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Whispers are already swirling about which unexpected reveal could dominate The Game Awards 2025.
Anticipation is already building as the gaming world prepares for The Game Awards, an event that has grown into the medium’s premier showcase.
Beyond celebrating yearly achievements, the ceremony often delivers surprise premieres that dominate industry conversations.
With most studios keeping their biggest moments under wraps, speculation is running high about what could surface on the night.
A Long-Awaited Reveal
Fans of Final Fantasy 7 may be nearing the next chapter of a remake project nearly a decade in the making.
As reported across industry outlets, February marks two years since FF7 Rebirth arrived, prompting expectations that its follow-up is finally ready to emerge.
Observers note that development on Part 3 has progressed steadily, raising hopes for a splashy TGA unveiling.
The series remains one of gaming’s most recognizable brands, making the awards show a natural venue for a major announcement.
Even without confirmation, fans are bracing for something substantial from Square Enix.
Galaxies and Legends
Speculation also surrounds Respawn Entertainment, which has offered little public detail about its next Star Wars Jedi installment.
According to reporting from IGN and others, the studio has long envisioned Cal Kestis’ narrative as a trilogy.
With Jedi: Survivor approaching its third anniversary in 2026, a first look at the finale seems increasingly plausible.
The series stands as a bright spot for Electronic Arts’ single-player output. A short teaser during The Game Awards could be enough to reignite excitement around Kestis’ story.
Kojima Returns
Hideo Kojima’s presence at a Geoff Keighley event is almost tradition, and industry watchers expect the pattern to continue.
Kojima Productions’ project OD, developed with Xbox and filmmaker Jordan Peele, remains shrouded in mystery.
Early trailers offered only unsettling glimpses, featuring actors such as Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer.
Given Kojima’s longstanding friendship with Keighley, many believe the awards ceremony is the most likely stage for a deeper look at the horror experiment.
Gods, Control and Gears
Reports circulating for months suggest Sony Santa Monica is developing a God of War spinoff in a metroidvania style, focused on Kratos’ brother Deimos.
While unverified, insiders hint The Game Awards could finally lift the curtain.
Remedy Entertainment may also be preparing to showcase its next major title. Industry tracking points to either Control 2 or the long-discussed Max Payne remakes.
Because the latter is partnered with Rockstar Games, a company rarely seen at showcases, analysts view Control 2 as the more likely contender for a reveal.
And Xbox, still navigating questions about its hardware future, could attempt to regain momentum by locking in a release date for Gears of War: E-Day.
The prequel drew strong interest at its 2024 debut, but updates have been scarce since.
Fresh Worlds Emerging
Nintendo’s Switch 2 lineup introduced The Duskbloods, FromSoftware’s PvPvE extraction title that surprised many by deviating from the studio’s usual RPG structure.
With a 2026 launch window approaching, analysts believe a second trailer, possibly featuring gameplay, may be due.
Ubisoft also has multiple dormant projects that could resurface.
A remake of Splinter Cell was announced in 2021 but hasn’t been shown since, while The Division 3, confirmed in 2023, has likewise remained unseen. Either title could anchor a major Ubisoft segment.
Iconic Faces and Big Prizes
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, introduced at Summer Game Fest, has prompted speculation about whether franchise icon Leon S. Kennedy will appear.
With the game slated for February, commentators argue that TGA would be the ideal moment for a final trailer, and perhaps the long-rumored Leon tease.
As for the awards themselves, critics have increasingly pointed to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a front-runner for Game of the Year.
Its widespread acclaim and cultural footprint have led many industry observers to call it the clear favorite heading into 2025’s ceremony.
Sources: Screenrant
