Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025: New Titles Revealed, Including My Hero Academia and Tekken 8

Bandai Namco has officially announced the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025, set to broadcast live on July 2, 2025.

The livestream will start at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM UK time / 9 PM in Europe, delivering a highly anticipated look at the publisher’s upcoming lineup.

This annual digital event follows the successful formula of showcasing new entries and major updates for Bandai Namco’s prolific catalog, timed to engage global gaming communities across different platforms including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, and PC. One of the showcase’s most anticipated highlights is the unveiling of a new My Hero Academia game, teased ahead of the event to generate buzz among fans of the popular anime franchise.

While full details remain under wraps until the livestream, Bandai Namco’s track record with licensed anime titles has gamers eager for more information.

Beyond this headline reveal, the presentation will also spotlight several other confirmed titles, further cementing Bandai Namco’s aggressive lineup for the remainder of 2025 and beyond. Attendees can expect updates and exclusive trailers for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, the long-running golf franchise; Little Nightmares 3, the next installment in the acclaimed atmospheric puzzle series; Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, bringing rhythm-based strategy classics to a new generation; and Shadow Labyrinth, which promises haunting new gameplay elements.

The showcase will also feature Super Robot Wars Y—an entry in the beloved tactical RPG series—alongside high-profile sequels such as Tekken 8 and Code Vein 2. Additional games set for the spotlight include The Blood of Dawnwalker and Death Note Killer Within.

These announcements emphasize Bandai Namco’s commitment to broad-appeal experiences and the cultivation of both original and licensed intellectual properties across major gaming platforms like the Nintendo Switch and its successor, Nintendo Switch 2. In advance of the event, Bandai Namco stated that this year’s Summer Showcase will "deliver an exciting lineup of titles that reflects our dedication to storytelling, innovation, and fan service across genres." This aligns with the company’s recent successes, such as the commercial performance of Tekken 8 and its leadership in adapting major anime and manga properties for interactive mediums. Interested fans and industry professionals can view the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025 live through the official livestream.

As updates emerge—including potential release dates, new gameplay footage, or sales projections—expect comprehensive coverage right here.

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