Summer Game Fest 2026 adds Tifa to Street Fighter 6 and unveils major game releases

The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase announced a series of high‑profile games across multiple franchises. Capcom confirmed that Final Fantasy VII heroine Tifa will appear as a guest character in Street Fighter 6, describing the collaboration as a natural fit between her combat style and the fighting‑game series. Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura approved the integration and Capcom will handle implementation.

Sony revealed two new God of War projects: "God of War: Laufey," focusing on Kratos’ late wife Faye, and a full PS5 remaster of the original God of War trilogy. Capcom also announced a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, while Square Enix unveiled "Final Fantasy VII: Revelation," the concluding entry of the FFVII remake trilogy scheduled for spring 2027. Additionally, the long‑awaited Guild Wars 3 was announced, marking a new era for the MMO franchise.