Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a reimagined vanilla WoW experience with new zones, dungeons, races, and evolved gameplay rather than a traditional sequel. Executives explained that a WoW 2 would be impractical given the game's 25-year legacy, robust engine infrastructure, and ongoing Worldsoul Saga storyline, making Forever a more viable way to explore alternative narratives within the established world.
Lies of P, a successful Soulslike that sold over 4 million copies since 2023, appears to be getting a sequel based on The Wizard of Oz. A post-credits scene featuring Dorothy and ruby slippers, combined with a trademark filing for 'Wonders of O' by publisher Neowiz, strongly suggests the next game will adapt L. Frank Baum's Oz stories, though developers haven't officially confirmed details yet.
A trademark filing suggests the Lies of P sequel from Round8 Studio will be titled 'Wonders of O' and themed around The Wizard of Oz, following a teaser in the original game's ending. The studio is in full development on the sequel as of May 2026.
Diablo IV's upcoming 'Waking Nightmares' season will feature a remake of the original Diablo game as end-game content, allowing players to revisit iconic dungeons and face classic bosses like Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal in Diablo IV's art style. Following Diablo V's announcement at BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard confirmed no further expansions for Diablo IV but will continue seasonal support until the new game launches in spring 2029.
Trademark filings suggest a sequel to the successful 2023 Soulslike game Lies of P, tentatively titled Wonders of O. The name pattern and post-credits scene hint at an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's Oz book series, with developer Round8 promising an emotionally ambitious follow-up.
Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a 2D sequel to Metroid Dread launching January 28, 2027, featuring Samus in upgraded armor pursued by hooded aliens through a subterranean labyrinth. The game marks a departure by having Samus speak extensively throughout, a trait largely absent since Other M.
LEVEL-5 announced Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain for Switch 2, featuring revamped graphics, new story content, and additional Yo-kai characters. No release date was provided.