While 2025 was stacked full of exciting releases, 2026 is set to be historic. From the potentially breaking launch of GTA 6 to FromSoftware’s debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, there’s plenty to be excited about.
Regardless of your preferred genres, be it anything from epic fighting games to replayable roguelikes, there’s already a vast assortment of games to play.
Yes, after 13 years of waiting, we’ll finally get our hands on GTA 6 (assuming no further delays). Capcom is primed to dominate the conversation with multiple blockbusters, spanning sci-fi to horror. And sometimes, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 proved in 2025, it’s the games you may not be expecting that surprise you the most.
21. Invincible VS
- Release date: May 1, 2026
- Developers: Quarter Up & Skybound Games
- Genre: Fighting game
What is it? Characters from Invincible drop into 3v3 battles, brawling it out to the death. It’s brutal, bloody, and over-the-top just like the comics and the hit Prime Video series, and many stars from the show are reprising their roles here to make it authentic.
Why we’re looking forward to it: We’ve already played a good amount of Invincible VS and know first-hand that it’s shaping up to be one of 2026’s strongest fighting games. With a roster stacked full of all-powerful superheroes and villains, learning their moves and executing them in the middle of a match is endlessly satisfying.
The 3v3 format lends itself to some chaotic combos as well, raising the skill ceiling high above what you might expect. And of course, it’s got absurd violence – knocking an opposing player into orbit never felt so good. Rest assured, Invincible VS is not one to miss for fighting game fans.
20. Mewgenics
- Release date: February 11, 2026
- Developer: Edmund McMillen & Tyler Glaiel
- Genre: Roguelike strategy game
What is it? A new roguelike from the mind behind The Binding of Isaac. Announced all the way back in 2012 – originally as a follow-up to Super Meat Boy – Mewgenics is a tactical RPG where you breed cats and bring them into battle with you. By day, you’re breeding cats, combining powerful abilities and statistics. By night, you’re taking the offspring into dungeons and enhancing their powers through combat and exploration.
Why we’re looking forward to it: More than a decade on from 2011’s Binding of Isaac – which is still a daily obsession for many players – creator Edmund McMillen has the chance to replicate its success, only with even more substance than before.
Breeding mechanics lead to endless variability not just for how cats appear, but also how they function in combat. What happens when a healer cat breeds with an archer cat? An archer that heals pops out. But what if that cat then breeds with another? There’s a risk-reward with every run, as your favorite fur friends can be defeated, meaning you won’t get to pass their genetic traits on. Theoretically, it’s the type of game, like Isaac, that you could play forever and not grow tired as you seek out the perfect house full of felines.
19. Blood Of The Dawnwalker
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Bandai Namco
- Genre: Action, RPG, Adventure, Fighting
What is it: Human by day, vampire by night, Blood of Dawnwalker is a dark fantasy adventure set in 14th-century Europe (as in the Black Death part of history), where you must navigate two very different lifestyles (and fighting styles) as you battle to save your family and uncover some pretty twisted secrets. Do this by condemning yourself to the vampiric monster you become at night, or the hero you become in the day; the choice is yours.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Playing as a vampire with heightened strength, a lust for blood (obviously), and some pretty gnarly claws while exploring 14th-century Europe is pretty cool by itself. But once you add in the fact that this is a game from the Witcher 3 director and features a whole compendium of monsters to take down and you have one terrifyingly enjoyable adventure.
There are different day and night cycles, stories that react to your choices, epic battles with a variety of monsters and weapons, and, of course, an open world that will have any history (or Witcher fan) excited to explore.
18. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
- Release date: May 30, 2026
- Developer: TT Games
- Genre: Action-adventure
What is it? Legacy of the Dark Knight looks to be the ultimate Lego Batman game, tying iconic moments together from live-action films, animated series, and the comics all as part of one cohesive, original story. Of course, it’s still a laugh too, with its mix of action and puzzle solving interrupted by hilarious cutscenes and character interactions.
