Future Games Show: Spring Showcase comes in with 20+ games across a 90-minute presentation. Here’s everything announced during the event proper.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026
Cordura, a New Co-op Psychological Horror Game, Terrifies with a Grim Reveal Trailer
The showcase opened with a chilling cinematic trailer for a new co-op psychological horror game named Cordura. Set in a gloomy city in the Victorian era, the trailer follows a small group of thieves who find themselves trapped in an abandoned mansion, stuck with a dark and violent entity.
Cordura is a 4-player online co-op game that throws players into a labyrinthine house that will test their sanity and intellect. Though no release date has been announced, the game will be available for PC and PlayStation 5.
Stupid Never Dies Reveals Gameplay and Chilling Romance in New Gameplay Trailer
Stupid Never Dies turns dungeon crawling into a charmingly weird adventure, putting players in the shoes of Davy, a timid zombie on a quest to resurrect the frozen human Julia. In a monster‑ruled world, the game delivers fast-paced combat as Davy scavenges strange items, steals abilities, and grows stronger while navigating deadly dungeons.
The game stands out for its mix of absurd stakes and heartfelt motivations with Davy facing grotesque monsters alongside his allies, driven by a dream of romance. Stupid Never Dies is releasing sometime in 2026 on Steam and the PlayStation 5.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC to Be Released on June 18, 2026
At last, the long-awaited Dave the Diver DLC, Dave the Diver: In the Jungle has pinned down a release date on June 18, 2026. The new trailer gave us a deeper dive into the new story, gameplay mechanics, weapons, and locations coming to Dave the Diver. Bancho will open up a restaurant in the jungle, which means that players will source a brand new menu from a completely different ecosystem.
Dave the Diver was originally released on June 28, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is now available.
The 7th Guest Remake Brings a Classic to New Creepy Heights
The 7th Guest Remake brings a classic mystery‑puzzle adventure into the modern era, reimagining Henry Stauf’s haunted mansion with updated visuals and storytelling. Players explore a foreboding estate filled with eerie rooms and mind‑bending puzzles, experiencing the supernatural tale from a refreshed first‑person perspective.
New handcrafted puzzles, volumetrically captured live‑action sequences, and detailed visuals deepen the gothic atmosphere, bringing the haunted mansion to life while highlighting the clever and surprising challenges scattered throughout. The 7th Guest is coming soon in 2026 for Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Project Shadowglass Demo Announced
Indie developer Starhelm Studios announced the demo release of an upcoming first-person stealth sim, Project Shadowglass. Described as a "love letter" to immersive stealth sims, Project Shadowglass treats players to an atmospheric and tense perspective of a struggling thief who is tasked to journey across the realm to steal ancient artifacts. The trailer showcased key moments of gameplay, where players will stalk cobblestone streets, scale walls, vault across roofs, and kill guards to get their hands on treasures of immense value.
No release date has been announced for the full game, but the demo is now available for interested players on PC via Steam.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Dev Diary Reveals Outfits, Vehicles, and Special Abilities
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight puts players in the heart of Gotham as it traces Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman. The FGS 2026 developer diary showcased the game’s playable heroes, including Robin, Batgirl, and Jim Gordon, each equipped with unique gadgets and skills. Iconic villains such as Joker, Bane, and Mr. Freeze are also featured in the trailer.
Outfits add customizability to every character, while the story blends LEGO’s signature humor with action-oriented combat, interactive exploration, and a range of vehicles across Gotham’s open world. The game is set for May 29, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, and is now available for pre-order and wishlist.
Directive 8020 Terrifies With New Live-Action Multiplayer Trailer
Directive 8020 is an upcoming survival sci‑fi horror game that puts players in command of the crew of the Cassiopeia after their ship crash‑lands on the alien planet Tau Ceti f. Hunted by a shapeshifting monster, players must survive while navigating the planet’s dangers.
The FGS 2026 live-action trailer highlighted gameplay, in‑game cutscenes, and quick-time events that force players to make choices with lasting consequences. The game supports single-player and shared/split-screen co-op, and is scheduled for release on May 12, 2026, for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with online multiplayer arriving later as a free post-launch update.
