Every video game coming out in 2026.

A chronological calendar of every confirmed upcoming PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC release. Scroll downward into the future. Plus a free long-form essay every Tuesday on the science of games and the people who play them.

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10 RELEASES

JANUARY

JAN 12

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check

PCSimulatorBrigada Games
"Papers, Please" meets zombie apocalypse.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check cover art
JAN 13

Hytale

PCRole-playing (RPG)Hypixel Studios
Hytale combines the scope of a sandbox with the depth of a roleplaying game, immersing players in a procedurally generated world where teetering towers and deep dungeons promise rich rewards throughout their adventures.
Hytale cover art
JAN 20

2XKO

PS5·Xbox·PCFightingRiot Games
2XKO is a 2v2 fighting game featuring the iconic characters from Arcane and League of Legends.
2XKO cover art
JAN 20

Mio: Memories in Orbit

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformDouze Dixièmes
Play an android in MIO: Memories in Orbit, a mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue.
Mio: Memories in Orbit cover art
JAN 22

Arknights: Endfield

PS5·PCRole-playing (RPG)Hypergryph
Arknights: Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG developed by HYPERGRYPH.
Arknights: Endfield cover art
JAN 26

Code Vein II

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Bandai Namco Studios
Code Vein II is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world where Revenants are being transformed into hostile "Horrors.
Code Vein II cover art
JAN 26

Highguard

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterWildlight Entertainment
From the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall, comes Highguard: a PvP raid shooter where players will ride, fight, and raid as Wardens, arcane gunslingers sent to fight for control of a mythical continent.
Highguard cover art
JAN 28

Project: Gorgon

PCRole-playing (RPG)Elder Game, LLC
Project: Gorgon is an indie 3D Fantasy MMORPG that focuses on player exploration and discovery.
Project: Gorgon cover art
JAN 29

Cairn

PS5·PCSimulatorThe Game Bakers
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven.
Cairn cover art
JAN 30

Half Sword

PCFightingHalf Sword Games
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor.
Half Sword cover art
10 RELEASES

FEBRUARY

FEB 3

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)HexaDrive
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is a modern remake of DRAGON QUEST VII, which originally launched on PlayStation in 2000.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined cover art
FEB 6

Nioh 3

PS5·PCRole-playing (RPG)Team NINJA
In the latest game in the dark samurai action RPG series "Nioh," you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open world.
Nioh 3 cover art
FEB 10

Crisol: Theater of Idols

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterVermila Studios
What would you do if your blood were your only weapon?
Crisol: Theater of Idols cover art
FEB 10

Mewgenics

PCRole-playing (RPG)Edmund McMillen
From the creator of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy and The End is Nigh comes.
Mewgenics cover art
FEB 11

Romeo is a Dead Man

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterGrasshopper Manufacture
Latest ultra-violent sci-fi action title from Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda51.
Romeo is a Dead Man cover art
FEB 13

High on Life 2

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCShooterSquanch Games
An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity!
High on Life 2 cover art
FEB 13

Reanimal

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPuzzleTarsier Studios
The creators of Little Nightmares I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before.
Reanimal cover art
FEB 17

Avowed

PS5Role-playing (RPG)Obsidian Entertainment
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.
Avowed cover art
FEB 17

Styx: Blades of Greed

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureCyanide Studio
The master of stealth is back!
Styx: Blades of Greed cover art
FEB 27

Resident Evil Requiem

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCShooterCapcom Development Division 1
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series.
Resident Evil Requiem cover art
14 RELEASES

MARCH

MAR 3

Scott Pilgrim EX

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCHack and slash/Beat 'em upTribute Games
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Scott Pilgrim EX cover art
MAR 5

Marathon

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterBungie
A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments and explore the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface.
Marathon cover art
MAR 5

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformWishfully
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic puzzle journey with Lana and her loyal companion Mui.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf cover art
MAR 5

Pokémon Pokopia

SwitchSimulatorOmega Force
Pokémon and people once lived happily together, but the world has withered and the humans are gone.
Pokémon Pokopia cover art
MAR 5

Slay the Spire II

PCStrategyMega Crit Games
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns!
Slay the Spire II cover art
MAR 12

1348: Ex Voto

PS5·PCAdventureSedleo
Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one.
1348: Ex Voto cover art
MAR 12

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCAdventureKoei Tecmo Games
The full remake of FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO II: Crimson Butterfly.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake cover art
MAR 12

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterSaber Interactive
Take control of one of the commandos, team up with your friends and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando cover art
MAR 12

Solasta II

PCRole-playing (RPG)Tactical Adventures
In a Mana-infused land, a dark force led by the enigmatic Shadwyn threatens Neokos.
Solasta II cover art
MAR 19

Crimson Desert

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventurePearl Abyss
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel.
Crimson Desert cover art
MAR 19

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

PCShooterKojima Productions
Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach cover art
MAR 26

Screamer

PS5·Xbox·PCRacingMilestone
High-octane action and anime aesthetics collide in this arcade racing game, featuring fighting mechanics and a storyline that hits hard.
Screamer cover art
MAR 31

South of Midnight

PS5·SwitchPlatformCompulsion Games
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games.
South of Midnight cover art
MAR 31

Super Meat Boy 3D

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformSluggerfly
Super Meat Boy 3D is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux – IN 3D!
Super Meat Boy 3D cover art
19 RELEASES

APRIL

APR 2

Darwin's Paradox!

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformZDT Studio
Dive into the adventure with Darwin, an octopus as endearing as he is ingenious, torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex.
Darwin's Paradox! cover art
APR 8

Morbid Metal

PCRole-playing (RPG)Screen Juice
Morbid Metal is a stylish fast-paced hack’n’slash action rogue-lite.
Morbid Metal cover art
APR 8

Samson

PCFightingLiquid Swords
Samson returns to Tyndalston, a city that shaped him hard, where every fight is close and every escape is earned.
Samson cover art
APR 8

The Occultist

PS5·Xbox·PCPuzzleDALOAR
The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller.
The Occultist cover art
APR 14

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Xbox·PCPlatformSad Cat Studios
Replaced is a 2.
Replaced cover art
APR 14

Windrose

PCRole-playing (RPG)Windrose Crew
Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy.
Windrose cover art
APR 16

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureBig Bad Wolf
A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss cover art
APR 16

Mouse: P.I. For Hire

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCShooterFumi Games
Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire cover art
APR 16

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

SwitchSimulatorNintendo EPD Production Group No. 4
Create Mii characters based on family and friends, someone you admire, or something completely original—there are plenty of personality traits, little quirks, and physical traits to choose from—including some face customization options you haven’t seen before!
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream cover art
APR 17

Pragmata

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCShooterCapcom
Pragmata is a sci-fi action-adventure game set in the near future.
Pragmata cover art
APR 22

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterOwlcat Games
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person Action RPG set in The Expanse universe.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn cover art
APR 22

Tides of Tomorrow

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureDigixArt
From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure.
Tides of Tomorrow cover art
APR 28

Aphelion

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureDON'T NOD
Stranded on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas.
Aphelion cover art
APR 28

Saros

PS5ShooterHousemarque
Saros is an action game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Saros cover art
APR 29

Industria II

PCAdventureBleakmill
INDUSTRIA 2 is a narrative FPS adventure about a woman stranded in a parallel dimension.
Industria II cover art
APR 29

Neverness to Everness

PS5·PCRole-playing (RPG)Hotta Studio
NTE: Neverness to Everness is a supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio.
Neverness to Everness cover art
APR 30

Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era

PCRole-playing (RPG)Unfrozen
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games.
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era cover art
APR 30

Invincible Vs.

PS5·Xbox·PCFightingQuarter Up
Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.
Invincible Vs. cover art
APR 30

Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCAdventureSystem Era Softworks
STARSEEKER is a new game set within the Astroneer universe with a focus on discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions cover art
16 RELEASES

MAY

MAY 5

Motorslice

PS5·Xbox·PCPlatformRegular Studio
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure.
Motorslice cover art
MAY 7

Alabaster Dawn

PCRole-playing (RPG)Radical Fish Games
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.
Alabaster Dawn cover art
MAY 7

Mixtape

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCMusicBeethoven & Dinosaur
Mixtape is a narrative adventure game developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Mixtape cover art
MAY 7

Will: Follow the Light

PS5·Xbox·PCSimulatorTomorrowHead Studio
Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones.
Will: Follow the Light cover art
MAY 11

Outbound

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCSimulatorSquare Glade Games
Build your own home on wheels and live sustainably off-grid.
Outbound cover art
MAY 12

Directive 8020

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureSupermassive Games
Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time.
Directive 8020 cover art
MAY 12

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

SwitchPuzzleMachineGames
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle cover art
MAY 14

Subnautica 2

Xbox·PCAdventureUnknown Worlds Entertainment
Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds.
Subnautica 2 cover art
MAY 15

Forza Horizon 6

PS5·Xbox·PCRacingPlayground Games
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival.
Forza Horizon 6 cover art
MAY 19

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPuzzleTraveller's Tales
Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight cover art
MAY 20

Thick as Thieves

PS5·Xbox·PCSimulatorOtherSide Entertainment
Enter the shadows in this introduction to Thick as Thieves.
Thick as Thieves cover art
MAY 21

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

SwitchPlatformGood-Feel
Join Yoshi for a new adventure in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cover art
MAY 21

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

PS5·PCPoint-and-clickZA/UM
From ZA/UM comes ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies – a story-rich espionage RPG.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies cover art
MAY 25

Paralives

PCSimulatorAlex Massé
Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds.
Paralives cover art
MAY 27

007 First Light

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCShooterIO Interactive
007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive.
007 First Light cover art
MAY 29

Mina the Hollower

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformYacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower is a bone-chilling action-adventure game featuring classic gameplay and an 8-bit aesthetic in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era.
Mina the Hollower cover art
08 RELEASES

JUNE

JUN 2

Fatekeeper

PCRole-playing (RPG)Paraglacial
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms.
Fatekeeper cover art
JUN 3

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Xbox·SwitchRole-playing (RPG)Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cover art
JUN 5

Gothic 1 Remake

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Alkimia Interactive
The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG.
Gothic 1 Remake cover art
JUN 6

Mortal Shell II

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Cold Symmetry
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon.
Mortal Shell II cover art
TODAY · JUN 9
JUN 10

Sand: Raiders Of Sophie

PCAdventureHologryph
In an alternate 1910, scavenge the sands of Sophie in towering Tramplers.
Sand: Raiders Of Sophie cover art
JUN 18

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)Square Enix Creative Studio 5
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG set in the world of Philabieldia - a beautiful but savage land dominated by warring beast tribes.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales cover art
JUN 23

Deer & Boy

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformLifeline Entertainment
A Cinematic Platformer who you follow the journey of a boy who, during his flight will meet an unexpected companion.
Deer & Boy cover art
JUN 30

TankRat

PS5·PCAdventureAlpha Channel
A dying world, flesh given way to steel.
TankRat cover art
07 RELEASES

JULY

JUL 7

Outward 2

PCRole-playing (RPG)Nine Dots Studio
Outward 2 is a challenging action RPG with survival elements focusing on a believable and relatable experience.
Outward 2 cover art
JUL 9

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureUbisoft Montreal
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, launching on July 9, 2026.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced cover art
JUL 15

Denshattack!

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformUndercoders
Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia.
Denshattack! cover art
JUL 23

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCFightingGameplay Group International
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game cover art
JUL 23

Halo: Campaign Evolved

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterHalo Studios
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign.
Halo: Campaign Evolved cover art
JUL 23

Splatoon Raiders

SwitchShooterNintendo EPD Production Group No. 5
Splat scores of enemies and hunt for treasure in a single-player focused action shooter Play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut—a trio of swashbuckling musicians—and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands!
Splatoon Raiders cover art
JUL 29

Mistfall Hunter

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Bellring Games
Mistfall Hunter is a third-person action PvPvE extraction RPG.
Mistfall Hunter cover art
06 RELEASES

AUGUST

AUG 4

Beast of Reincarnation

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Game Freak
In post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity’s last hope may rest with Emma and her loyal canine companion, Koo.
Beast of Reincarnation cover art
AUG 6

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

PS5·PCFightingArc System Works
Assemble your team of legendary Marvel characters in the ultimate 4v4 tag team fighter from PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls cover art
AUG 18

The Sinking City 2

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterFrogwares
The Sinking City 2 is a terrifying Lovecraftian journey, powered by Unreal Engine 5.
The Sinking City 2 cover art
AUG 27

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCAdventureKonami
This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2 cover art
AUG 27

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureAsobo Studio
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy cover art
AUG 27

Star Wars Zero Company

PS5·Xbox·PCStrategyBit Reactor
Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game.
Star Wars Zero Company cover art
15 RELEASES

SEPTEMBER

SEP 3

The Blood of Dawnwalker

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Rebel Wolves
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe.
The Blood of Dawnwalker cover art
SEP 8

Halloween: The Game

PS5·Xbox·PCGameIllfonic
On Halloween night, 1978, no one is safe from Michael Myers.
Halloween: The Game cover art
SEP 10

Screenbound

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureThose Dang Games
Screenbound is a platformer unlike any other.
Screenbound cover art
SEP 14

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV

PCStrategyKING Art
Return to the RTS series’ roots with deeply satisfying strategy gameplay.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV cover art
SEP 15

Marvel's Wolverine

PS5Hack and slash/Beat 'em upInsomniac Games
Marvel’s Wolverine is an upcoming single-player action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games in collaboration with Marvel Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Marvel's Wolverine cover art
SEP 22

Control Resonant

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Remedy Entertainment
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG.
Control Resonant cover art
SEP 24

Silent Hill: Townfall

PS5·PCPuzzleScreen Burn
Silent Hill: Townfall is a full-length, self-contained psychological horror set against the cold, isolated backdrop of Scotland, 1996.
Silent Hill: Townfall cover art
SEP 24

Valor Mortis

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterOne More Level
Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner.
Valor Mortis cover art
SEP 25

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Capcom
Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword cover art
SEP 29

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterBandai Namco Aces Inc.
Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve cover art
SEP 30

Acts of Blood

PCFightingEksil Team
Acts of Blood is a Beat ‘em up, Action, 3rd person game which focuses on fast-paced, brutal hand-to-hand combat.
Acts of Blood cover art
SEP 30

Aniimo

PS5·Xbox·PCPuzzlePawprint Studio
Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG.
Aniimo cover art
SEP 30

Grave Seasons

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)Perfect Garbage
Grave Seasons is a supernatural murder-mystery farming simulator.
Grave Seasons cover art
SEP 30

Orbitals

SwitchPlatformShapefarm
Team up as Maki and Omura, two inseparable explorers with a whole lot more determination than experience.
Orbitals cover art
SEP 30

The Relic: First Guardian

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)Project Cloud Games
"Guardian, gather the pieces of the great relic and seal the void of darkness.
The Relic: First Guardian cover art
09 RELEASES

OCTOBER

OCT 1

End of Abyss

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureSection 9 Interactive
Play as the young combat technician, Cel, as she uncovers the truth behind the facility's derelict areas and confronts the monstrous creatures that roam them.
End of Abyss cover art
OCT 1

Gears of War: E-Day

Xbox·PCShooterThe Coalition
Experience the brutal horror of Emergence Day through the eyes of Marcus Fenix in the origin story of one of gaming's most acclaimed sagas.
Gears of War: E-Day cover art
OCT 1

Neverway

Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)Coldblood
After quitting her dead-end job, Fiona starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god.
Neverway cover art
OCT 1

Rayman Legends Retold

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformUbisoft Montpellier
Embark on a bold reimagining of the beloved platformer, with new visuals and a retold story.
Rayman Legends Retold cover art
OCT 6

Star Wars: Galactic Racer

PS5·Xbox·PCRacingFuse Games
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer cover art
OCT 8

Silver Pines

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCAdventureWych Elm
Silver Pines is a Survival Horror set in small town America.
Silver Pines cover art
OCT 15

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformEvil Empire
1499.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse cover art
OCT 16

Tenebris Somnia

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCAdventureTobías Rusjan
Tenebris Somnia is a horror adventure in the same vein as survival horror classics like Silent Hill or Resident Evil, but transferred to a retro 2D environment more typical of the N.
Tenebris Somnia cover art
OCT 29

Phantom Blade 0

PS5·PCRole-playing (RPG)S-Game
Framed for the death of his master and left with a ruined heart, Soul has sixty-six days to live.
Phantom Blade 0 cover art
01 RELEASE

