PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct Unveils New Games and Major Updates at TGS

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct Highlights from TGS

The inaugural PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, held as part of the prestigious Tokyo Game Show, made a significant splash, showcasing more than 30 titles to a global audience. Among them were 10 brand-new reveals, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the future of PC gaming. We've gathered the most exciting announcements and updates from the presentation for you.

The show kicked off with an exciting announcement from Nightdive Studios, who unveiled a remaster of Blood: Refreshed Supply. This classic 1997 first-person shooter is receiving further enhancements, alongside the welcome news of console versions. Players can expect to dive into the action on December 4th on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, with a Switch 2 version planned for later.

Another premiere was the adventurous point-and-click title, Earth Must Die. This sci-fi narrative follows a ruler’s quest to reclaim power and features an impressive voice cast, including British comedy legends like Alex Horne and Matthew Holness, with Joel Fry (known from “Game of Thrones” and “Cruella”) in the lead role. It’s headed to PC via Steam, though a release date is yet to be announced.

Devolver Digital and Artificer announced Minos, a unique roguelike where players control the Minotaur, defending its lair from adventurers. Gameplay involves creating and reshaping labyrinths, setting traps, and hunting down unwelcome guests. A demo is already available, with the full release slated for 2026 on PC (Steam).

From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, a gameplay trailer for Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth was shown, promising a charming winter adventure for the beloved Moomintroll. It's set to release on Steam in 2026.

Fans of the grimdark future got a treat with a new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, which also included a short developer interview. The game is scheduled for a 2026 release on Steam.

Other notable reveals and updates included:

• Billie Bust Up, a musical 3D platformer, received a new gameplay trailer, with a Steam release date still pending.
• The cute animal delivery game Tanuki: Pon’s Summer showcased new tricks in its latest trailer. Players can expect to deliver stylish parcels on PC (Steam), Xbox, and Nintendo Switch by late 2025.
• Kaiju Cleanup, a new cleaning simulator, will task players with clearing city streets of giant monster remains. It’s now available to wishlist on Steam.
• The release window for the turn-based strategy game Mars Tactics was narrowed to May 2026, promising tactical battles and fully destructible environments amidst a war-torn Mars.
• The action roguelike Clawpunk secured a release date of November 14th across PC (Steam, EGS), PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch.
• An update for Killing Floor 3, titled “Rearmament,” was announced, bringing three new weapons, a revamped perk system, and performance improvements this October.
• Farmatic, the futuristic farming game from the creators of House Flipper, has been rebranded as Farmbotic. It will feature cross-play between Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series when it launches in 2026.
• The soulslike action RPG The Relic: First Guardian is targeting an early 2026 launch on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, with 8 minutes of gameplay also revealed.
• Pixel action puzzler MotionRec got a new trailer, eyeing a late 2025 Steam release.
• The unsettling adventure game Dyping Escape showed gameplay where players type eerie phrases to progress, coming to Steam in 2026.
• Studio 1TK introduced Turnbound, an autobattler where the hero is trapped in a cursed board game, now with a demo available on Steam.
• Humble Games and Riyo Games presented a fresh trailer for their turn-based RPG, Threads of Time, heading to PC (Steam) and consoles.
• The survival game Soulmask is set to leave Early Access in Q4 2025, alongside the launch of its Egyptian mythology-inspired “Shifting Sands” DLC.
• A new story trailer for the VR action-adventure Reach offered insights into its lore, ahead of its October 16th release on Steam and PS5.
• Outward 2, the realistic survival action RPG, is scheduled for a Summer 2026 release on Steam.
• The popular simulation game House Flipper 2 will introduce pets in 2026, allowing players to create pet-friendly offices.
• The early access launch of Morbid Metal has been delayed to incorporate community feedback, with playtest applications now open on Steam.
• RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a strategy game about a fox kingdom, showcased its building and combat mechanics in a new trailer, releasing on Steam in 2026.
• The beat 'em up roguelike Absolum shared a video on its music creation process. It launches October 9th on PC (Steam), PlayStation, and Switch.
• A new multiplayer party game, Task Time, was announced, promising chaotic 8-player rounds. Early playtests are underway until October 1st on PC (Steam).
• Wired Productions and Serafini Productions unveiled BrokenLore: DON’T LIE, a new psychological horror spin-off in the BrokenLore series. It delves into the fragmented mind of Junko, navigating blurred lines between reality and hallucination, coming to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, with no release date yet.

This comprehensive showcase demonstrates the vibrant future of PC gaming, with a diverse range of genres and innovative titles on the horizon. Players have plenty to look forward to, from classic remasters to brand-new adventures, ensuring there’s something for every kind of gamer in the coming years.