Ready or Not: Boiling Point DLC Out Now
The Ready or Not: Boiling Point expansion is out now! The release of the new DLC was announced during the showcase, along with a new trailer which offered players a glimpse of a Los Sueños that has devolved into absolute anarchy at the hands of terrorists.
The Ready or Not: Boiling Point DLC will feature three new missions, namely, No Good Deed, All Gods Burn, and A New America. It will also include new weapons, cosmetics, fixes, and quality of life improvements to the base game.
Ready or Not was released in December 13, 2023 and is currently available for PC via Epic Store and Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Outbound is Bound For Release on April 23, 2026
Outbound, a cozy co-op camper van simulator game, is coming in hot on April 23rd. Players traverse around a utopian world with up to three other friends, exploring the world and building and crafting their home on wheels to the best they can while taking in the sights.
The coziest road trip on Earth is inviting players across the globe to come and join in the fun in April, and it will be available on Steam, Epic Games, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2.
Aphelion Reveals April 28, 2026 Launch Date
Aphelion is a cinematic third-person action-adventure set on a frozen, uncharted world. Players control Ariane and Thomas, crash-landed and separated, as they navigate treacherous terrain, climb mountains, grapple across ice, and manipulate alien electromagnetic fields to reunite and survive.
The trailer also revealed a hostile lifeform stalking the crew, making it a race against whatever is hunting them. Aphelion launches on April 28, 2026, for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns After 40 Years
Defender of the Crown: Remastered brings a 1986 medieval strategy classic into the modern era, letting players conquer territories, joust rival knights, and duel across reimagined side-scrolling maps with updated graphics.
The FGS 2026 trailer highlighted three playable modes. Retro preserves the original Amiga experience with quality-of-life improvements, Classic offers refined mechanics and smoother pixel visuals, and Kingdom lets players manage their realm, raise armies, and expand their territories. The game is scheduled for release on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026.
Adorable Adventures Emerges From the Wilderness on April 30
Adorable Adventures is a wholesome third-person adventure game that puts players in the trotters of a little piglet named Boris. With only his powerful sense of smell as his guide, he ventures into the wilderness in search of his lost siblings.
Adorable Adventures is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 30, 2026.
Unboxing Mr. Coo Revealed With Iconic Hand-drawn Animated Gameplay Showcase
Unboxing Mr. Coo is the sequel to The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, offering a fully hand‑drawn, animated point‑and‑click puzzle adventure. The FGS 2026 overview highlighted the game’s playful, interactive design, showcasing Mr. Coo, guided by the player, as he attempts to open a complex machine, experimenting with drawers and mechanisms to solve puzzles.
Later in the overview, director Nacho Rodriguez noted that he wanted to give players as much control as possible, resulting in fluid animations that respond naturally to every selection. Unboxing Mr. Coo is still in development, but the game can already be wishlisted on Steam.
CALX, A Sci-Fi Puzzle Action-Adventure Game, Announced; Demo Now Available
Indie developer True Colors has launched the announcement trailer for their action-adventure game, CALX. In CALX, players will take on the role of a Seeker traversing the lands of the corrupted planet Syro. The 1-minute trailer showed off fast-paced battles against hostile creatures, slick platforming gameplay, and long periods of quiet and immersive exploration amidst the gargantuan landforms of the planet.
CALX is slated for release on June 4, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch. The demo is now available on Steam.
Blight: Survival Rebuilt Core Systems, Surpassed 1.5 Million Wishlists on Steam
Blight: Survival is a brutal medieval action horror game where up to four players can team up against the Blighted to destroy the source of the deadly plague spreading across the land. In the FGS 2026 trailer, creative director Ulrik explained that after teaming up with Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour Interactive, the team "needed to take a step back and rebuild the core systems from the ground up" to ensure the game lived up to its potential. The game has already surpassed 1.5 million wishlists on Steam.
Blight features a directional combat system with a wide range of weapons, armors, and talents for players to mix and match, delivering visceral, gory gameplay against both infected and human foes. While no release date has been announced yet, the game is confirmed for Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Clean Up Earth Turns Virtual Cleanup Into Real-World Recycling Efforts, Launching April 2, 2026
Clean Up Earth is a co-op environmental restoration game where players work together to clean polluted natural spaces and revive damaged ecosystems. Teams of up to 25 players collect trash, recycle materials, and clear debris across locations like beaches and shipwrecks while coordinating tasks to restore each area.
