It’s a brand new year and that means brand new video games. As we head into 2026, there’s plenty to get excited about, from blockbuster superhero adventures to the long-anticipated, long-delayed arrival of GTA 6.
There’s the new James Bond origin story, 007: First Light, and the mind-bending sequel to Control, subtitled Control: Resonant.
We can also expect the arrival of horror adventure Resident Evil: Requiem, with fan favourite hero Leon S Kennedy in tow, as well as the launches of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pokémon Pokopia, Nioh 3, Saros, Pragmata and so many more exciting games.
Here are all the biggest video games set to launch in 2026.
The biggest 2026 video game releases – quick links
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ) – 15 January
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘A carefree new life is just beyond the horizon! Step off the plane and onto your very own deserted island where new friends, discoveries and opportunities are waiting for you. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons uses the unique features of the video games console to offer even more ways to enjoy your island paradise.’
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin – 28 January
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, Android
‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of The Seven Deadly Sins. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.’
Code Vein 2 – 29 January
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘An epic adventure awaits where you and your chosen partners explore a vast world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies and uncover an epic video games story that transcends time.’
Cairn – 29 January
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
‘Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.’
Don’t Stop, Girlypop! – 29 January
- Platform: PC
‘Spread the love! Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is a Y2K arena movement shooter where standing still is not an option.’
Read: Aussie-made shooter Don’t Stop, Girlypop! to launch January 2026
Starsand Island – 1 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace a peaceful, Chinese-inspired pastoral life. Befriend adorable animals, enjoy a relaxing fishing trip and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Find your quiet seaside retreat and rediscover life’s simple joys.’
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 5 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Unravel the mysteries of the past in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.’
Nioh 3 – 6 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
‘This game features an open field filled with the sense of tension [that is] characteristic of the Nioh video games series while also allowing you to explore to your heart’s content. In this dark samurai world, you will encounter formidable yokai, explore menacing villages where darkness lurks, and struggle against the ominous presence of The Crucible.’
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice – 6 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Smash through My Hero Academia’s final story arc and triumph over your foes in spectacular 3v3 battles! Follow Deku and the journeys of other characters in the Final War between Heroes and Villains, and experience the world-shaking, climactic clash between One For All and All For One in My Hero Academia: All’s Justice!‘
Romeo Is A Dead Man – 11 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Take control of the protagonist Romeo Stargazer in this third person, single player action adventure, split into various chapters. His story is both unpredictable and littered with intense battles, interspersed with side missions to suit the player’s pace.’
Mario Tennis Fever – 12 February
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Swing into action with 30 different Fever Rackets, each with their own special abilities, and 38 playable characters – the most in series history. Pair topspins, slices, lobs and other familiar shots with new slide moves and defence-focused footwork.’
Reanimal – 13 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The creators of video games Little Nightmares and Light Nightmares 2 II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother and sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.’
Styx: Blades of Greed – 19 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘The master of video games stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative. Never has it felt so good to be greedy.’
High on Life 2 – 13 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘You’ve done it. You’ve taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister’s head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos. Do you have what it takes to risk it all and bring down an intergalactic conspiracy that once again threatens your favourite species (humans)?’
Resident Evil Requiem – 27 February
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping video games experience that will chill you to your core.’
Drăculești – 2 March early access
- Platform: PC
‘A job gone wrong traps lawyer RM Renfield at Castle Dracula. Sacrifice – others, or your own humanity – to survive or risk it all for love in this romantic horror visual novel. But Renfield isn’t the only one looking for a way out. Who, if anyone, can you trust?’
Read: Dracula romance game Draculesti is heading to Kickstarter
Pokémon Pokopia – 5 March
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Play as a Ditto that has transformed to look like a human! Find and befriend your fellow Pokémon, carve out a life for yourself, and work together with Professor Tangrowth to build a town for everyone to live in. Learn the moves of your fellow Pokémon to change the land, such as Bulbasaur’s Leafage to make the wild grass grow. You can also use abilities to transform and navigate the world around you, such as crossing water with Lapras’ Surf.’
Coffee Talk Tokyo – 5 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch
‘Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart video games talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new café in Tokyo, where humans and yokai alike share their stories.’
Toxic Commando – 12 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!’
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – 13 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG video games series is here!…Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favourite monsters.’
Mouse: P.I. For Hire – 19 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fuelled video games adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930s, with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.’
Crimson Desert – 19 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store.’
Neopets Mega Mini Games Collection – 26 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch
‘Relive the golden era of browser gaming with 25 classic Neopets mini-games, from Meerca Chase II to Turmac Roll, all lovingly remastered with updated visuals and smoother controls. For the first time, you can enjoy these favourites on modern video games consoles and PC, alone or with friends!’
Screamer – 26 March
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Race through an anime-style dystopian world where every character has a reason to drive, and every car becomes a fighting machine.’
Marathon – TBC March
- Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner in a PvPvE survival extraction FPS from the creators of video games Halo and Destiny.‘
Pragmata – 24 April
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘It is the near future and protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana must work together as they make their way through the cold lunar research station.’
Saros – 30 April
- Platform: PlayStation 5
‘Beneath the shadow of an ominous eclipse, Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli, star of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass) is a Soltari enforcer who will stop at nothing to pursue answers on the shape-shifting world of Carcosa, a planet filled with dark secrets and hostile inhabitants.’
Invincible VS – 30 April
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favourite characters in iconic locations.’
007 First Light – 27 May
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.’
Read: 007 First Light: what to know about this big new James Bond adaptation
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – 29 May
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed video games adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature Lego charm that fans know and love.’
