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2027 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
This article provides a comprehensive release schedule for video games anticipated in 2027. It details specific titles with their planned release months and platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Games with broader 2027 release windows are also listed.
Ontos is a game about rats, liars, and lying rats. At least, I think that's what it is
Ontos is a narrative-driven game that explores themes of deception and moral ambiguity through difficult choices, as experienced in a Gamescom preview. Players encounter numerous rats and must decide their fate, with options ranging from freeing them to causing them harm. The game aims to present players with weighty decisions that may have significant repercussions, though the preview suggests the decision-making might be too obvious at times.
This remarkable mod transforms the most frightening horror game of the decade into Mirror's Edge
A remarkable mod transforms Frictional Games' horror title Amnesia: The Bunker into a Mirror's Edge-like experience. Created by modder TiMan for a modding jam, the 'Bunker's Edge' mod replaces the game's dark atmosphere with Mirror's Edge's bright cityscapes and implements its signature parkour mechanics. Despite some minor clunkiness and a short playtime, the mod offers a fun and impressive demonstration of creative modding.
Here's 10 more minutes of the most interesting game shown at this year's Opening Night Live
Frictional Games' upcoming horror title Ontos stood out at Gamescom's Opening Night Live with its unique blend of unsettling imagery and existential themes. A new 10-minute gameplay showcase reveals more about the narrative, which involves a scientist attempting to upload his consciousness into a rat server within a repurposed hotel.
Ontos in the Works for Over 10 Years, Extensive Gameplay Showcases Twisted Experiments
Frictional Games' upcoming title, Ontos, has been in development for over a decade and features "psychological gameplay" where players make informed decisions based on understanding characters and experiments. The game, launching in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, showcases disturbing scenarios involving rats and consciousness transfer, emphasizing replayability through multiple experimental outcomes.
You can't pet the talking rat wall in Ontos, the new space horror game from Soma's creators, but surely it can run Doom
Frictional Games' new space horror title, Ontos, is shaping up to be a philosophical puzzler rather than a traditional horror game. A new video showcases the game's environments and experimental gameplay, which involves interacting with sci-fi ephemera and a unique AI server made of rats. The developers suggest the game will launch next year.
ONTOS: This Horrifying, Tantalizing Thriller Feels Like an Immersive Sim for Puzzle Gaming
ONTOS is a forthcoming sci-fi thriller that blends immersive sim elements with puzzle gameplay, focusing on player choice and exploration. Players control Aditi, who investigates a mysterious moon resort and confronts philosophical questions through intricate, often grotesque, experiments. The game emphasizes tactile interaction and allows for multiple solutions to its challenges, promising a deeply engaging experience.
Shack Chat: What was your favorite reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
Shacknews staff members shared their favorite reveals from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Highlights included Stage Tour, LEGO Skylines, Mega Man Dual Override, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and Rainbow Six Tactics. Several staff members expressed particular excitement for LEGO Skylines, a new city-building game from Paradox Interactive.
Massor av gameplay från Frictional Games skräckspel ONTOS
Frictional Games has revealed new gameplay for their upcoming horror title ONTOS, a spiritual successor to SOMA. The footage, showcased by YouTuber Jacksepticeye who also voices a character, depicts the game's initial hours as the player travels to a moon-based research facility. ONTOS will feature exploration, puzzle-solving, and morally ambiguous choices, with a non-linear structure. It is set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
Several outlets expressed disappointment with the Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live showcase, finding many announcements to be uninspired or lacking substance. While games like Lego Skylines, No Law, and Afterworld garnered some interest, the overall impression was one of "mounting ennui" and a reliance on familiar tropes. The event's format was criticized for prioritizing short, flashy trailers over meaningful game reveals.
Se samtliga trailers från Gamescom Opening Night Live
Gamescom Opening Night Live has concluded, showcasing numerous game trailers. The event featured anticipated titles like The Witcher 3 expansion and Metro 2039, alongside new reveals such as the XCOM-like Rainbow Six Tactics and the action RPG Nodusfall. All trailers from the show are available for viewing.
Ontos Gameplay is the Right Amount of Disturbing, Hands-On Gameplay Premieres August 26th
Frictional Games' upcoming horror title Ontos, delayed to 2027, premiered new gameplay showcasing player choices and their consequences. The game will feature a reality-bending narrative stemming from protagonist Aditi Amani's experiments. Additional hands-on gameplay will be shown by YouTuber Jacksepticeye on August 26th. Ontos is slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased a variety of new titles and updates, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free remaster and upcoming expansion stealing the spotlight. The event also featured reveals for Nodusfall, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Metro 2039, and numerous other games from both established and emerging studios, highlighting a strong international presence. Host Geoff Keighley acknowledged the industry's current challenges, including layoffs and hardware price increases, while celebrating developers' continued innovation.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer and Rainbow 6 Tactics headline Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live showcased new trailers and reveals, including a spring 2027 release window for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Ubisoft also revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a new big-budget turn-based tactics game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The hardware crisis has hit a new low: We're now using rats for RAM
Frictional Games has released a gameplay reveal trailer for their upcoming title, Ontos. The trailer showcases a near-future setting where a severe hardware crisis has led to the development of 'rat computers' for processing power. The game is set to release next year and explores themes of desperation and experimentation in the face of technological scarcity.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
Gamescom preview - why you should watch Opening Night Live and visit Cologne
Gamescom 2026 is set to be the largest video game event globally, taking place in Cologne from August 26-30. The event will feature reveals for titles like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, and The Witcher 3's new expansion, Songs Of The Past. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the Opening Night Live show on August 25 will offer a preview of upcoming games, with many major industry players like Microsoft, Square Enix, and Nintendo in attendance, though Rockstar Games and Sony will be absent.
15 Massive Gamescom 2026 Announcements That Could Steal the Show
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements from various publishers and developers, including Xbox, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco. Anticipated reveals include potential updates for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, Metro 2039, and a rumored Xbox sequel.
Highly Anticipated PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Game Delayed
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 sci-fi adventure game Ontos has been delayed from its original 2026 release window to sometime in 2027. Frictional Games stated that the delay is necessary to achieve the game's ambitious scope and depth. Ontos will also be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Svenska Frictional Games försenar Ontos till nästa år
Frictional Games has announced that their upcoming thematic sequel to Soma, Ontos, has been delayed to 2027. The studio cited the game's ambitious scope, scale, and narrative depth as reasons for the postponement. Ontos is set in a former hotel on the moon and promises a disturbing journey filled with experiments and moral quandaries.
