Video game release calendar

Full remake of the cult 2013 pirate AC game.

Narrative expansion featuring the Conflux solo mode.

Set in the Sword Art Online universe.

Highly anticipated by the Minecraft community.

Urban action-RPG set in Kyoto, alternating between 2D and 3D.

Port of the existing remaster.

New Splatoon spin-off, exclusive to Switch 2.

2-player physics-based platformer.

Full remake of Halo: Combat Evolved on Unreal Engine 5, with 4-player co-op.

Psychological horror about streaming culture, closely followed by the indie scene.

Port of the acclaimed 2023 Souls-like.

Marvel fighting game highly anticipated by fighting-game fans.

Brings together several classic MGS entries.

New chapter in the A Plague Tale saga.

Tactical RPG set in the Star Wars universe.

Sequel to Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions.

Dedicated Switch 2 version of Elden Ring.

Pure co-op in the vein of It Takes Two, retro-anime aesthetic.

Studio founded by former CD Projekt Red developers (The Witcher 3).

Highly anticipated return of the Onimusha franchise.

Dual-perspective concept blending retro 2D and immersive 3D, in the style of old-school Zelda.

Cooperative survival spin-off set in the Runescape universe.

First solo Wolverine game in 16 years, a major Sony first-party bet.

Remake highly anticipated by fans of the Trails saga.

Return of the cult strategy franchise, featuring a new Adeptus Mechanicus faction.

New Fire Emblem entry, with the return of the character Sothis.

Direct sequel to Control, with new protagonist Dylan Faden, releasing the same day as Silent Hill: Townfall.

Acrobatic races on Hot Wheels tracks.

From the creators of Stories Untold and Observation, with an oppressive atmosphere.

First mainline entry in 7 years, featuring the series' biggest online mode (Ace Combat Online).

Prequel telling the first day of the Locust invasion, 14 years before the first game.

Doug Bradley returns as Pinhead, with an original story overseen by Clive Barker.

Brings together the entire Kingdom Hearts saga (1.5+2.5, 2.8, KH3+ReMind).

First major narrative DLC for Dragon's Dogma II.

Delayed from September 24 to October 13.

Return of the cult franchise.

Release of the full version after a notable early access period.

Spin-off set in the Final Fantasy universe.

Campaign centered on the Korean peninsula, a highly anticipated annual entry.

Culinary spin-off featuring Sanji, set in the One Piece universe.

Family party game set in the Sanrio universe.

Very stylish, generating huge buzz since its trailers, set in a feudal China universe.

Port of the multi-award-winning 2024 RPG.

THE game of the decade. No PC version at launch (likely 2027-2028).

Return of the cult Gothic trilogy, a remaster of the third installment.

New entry in the Danganronpa saga.

New entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters series.

Enhanced edition for the new console.

Unreal Engine 5 remake of the very first Tomb Raider (1996).

Early access on 02/18 (Premium edition), full release on 02/23. Already delayed twice.

Anticipated remake, available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Directed by Amy Hennig (Uncharted); the studio itself has hinted that a 2026 release is unlikely, with a slip to 2027 expected.

Confirmed for 2026 without a precise date; open beta available since Summer Game Fest 2026.

Sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, 2026 window confirmed but without a precise date (likely second half of the year).

Sequel to the cult space-exploration game, highly anticipated by the indie scene.

Sequel to the 2023 reboot, already delayed once.

New project from the studio behind Sable (2021).

Origin story for the Turok franchise, a return to its dino-action roots.

Small-budget game with a Dutch Golden Age Amsterdam setting.

Sequel to the acclaimed 2014 survival horror game.

Sequel to the survival game ARK: Survival Evolved.

Branching RPG set in an alternate-history steampunk world.

Return to the original franchise from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3.

Sci-fi RPG featuring a time-dilation mechanic.

Naughty Dog's first original project since The Last of Us, set in a sci-fi universe.

New project from the creator of BioShock, generating strong anticipation despite little footage shown.

Spiritual successor to Muramasa: The Demon Blade, with hand-painted art direction.

Star Wars narrative game from the studio behind Detroit: Become Human, with little information so far.

2027 window confirmed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. Microsoft has since sold off the Undead Labs studio (along with Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory) rather than closing it — the game should therefore continue, but under a different structure.

Surprise DLC to tide fans over before The Witcher 4.

Full remake of the very first Witcher on Unreal Engine 5.

Narrative sequel following the events of Tomb Raider Underworld.

Sequel to the cult 2015 horror game.

Sequel highly anticipated for over 10 years.

New entry in the Metro saga (following Exodus).

Sequel to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, planned for early 2027.

From the creators of Shovel Knight, with a very high OpenCritic preview score.

Rumors of a third installment in the FF7 remake trilogy — awaiting official confirmation.

Return of Spyro by the original studio behind the Reignited Trilogy.

Based on the universe of The Expanse series.

Adaptation of the Marvel vampire hunter by the studio behind Dishonored.

Very little news for years; uncertain status.

Pre-production started in 2025; release considered unlikely before 2030.

New project from the Bordeaux studio, blending roguelite and street gang themes.

Sequel to the notable indie adventure game from 2021.

Development reportedly won't begin until after The Elder Scrolls VI, according to Todd Howard.

Farming simulator featuring a hidden killer, an original concept.

Recurring rumors, no official confirmation to date — verify before getting excited.

Danish studio behind Limbo and Inside; long-standing rumors, nothing confirmed.

Very long and chaotic development, with fan confidence waning.

From the creator of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac.

Action RPG inspired by Korean folklore.

Spiritual successor to SOMA, highly anticipated by fans of atmospheric horror.

Small narrative game that stood out at a showcase.

Additional content for the cooperative horror game released in early 2026.

New standalone project from Ninja Theory announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, with few details so far.

Single-player campaign linked to Star Citizen, in very long-term development.

Sequel to Jedi: Survivor, moving to Unreal Engine 5.

Informal successor to the KOTOR remake project, highly uncertain.

Announced in 2018 (E3), in active development since 2023-2024. No date, caution advised.

Blends paranormal investigation, stealth, and psychic powers.

Won't release in 2026 according to CD Projekt; first installment of a new trilogy, with Ciri confirmed as the heroine.

New franchise from Eidos-Montréal, still without a precise release window.

A project to watch, with few detailed information available.