2026 is a landmark year for the gaming industry, specifically noting the return of massive triple-A projects. After a period where indie and mid-tier titles took center stage, the 2026 calendar is packed with high-budget sequels and ambitious new properties from the world’s leading developers. Here’s the top 10 most anticipated games for 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem
Scheduled for February 27, Capcom’s ninth mainline horror title returns to a post-apocalyptic Raccoon City 30 years after the outbreak. It features a dual-protagonist system and allows players to switch between first-person and third-person views at any time. RE: Requiem will launch on Feb 27, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.
Official website: https://www.residentevil.com/requiem/en-us/
Crimson Desert
Launching on March 19, this massive open-world adventure from Pearl Abyss features a seamless continent called Pywel. The developers claim the world is twice as large as Skyrim, offering advanced physics simulations and the ability to ride dragons. Crimson Desert will release for PC, PS5, Xbox series, and MacOS, on March 19, 2026.
Official website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main
Grand Theft Auto 6
The most anticipated release of the decade is slated for November 19. Rockstar Games takes players back to a fictionalized Florida with two playable characters, Jason and Lucia, in a world that promises to redefine open-world innovation. GTA 6 will be available for PlayStation and Xbox on November 19, 2026 (if there are no delays again).
Official website: https://www.rockstargames.com/VI
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former Witcher 3 veterans, this vampire-themed dark fantasy RPG features a narrative sandbox. It removes the distinction between main and side quests, making every action contribute to the final goal. The game is set to launch for PS5 and Xbox series sometime in 2026 (no set release date yet).
Official website: https://dawnwalkergame.com/us/en/home
The Duskbloods
A Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive from FromSoftware, this PvPvE title features vampire-like characters called Bloodsworn. The game emphasizes superhuman mobility and tactical boss encounters within a dynamic match-based event system. The Duskbloods is set to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026 (no set release date yet).
Official website: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/The-Duskbloods-2789410.html
Marvel’s Wolverine
Insomniac Games brings the iconic X-Men hero to life in Fall 2026. The game features Liam McIntyre as the voice of Logan and travels to diverse locations like Canada and Japan, aiming for the same high-quality storytelling as the Marvel’s Spider-Man series. The game is set to launch for PlayStation 5 sometime in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
Official website: https://www.marvel.com/games/marvels-wolverine
Phantom Blade Zero
This “kungfupunk” action RPG from S-GAME arrives on September 9. It focuses on high-speed combat inspired by Hong Kong action films and Chinese Wuxia culture, following a warrior who has only 66 days left to live. The game is set to launch for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.
Official website: https://pbz.s-game.com/en-US/
Pragmata
After a long development cycle, Capcom’s sci-fi adventure is set to release on April 24. Set on the moon, the game follows spacefarer Hugh and an android girl named Diana as they work together to escape a lunar station. It features a unique 2-in-1 combat system where players control both characters simultaneously to hack and shoot through enemies. Pragmata is heading to PS5, Xbox series, and Windows PC.
Official website: https://www.capcom-games.com/pragmata/en-us/
Tides of Annihilation
This ambitious action-adventure from Eclipse Glow Games is tentatively scheduled for 2026. Set in a fractured, modern-day London and the mythical realm of Avalon, players control Gwendolyn as she summons spectral Knights of the Round Table to fight an otherworldly invasion. The game is set to launch for PS5, Xbox series, and Windows PC.
Official website: https://global.playtoa.com/
Nioh 3
Team Ninja kicks off the year on February 6 with a third installment featuring a historical protagonist, Tokugawa Takechiyo. The game introduces dual playstyles, Samurai and Ninja, along with expansive, non-linear level designs that allow for deeper exploration than previous entries. The game is set for PS5 and Windows PC.
Official website: https://teamninja-studio.com/nioh3/us/
With a full calendar stacked to the brim, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant years for gaming in recent memory. From the long-awaited return to Vice City in Grand Theft Auto 6 to the supernatural reimagining of London in Tides of Annihilation, there is a blockbuster title for every type of player. Which game are you looking forward to the most?
