For anybody thinking this new game will be anything like XCOM prepare for disappointment.
Jake has previously said that he is leaving turn-based tactics games behind.
And his tweet announcing Midsummer even says “it’s going to seem very different from what I’ve done before.”
edit: There is some good news for turn-based tactics fans. Another studio founded by former XCOM devs is focusing on turn-based games.
You are correct. Seven is captured and forced to fight in a sport called “Tsunkatse”.
Here’s the fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYUyTcoe0qw