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Q2 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘On a small island floating in the sea, Mii characters live their own carefree lives. You’re in charge of this island, so create anyone you’d like to live here as Mii characters, like ones based on friends, family and even yourself. Then, choose their personality, voice, and help your Mii characters enjoy their island life however they see fit. You can see what’s on their minds, help them solve problems, watch them interact, cultivate their friendships and more.’
Directive 8020 – TBC first half 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. Twelve light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realise they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.’
The Sinking City 2 – TBC first half 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘The Sinking City 2 is a terrifying Lovecraftian journey. Experience a heart-pounding survival horror as you explore the flooded city of Arkham and fight eldritch monsters beyond human comprehension.’
Phantom Blade Zero – 9 September
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
‘Framed for the death of his master and left with a ruined heart, Soul has 66 days to live. Alone and hunted by his former comrades, he moves through a video games world of shifting loyalties and silent blades – determined to unravel the conspiracy that has condemned him. Rain mixes with blood, mercy entangles with vengeance. Soul’s journey is one of love, hate and the fragile search for what it means to have a heart.’
GTA 6 – 19 November
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida – forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.’
Marvel’s Wolverine – TBC late 2026
- Platform: PlayStation 5
‘From Insomniac Games, the developers of the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise, comes Marvel’s Wolverine. As he searches for answers about his past, Wolverine will do whatever it takes – unleashing brutal claw combat, violent rage and relentless determination – to cut through the mystery of the man he used to be.’
Also slated for release in 2026
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
‘PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games have joined forces to realise the latest in tag-team fighters, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls! Experience the Marvel Universe like never before with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay mechanics and jaw-dropping games visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.’
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The game depicts the world one year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. The story takes place in Steam Bison, America. There, the power of highly advanced steam engines has ushered in a new world, greatly surpassing even London’s technological development. Due to a mysterious incident in Steam Bison, a new games adventure for Professor Layton and Luke begins.’
Mixtape – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a games mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.’
Halo: Campaign Evolved – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet expanded remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign, rebuilt from the ground up. Play the legendary games story with HD visuals, refined controls, up to four player online co-op, three new missions, and an expanded arsenal of weapons, vehicles and new enemies.’
Forza Horizon 6 – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘In Forza Horizon 6, you will get to discover a scenic and breathtaking Japan, where you will build up your racing status to become a Legend at the Horizon Festival.’
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The Heroic Games have begun. A brand new entry in the Fire Emblem video games series is set to enter the arena, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.’
Danganronpa 2×2 – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘While on a school trip to Jabberwock Island, students are ensnared in Monokuma’s deadly games, forced into mutual killing and Class Trials to expose the culprit. Break through contradictions with high-speed detective action. Includes both a brand-new scenario and the enhanced original!’
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
‘An epic games tale that spans across millennia. A brand new action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD 2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!’
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
‘One day, on the island where Yoshi and his friends live, a peculiar talking book named Mr E suddenly falls from the sky. This peculiar book’s pages contain information about unusual creatures, so Yoshi decides to jump in and help investigate!’
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial games combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices and deep squad connections.’
Big Walk – TBC 2026
- Platform: PC
‘Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure about teamwork and talking. Set out with your friends through a wide-open games world full of challenges, puzzles and discoveries. You’ll need to work together to find your way around, stay in contact using an assortment of tools and toys, and figure out new ways to communicate when you suddenly find yourself speechless.’
Star Wars: Zero Company – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic games story in Star Wars Zero Company, a single player, turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. Set in the twilight of the Clone Wars, you will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads Zero Company – an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy.’
Star Wars: Galactic Racer – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of video games racing, born in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy. The Empire’s grip on the galaxy has finally broken, and with its fall comes a new obsession: speed. As the New Republic struggles to rebuild, gambling, entertainment, and glory fuel a booming underground. Out of this chaos, The Galactic League is born: an unsanctioned racing circuit where syndicates sponsor pilots, fortunes are won and lost in seconds, and only the bold survive.’
The Duskbloods – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The moontears will flow for one and one alone in The Duskbloods, a brand new multiplayer title from the creators of video games Dark Souls and Elden Ring, FromSoftware, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.’
Control Resonant – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.’
Spirit Crossing – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PC, iOS, Android
‘Befriend bears, aid lost spirits, ride fluffalo, and build a thriving village with other players in this multiplayer life-sim from the creators of Cozy Grove. Find endless opportunities to express yourself, make new friends and enjoy a social games experience unlike any other.’
Witchbrook – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Discover magic and mystery in Witchbrook, a spellbinding witch life-sim for up to four players! Start your life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside city of Mossport. Make friends, find love, and discover a games world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond.’
Toem 2 – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PC, TBA
‘Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders in Toem 2, the sequel to the acclaimed Toem.’
The Blood of Dawnwalker – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.’
Atomic Heart 2 – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Atomic Heart 2 is an action-adventure role playing game set in a living world – rich with possibilities and [with] a heavy emphasis on the story, role-playing elements and player freedom. The sequel to Atomic Heart relates new events unfolding in the retro-futuristic universe of an alternate history. This time, the action takes place on a global scale.’
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra – TBC beyond early 2026
- Platforms: TBA
‘In the chaos of war, worlds collide. Captain America and Azzuri, the Black Panther of the 1940s, must overcome their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy. Fighting alongside Gabriel Jones of the Howling Commandos, and Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in Occupied Paris, they must join forces to stop a sinister plot that threatens to turn the havoc of WWII into the ultimate rise of Hydra.’
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (remake) – TBC 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
‘The remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action-adventure game under development by Ubisoft Montréal, supported by co-dev studios in Toronto, Bucharest, Pune and Paris. This remake is a heartfelt homage to the original game, rebuilt and enhanced for a modern audience.’
Fable – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘What does it mean to be a Hero? Well, in the fairytale land of Albion, that is entirely up to you. With a dark threat looming, your choices will change Albion forever.’