Why we’re looking forward to it: New Lego games are always a good time, and here’s what could very well be the best one yet. Incorporating different eras of Batman material is a stroke of genius. From the laundry list of villains and allies to the multiple incarnations of the caped crusader himself, it’ll be interesting to see how they all fold into one coherent Dark Knight tale.
It’s also all set in a sprawling open-world rendition of Gotham. Yes, that means we’ll be driving all manner of Batmobiles and Batcycles from over the years through the criminal underbelly and loving every moment of it.
17. Saros
- Release date: April 30, 2026
- Developer: Housemarque
- Genre: Third-person bullet hell roguelike
What is it? While not explicitly a follow-up to Returnal, Saros shares much of the same DNA as Housemarque’s first outing on the PS5. It’s a third-person shooter with bullet hell and roguelike elements to make every run unique. There’s no doubt we’ll be dying plenty on our way to unravelling a new mystery on the planet Carcosa.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Back in 2021, we called Returnal the first “must-play” game on the PS5. That label holds up today, as Returnal remains one of the best console exclusives of the generation. In 2026, Saros looks to build on the dazzling sci-fi visuals, intoxicating gameplay loop, and head-scratching narrative we came to love the last time around.
Rahul Kohli stars as our protagonist, Arjun Devarj, while Returnal’s Jane Perry, well, returns in a mysterious new role, but great characters are only one part of the equation. What made Returnal special was the way it combined precise shooting with lightning-quick movement systems in one hell of a sandbox. It’s for these reasons and more that Saros is sure to be another must-play on the PS5.
16. 007 First Light
- Release date: May 26, 2026
- Developer: IO Interactive
- Genre: Action
What is it? The name’s Bond, James Bond, and it’s a name we’re here to earn. In this depiction of the legendary spy, we see Bond in his early days, only just climbing the ranks and coming into his own in a world full of deception. The third-person experience lets you lean into stealth or play with a more action-heavy style.
Why we’re looking forward to it: When we think of the video game developers best suited to make a James Bond game, IO Interactive couldn’t be any more perfect. The Hitman developers have effectively been making a sort of James Bond-esque game for the better part of three decades, and now that they have the license…to kill, it’s all systems go.
We’ve already seen some action-packed set pieces, but what most excites us is the freedom to explore and reach resolutions in our own way. Getting into a locked room is an opportunity to experiment, and how we ultimately reach that location is bound to be different for our own interpretation of Bond. Also, since we’re not getting the next movie anytime soon, First Light gives us a new story to enjoy.
15. Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Capcom
- Genre: Action
What is it? Way of the Sword is the first mainline Onimusha game in 20 years. The third-person action series focuses on melee combat, as the name implies, and once felled, our protagonist absorbs enemy souls to heal or gather upgrades. Much like earlier entries, boss fights are plentiful in Way of the Sword, so don’t expect an easy path through this fantastical rendition of Japan.
Why we’re looking forward to it: For lifelong fans, it’s been a painful 20-year wait for a proper Onimusha game, and it’s hard to believe that the last main game launched on the PS2.
Duels are frantic as you parry enemy attacks before unleashing your own flurry, and boss battles look as punishing as ever. Making it through one wave of smaller creatures just to be knocked back by one larger beast is every bit as painful as it was decades ago. They just don’t make hack-and-slash games quite like Onimusha anymore, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to play this revamped throwback.
14. Gears of War: E-Day
- Release Date: TBD 2026
- Developer: The Coalition, People Can Fly
- Genre: Third-person shooter
What is it: The sixth entry in Microsoft’s storied third-person shooter series that spins the clock back 14 years for a prequel adventure. As well as exploring the forging of heroes Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago’s unbreakable bromance, fans will finally get the chance to experience the initial Locust invasion of Seras that ultimately led to humanity’s near-extinction.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Across five games, the series has continued to hold the bar ever-so-high for third-person shooters, and expectations are high for E-Day. The Coalition and People Can Fly have promised a return to a more linear affair reminiscent of earlier games in the series, as well as a focus on reintroducing horror elements. The latter extends to ensuring the Locust horde feels like an imposing threat once more.
