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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?