Game Release Calendar 2026: All Upcoming Titles This Year

Here, you can find the Game Release Calendar 2026 — a comprehensive schedule of well-known and lesser-known titles. I break up a table for each month and highlight titles that are worth paying attention to. First, I’ve formed schedules of releases with already known dates. Releases that TBA (To be announced) at the end of the article.

Add to your favorites, save the dates — maybe this will be a good year.

January 2026

The new year is starting strong with a mix of exciting new titles and long-awaited releases. Keep an eye out for the next chapter in the unique Pathologic series, as well as the arrival of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on new platforms. For fans of heroic stories, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon and Arknights: Endfield are definitely titles to watch.

• DuneCrawl (PC) - Jan. 5
• StarRupture (PC) - Jan. 6
• Fairy Tail: Dungeons (Switch) - Jan. 7
• I Am Future (Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - Jan. 8
• Kejora (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - Jan. 8
• Ancient Farm (PC) - Jan. 8
• Pathologic 3 (PC) - Jan. 9
• Spear (Xbox Series X|S) - Jan. 9
• Code Violet (PS5) - Jan. 10
• Big Hops (PC, PS5, Switch) - Jan. 12
• Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (PC) - Jan. 12
• Hytale Early Access (PC) - Jan. 13
• Cassette Boy (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - Jan. 14
• Streetdog BMX (PC) - Jan. 14
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2) - Jan. 15
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2) - Jan. 15
• BrokenLore: Unfollow (PC, PS5) - Jan. 16
• 2XKO (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 20
• MIO: Memories in Orbit (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 20
• Gooey (PC) - Jan. 21
• Arknights: Endfield (Android, iOS, PC, PS5) - Jan. 22
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2) - Jan. 22
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 22
• Hermit and Pig (PC) - Jan. 22
• Perfect Tides: Station to Station (PC) - Jan. 22
• The Rumble Fish 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Jan. 22
• Banquet For Fools (PC) - Jan. 23
• Escape From Ever After (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - Jan. 23
• Highguard (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 26
• Rightfully, Beary Arms (PC, Xbox Series X|S) - Jan. 27
• Core Keeper (Switch 2) - Jan. 28
• Dispatch (Switch, Switch 2) - Jan. 28
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Android, iOS, PC, PS5) - Jan. 28
• Cairn (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 29
• Don't Stop, Girlypop! (PC) - Jan. 29
• I Hate This Place (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 29
• Kyouran Makaism (PS5, Switch, Switch 2) - Jan. 29
• Code Vein 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 30
• Front Mission 3 Remake (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 30
• The 9th Charnel (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Jan. 30

You might want to be cautious with some of this month's smaller titles, like Streetdog BMX and Banquet For Fools. Early previews have been a bit quiet, so it might be wise to wait for some reviews to roll in before you jump in.

February 2026

February continues the momentum with some massive role-playing games. Fans of the Dragon Quest and Yakuza series have a lot to look forward to with Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Yakuza Kiwami 3. Also, the highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem and the next installment of Nioh are set to make a splash.

• Starsand Island (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 1
• Aces of Thunder (PC, PS5) - Feb. 3
• Norse: Oath of Blood (PC) - Feb. 3
• Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 5
• Deus Ex Remastered (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 5
• Menace (PC) - Feb. 5
• Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC) - Feb. 5
• Ghost Gunners (PC) - Feb. 6
• My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 6
• Nioh 3 (PC, PS5) - Feb. 6
• Mewgenics (PC) - Feb. 10
• Romeo is a Dead Man (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 11
• Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 11
• BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 12
• ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 12
• Disciples: Domination (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 12
• Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - Feb. 12
• Ride 6 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 12
• High on Life 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 13
• Reanimal (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 13
• Death Howl (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 19
• Demon Tides (PC) - Feb. 19
• Gear.Club Unlimited 3 (Switch 2) - Feb. 19
• Styx: Blades of Greed (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 19
• Ys X: Proud Nordics (PC, PS5, Switch 2) - Feb. 20
• Tides of Tomorrow (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 24
• Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PC, PS5) - Feb. 25
• No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files (PS4, PS5) - Feb. 26
• Tales of Berseria Remastered (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 26
• Resident Evil 7 biohazard (Switch 2) - Feb. 27
• Resident Evil Requiem (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - Feb. 27
• Resident Evil Village (Switch 2) - Feb. 27

You might want to hold off on titles like Unemployment Simulator 2018 and Ghost Gunners. Their initial announcements didn't generate much excitement, so they could be ones to skip unless reviews prove otherwise.

