoric lizards. In Deathground you will find both small dinosaurs and a huge Tyrannosaurus rex. It is because of him that the game is compared to Alien: Isolation. The benchmark is more than worthy. Both single and cooperative modes are declared. The release date has not yet been announced.

Hell is Us is a third-person action game in an unusual universe. The scenery resembles Eastern Europe, the technology has remained at the level of the 90s, but at the same time there are modern drones. And all this is combined with fantasy elements. The main character cannot harm the monsters with firearms, so he relies on bladed weapons. Despite the high difficulty, the game encourages you not to sit back and defend, but to act aggressively, because successful hits on enemies restore health. The project will be released on September 4, 2025.

In this game, you are offered to control various elements. This is necessary to solve puzzles, move around locations and fight enemies. For example, in addition to the usual blows with a staff, the main character can bring down a huge wave on enemies. The picture in Fading Echo is stylish, but it seems too simple by modern standards.

A role-playing game with pixel graphics that evokes strong associations with jRPG games on SNES. At the same time, the developers combine old school and a modern approach. For example, the combat system here combines turn-based and real-time battles. As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 showed, this approach can be successful. Sacrifice will be released in the first quarter of 2026.

And if you miss 2D shoot'em ups, you can take a closer look at Truxton Extreme. It has classic gameplay of representatives of this genre from the Sega Mega Drive era and modern graphics.

An old-school dungeon crawler, which is clearly designed for those who caught this genre in the 90s. Even the graphics here are stylized as 3D first-person shootersin the spirit of the original Quake. In addition to battles using firearms and magic, you will enjoy rides on minecarts along the underground railway. The demo version of Hark the Ghoul is already available on Steam.

Ground Zero was developed especially for fans of classic horror games from the PlayStation 1 era. It feels as close to the original Resident Evil as possible — it has a static camera, the need to solve puzzles, a shortage of ammunition, and other features of the genre. Even the main character evokes strong associations with Jill Valentine. However, the appearance of some monsters from the trailer Ground Zero can scare even a modern player.

A nice adventure with a cute mouse in the lead role. Thanks to the frog backpack, she can float in the air and push off from special objects to fly higher. You can explore the open world both alone and in co-op, including on one screen.

A psychological horror that is dedicated to a person in depression. Due to a severe psychological state, he cannot leave his own house and is increasingly immersed in his own thoughts and experiences. We are invited to experience this horror with him. The release of Luto will take place on July 27.

A simple detective quest where the characters look like flat paper figures. Moreover, all the heroes are anthropomorphic animals. The stylization is really unusual. Our protagonist and his partner will have to conduct a series of investigations, interview witnesses and draw conclusions about who the criminal is..

A first-person shooter with parkour, which will be available only to owners of virtual reality helmets. You are invited to explore a mysterious civilization, fight enemies and quickly move around the locations using various tools. The game will be released in 2025.

A game based on the novel "Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie in the quest genre. Apparently, the scriptwriters have moved away from the original source, because this time the plot involves two detectives. It will be possible to investigate Linnet's murder in September 2025.

The developers from Hangar 13 clearly want to convince us that Mafia: The Old Country will focus on a well-developed plot. The latest trailers are dedicated to local history and characters. There's not much time left to wait — the game will hit store shelves on August 8, 2025.

A hardcore action game that evokes associations with Sifu. The key feature of this game is the ability to switch between three characters right during the fight, depending on the types of opponents. Viking has brute force, Aztek is the most agile, and Will is a balance between the other two heroes. The release date has not yet been announced.

A first-person shooter with horror elements and an unusual feature — the main character uses his own blood as ammunition. Something similar was in Bloodborne and Bloodrayne 2. Crisol: Theater of Idols can be praised for its unique style, which combines Spanish flavor, mythology, steampunk and magic.

A horror from the people from Rockstar, which is dedicated to a religious cult. The trailer begins with a quote from Howard Phillips Lovecraft, so the game itself will probably have references to the works of the American writer. We are promised realistic graphics, an interesting plot and truly creepy enemies.