By the sounds of it, E-Day has all the ingredients it needs to be a powerful love letter to the franchise’s characters and fans. Make sure those Lancer rifles are well-oiled – war is coming.
13. Pragmata
- Release date: April 24, 2026
- Developer: Capcom
- Genre: Action-adventure puzzler
What is it? Pairing third-person combat with real-time puzzle solving, the duo of real human Hugh and android Diana must work together to overcome an AI threat on Earth’s moon.
Why we’re looking forward to it: In our hands-on time with Pragmata, we came to realize how its unique blend of gameplay systems is unlike anything else we’ve played before. In the heat of close-range combat, you’re not so much thinking about your next punch or shot from a firearm, but instead, how to position yourself for the next puzzle.
Hacking minigames play out in real-time, making every snap decision all the more important, not just for your own safety, but for your android companion, Diana. How this odd duo met, how they make it back to Earth, and what triggered the AI threat are mysteries we can’t wait to unravel.
12. Slay The Spire 2
- Release date: TBD March, 2026
- Developer: Mega Crit
- Genre: Deck-building roguelike
What is it? The follow-up to 2019’s Slay the Spire brings new playable characters, game-changing equipment, challenging foes, and dozens more cards. Build your most powerful deck one run at a time as you ascend an ever-changing Spire where no two attempts are the same.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The original Slay the Spire is one of the best roguelike games ever made. Fans have poured hundreds, if not thousands, of hours into the 2019 indie gem, and the sequel looks every bit as great.
More cards open the door for a raft of new deckbuilding strategies, and new characters are sure to enable vastly different play styles. What just worked well in your last run might not be as helpful in your next few fights. Seven years on, we’re eager to see just how Mega Crit evolves the winning formula. Just don’t complain when this game saps most of your free time in 2026 – you were warned.
11. Fable
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Playground Games
- Genre: RPG, Adventure
What is it: Fable is the fourth instalment of the Fable series and the first since the series was paused in 2012. It takes place in the sprawling world of Albion, a beautiful but quirky medieval region known for its British humor and never taking things too seriously. That is, until you’re forced to make some life-or-death choices and fight back against powerful enemies with your magic or a variety of weapons.
Why we’re looking forward to it: When Fable’s first trilogy was released, it quickly became a cult classic, featuring the kind of exploration, combat, choices, and story that you get from giants like Skyrim or Fallout. So, when a brand new Fable is announced for current-gen consoles and featuring similar stunning backdrops seen from Playground Games’ Forza titles, it’s easy to see why the hype is immense. Heading back into Albion with a renewed look and all the features we loved from the previous games has us wishing to jump back on that horse again.
10. Forza Horizon 6
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Playground Games
- Genre: Racing game
What is it? The next game in Microsoft’s popular racing series marks a return to the Horizon spinoff after a five-year break. Drifting back to its more arcadey gameplay, this iteration takes us to the neon-soaked streets of Japan, where we’ll be zooming through Tokyo.
Why we’re looking forward to it: What started as a street racing spin-off has arguably overshadowed its more realistic OG Forza Motorsport. Horizon 5 is not only a high point for the series, but one of the best games on Xbox hardware today. Thanks to its exhilarating gameplay and jaw-dropping visuals, it’s an easy recommendation, even for people who don’t follow motorsport.
As such, we’re keen to see how Playground Games builds on the brilliance of 5. Although there have been over a dozen Forza games since 2005, this will be the first set in Japan, and we can’t wait to soak up the atmosphere.
