Acclaim is back, and the legendary publisher is wasting no time in making waves. The company announced today that it will host its first-ever Play Acclaim Showcase on September 10, 2025, at 2:30PM ET / 11:30AM PT on its official YouTube channel. Alongside the announcement, Acclaim released a short but intriguing teaser trailer that hints at what’s next for the storied brand.
A New Beginning for Acclaim
The announcement comes just months after the Acclaim return was confirmed on March 4, 2025. That reveal ended years of speculation about whether the iconic publisher behind Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam would ever make a comeback. Now the stage is set for Acclaim’s next chapter. The Play Acclaim Showcase promises to give players their first real look at upcoming Acclaim games planned for 2026 and beyond.
A Teaser Packed with Clues
The teaser is brief but packed with mystery. Behind flickering CRT screens and static-filled imagery, players catch flashes of what could be Acclaim’s new lineup. Nothing has been confirmed yet. However, fans are already dissecting every frame in search of clues about which franchises might return and what fresh projects are on the horizon.
Acclaim’s Vision for the Future
Acclaim CEO Alex Josef stressed that this revival is not just about nostalgia. “We’re not here to chase ghosts,” Josef said. “We’re here to take the energy and chaos that made Acclaim unforgettable and channel it into something new. The old screens are cracking, and what’s coming through is something exciting and different.”
He added, “You can’t rewrite the past. But you can build upon it. This is about owning our story and moving it into a future that feels bold, energetic, and completely fresh.”
When to Watch the Play Acclaim Showcase
Founded in 1987, Acclaim became a household name in gaming. The publisher delivered some of the most influential titles of the ’90s and early 2000s. After it closed in 2004, few expected the brand to rise again. However, in 2025 Acclaim returned with a renewed focus on indie developers and bold new projects.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see the results. The Play Acclaim Showcase goes live September 10, and if the teaser is any indication, the reborn publisher is preparing to make a statement.
Acclaim’s return marks one of the biggest surprises in gaming this year, and the Play Acclaim Showcase could set the tone for the publisher’s bold new era. We’ll be covering every reveal and announcement as it happens, so don’t miss a beat. Head over to our News Hub for the latest updates, breaking stories, and in-depth coverage from across the gaming world.
