The new year promises a packed schedule for gamers, with big releases across consoles and PC. From classic JRPGs to major open-world adventures, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year.
Early 2026 Highlights
January
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes to Switch 2 on January 15 with a major 3.0 update and new content for returning players.
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon releases for Switch, PlayStation, and PC on January 15.
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Dynasty Warriors Origins arrive on January 22.
- Highguard, a new PvP game from ex-Titanfall and Apex Legends devs, launches January 26.
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and Code Vein 2 release later in January.
February
- Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined launches February 5 across multiple platforms.
- My Hero Academia: All’s Justice and Nioh 3 release February 6.
- Resident Evil: Requiem comes out February 27 on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Switch 2, alongside cloud versions of Resident Evil 7 and 8 for Switch 2.
March
- Pokemon Pokopia hits Switch 2 on March 5.
- Crimson Desert, a massive open-world action RPG, launches March 19.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection releases March 13.
- Screamer, a cyberpunk racing game, arrives March 26.
April – May
- Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (April 16), Pragmata (April 24), and Saros (April 30) bring sci-fi and horror action.
- Mortal Kombat 2 and 007 First Light release in early May.
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches May 29.
Fall 2026
- John Carpenter’s Halloween game releases September 8.
- Phantom Blade Zero comes out September 12.
- Wolverine arrives sometime in fall for PS5.
November 2026
- Grand Theft Auto 6 finally launches on November 19 for Xbox Series and PS5, marking the most anticipated release of the year.
Other Anticipated Releases
Throughout 2026, fans can also look forward to:
- Starfield (PS5), Super Meat Boy 3D, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
- Tropico 7, Mortal Shell 2, and Enter the Gungeon 2
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Subnautica 2
- Multiple Marvel games, including Wolverine, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
- Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Gears of War: E-Day, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- Smaller indie and co-op games such as Oribitals, Out of Words, and Tankrat.
Gamers should note that release dates may change, and many titles have only been confirmed for 2026 without a specific launch date.
With new JRPGs, open-world adventures, remakes, and highly anticipated sequels, 2026 looks set to be one of the biggest years for gaming in recent memory.