NOVEMBER

NOV 19

Grand Theft Auto VI

PS5·XboxShooterRockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.
Grand Theft Auto VI cover art
35 RELEASES

DECEMBER

DEC 31

1666: Amsterdam

PCAdventurePanache Digital Games
Every 333 years, something stirs.
1666: Amsterdam cover art
DEC 31

Active Matter

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterGaijin Entertainment
You’re an operative stuck in a time loop, always brought back from the dead to the same point.
Active Matter cover art
DEC 31

ArcheAge Chronicles

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)XLGAMES
Explore Auroria, a vast and vibrant world brimming with rich lore and thrilling action.
ArcheAge Chronicles cover art
DEC 31

Bellum

PCShooterAstarte Industries
Bellum is the next evolution of platoon-scale tactical shooters, built in Unreal Engine 5 and shaped by die-hard fans who demanded more from the genre.
Bellum cover art
DEC 31

Big Walk

PS5·PCPlatformHouse House
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world.
Big Walk cover art
DEC 31

Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2

PCSimulatorHinterland Studio Inc.
A year after the Aurora’s appearance & the world went dark, the people of Harmont & its vast wild environs struggle to survive the Quiet Apocalypse.
Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2 cover art
DEC 31

Blighted

Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)Drinkbox Studios
Battle your way through a psychedelic western nightmare to reclaim the memories of your people in this action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee!
Blighted cover art
DEC 31

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

PS5·Xbox·PCPlatformArtPlay
Unravel the dark history of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement cover art
DEC 31

Chronicles: Medieval

PCRole-playing (RPG)Raw Power Games
Chronicles: Medieval lets you step into a vast, dynamic medieval sandbox.
Chronicles: Medieval cover art
DEC 31

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureMad Head Games
Experience a new chapter in the legendary horror series like never before.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival cover art
DEC 31

Fate Trigger

PS5·PCShooterSaroasis Studios
Fate Trigger is a 3D Anime-style, hero-based tactical shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Fate Trigger cover art
DEC 31

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros

PCStrategyPlaySide
Classic real-time strategy in the world of Westeros.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros cover art
DEC 31

Haunted by Femboy

PCSimulatorSoftboi Games
In this choice-based NSFW visual novel after inheriting a strange house from your parents, you stumble upon an ancient book and accidentally summon a mischievous femboy ghost.
Haunted by Femboy cover art
DEC 31

Hela: Of Mice & Magic

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCAdventureWindup Games
See the world through the eyes of a brave little mouse in this enchanting 3D co-op adventure.
Hela: Of Mice & Magic cover art
DEC 31

Ikuma: The Frozen Compass

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureMooneye Studios
Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend.
Ikuma: The Frozen Compass cover art
DEC 31

Infinitesimals

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterCubit Studios
Infinitesimals is a story-driven, 3rd person action adventure where you play as tiny aliens who stand only 1mm tall.
Infinitesimals cover art
DEC 31

Into The Unwell

PCIndieShe Was Such A Good Horse
Dive into The Unwell as one of several flawed and heavily medicated misfits in this delightfully despondent third-person roguelite game, playing alone or with up to two friends.
Into The Unwell cover art
DEC 31

Kena: Scars of Kosmora

PS5·PCRole-playing (RPG)Ember Lab
In Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Kena is older and renowned as a Spirit Guide.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora cover art
DEC 31

Liminal Point

PS5·Xbox·PCAdventureHideWorks
Classic Survival Horror.
Liminal Point cover art
DEC 31

Lords of the Fallen II

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)CI Games
Lords of the Fallen 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the game released in 2023, is set to arrive in 2026.
Lords of the Fallen II cover art
DEC 31

Mariachi Legends

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformHalberd Studios
Mariachi Legends is an action-packed mystery Metroidvania game.
Mariachi Legends cover art
DEC 31

Mudang: Two Hearts

PS5·Xbox·PCShooterEVR Studio
MUDANG: Two Hearts is a narrative-driven, third-person action adventure that blends tactical stealth, visceral combat, and cinematic storytelling set on a politically volatile Korean peninsula.
Mudang: Two Hearts cover art
DEC 31

