At 4:00 AM KST on June 8, 2026, the 'PC Gaming Show 2026,' hosted by PC Gamer, officially kicked off.
As an event dedicated exclusively to PC games during the summer Game Showcase season, this year's show featured over 50 games presented over approximately two hours, themed around a 90s sitcom. More than 20 of these were world premieres, with participation from various developers and publishers including Devolver Digital, Remedy Entertainment, Creative Assembly, Frontier, Nine Dots Studio, and the Korean developer MINTROCKET.
The show was particularly notable for its balanced mix of major IP reveals and unique, ambitious projects from indie developers. The event was hosted by Sean 'Day9' Plott, Mica Burton, and Frankie Ward.
PC GAMING SHOWDAVE THE DIVER: In the Jungle
Korean developer MINTROCKET unveiled a live-action trailer for 'In the Jungle,' a major DLC for 'DAVE THE DIVER.'
The trailer was produced in collaboration with The Asylum, the film production company known for 'Sharknado' and 'Mega Gator.' Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante of the 'Sharknado' series, the trailer intercuts live-action performances with new gameplay footage, showing familiar characters like Dave, Cobra, and Bancho embarking on a journey to a new land.
'In the Jungle' is a story-driven expansion that takes Dave into a freshwater environment. It adds approximately 10 hours of new content, along with new encounters, mechanics, and minigames not found in the base game or previous DLCs. It will be released on PC and consoles on June 18, with pre-orders available on Steam starting June 11.
Remedy Entertainment released an exclusive video for 'Control: Resonant,' the sequel to 'Control.'
'Control: Resonant' is a third-person action RPG that combines supernatural abilities with melee combat to face otherworldly threats. While the previous game took place within the single confines of the 'Oldest House,' this installment deals with the aftermath of its containment breach, as supernatural entities spill out onto the streets of Manhattan, New York. The protagonist is Dylan Faden.
In the video, the developers introduced a new threat called 'Patterning' that is consuming Manhattan, as well as the 'Shift' ability, which allows players to move freely through gravity-warped spaces. The boss, 'Resonance,' appears in a form integrated with the surrounding environment.
Creative Assembly showcased a deep-dive video for 'Total War: Warhammer 40k.' This marks the first time the Total War series has tackled the Warhammer 40k universe.
The developers explained that the series' strength lies in its horizontal and vertical scale, ranging from a strategic view of the entire galaxy to individual soldiers fighting on the ground. 'Armageddon,' the iconic battlefield for humanity and the Orcs, was revealed as the first setting, and a 'Planet Creation System' that implements various planet types like Hive Worlds and Agri Worlds was also introduced.
Firefly Studios announced 'Stronghold 4,' the latest entry in its castle simulation series. It is a numbered sequel that breaks the series' long hiatus.
Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game retains the isometric perspective familiar to series fans. It aims to be a deep 'castle simulator' where castle design and construction are closely linked to economic systems and supply chains, with added features like weather effects, day-night cycles, and terrain changes. The trailer drew attention for featuring Samantha Béart of 'Baldur's Gate 3' and Ben Starr of 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.'
'Stronghold 4' is scheduled for release in 2026, with a demo arriving on Steam on June 23.
Frontier Developments revealed the first gameplay for its zoo management simulation, 'Planet Zoo 2.'
Players will manage a zoo by creating habitats for various species, managing staff, and keeping visitors satisfied. In addition to elements from the previous game, a new aviary system for bird breeding has been added, and conservation content, such as releasing endangered species into wildlife sanctuaries, has been emphasized.
'Planet Zoo 2' is scheduled for release on October 13.
Nightdive Studios, a studio specializing in remasters, unveiled a remaster of the stealth action classic 'Thief: The Dark Project.' Studio CEO Stephen Kick introduced the title personally in an interview.
'Thief' is a first-person immersive sim where players take on the role of Garrett, a thief infiltrating medieval spaces like castles and cathedrals. Garrett is not skilled in combat but is agile and stealthy, making evasion and sneaking more important than direct confrontation.
The remastered version supports 4K widescreen resolution and 120FPS, with various quality-of-life features added. The return of Stephen Russell, who voiced Garrett in the original, has also drawn significant fan interest.
Nine Dots Studio revealed new gameplay for the adventure simulator 'Outward 2' and announced that the closed beta is transitioning to an open beta, available immediately on Steam.
'Outward' is a RPG where players are ordinary adventurers rather than legendary heroes, surviving only through thorough preparation, observation, and critical thinking. The first game attracted over 3 million players. The sequel features overall improvements to combat, character creation, and progression, while creating a more vibrant world. It supports 2-player split-screen and online co-op.
'Outward 2' will be released in Early Access on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on July 7.
Fellow Traveller and Dutch developer Wispfire announced 'Red Kiss,' a vampire spy RPG set in Cold War-era Berlin.
Players take on the role of an 'Augur,' a newly turned vampire, and command agents via telepathy through the Berlin subway network. Recruited by a mysterious figure known as 'Daddy,' players must build a 'family' of dangerous agents and balance espionage missions, interpersonal relationships, and bloodsucking urges. The game combines strategic gameplay with a relationship-focused narrative.
Wispfire has enhanced the expressiveness of its 2D characters by combining motion capture with Live2D animation, a technology known from VTubing.
'Signet City,' the new project from Gareth Damian Martin, creator of 'Citizen Sleeper' and 'In Other Waters,' was revealed. It is a first-person fungal-punk narrative RPG.
Players become a parasite born in the saltwater of a decaying coastal city, inhabiting human minds to guide or manipulate them and grow their influence across the city. Inspired by post-punk, 1980s Britain, and weird fiction, the game features striking black-and-white visuals and brutalist architecture.
It is the most ambitious project yet from developer Jump Over the Age and is currently in development for a PC (Steam) release.
Joe and Andrew Fender, developers of the 7-million-selling indie hit 'DEVOUR,' along with publisher Future Friends Games, announced their new title, 'Sunset Summit.'
'Sunset Summit' is a co-op climbing game for 1 to 8 players. Players must help each other reach the summit before sunset using axes, ropes, pogo sticks, canned beans, and item-delivery drones. Checkpoints are scattered throughout, allowing for instant respawns, and players can communicate via proximity voice chatting and walkie-talkies.
'Sunset Summit' is scheduled for a 2026 Steam release, and a demo is now available on Steam.
'Exo Rally Championship,' the new game from the developer of the indie hit 'Exo One,' was a surprise release at the PC Gaming Show. It is available to play immediately on Steam.
'Exo Rally Championship' is an off-road racing game set on alien planets. Players drive rovers equipped with RCS thrusters, racing through procedurally generated stages while battling harsh weather and terrain. It supports an approximately 20-hour career mode, online rallies, daily challenges, and a stage editor. The publisher is Future Friends Games.
Team VAC's first-person stealth action horror game 'P.O.N.' was revealed with a dedicated trailer. It is a highly anticipated title that has already surpassed 800k Steam wishlists.
'P.O.N.' subverts traditional superhero narratives. Players are not heroes protecting the city, but members of a criminal organization, and the 'superheroes' of this world are depicted as ruthless pursuers rather than guardians of justice. Players must navigate dark environments to complete missions for their organization and cooperate with teammates to avoid the 'heroes' lurking in the shadows.
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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