# PC Gaming Show Toyko Direct 2026 picks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pc-gaming-show-toyko-direct-2026-picks/
- Published: 2026-09-22T07:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-22T07:08:44+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/pc-gaming-show-toyko-direct-2026-picks/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- The showcase featured 36 games and 13 world premieres.
- Horror, co-operative and strategy games dominated the picks.
- Many featured games already offer demos or playtests.

## Summary

PC Gamer’s picks from the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 highlight a broad mix of upcoming PC games, expansions and demos. The event featured 36 games and downloadable-content announcements, including 13 world premieres, giving players a preview of releases across horror, strategy, co-operative, role-playing and simulation genres.

- Stronghold 4 returns the castle-building series after 15 years, while Thief: The Dark Project Remastered received a gameplay-focused trailer.
- Neon Abyss 2, Mycopunk and Core Keeper announced major updates or imminent launches, with Core Keeper’s update adding mounts, a new biome and hydras.
- Horror was prominent through Tenebris Somnia, Night Plane, Dust till Dawn and Escape From Playtime.
- Loftia, Young Suns and Hello Sunshine offer more relaxed or exploratory experiences, while Wane and Beautiful Freaks of the Desert were among the world premieres.
- Several games already have Steam demos or playtests, and announced release dates range from September 2026 to early 2027.

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