The Bandai Namco Summer Showcase event is set to stream live on YouTube on July 2nd, 2025. The event’s biggest announcement will be the adaptation of the anime series My Hero Academia into a game, which began in 2016. Besides this, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree will also be revealed. It will also feature trailers, gameplay deep dives, and updates on other titles such as Code Vein 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Tekken 8, and more. Let’s take a look at the all-new Bandai Namco games set to be revealed at the Summer Showcase.
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bandai Namco Entertainment has published and developed some of the best games, including Elden Ring, Tekken, Ace Combat, Dragon Ball, Pac-Man, Little Nightmare, and many others. These releases have set high standards and heightened gamers’ expectations worldwide for what’s next. For the Summer Showcase on July 2, 2025, besides the confirmed titles listed below, fans anticipate many new updates, DLCs, versions, and surprises. What will be announced remains a mystery until then, but in the meantime, let’s explore the games scheduled to be unveiled during the event.
New Bandai Namco Games
Below are all the upcoming Bandai Namco titles that will be revealed during the Summer Showcase 2025.
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a popular Japanese superhero manga and anime series. It has a total of 167 episodes across 7 seasons, with the latest season (season 7) ending on June 28, 2025. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they are the norm. This action game is the highlight of Bandai Namco’s Summer Showcase.
Release Date: TBA
Platforms: TBA
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
The second major announcement for the Summer showcase is Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. Set in a far-off mystic realm, it is a roguelite adventure that will test you with untold dangers. As Towa, players will lead the guardians of the sacred tree in forging strong relationships and powerful swords to fight Magatsu’s forces and determine the future of Shinju Village.
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC
Code Vein 2
Code Vein 2 is the new adventure in the Code Vein universe, featuring the story of two different worlds. It is an action RPG game comprising a lot of story and lore. Here you, as the protagonist, embark on a journey to the past with a mission to save the world.
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Blood of Dawnwalker is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set in 14th-century Europe, it’s also an open-world dark fantasy game. You play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker. He has two choices: fight for his humanity or embrace the cursed powers to save his family.
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Little Nightmares 3
Little Nightmares 3 is a standalone sequel to the first two Little Nightmares games. This horror adventure introduces two new child protagonists, Low and Alone, who navigate through The Nowhere while escaping hostile beings who seek to capture, harm, or kill them.
Release Date: October 10, 2025
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC
Patapon 1+2 Replay
Patapon 1+2 Replay is a remastered collection of the original Patapon 1 and 2, released in 2007 and 2008, respectively. These games feature simple controls and strategic combat. The remastered versions add new features while maintaining core gameplay elements.
Release Date: July 10, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Switch, and PC
Shadow Labyrinth
Shadow Labyrinth is an action-adventure game. It is part of the Pac-Man series, reimagining the franchise’s core ideas. It’s a 2D game where players survive, discover secrets, consume enemies, and evolve from prey to apex predator as they embrace their true purpose.
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC
Super Robot Wars Y
Super Robot Wars Y is a grid-based tactical RPG where players command units and pilots from various anime series, battling enemies through strategic gameplay. It features unit placement, upgrades, pilot training, and resource management.
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Switch, and PC
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is an easy to learn golf game yet genuinely fun. It offers a variety of courses, characters, and modes, including local and online multiplayer, along with a Wacky Golf mode. It caters to players of all skill levels, blending traditional golf with special moves like homing and rising shots.
Release Date: September 5, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Switch, and PC
Other Updates
In addition to the nine scheduled Bandai Namco titles, which will receive trailers, deep dives, or more, two other games – Tekken 8 and Death Note Killer Within – are likely to see updates or DLC. Both were released in early and late 2024, respectively. Additionally, a gameplay deep dive for Digimon Story: Time Stranger will also be there. Currently, only these titles are confirmed for updates and trailers, but more titles could be announced during the event.
Summary
Bandai Namco’s Summer Showcase on July 2, 2025, will reveal several new games, including a major My Hero Academia adaptation. Confirmed titles include Code Vein 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Little Nightmares 3, Patapon 1+2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Super Robot Wars Y, and Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. Additionally, the event will also feature updates for Tekken 8 and Death Note: Killer Within. Fans can look forward to trailers, deep dives, and surprises in what promises to be an exciting showcase.
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