9. Subnautica 2
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Unknown Worlds
- Genre: Survival, open-world adventure
What is it: Subnautica 2 is the next chapter in Unknown Worlds’ underwater survival series, set on a brand-new alien ocean world with expanded exploration and full co-op support for the first time. Players scavenge resources, build modular bases, and descend into increasingly hostile depths, with the sequel introducing a new story, fresh biomes, and entirely new leviathans, while still supporting solo play alongside its shared survival focus.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Few games capture the fear of the unknown quite like diving into pitch-black water with the idea that something massive might be swimming beneath you. While plunging into the vast open ocean is still the main draw of Subnatica 2, this time you’ll be able to share screams with your friends.
Whether it’s coordinating deep-sea expeditions, managing shared bases, exploring the new alien planet, or frantically swimming away from Jaws-sized leviathans together, the sequel isn’t just retreading familiar waters.
8. Marvel 1943: The Rise of Hydra
- Release Date: TBC 2026
- Developer: Skydance
- Genre: Action Adventure
What is it: The first of two big Marvel games of the year is an action-adventure based on the comic Captain America / Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers. It takes us back to the Second World War, a year after Steve Rogers became Captain America in The First Avenger. Rogers is one of four playable characters, along with Azzuri / Black Panther (the grandfather of T’Challa), the Howling Commando Gabriel Jones, and Nanali, the leader of the Wakandan Spy Network. Together, the unlikely alliance sets out to stop the, erm, rise of Hydra.
Why we’re looking forward to it: 2026 is set to be a massive year for Marvel with Avengers Doomsday and Spider-Man Brand New Day hitting theaters, but Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra feels just as exciting. A big part of that is the talent behind it. This is the first game from the newly formed Skydance Games division, led by Amy Hennig, best known as the creator of the excellent Uncharted series.
Captain America and Black Panther teaming up to punch Hydra goons during WWII sounds like a recipe for thrilling action. Still, Cap will have to put in a serious shift if he wants to come anywhere near Nathan Drake’s frankly unhinged kill count (have you forgotten the Battle of Sokovia – ed).
7. The Duskbloods
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: FromSoftware
- Genre: Action RPG
What is it? FromSoftware sets its sights on the Nintendo Switch 2 with something a little different. The Elden Ring and Dark Souls creators are gearing up for a multiplayer game that features both PVP and PVE for up to eight players in a lobby. We’re not quite sure what to expect, but that makes it all the more exciting.
Why we’re looking forward to it: FromSoftware had already cemented itself as one of the world’s best developers before 2022, but following the launch of Elden Ring, everything they make is pretty much essential. As such, The Duskbloods is high on our list, and we’re intrigued by not only the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusivity, but the pivot in game design too, with a focus purely on multiplayer.
While Elden Ring Nightreign gave us a glimpse at From’s multiplayer prowess in 2025, The Duskbloods looks to expand in more traditional ways, with one game type resembling a Battle Royale, where only one player can be left standing.
6. Control Resonant
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Remedy Entertainment
- Genre: Action-adventure
What is it? The next chapter in Remedy’s interconnected story follows the events of Control 2019, though this time, we’re not playing as Jesse Faden. Instead, we pick up with her brother, Dylan, trading third-person gunplay for third-person melee action in a Manhattan gone mad.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The Remedy-verse is one of the most intriguing things happening in video games today. The Finnish devs are weaving a story through multiple seemingly unrelated projects, tying them together in MCU-like fashion where you simply have to know what happens next.
Well, after years in the dark, we now know what’s next, and it’s coming in 2026. A new game in the Control franchise flips the script, as we break out of The Oldest House and try to put a stop to enemies as they overrun the streets of Manhattan. In typical Remedy fashion, it looks completely different from anything they’ve done before, and we have absolute faith they’ll deliver one of the year’s best games.
5. Resident Evil Requiem
- Release date: February 27, 2026
- Developer: Capcom
- Genre: Horror
What is it? Raccoon City may be blown to smithereens, but that hasn’t stopped the infection from spreading. Together, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and a returning Leon Kennedy investigate the area and piece together a new mystery – the former through survival horror sequences and the latter through more action-packed horror levels.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Requiem looks to be merging the two eras of Resident Evil into one cohesive experience. Leon represents the more action-heavy highlights from prior games in the series, like Resident Evil 4, while Grace plays like what newer fans have grown accustomed to in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village.
