Every game coming out in 2026, by the numbers
160 video games have a confirmed 2026 release date across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Ranked by community anticipation on IGDB, the largest are Grand Theft Auto VI, 007 First Light, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Resident Evil Requiem. December is the busiest month, with 35 releases. Every figure on this page is drawn from the live release calendar and updated daily.
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Releases by month
| Month | Releases |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| August 2026 | 7 |
| September 2026 | 16 |
| October 2026 | 12 |
| November 2026 | 1 |
| December 2026 | 35 |
Releases by platform
| Platform | Confirmed 2026 releases |
|---|---|
| PS5 | 110 |
| Xbox | 96 |
| Switch | 55 |
| PC | 143 |
The most anticipated games of 2026
| Game | Release date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | November 19, 2026 | PS5, Xbox |
| 007 First Light | May 27, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | May 12, 2026 | Switch |
| Resident Evil Requiem | February 27, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | September 3, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | March 19, 2026 | PC |
| Crimson Desert | March 19, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | June 3, 2026 | Xbox, Switch |
| Avowed | February 17, 2026 | PS5 |
| Forza Horizon 6 | May 15, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
Releases by genre
| Genre | Releases |
|---|---|
| Role-playing (RPG) | 39 |
| Shooter | 29 |
| Adventure | 28 |
| Platform | 18 |
| Simulator | 11 |
| Puzzle | 9 |
| Fighting | 7 |
| Racing | 4 |
Methodology
Figures cover every game with a confirmed 2026 release date on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, or PC, drawn from IGDB and refreshed daily. A game on more than one platform is counted once in the total and once per platform. "Most anticipated" ranks by the highest of a title's IGDB hype, follow, and rating counts.
Common questions
- How many games are coming out in 2026?
- 160 games have a confirmed 2026 release date across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. The count is drawn from IGDB and updated daily.
- What is the busiest month for game releases in 2026?
- December 2026, with 35 confirmed releases.
- What is the most anticipated game of 2026?
- By IGDB community following, Grand Theft Auto VI ranks highest, releasing November 19, 2026 on PS5, Xbox.
- How many 2026 games are on PC and PS5?
- 143 have a confirmed 2026 PC release and 110 a confirmed PS5 release. A game on more than one platform is counted on each.
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