Galaxy Showcase 2025: How to watch and what to expect

Galaxies Showcase 2025 is coming, showcasing more than 50 games, six world premieres, exclusive showcases, demos, and more. There's a lot to look forward to, and we're here to break down how to watch the show and what to expect.

IGN will be partnering with Galaxies to broadcast it live on our channel, and we recommend you stay tuned after the show as we'll be breaking down the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Galaxies Showcase right after the show!

How to watch the 2025 Galaxy Showcase

You can watch the 2025 Galaxy Show (and the post-show afterward!) on Thursday, October 23rd at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT on the following platforms;

What to expect from Galaxy Showcase 2025

As we mentioned, the Galaxy Showcase, once again hosted by Jane Douglas, will showcase over 50 games, six world premieres, exclusive showcases, demos, and more. While we don't know all the surprises that await us, we do know that the show's partners include NACON, Saber Interactive's 3D Realms label, and Team17. Oh, and Behavior Interactive will also be launching Twitch Drops!

There will be three unannounced games promising “the biggest surprises that will define the show,” one of which is an ambitious open-world survival crafting experience from Unifiq. PlaySide Studios is preparing to release the first Dumb Ways to Die game for PC and consoles, and the highly anticipated MOUSE: PI For Hire is finally getting a release date.

Team17 will launch three new games from independent developers around the world, one of which will be a global exclusive. We'll also get a release date announcement for Lichthund's Rockbeasts and never-before-seen gameplay footage from Wych Elm's Silver Pines.

NACON will provide exclusive gameplay and release dates for Cthulhu: Cosmic Abyss, Saber Interactive's 3D Realms brand will “bring the heat” with Painkiller's official launch trailer, and Kepler Interactive will make a series of “announcements,” including an epic new look for tactical adventure game Solasta II.

During the 2025 Galaxies Showcase, numerous studios will showcase a wide range of game types, including Secret Mode, Fireshine Games, Owlcat Games, Noodle Cat Games, Big Fan Games, Crosswind Crew, and more.

While you're waiting for this issue's galaxy reveal, be sure to check out The first one earlier this year Find out what you can expect from the new products!

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