IO Interactive
IO Interactive has been the developer of the long-running Hitman online game collection since its launch in 2000, additionally helming the profitable revival trilogy that ran from 2016 to 2021. In 2020, IOI introduced it was engaged on a brand new James Bond recreation, underneath the working title Mission 007, now revealed to be 007 First Light, one thing distinctly separate from the established movie franchise whereas working carefully with MGM and Eon Productions. Along with 007 First Gentle, IOI introduced in 2023 that they have been additionally engaged on a web-based RPG underneath the working title Mission Fantasy.
The sensible cash right here is betting IOI will lastly shed extra mild on First Gentle, particularly for the reason that solely main information for the reason that recreation’s announcement was that it might be out there to play on the Nintendo Change 2. If not a primary have a look at gameplay, a cinematic trailer, affirmation of further platforms the sport will probably be out there on, and even simply the sport’s official title, can be welcome updates. There’s at all times the possibility that IOI’s presence may give attention to Mission Fantasy or the announcement of a brand new Hitman recreation, however we’re leaning in direction of 007 First Gentle information.
Sega
Sega is at an attention-grabbing place in its lengthy lifetime, buoyed by a yr of latest industrial successes throughout a number of of its greatest properties. This contains Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, and Sonic X Shadow Generations, the latter of which featured with a hands-on demo at SGF 2024. With Sega returning to SGF this yr and plenty of recognized titles in growth, a recent of bulletins is probably going from the Japanese writer.
At The Game Awards 2023, Sega introduced that it was reviving 5 of its basic franchises, particularly Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Loopy Taxi, although solely the Shinobi revival has since acquired its launch date. It’s additionally recognized {that a} Virtua Fighter revival is in growth with a primary have a look at gameplay unveiled earlier this yr. Any variety of these properties may very well be showcased at SGF, with tantalizing updates, although Sega may additionally throw us all a curveball and announce new entries in its Like a Dragon, Persona, or Sonic the Hedgehog franchises.
Sq. Enix
Ever for the reason that launch of Last Fantasy VII Rebirth in February 2024, Sq. Enix has saved a comparatively low profile, releasing remasters and remakes of a number of of its older titles, largely from the SaGa and Dragon Quest franchises. That makes its presence at SGF 2025 all of the extra intriguing as followers of the venerable Japanese writer are desirous to see what the corporate is cooking up subsequent. And given what we find out about Sq. Enix’s plans up to now, we undoubtedly have some theories as to what may get introduced this yr.
It’s been over three years since Sq. Enix formally introduced growth of Kingdom Hearts IV, so a primary have a look at the sport may lastly be coming quickly. If Sq. Enix is pivoting extra to Last Fantasy, Rebirth may get an introduced DLC enlargement, much like Last Fantasy VII Remake getting its Intergrade enlargement the yr after its 2020 launch. Sq. Enix has hinted that it’s leaning extra into its basic RPG properties shifting ahead, and none of its different franchises are larger than Last Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts.