2026 Video Game Release Schedule — The Most Exciting Gaming Year Yet?
2026 has begun, and it is already shaping up to be a massive year for video games. It marks the first full year of the Switch 2, and as the year progresses, even more titles are expected to be announced for the system.
The year is also expected to bring the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, widely anticipated as one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time—if it doesn’t face another delay.
Alongside blockbuster titles, 2026 will also feature sequels to major franchises and brand-new games across console, PC, and mobile platforms.
To help you track everything coming this year, this calendar breaks down 2026 month-by-month, including confirmed release dates and games currently scheduled within a general 2026 release window.
January 2026 Game Releases
January opened the year strong with a large number of PC releases and several multi-platform launches.
January 7
January 8
January 9
- Pathologic 3 (PC)
- Spear (Xbox Series X|S)
January 12
January 14
January 15
January 16
January 19
- Carnedge (PC)
- Duet Night Abyss (PC)
January 20
- MIO: Memories In Orbit (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
January 21
- Eldegarde (PC)
- Gooey (PC)
- TR-49 (PC, iOS)
January 22
- Arknights: Endfield (PS5, PC, iOS, Android)
- Hermit and Pig (PC)
January 23
- Banquet For Fools (PC)
- Escape The Ever After (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)
- The Fortress (PC)
January 26
- Highguard (PS5, PC)
January 27
- Conquest Tactics (PC)
- Earth Must Die (PC)
- Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Underground Garage (PC)
January 28
- Lanesplit (PC)
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PS5, PC, iOS, Android)
January 29
- Cairn (PS5, PC)
- Dark Auction (PS5, Switch, PC)
- I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator (PC)
- Ufophilia (PS5, PC)
January 30
- Code Vein 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Folklore Hunter (PC)
- My Tiny Garden (PC)
February 2026 Game Releases
February delivered major franchise entries, remasters, and multi-platform titles.
February 2
- The 18th Attic (PC)
February 3
- Crimson Capes (PC)
February 5
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
- Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC)
February 6
- Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice Of Life Sim (PC)
- Ghost Gunners (PC)
- HumanityZ (PC)
- My Hero Academia: All’s Justice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Nioh 3 (PS5)
February 10
- Mewgenics (PC)
- Relooted (PC)
- The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest (Switch, PC)
February 11
- Romeo is a Dead Man (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
February 12
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)
- Disciples: Domination (PC)
- Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)
- Ride 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
February 13
- Clue: Murder by Death (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox O)
- High on Life 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Reanimal (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC)
February 16
- Dobbel Dungeon (PC)
February 18
- Menherarium (PC)
- Strange Brew (PC)
- The Killing Stone (PC)
February 19
- Demon Tides (PC)
- Love Eternal (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)
- Styx: Blades of Greed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
February 20
- Ys X: Proud Nordics (PS5, Switch 2, PC)
February 23
- Rainbow Six Mobile (iOS, Android)
February 24
- Tides of Tomorrow (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
February 25
- Reigns: The Witcher (PC, iOS, Android)
February 26
- Tales of Berseria Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)
February 27
- Resident Evil Requiem (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC)
March 2026 Game Releases
March is one of the busiest months of the year.
March 3
- Gnaughty Gnomes (PC)
- Scott Pilgrim EX (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)
March 4
- Homura Hime (PC)
March 5
- Marathon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
March 6
- Lost and Found Co. (PC)
March 12
- 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, PC)
- Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC)
March 13
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC)
March 17
- MLB The Show 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)
- Xploit.zero (Quest 3)
March 19
- Crimson Desert (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire
March 20
- Ghost Master: Resurrection
- Rubato
March 24
- Ariana and the Elder Codex
March 26
- Copa City
- Life is Strange: Reunion
- Screamer
April 2026 Game Releases
April 13
- Before I Go
April 16
- ShantyTown
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
April 24
- Pragmata
April 28
- Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
April 30
- Invincible Vs.
- Saros
May 2026 Game Releases
May 18
- Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean
May 22
- Bubsy 4D
May 26
- Stonemachia
May 27
- 007 First Light
May 29
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
June – August 2026
No confirmed dated releases listed.
September 2026
September 9
- Phantom Blade Zero (PS5, PC)
November 2026
November 19
- Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
Undated 2026 Game Releases
Some major titles are currently scheduled for 2026 without confirmed dates, including:
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
- Fable
- Forza Horizon 6
- Marvel’s Wolverine
- Lords of the Fallen 2
- Metro Rivals: New York
- Mortal Shell 2
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Subnautica 2 (Early Access)
- Star Wars: Zero Company
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- Titan Quest 2
- WWE 2K26
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Final Thoughts
From massive blockbuster launches like Grand Theft Auto 6 to sequels, remakes, and new IPs, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in gaming history.
With the Switch 2 entering its first full year and major franchises returning, players across all platforms have a huge lineup to look forward to.
More announcements and confirmed dates are expected throughout the year.
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