PAX West 2026 Shows Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and 11 Other

IGN has released a roundup of its favorite games from PAX West 2026 and related events like The Media Indie Exchange. The list includes major upcoming releases like Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Persona 4 Revival, alongside promising indie titles.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set for release on April 8, 2027. According to IGN, the game focuses on the climax of Cloud's journey, bringing the full party together and modernizing the original's open-world structure. Recent showings at Gamescom and a State of Play presentation highlighted an expanded world and deeper combat. The report states the title is shaping up to be a conclusion that justifies the long wait for the full Remake saga.

Dungeon Lurker and War of the Western Deep

Dungeon Lurker, from 13AM Games, is a moody action-RPG with a PS1 aesthetic and a fourth-wall-breaking narrative. Players assume the role of someone revisiting a deceased friend's favorite game, uncovering a potentially haunted dungeon-crawler that blends beat-em-up action with supernatural horror.

War of the Western Deep is Sungrove Studios' adaptation of the Beyond the Western Deep comic series. It is a 2D adventure game where players guide Mirren through enemy territory. IGN praised its art style, comparing it to Disney's Robin Hood and Don Bluth animation, and noted its inclusion of Game of Thrones-style intrigue.

Persona 4 Revival and Remaining Grace

Sega Atlus will release Persona 4 Revival on February 17, 2026. The remake aims to modernize the classic JRPG with more expressive character action and new combat mechanics like the Primetime ability. IGN calls it a great way for fans to return and for newcomers to discover the title.

Remaining Grace, from Ambedo Studios, is a ghost-detective story following Grace Tao as she investigates her own death three years later. Using ghost powers to imprint on objects and people, she pieces together the timeline and observes how her loved ones have moved on. IGN described it as the most emotionally rich and captivating game played at the show.

Dragon Quest Monsters and The Final Cut

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World launches on December 3, 2026. Developed by Square Enix and TOSE, it features over 500 collectible monsters, a synthesis skill for creating new creatures, and a story focused on protagonists Bianca and Nera.

The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham, from Causeway Studios, is an FMV psychological thriller. Players help Lilith Cunningham re-edit reality using film reels and Alan Wake 2-style mind powers to find her missing daughter within a surreal, Lynchian motel environment.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is scheduled for release on October 14, 2026. Developed by Evil Empire and Konami, it is a direct sequel to Dracula's Curse following Rose Belmont in a monster-corrupted Paris. The developers aim to blend classic 2D Castlevania action with the search-action elements of titles like Symphony of the Night.

The IGN report concludes by noting these were just some of the standout titles from a PAX West show that offered a final public look at games before a busy 2026-2027 release period.