This survival game takes place in the skies, among hovering ships and air islands with different biomes. In addition to building and crafting, you will have to catch and tame Guardians, special creatures with magical abilities that will give you unique bonuses. Of course, in the territory where there are valuable resources, enemies will be waiting for you, from simple cultists to powerful titans.

The new trailer for the remaster System Shock 2 is dedicated to the online mode. However, it is difficult to call it something outstanding. The main focus of the original was on the single-player campaign. The game will be released on June 26.

A game from the authors of The House of Da Vinci, which is dedicated to the outstanding Serbianscientist Nikola Tesla. You will find many puzzles and a plot that is connected with the past of the Serbian scientist.

This horror combines an isometric camera, like in Disco Elysium, third-person shooting and a full-fledged quest with difficult but logical puzzles. Its action takes place in Poland in the 90s, where the inhabitants of a small town began to go crazy. The main character will have to survive himself, save a friend and figure out what happened here.

A game that is associated with the clown Art, a monster from the trilogy "Terrifying" (Terrifier). The project is a pixel beat'em up, where the main villain destroys everyone he meets along the way to cheerful music. Apparently, Terrifer: The ARTcade game is designed exclusively for fans of the original film series.

In the near future, we will see many games with the concept of a time loop. Dead Watch is one of them. To figure out who committed a brutal crime, you will have to study the castle, collect evidence and talk to the characters. However, after restarting the cycle, they will not remember anything, so some actions will probably have to be repeated.

This classic Myst style quest takes place on a mysterious island. It was once a beautiful resort, but now its territory is abandoned and abandoned. You have to figure out what happened and solve many puzzles along the way.

A stylish hybrid of genres that combines a platformer, a rhythm game and a quest. Antro takes place in the future, when after a disaster people went to live underground. By the beginning of the events of Antro, people are already tired of the cruel dictatorship of the local authorities and are preparing an uprising against them.

In the second part, the developers replaced the two-dimensional sprites from the original with full-fledged 3D. Otherwise, we have the same cozy game as before. The main character will have to combine the professions of a warrior and a merchant, because good equipment costs money, and you can earn it if you manage your store wisely. The game will be released in 2025.

A game about King Arthur, which combines turn-based battles, a global mode with diplomacy and territory capture, knightly tournaments and much more. The graphics are stylized as illustrations from books describing the adventures of the Knights of the Round Table.

A pixel adventure game that visually and atmospherically brings to mind the game Blade Runner based on the film of the same name. At the same time, Hope in the City takes place in modern times. The main story revolves around a girl whose parents suddenly disappeared. To find out what happened, she will have to face the darkest secrets of her hometown.

A survival game set in the underground depths of Mars. It is not easy to survive there, so you will have to search for resources and craft, as well as subject yourself to mutations. If you want to explore the mysterious world of the Red Planet, you can do so with friends.

A game that invites you to become Davy Jones, known from Pirates of the Caribbean. You will travel through the afterlife and search for Blackbeard, whom our pirate wants to take revenge on. In terms of gameplay, this is a first-person shooter with firearms, melee weapons, and a grappling hook.

A top-down tactical shooter where you need to plan your operation in advance and try to make sure it goes without mistakes. The result is an interesting mix of the first parts of Rainbow Six and Hotline Miami. The release of Phantom Squad is scheduled for 2025.

Soulslike with graphics that are stylized as games of the PS1 era. Looking at the trailer, an interesting effect arises — a simple picture and characters from three polygons cause a slight fear, comparable to horror films of the 90s. Perhaps this is intended, because the action of Prison of Husks takes place in the afterlife. The release date is not yet known, but a demo will be available soon.

This shooter takes place in a research complex located deep in the ocean. The water here is especially dangerous, because you will have to fight against flooding of the rooms. In addition, monsters hide in filled tanks and puddles.

A pixel shooter with dynamic battles and roguelike elements, the action of which takes place on a spaceship. You have to break through crowds of aggressive monsters and shoot everyone you meet along the way. In addition to ordinary opponents, you will face strong bosses. To win, you will have to learn their movements and not make mistakes. The release will take place this year.

A 2D action game where you play as an evil werewolf. The entire army of the kingdom has turned against him, so the opponents will almost always have numerical superiority. However, you have the opportunity to play on the contradictions between enemy factions and defeat them one by one.

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