Nivalis

PCRole-playing (RPG)ION LANDS
Grow your business, manage restaurants and nightclubs, make friends and enemies, buy and decorate apartments, go fishing and maybe even find love in Nivalis, the city that stretches from the ocean to the clouds.
Nivalis cover art
DEC 31

Ontos

PS5·Xbox·PCPuzzleFrictional Games
A sci-fi mystery set on the repurposed moon hotel Samsara.
Ontos cover art
DEC 31

Over the Hill

XboxRacingFunselektor Labs
Explore the world in the golden age of offroading.
Over the Hill cover art
DEC 31

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

PS5·Switch·PCPuzzleLEVEL-5
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam depicts the world one year after the events of "Professor Layton and the Unwound Future".
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam cover art
DEC 31

SacriFire

PCRole-playing (RPG)Pixelated Milk
A modern JRPG-inspired game with a unique battle system, rich story, fantastic visuals and music by Motoi Sakuraba.
SacriFire cover art
DEC 31

Sea of Remnants

PS5·Xbox·PCRole-playing (RPG)Joker Studio
Sea of Remnants is an original ocean adventure RPG developed by Joker Studio.
Sea of Remnants cover art
DEC 31

Showa American Story

PS5·PCRole-playing (RPG)Nekcom
Showa American Story is a brand new RPG and an enthusiastic love letter to the 80s' pop culture that features a strong taste of B-Movies.
Showa American Story cover art
DEC 31

Squadron 42

PCShooterCloud Imperium Games Corporation
Take the role of a rookie UEE Navy combat pilot in a cinematic single-player epic adventure set in the Star Citizen universe.
Squadron 42 cover art
DEC 31

The Duskbloods

SwitchGameFromSoftware
An online multiplayer PvPvE game where players vie for supremacy among themselves and against challenging foes.
The Duskbloods cover art
DEC 31

The Eternal Life of Goldman

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCPlatformWeappy Studio
The Eternal Life of Goldman is a vibrant yet dark platformer adventure that weaves together legends, fairy tales and myths.
The Eternal Life of Goldman cover art
DEC 31

There Are No Ghosts at the Grand

Xbox·PCMusicFriday Sundae
Inherit a crumbling English hotel and restore it by day—while battling ghosts by night.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand cover art
DEC 31

Turok: Origins

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PCShooterSaber Interactive
Play as the legendary Turok warriors to face off against ferocious dinosaurs and a terrifying alien threat that seeks to destroy all human life across the galaxy.
Turok: Origins cover art
DEC 31

Witchbrook

Xbox·Switch·PCRole-playing (RPG)Chucklefish Games
Experience the thrills and pitfalls of school-life in Witchbrook!
Witchbrook cover art

The biggest releases of 2026, by date

GameRelease datePlatforms
AvowedFebruary 17, 2026PS5
Resident Evil RequiemFebruary 27, 2026PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC
Crimson DesertMarch 19, 2026PS5, Xbox, PC
Death Stranding 2: On the BeachMarch 19, 2026PC
ReplacedApril 14, 2026Xbox, PC
PragmataApril 17, 2026PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC
Indiana Jones and the Great CircleMay 12, 2026Switch
Forza Horizon 6May 15, 2026PS5, Xbox, PC
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 19, 2026PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC
007 First LightMay 27, 2026PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC
Final Fantasy VII RebirthJune 3, 2026Xbox, Switch
Grand Theft Auto VINovember 19, 2026PS5, Xbox

Common questions

How many games are coming out in 2026?
150 games with confirmed 2026 release dates are on the calendar across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. The list is updated daily as publishers announce new dates.
What is the biggest game coming out in 2026?
Grand Theft Auto VI is among the most anticipated, releasing November 19, 2026 on PS5, Xbox.
What PS5 games are coming out in 2026?
Notable PlayStation 5 releases include Grand Theft Auto VI, 007 First Light, and Resident Evil Requiem. All PS5 releases
What Xbox games are coming out in 2026?
Notable Xbox Series X|S releases include Grand Theft Auto VI, 007 First Light, and Resident Evil Requiem. All Xbox releases
What Switch games are coming out in 2026?
Notable Nintendo Switch releases include 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. All Switch releases
What PC games are coming out in 2026?
Notable PC releases include 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. All PC releases

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