Top 10 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2026

The gaming world never stops evolving, and 2026 promises to be a landmark year for gamers everywhere. With new technologies, innovative gameplay mechanics, and captivating stories, the upcoming releases are shaping up to redefine the gaming experience. Whether you prefer sprawling open worlds, intense multiplayer battles, or narrative-driven adventures, this list covers the most exciting titles set to launch in 2026. Here’s a detailed look at the top 10 most anticipated video games, including their release dates and what makes each one a must-watch.

Futuristic cityscape from an upcoming 2026 video game

Grand Theft Auto VI

• Release Date: November 19, 2026

• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

  
  

  Set in the sprawling, neon-soaked state of Leonida (Rockstar's satire of Florida),

  GTA VI centers on the criminal duo Lucia and Jason. After internal delays pushed it from its initial 2025 window, Rockstar is using the extra time to refine what they call the "largest game launch in history". Expect a highly reactive open world, a dense social media-integrated narrative, and a massive evolution of the GTA Online experience.

Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)

• Release Date: February 27, 2026

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2

  
  

  The ninth mainline entry takes the series back to its roots in a reimagined, post-nuclear Raccoon City. Players will swap between veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst. Grace’s segments focus on pure survival horror and stealth, while Leon’s missions provide the pulse-pounding action fans expect from modern entries.

Marvel’s Wolverine

• Release Window: Fall 2026

• Platforms: PlayStation 5 (Exclusive)

  
  

  Insomniac Games is crafting a darker, more visceral experience than their Spider-Man series. This standalone adventure follows Logan through Madripoor, Tokyo, and the Canadian wilderness. The game features a "Mature" rating to accommodate brutal claw-based combat, dismemberment mechanics, and a branching narrative where your choices as a "reluctant hero" shape the outcome.

007 First Light

• Release Date: March 27, 2026

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2

  
  

  IO Interactive is applying their "World of Assassination" expertise to an origin story for James Bond. Dubbed "Baby Bond" by some, this younger iteration of the agent must earn his 00 status through a mix of high-stakes gadgets, social stealth, and inventive sandbox missions across global hotspots.

Crimson Desert

• Release Date: March 19, 2026

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

  
  

  Originally a prequel to Black Desert, this ambitious single-player action RPG has evolved into a standalone epic. It features a complex combat system that blends traditional melee with dragon riding, magic, and massive environmental puzzles. Its technical fidelity is aimed at setting a new benchmark for open-world fantasy.

Fable

• Release Window: TBC 2026

• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

  
  

  Playground Games (of Forza Horizon fame) is rebooting this legendary RPG franchise. While keeping the series' trademark British humor and whimsical atmosphere, this entry utilizes the ForzaTech engine to deliver a stunningly detailed world of Albion where your moral choices physically transform your character over time.

Pragmata

• Release Date: April 24, 2026

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

  
  

  Capcom’s long-gestating sci-fi mystery is set on an abandoned lunar station. It follows a heavily armored protagonist protecting a mysterious young girl with reality-warping powers. The game is focused on physics-based combat and a haunting atmosphere that explores the relationship between humanity and AI.

Saros

• Release Date: March 20, 2026

• Platforms: PlayStation 5 (Exclusive)

  
  

  From the creators of Returnal,

  Saros

  is a third-person dark sci-fi exploration title. It emphasizes survival mechanics and persistent progression as players investigate ancient alien ruins. Expect high-intensity combat with procedurally generated challenges designed to test player reflexes and strategic tool-crafting.

Subnautica 2

• Release Window: TBC 2026

• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

  
  

  Moving into its full "1.0" launch, the sequel to the underwater survival hit introduces 4-player cooperative play. Players will explore an entirely new alien planet with expanded base-building options and a deeper narrative revolving around the secrets hidden within the ocean's abyssal zones.

The Blood of the Dawnwalker

• Release Window: TBC 2026

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

  
  

  Developed by Rebel Wolves—a studio founded by The Witcher 3 leads—this dark fantasy RPG features a unique 30-day time limit. You play as a half-vampire "daywalker" attempting to save your family from a valley overrun by vampire lords. The narrative is designed around extreme player agency, where your decisions directly impact who lives or dies by the end of the month.