March 2026

March is packed with variety, the cozy vibes of Coffee Talk Tokyo or the epic scale of World of Warcraft: Midnight. Gamers can look forward to a new adventure in the Monster Hunter Stories series and the beautiful, highly anticipated Crimson Desert. There's a little something for everyone this month.

• World of Warcraft: Midnight (PC) - March 2
• Coffee Talk Tokyo (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - March 5
• Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) - March 5
• Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) - March 5
• Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - March 12
• John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - March 12
• Replaced (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) - March 12
• RoadOut (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - March 12
• Solasta 2 Early Access (PC) - March 12
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - March 13
• Crimson Desert (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - March 19
• Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - March 19
• Mouse: P.I. for Hire (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - March 19
• Ghost Master: Resurrection (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - March 20
• Ariana and the Elder Codex (PS4, PS5, Switch) - March 24
• Copa City (PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) - March 26
• Screamer (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - March 26
• 007 First Light (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - March 27
• Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) - March 27
• Marathon (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - TBA
• Slay the Spire 2 (PC) - TBA

It might be a good idea to approach titles like Screamer and RoadOut with some caution. The previews have been a bit sparse, which can sometimes be a red flag. It’s probably best to wait for some gameplay videos and reviews before making a decision.

April 2026

April brings some heavy hitters, including the next chapter in the dark world of Diablo 4 with the Lord of Hatred expansion. The mysterious and long-awaited Pragmata is also scheduled to arrive, promising a unique sci-fi experience. It's a month for grand adventures and cosmic mysteries.

• Tiny Bookshop (PS5, Switch 2) - April 10
• Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - April 16
• ShantyTown (PC) - April 16
• Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - April 23
• Pragmata (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - April 24
• Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) - April 28
• Invincible VS (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - April 30
• Saros (PS5) - April 30
• Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) - TBA

Amidst the big releases, games like ShantyTown haven't received much media attention. This lack of buzz could indicate a smaller, more niche experience, but it also means it’s probably wise to wait and see what the first players have to say.

May 2026

Get ready to build and defend Gotham in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. For those who prefer a different kind of adventure, the life simulation game Paralives enters early access, offering a new world to create and explore.

• City Tales - Medieval Era (PC) - May 22
• Paralives Early Access (PC) - May 25
• The Relic: First Guardian (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - May 26
• 007 First Light (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - May 27
• Wandering Sword (PS5, Switch, Switch 2) - May 28
• Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) - May 29

You might want to be careful with City Tales - Medieval Era. Previews have been scarce, suggesting it might be a lower-budget title that could be hit-or-miss.

September 2026

As we head into the fall, things get spooky with the arrival of Halloween, a game that aims to bring the iconic horror franchise to consoles and PC. Additionally, the stylish and fast-paced action of Phantom Blade Zero is set to make its debut.

• Halloween (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) - Sept. 8
• Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5) - Sept. 9

Both of this month's major releases have high expectations. However, movie tie-in games like Halloween can be risky. It might be best to wait for reviews to see if it lives up to the hype or falls into the common traps of licensed games.

November 2026

November is all about one of the most anticipated games of all time. Get ready to return to the world of Grand Theft Auto with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It's a monumental release that is sure to define the holiday season.

• Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X) - Nov. 19

However, it's always possible that launch day could have technical issues. While it's likely to be a great experience, patient gamers might wait a few days for any initial patches to smooth things out.

To Be Announced in 2026

Beyond the games with specific dates, 2026 is filled with a huge variety of titles that are still waiting for their moment to shine. From major franchises like Fable, Gears of War, and Marvel's Wolverine to intriguing indies, there's a treasure trove of experiences on the horizon.

