2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important years for the video game industry, with dozens of highly anticipated releases scheduled across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo platforms. From long-awaited AAA sequels to major new IPs, the 2026 video game release calendar is packed with projects that have dominated trailers and industry discussions for years.
The list of the most anticipated video games of 2026 includes several franchise heavyweights expected to define the year. Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI remains the most discussed upcoming release in gaming, while Capcom is preparing the next chapter of its flagship horror series with Resident Evil 9. Alongside them, major titles from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and leading third-party publishers are targeting 2026 as a key release window.
This calendar of upcoming 2026 video games focuses on the most anticipated releases with confirmed or expected launch dates, covering all major platforms and genres. Whether you are tracking AAA blockbusters, narrative-driven games, action RPGs, shooters, or standout indie projects, this release schedule provides a clear overview of what to expect throughout 2026, sorted by release date and updated as new information becomes available.
January 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Heartopia
|
January 7
|
PC, iOS, Android
|
| Blasten!!
|
January 8
|
PC |
| Cozy Caravan
|
January 8
|
PC |
| Pathologic 3
|
January 9
|
PC |
| Spear
|
January 9
|
Xbox |
| Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
|
January 12 | PC |
| Streetdog BMX
|
January 14
|
PC |
| Cassette Boy
|
January 15 | PC |
| The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
|
January 15 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Brokenlore: Unfollow
|
January 16 | PlayStation, PC |
| Ghetto Zombies Graffiti Squad
|
January 16 | PC |
| Carnedge
|
January 19 | PC |
| MIO: Memories In Orbit
|
January 20 | Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC |
| Gooey
|
January 21 | PC |
| TR-49
|
January 21 | PC, iOS |
| Arknights: Endfield
|
January 22 | PlayStation, PC, iOS, Android
|
| Hermit and Pig
|
January 22 | PC |
| Banquet For Fools
|
January 23 | PC |
| Escape The Ever After
|
January 23 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Highguard
|
January 26 | PlayStation, PC |
| Earth Must Die
|
January 27 | PC |
| Rightfully, Beary Arms
|
January 27 | Xbox, PC |
| Underground Garage
|
January 27
|
PC |
| The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
|
January 28 | PlayStation, PC, iOS, Android |
| Cairn
|
January 29 | PlayStation, PC |
| I Hate This Place
|
January 29 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Code Vein 2
|
January 30 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Folklore Hunter
|
January 30 | PC |
| My Tiny Garden
|
January 30 | PC |
February 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| The 18th Attic
|
February 2 | PC |
| Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
|
February 5 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Unemployment Simulator 2018
|
February 5 | PC |
| Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice Of Life Sim
|
February 6
|
PC |
| Ghost Gunners
|
February 6
|
PC |
| HumanityZ
|
February 6
|
PC |
| My Hero Academia: All's Justice
|
February 6 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC
|
| Nioh 3
|
February 6 | PlayStation |
| Mewgenics
|
February 10 | PC |
| Relooted
|
February 10 | PC |
| The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest
|
February 10 | Switch, PC |
| Romeo is a Dead Man
|
February 11 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
|
February 11 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| BlazBlue Entropy Effect X
|
February 12
|
PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Disciples: Domination
|
February 12
|
PC |
| Mario Tennis Fever
|
February 12
|
Switch |
| Ride 6
|
February 12
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Clue: Murder by Death
|
February 13 | PlayStation, Xbox |
| High on Life 2
|
February 13 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Reanimal
|
February 13
|
PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| Strange Brew
|
February 18
|
PC |
| Demon Tides
|
February 19
|
PC |
| Styx: Blades of Greed
|
February 19
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Ys X: Proud Nordics
|
February 20
|
PlayStation, Switch, PC |
| Rainbow Six Mobile
|
February 23
|
iOS, Android |
| Tides of Tomorrow
|
February 24
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Tales of Berseria Remastered
|
February 26
|
PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| Resident Evil Requiem
|
February 27
|
PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
March 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| World of Warcraft: Midnight
|
March 2 | PC |
| Marathon | March 5 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Pokemon Pokopia
|
March 5 | Switch |
| Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse
|
March 5 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
|
March 12 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
|
March 13 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Crimson Desert
|
March 19
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
|
March 19 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Ghost Master: Resurrection
|
March 20 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| Ariana and the Elder Codex
|
March 24 | PlayStation, Switch |
| Copa City
|
March 26
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Screamer
|
March 26 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
April 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Before I Go
|
April 13 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
| ShantyTown
|
April 16
|
PC |
| Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
|
April 16 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Pragmata
|
April 24
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
|
April 28
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Invincible Vs.
|
April 30
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Saros | April 30 | PlayStation |
May 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
|
May 18 | PC |
| Stonemachia
|
May 26
|
PC |
| 007 First Light
|
May 27 | PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
|
May 29
|
PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
|
June 2026 Video Game Releases
TBA
July 2026 Video Game Releases
TBA
August 2026 Video Game Releases
TBA
September 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween
|
September 8 | PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Phantom Blade Zero
|
September 9 | PlayStation, PC |
October 2026 Video Game Releases
TBA
November 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto 6
|
November 19 | PlayStation, Xbox
|
December 2026 Video Game Releases
TBA
Undated 2026 Video Game Releases
| Game | Platforms |
|---|---|
| Marvel’s Wolverine
|
PlayStation |
| Fable | Xbox, PC |
| Forza Horizon 6 | Xbox, PC |
| Call of Duty 2026 (Untitled game) | TBA |
| Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
|
PC |
| Gothic 1 Remake
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
|
TBA |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Super Meat Boy 3D
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |
| Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
|
PlayStation, Xbox, PC |