The game also connects its virtual cleanup efforts to real-world recycling initiatives, meaning in-game actions contribute to environmental programs outside the game. Clean Up Earth releases on April 2, 2026 for Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a demo currently available on Steam.
1348 Ex Voto Unveils Launch Trailer, Available Now
1348 Ex Voto is a third-person action-adventure set in a harsh vision of 14th-century Italy. It follows Aeta, a young knight errant, as she journeys across a land plagued by political turmoil, banditry, and pestilence in search of her closest companion, Bianca.
The launch trailer showcased cinematic combat inspired by Historical European Martial Arts, with Aeta switching between one- and two-handed stances to overcome enemies such as religious zealots. The trailer also showed sword upgrades and a stat menu tied to Prudentia (wisdom in Latin). 1348 Ex Voto is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5.
Shadowstone Introduces a Four-Player Tactics Roguelite Adventure
Shadowstone is a tactics roguelite where players assemble a party of heroes and face the dark power of the Shadow Stone. Featuring characters like the Witch, Berserker, Pyromancer, and Ranger, players take on challenging encounters and strategize their way through dangerous battles in a dark fantasy world.
Created by the developers behind Sunderfolk, the game supports up to four players in cooperative play. Shadowstone is coming soon to Steam, and players can sign up for the playtest now available on the game’s Steam page.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Lets Players Step Inside the Nightmare
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes brings the disturbing world of Little Nightmares into virtual reality for the first time. Players experience the story in first person as Dark Six embarks on a haunting journey to recover what was lost and reunite with another part of herself, exploring unsettling environments filled with puzzles and hidden paths while unknown threats lurk in the shadows.
The FGS 2026 trailer highlighted the series’ signature oppressive atmosphere, placing players inside grotesque, oversized spaces where every corridor and shadow feels unsettling. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes launches on April 24, 2026, for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and SteamVR
Silver Pines Brings In Metroidvania and Survival Horror This 2026
A gritty neo-noir tale begins at Silver Pines, a game that boasts a unique blend of survival horror and metroidvania gameplay. It follows a private investigator named Red Walker who marches into a quiet and nigh-empty American town in search of a musician who has gone missing. Unbeknownst to him, however, the case will soon unravel into a dark and perilous journey that will threaten to swallow him whole.
Silver Pines utilizes the tension of survival horror by restricting players’ resources, forcing them to try and survive the monsters lurking in the town—all while they explore different locations to find clues on the whereabouts of the musician, Eddie Velvet.
Silver Pines is set to release sometime in 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand Brings Musical Haunted Hotel Renovation
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is a spooky renovation game where players restore a crumbling English hotel while uncovering the strange secrets hidden inside. During FGS 2026, developer Friday Sundae shared a musical performance from the game, which also featured talking power tools and a foul-mouthed cat named Mr. Bones the Bastard.
Developed by Friday Sundae, the game mixes hotel restoration gameplay with musical storytelling as players clean up and repair the haunted building room by room. There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is set to launch later this year on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Last Flag Release Date Set for April 14
Another competitive hero shooter emerges with Last Flag, a stylish 5v5 capture-the flag game by indie developer and publisher Night Street Games, a studio founded by Dan and Mac Reynolds of the famous pop rock band, Imagine Dragons. The new trailer gave us an additional glimpse into the abilities of the acrobatic Knives and Banshee, the archer.
Last Flag will be released for PC via Steam and Epic Store on April 14, 2026. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will follow later this summer.
Damon and Baby Gets Free Demo Ahead of March 26 Release
Damon and Baby is a twin-stick shooter that follows a gun-toting demon and their adorable companion as they battle through a world filled with quirky creatures. The FGS 2026 segment showcased the duo fighting through waves of enemies while navigating colorful environments packed with strange characters.
The game features fast-paced shooting with a story-driven adventure. Damon and Baby launches March 26 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Pre-orders are now available, and a free demo arrives March 19.
Astrotechs, An Isometric Tactical Shooter, Teased
Astrotechs is an isometric action game with tactical real-time combat. As the engineer of a ship under attack, players will have to take down waves of corrupted machines while repairing the ship itself. The reel offered a quick glimpse into the game’s puzzles, strategic battles, and its sprawling and maze-like map.
