These Games Aren’t Coming Soon, But They Are Worth Hyping Up

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Summary

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date — launching this September after years of waiting.
  • A swarm of long-teased games remain without firm dates — hype is strong, release timelines unclear.
  • Trailers teased diverse hits — horror, cyberpunk, open-world, clones, and lawsuits (e.g., Horizon lookalike).

After years of waiting, *Hollow Knight: Silksong* finally has a release date – September! It’s common for games to be announced very early in development, and the excitement around them can become overwhelming. *Grand Theft Auto 6* is a prime example, and it’s difficult for other titles to gain attention when facing that level of anticipation.

It’s exciting when we know a game is coming, but sometimes release dates are uncertain. Even without a firm date, some games look so polished from gameplay previews and trailers that they could launch unexpectedly soon. While it’s risky to get too excited, these titles are definitely worth following, even if they’re still some time away from release.

Darksiders 4

Will The Promise Finally Be Realized?

Ever since the first *Darksiders* game came out in 2010, players have been hoping for a true sequel. The original game hinted that other powerful warriors would join the fight, but the following games explored events before or between the original, rather than continuing the story. While those games were good, they didn’t quite deliver on the potential set by the first *Darksiders*.

The recently announced *Darksiders 4*, teased for a 2025 release, will allow players to control any of the Four Horsemen. While a specific release date hasn’t been revealed, the short teaser suggests the game is still some time away from launch, meaning fans will likely have to wait before returning to the apocalyptic world.

DokeV

Pokemon In The City

DokeV was originally shown in 2019, but we haven’t heard much about it since, with only a few trailers and images released in 2021. Its developer, Pearl Abyss, is currently focused on Crimson Desert, which is scheduled to launch in 2026. This likely explains the delay with DokeV, suggesting it might not be released until after Crimson Desert is out.

Okay, so for anyone who hasn’t heard of it, *DokeV* is giving me major *Pokemon* vibes, but with a really cool twist! Instead of focusing on battles, it seems like you’ll be exploring these detailed cities and actually *doing* stuff. It’s basically an open-world monster-catching game, and honestly, that’s a fresh take on the formula that I think could be a lot of fun.

Felt That: Boxing

The Muppets Go Dirty

One of the most exciting reveals from Summer Game Fest 2025 was Felt That: Boxing. This unique game combines the charm of The Muppets with boxing action inspired by the classic Punch-Out series, which hasn’t seen a new release from Nintendo since the Wii.

I was totally blown away by the trailer for this game! It looks like it was actually filmed, but everything – all the characters – is actually made with 3D graphics, which is seriously impressive. They didn’t say when it’s coming out yet, but based on what I’ve seen, *Felt That: Boxing* could be just as unique and creative as *Cuphead* – I really think it has that potential!

ILL

Resident Evil’s Successor

The first glimpse of ILL’s gameplay was shared in 2021 on the developer’s YouTube channel. A new trailer was recently unveiled during Summer Game Fest 2025. The development team, Team Clout, has significantly improved the game’s visuals, making them much more realistic compared to the original 2021 teaser.

The monster designs are truly unique and terrifying, with the strange baby monsters being a standout. The combat also appears incredibly visceral and rewarding. While the game, *ILL*, has a deliberately repulsive aesthetic, it’s exactly the kind of disturbing experience that horror fans will love.

Light Of Motiram

Horizon Forbidden Clone

  • Developer: Polaris Quest
  • Publisher: Polaris Quest
  • Planned Release: Q4 2027

The game Light of Motiram was first shown in late 2024 with a long trailer showcasing its world and some gameplay. Because it closely resembled Guerrilla Games’ Horizon series, Sony sued the game’s developer, Polaris Quest, in 2025.

Despite ongoing legal challenges, fans of this open-world survival game don’t need to be concerned. Similar to how *Palworld* remained available even after being sued by Nintendo for resembling *Pokémon*, *Light of Motiram* should also be able to launch. If everything goes smoothly with the legal issues, the game is currently scheduled to be released in 2027, according to its Steam page.

Neo Berlin 2087

Another Cyberpunk RPG

  • Developer: Elysium Game Studio
  • Publisher: Elysium Game Studio
  • Planned Release: TBA

Neo Berlin 2087 has been in the works for some time, and its first trailer was released in 2023. The game has been regularly featured at Gamescom, and each new trailer has shown gradual improvements to the game’s animations.

This game feels like a continuation of the *Deus Ex* series, and it even includes the voice of Adam Jensen – Elias Toufexis! It captures the same gameplay and mood, with exciting gunfights, sneaky stealth, and a cool cyberpunk setting. Now we’re just waiting for the developers to announce when it will be released.

Project Bloomwalker

If The Word “Project” Is In The Title, It’s Not Coming Soon

  • Developer: Netmarble Neo
  • Publisher: Netmarble
  • Planned Release: TBA

It’s difficult to say when “Project Bloomwalker” will actually be released – it could be as soon as a year, or as long as ten years. The game was recently revealed with a trailer at Gamescom 2025, and it’s still early in development; it doesn’t even have a page on Steam yet, though it’s planned for release on PC.

Okay, so this game seriously gives me *Howl’s Moving Castle* vibes – like, the art style is almost identical! There’s even a walking alchemy station and, get this, *sentient fire*! It’s not the first game to take inspiration from Studio Ghibli, and I’m sure it won’t be the last, but honestly? This RPG-sim hybrid looks really good and I’m excited to see more.

The Witcher 4

It’s Ciri’s Time

CD Projekt Red hasn’t always been quick to release games after announcing them. For example, they first hinted at *Cyberpunk 2077* back in 2013, but it didn’t come out until 2020. It’s worth noting, though, that they did release several *The Witcher* games during that time, so they weren’t completely inactive.

While a new *Witcher* game – likely *The Witcher 4* – is still quite a ways off, CD Projekt Red has shown glimpses of it twice recently: first in December and again with a tech demo trailer in 2025. Though details are limited, any news about a new *Witcher* title generates excitement, and fans of Ciri will be especially pleased when it finally arrives.

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2025-09-27 05:40