Striking a perfect balance could help deliver one of the best entries in the series, as we move between heart-pounding tension and rip-roaring action. Well, even with the roundhouse kicks, the latter sequences are still going to be frightening. Don’t be mistaken, the masters of horror know how to ratchet up the terror.
4. Marvel’s Wolverine
- Release date: TBD 2026
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Genre: Superhero action adventure
What is it: The latest Marvel game from the team that brought you Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Miles Morales. This time, they’re turning their attention to Wolverine, a centuries-old mutant with the ability to heal his most horrific wounds and indestructible adamantium claws. You’ll hack, slash, and climb your way through gorgeous levels as Logan tries to uncover the mystery of who he was before being turned into Weapon X.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Insomniac Games has proved its pedigree by producing three of the best superhero games of all time with the Spider-Man series, and Logan is the perfect character to be given the same treatment. From the trailer alone, it looks as gloriously bloody as you’d want a Wolverine game to be, with plenty of nods to the comics for Marvel nerds to lose their minds over.
Plus, his ambiguous background makes him tailor-made for an intriguing story to sink our claws into. Break out the yellow spandex, bub.
3. Crimson Desert
- Release date: March 20, 2026
- Developer: Pearl Abyss
- Genre: Open world action-adventure
What is it? From the creators of Black Desert Online, one of the biggest MMOs in the world, comes Crimson Desert, a single-player game with all the makings of the next great open-world epic. Set in Pywel, players venture through the medieval lands, fighting off giant monsters or living a humble life as a fisherman. This vast RPG lets you go at your own pace.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Unveiled back in 2020, every glimpse at Crimson Desert has only made us more excited. It’s an ambitious open-world game with an immense variety of gameplay opportunities. Want to ride a dragon to your next objective? Sure thing. Rather jetpack into a fight inside a mechsuit? Why not? You can do that too. It’s not only supported but highly encouraged, as we learned playing it at Gamescom. If it delivers on the potential, it’ll go down as one of 2026’s very best games.
2. Phantom Blade Zero
- Release date: September 9, 2026
- Developer: S-GAME Studio
- Genre: Soulslike
What is it? While far more action-oriented than most, thanks to its wuxia roots, and even featuring difficulty options, Phantom Blade Zero is very much a Soulslike at its core. You take on incredibly tough bosses in a chilling world full of gear to find, new abilities to master, and secrets to unravel.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Ever since we went hands-on with Phantom Blade Zero back in 2024, we’ve been eagerly awaiting its full release. It’s part Soulslike with its punishing difficulty and familiar checkpoint system, but it grows beyond those confines in pursuit of a more approachable action RPG.
You’ll still be dying a lot, but it’s not so much about that here. There’s a narrative to drive you forward in a semi-open world that’ll leave you captivated. Why are you being hunted down? Why do you only have 66 days left to live? And what’s the deal with The Order? We can’t wait to find out.
1. GTA 6
- Release date: November 19, 2026
- Developer: Rockstar Games
- Genre: Open-world action
What is it? It’s GTA 6. Rockstar Games has been toiling away on Leonida, its next fictional US open-world, with the tale of Lucia and Jason taking center stage, and we’re confident they’re set to deliver in a big way. It will mark the next evolution of open-world game design.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s GTA 6. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone not looking forward to GTA 6. 13 years will have passed since GTA 5, and seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2. The masters of open-world design have undoubtedly been expanding and refining what made those games shine, and we simply can’t wait to see the level of detail in motion.
November 19 will be a groundbreaking day in 2026. Not only for all the companies pausing business due to the sheer number of annual leave requests, and not just for all the gaming storefronts crashing under the demand, but for the history set to be made as GTA 6 becomes the fastest-selling entertainment launch of all time.
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