2026 is one of the biggest years for gaming, with major AAA releases arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Here’s a list of some of the most anticipated titles with confirmed or expected release windows.
| Release Date | Game | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| July 9 | Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| July 9 | College Football 27 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| July 10 | Palworld | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC |
| September 15 | Marvel’s Wolverine | PS5 |
| September 24 | Control Resonant | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| September 24 | Silent Hill: Townfall | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| October 23 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| November 19 | Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S |
These release dates are based on the latest confirmed announcements.
Other Major Games Releasing in 2026
- Marathon
- Forza Horizon 6
- Gothic 1 Remake
- Subnautica 2 (Early Access)
- Slay the Spire 2 (Early Access)
- Pokémon Champions
- Star Fox (Switch 2)
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
- Mixtape
- Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
- Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2
- 33 Immortals
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
- R-Type Tactics 1 & 2 Cosmos
Most Anticipated Games of 2026
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Marvel’s Wolverine
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
- Control Resonant
- Silent Hill: Townfall
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
- Forza Horizon 6
- Marathon
- Gothic 1 Remake
- Subnautica 2
The 2026 release calendar has become unusually crowded before November because many publishers are avoiding launching close to GTA 6, which is expected to dominate sales and attention when it releases on November 19, 2026.