• 1348 Ex Voto
• 1999Tokoyo Building
• 4Dead
• Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
• Acts of Blood
• Aeterna Lucis
• Agefield High: Rock The School
• Aniimo
• Aphelion
• A Planet Full of Cats
• ArcheAge Chronicles
• Armatus
• At Fate’s End
• Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
• Awaysis
• Ballad of Antara
• Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
• Beast of Reincarnation
• Beastro
• Bestiario
• Big Walk
• Blackfrost: The Long Dark 2
• Blighted
• Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
• Bobo Bay
• Bolt Action
• Bubsy 4D
• Carmageddon: Rogue Shift
• Children's Garden
• Clean Up Earth
• Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival
• Content Warning
• Control Resonant
• Corpse Party 2: Darkness Distortion
• Crashout Crew
• CrisisX
• Crown of Greed
• Cthulhu
• D-topia
• Damon and Baby
• Danganronpa 2x2
• Danger Mouse
• Dark Island: Faded Memories
• Darwin’s Paradox
• Decapolice
• Decrepit
• Deer & Boy
• Demi and the Fractured Dream
• Denshattack!
• Directive 8020
• Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
• Dosa Divas
• Dracamar
• Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
• Dune: Awakening
• The Duskbloods
• Edge of Memories
• Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
• End of Abyss
• Enshrouded
• Enter the Gungeon 2
• Eve Vanguard
• Evil Inside VR
• Fable
• Fading Echo
• Fate/Extra Record
• Fate Trigger
• Find Your Words
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
• Forza Horizon 6
• Foxy Dumplings
• FreeStyle Football 2
• Frog Sqwad
• Gallipoli
• Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
• Gears of War: E-Day
• Ghost Sector
• Glaciered
• Gothic 1 Remake
• Grave Seasons
• GreedFall 2: The Dying World
• Hack 'n' Stack
• Half Sword
• Halo: Campaign Evolved
• Hashire Hebereke: EX
• Hela
• Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
• Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
• Hollow Knight
• Hordes of Fate
• Human Fall Flat 2
• Ikuma - The Frozen Compass
• Infinitesimals
• inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories
• Instinction
• InZoi
• King of Tokyo
• Knights Province
• Kusan: City of Wolves
• Lifted
• Limit Zero Breakers
• Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
• Lords of the Fallen 2
• Lost Hellden
• Mad King Redemption
• Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
• Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
• Marvel’s Wolverine
• Maseylia: Echoes of the Past
• Metro Rivals: New York
• Mixtape
• Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth
• Moonlight Peaks
• Mortal Shell 2
• MotionRec
• Mudang: Two Hearts
• NBA The Run
• Neath
• Neverway
• Nivalis
• No Stone Unturned
• No Vacation For An Executioner
• Oblitacrater
• Once Human
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword
• Ontos
• Opus: Prism Peak
• Orbitals
• Order of the Sinking Star
• Otome Daoshi - Fighting for Love
• Out of Words
• Outbound
• Outward 2
• Over the Hill
• Paranormal Activity
• Path of Mystery: A Bruch With Death
• People of Note
• Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf
• Pokémon Champions
• Port of Jumanah
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
• Project M
• PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant
• Quartermaster
• R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
• Rhythm Heaven Groove
• Road Kings
• Road Truckers: New Beginning
• Rockbeasts
• SacriFire
• Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past
• Scott Pilgrim EX
• Sea of Remnants
• Seina: A Tale of Spirits
• Serial World
• Servant of the Lake
• Shadowman: Darque Legacy
• Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World
• Silver Pines
• Skate 1.0 version
• Slay the Spire 2
• Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive
• South of Midnight
• SpeedRunners 2: King Of Speed
• Spirit Crossing
• Squadron 42
• Springs, Eternal
• Sprint City
• Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Starfinder: Afterlight
• Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
• Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
• Star Wars: Galactic Racer
• Star Wars Zero Company
• Stupid Never Dies
• Subnautica 2
• Sudden Strike 5
• Suika Game Planet
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• Super Meat Boy 3D
• TankRat
• Tears of Metal
• Terminator: Survivors
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
• The Backworld
• The Blood of Dawnwalker
• The Dungeon Experience
• The Occultist
• The Sinking City 2
• There Are No Ghosts at The Grand
• Thick As Thieves
• Timberborn
• Time Takers
• Titan Quest 2 1.0 version
• Toem 2
• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
• Train Kingdom
• Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
• Tristia: Chronicles
• UN:Me
• UnGodly
• Usual June
• Valor Mortis
• Vampire Crawlers
• Wabisabi SushiDerby
• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
• Warhammer Survivors
• Wax Heads
• Well Dweller
• Well Keeper
• Witchbrook
• Witchspire
• Worlds Explorers
• WWE 2K26
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
• Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta
• Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis
• Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

A title like Bubsy 4D comes from a franchise with a notoriously poor track record. Similarly, games with generic names like Acts of Blood or comical ones like Stupid Never Dies have a lot to prove and might be worth avoiding until the reviews are in.

To Be Announced in 2027

Looking even further ahead, 2027 is already starting to take shape with a few key announcements. The legendary Lara Croft is set to return in Tomb Raider: Catalyst, promising another thrilling adventure.

• The Free Shepherd (PC, PS5)
• Mega Man: Dual Override (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2)
• Tomb Raider: Catalyst (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)

With so little information available, it's hard to make any definitive judgments. While Tomb Raider and Mega Man are beloved franchises, it's always possible a new entry could miss the mark. It's best to keep an eye on future announcements before getting too hyped.