There is no planned release date for Astrotechs as of the moment, but interested players can now wishlist the game on Steam!
Demon Lord: Just a Block Releasing In April
Demon Lord: Just A Block is a grid-based roguelike with deceptively simple one-handed controls but offers tons of fun and builds to explore. Players take on the guise of a Demon Lord reborn, seeking revenge on those who dared cross them. As a moving decapitated head, fight through enemies in a blocky, procedurally generated world that delivers tons of replayability.
Demon Lord: Just a Block is set to release on April 29th on Steam.
ReVamp - Where Tower Defense Meets Castlevania
ReVamp is a tower defense roguelike from the creators of Moonlighter and The Mageseeker, putting players in control of Dracula as he defends his castle and throne against waves of mortal invaders. Players can roam the halls, use special abilities, and directly intervene when defenses are stretched thin.
The castle’s modular layout lets players alter rooms between waves and deploy troops to slow or eliminate advancing enemies. ReVamp is in development and can be wishlisted on Steam.
Hello Sunshine’s Developers Sit Down for a Deep Dive
Hello Sunshine is set in a dystopian world ruled by a corporate empire. Sunlight has turned deadly and only ruins of the old world have been left behind. As one of the few human survivors, players will be accompanied by a giant robot whose shadow serves as their only protection from the sun. Together, the robot and the heroine will set off on a long and introspective journey to a white tower in the horizon, where players will be presented with the choice to determine the next chapter for humanity.
The developers of Hello Sunshine discussed the vision they have for the upcoming third-person survival RPG and teased certain details on what players can expect as they dive into the game. They touched on the relationship between the heroine and the robot, the game’s setting, and its combat and exploration systems.
Hello Sunshine can now be wishlisted on Steam. Interested players can also sign up for the upcoming playtest.
WILL: Follow the Light Releases on April 28, 2026
WILL: Follow The Light puts players in the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote northern island, whose routine is shattered when a disaster strikes his hometown, and his son goes missing. Players set out aboard Will’s sailing yacht, Molly, navigating treacherous seas and abandoned islands in search of him.
The FGS 2026 trailer revealed that WILL: Follow The Light launches on April 28, 2026, for Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Papa Needs a Headshot, A Steampunk Western Shooter Coming to PlayStation and Steam
Papa Needs a Headshot is a steampunk Western shooter starring a furious cowboy with a cursed metal arm. The trailer shows the protagonist tearing through enemies with precise gunplay and explosive abilities, using the strange powers of his mechanical arm to freeze, blast, and eliminate his enemies.
Papa Needs a Headshot is coming soon to PlayStation and Steam, where the game can now be wishlisted.
ATMOSFAR Takes Players to the Final Frontier of Humanity
Shueisha Games has released a new trailer for ATMOSFAR, a sci-fi survival adventure game that takes place on an alien planet known for its beautiful skies and floating islands. As intrepid explorers and stewards of humanity’s last outpost, players will fly across the planet to scavenge valuable resources and build their airbases. The brand new trailer gives us a look into aircrafts and the many biomes found on the planet.
ATMOSFAR will be released sometime in Q2 2026. Players can now wishlist the game on Steam and download the demo.
We Gotta Go! Lets Loose on April 14, 2026
We Gotta Go! blends spooky shenanigans and irreverent humor in a frantic multiplayer co-op game. Players and their friends stumble into a haunted mansion filled with puzzles, locked rooms, ghosts, and ghouls with no option but to survive and escape. But there’s an additional catch: all players must manage their bowels. As their characters encounter the supernatural, their fear brings them closer to soiling themselves. Should they fail to escape before the time is up, they will transform into sentient poop.
We Gotta Go! is set to release on April 14 exclusively for PC via Steam.
The Dungeon Experience Comes With A Talking Mudcrab, Coming in 2026
The Dungeon Experience is a fantasy adventure game where players explore a dungeon attraction guided by a talking mud crab. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange inhabitants and uncover the many oddities hidden throughout the dungeon.
The game also includes a retro-style dungeon crawler mode featuring a variety of quirky characters. The Dungeon Experience is coming to Steam in 2026 and can now be wishlisted.
