10 Most Anticipated Games in 2026

We had to make a games top in 2026, as in recent years, the gaming industry has delivered a mix of standout releases, unexpected indie successes, and big-budget titles that failed to meet expectations, proving that hype alone doesn’t guarantee quality.

2026 may be shaping up to follow a similar pattern, but with an unusually strong lineup of long-running franchises and high-budget AAA games that have been in development for years we hope for the best.

As players increasingly gravitate toward open-world games, deeper systems, and content-rich experiences, expectations are higher than ever. With advances in game engines and hardware pushing scale, realism, and immersion forward, the most anticipated games of 2026 could help define the direction of modern gaming — for better or worse.

Grand Theft Auto VI

No surprise here. This may just be one of the most anticipated games in history, GTA VI returns to the open-world saga with massive environments, multiple protagonists, and the largest map in series history. As usual, the game focuses on the storyline and on a rich world interaction, which define the overall gameplay experience.

Expected Release Date – November 19, 2026
Expected Platforms – PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S

Resident Evil Requiem (Resident Evil 9)

Capcom’s next major survival horror entry continues the long-running Resident Evil saga with new story featuring FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft teaming up with Leon S. Kennedy to investigate a series of strange deaths at the Wrenwood Hotel in Raccoon City.

Expected Release Date – February 27, 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Marvel’s Wolverine

A standalone Wolverine game from Insomniac (creators of Spider-Man), following Logan in a gritty, action-heavy narrative rooted in the X-Men universe, offering brutal combat and deep character focus, with multiple X-Men characters appearing in the game include Mystique and Omega Red.

Expected Release Date – Late 2026
Expected Platforms – PlayStation 5

Forza Horizon 6

The Forza franchise delivers two distinct racing experiences. With their upcoming Forza Horizon 6 game, they focus on open-world freedom and fun, blending sim-cade and arcade elements for a more relaxed, accessible experience. It lets players push an enormous variety of vehicles to their limits across a wide range of terrains and environments.

Expected Release Date – 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is an upcoming action-adventure game published by Amazon Game Studios. It’s a highly anticipated remake of the 1996 classic reimagines Lara Croft’s first adventure, blending timeless exploration, puzzles, and a richer, more immersive story.
The story follows Lara Croft on a quest to recover the scattered pieces of the Scion, a powerful artifact from the lost civilization of Atlantis.

Expected Release Date – 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Nioh 3

Nioh 3 is the highly anticipated next chapter in the action roleplaying saga, developed by Team Ninja. As the third installment in the Nioh series, it delivers the intense combat, deep RPG mechanics, and rich historical fantasy fans have come to expect.
Players take control of Tokugawa Takechiyo, the grandchild of Tokugawa Ieyasu, as he battles yokai and other supernatural entities on his journey to claim the title of Shogun.

Expected Release Date – February 6, 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, PlayStation 5

007 First Light

007 First Light is an action-adventure game developed and published by IO Interactive. Drawing inspiration from Ian Fleming’s novels and short stories, as well as the long running film series, the game presents an original story set during James Bond’s early years.
Players step into Bond’s origin story, taking on the mission that will ultimately earn him his license to kill.

Expected Release Date – May 27, 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

Crimson Desert

South Korean video game developer and publisher Pearl Abyss comes with Crimson Desert, an open world action-adventure taking place on the fictional continent of Pywel – a medieval fantasy world shaped by ongoing conflicts and mysterious forces.
The game follows Kliff, a member of the Greymanes, as he navigates rival factions, mythical creatures, and arcane threats. Using the BlackSpace Engine, Crimson Desert offers a dynamic combat system that blends melee sequences, combo attacks, and strategic gameplay.

Expected Release Date – March 19, 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, macOS

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a full remake of the second game in the Fatal Frame series. This Japanese-style horror adventure follows twin sisters Mio Amakura and Mayu Amakura as they become trapped in an abandoned village haunted by vengeful spirits. Armed with the Camera Obscura, a device that can capture and seal away the supernatural, the sisters must confront the ghosts around them as the story unfolds.

Expected Release Date – March 12, 2026
Expected Platforms – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

Phantom Blade Zero

Phantom Blade Zero is an upcoming wuxia action roleplaying game developed and published by S-GAME where players take on the role of Soul, an elite assassin serving a mysterious and powerful organization known as The Order. Set in the Phantom World, the story follows Soul as he investigates the conspiracy surrounding the murder of The Order’s patriarch.

Expected Release Date – 9 September 2026
Expected Platforms – PC, PlayStation 5

Notable Mentions

• Pragmata – April 24, 2026
• Halo: Campaign Evolved – 2026
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 2026
• Control Resonant – 2026
• Monster Hunter Stories 3 – March 13, 2026