Herdles, A Cozy Platformer, Invites Players on a Magical Journey
Herdles is a cozy open world platformer that stars a magical dog imbued with the power to save corrupted creatures. Players will explore four different areas—each with unique biomes—to save the world. Herdles places heavy emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving and excludes combat and death. Players will gain new abilities each time they save a corrupted animal, also known as Herdles.
Interested players can now wishlist Herdles on Steam.
Quite a Ride Delivers Fog, Mystery, and Survival on a Bike
Quite a Ride is a first-person psychological horror game set in the fog-covered Blind Spot, a remote forest in Eastern Europe. Players explore abandoned locations, solve environmental puzzles, and gather clues while relying on their bicycle to navigate, charge devices, and evade unpredictable supernatural anomalies.
Each run is dynamic, with zones, hazards, and entities changing to create unique, tense encounters. Between excursions, players return to base to analyze findings, plan their next journey, and uncover the secrets behind the mysterious fog. Quite a Ride is in development and available to wishlist on Steam.
Shelf Heroes Lets Players Blast Rogue Toys Into Pieces, Coming Soon
Shelf Heroes is a roguelite first-person shooter that puts players in the shoes of their own customizable hero, blasting rebellious toys to pieces in an attempt to take back the House. They can mix and match toy parts and build wacky weapons to assemble the Shelf Hero suited to their playstyles and play with up to three other friends in a wacky, quirky FPS.
It has yet to announce a release date or release window, but the game is now available to wishlist on its Steam page.
Deep Dish Dungeon Cooking on Steam in 2026
Deep Dish Dungeon is a dungeon crawler and exploration game where players venture through mysterious corridors and chambers while gathering resources to improve their campsite. Players can explore solo or with up to two friends, scavenging materials, crafting tools, and cooking meals that provide different stat boosts during their journey.
Between expeditions, players return to camp to prepare for their next run, unlocking new recipes and crafting options as they progress. Deep Dish Dungeon is coming to Steam in 2026 and can now be wishlisted on the platform.
Everything We Know About Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026
Goes Live On March 12, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. PT / 4:00 P.M. ET
The Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 is scheduled to air on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET. This year’s presentation is a 90-minute digital event hosted by actors Devora Wilde (the voice of Lae'zel in Baldur’s Gate 3) and Shai Matheson (set to star as Batman in the upcoming LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight).
Interested viewers can catch the stream across all major platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Steam, X , and even TikTok. Check out the table below to see when the livestream will start in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, March 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, March 13, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, March 13, 2026, 4:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Friday, March 13, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, March 13, 2026, 4:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:00 p.m. |
What To Expect In Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026
90-Minute Presentation With Over 40 Games
The Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 promises a packed 90-minute schedule featuring titles from both triple-A publishers and independent studios. The presentation will feature more than 40 games, with viewers able to look forward to world premieres, new gameplay trailers, and developer presentations for projects currently in development.
Several games have already been confirmed to appear during the broadcast, including new looks at highly anticipated titles, alongside additional announcements and reveals that have yet to be disclosed.
Confirmed games include:
⚫︎ Directive 8020
⚫︎ Life is Strange: Reunion
⚫︎ Project Shadowglass
⚫︎ SAMSON: A Tyndalston Story
⚫︎ Hello Sunshine
⚫︎ Quite A Ride
⚫︎ Silver Pines
⚫︎ Stupid Never Dies
⚫︎ The Dungeon Experience
⚫︎ There Are No Ghosts at the Grand
FGS Live From GDC
Once the main presentation wraps up, the event transitions immediately into FGS Live From FDC, a segment broadcast directly from the show floor in San Francisco. It’s here where we’ll see more updates on certain titles, alongside on-the-ground interviews that usually provide more context than a standard two-minute trailer ever could.
Games confirmed for this segment include:
⚫︎ Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
⚫︎ Mr Magpie's Harmless Card Game
⚫︎ Project Songbird
⚫︎ The Occultist
What is Future Games Show: Spring Showcase?
The Future Games Show is a recurring digital games showcase organized by GamesRadar+. First launched in 2020, the event typically airs multiple times a year and features a curated lineup of trailers, gameplay demonstrations, developer interviews, and world premieres. The show has become known for spotlighting a wide range of projects across genres and budgets, often mixing big-name releases with smaller indie titles that might otherwise fly under the radar.
