Upcoming Big Video Game Releases: Jan 2026 & Beyond

A new year dawns, bringing with it a fresh wave of highly anticipated video games set to launch across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, the rumored Switch 2, and PC. From vast RPGs to action-packed adventures and strategic challenges, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting period for gamers. Get ready to mark your calendars, as we dive into the biggest titles arriving in January 2026 and beyond, exploring what makes each release a must-watch.

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January 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

The gaming year kicks off strong in January 2026 with a diverse lineup of titles. RPG enthusiasts can look forward to The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, arriving on January 14 for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC, continuing its epic narrative with deep character development. Another major release is Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Free Update on January 15, offering a refreshed experience for fans of the charming life simulation. On January 22, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade makes its way to Switch 2 and Xbox, letting a wider audience experience the acclaimed saga’s modern retelling.

• Dune Crawl – January 5 – (PC)
• StarRupture – January 6 – (PC)
• Temirana Lucky Princess & The Tragic Knights – January 13 – (Switch)
• Streetdog BMX – January 14 – (PC)
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon – January 14 – (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Free Update – January 15 – (Switch, Switch 2)
• BrokenLore Unfollow – January 16 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• MIO: Memories in Orbit – January 20 – (PS5, Switch 1/2, Xbox, PC)
• LORT – January 21 – (PC)
• Arknights: Endfield – January 21 – (PS5, PC, Mobile)
• Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven (DLC) – January 22 – (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Dynasty Warriors Origins – January 22 – (Switch, Switch 2)
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – January 22 – (Switch 2, Xbox)
• Hermit and Pig – January 22 – (PC)
• Nova Roma – January 22 – (PC)
• Orcs Must Die: By the Blade – January 22 – (Meta Quest 3)
• Banquet for Fools – January 23 – (PC)
• Escape from Ever After – January 23 – (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Highguard – January 26 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Rightfully, Berry Arms – January 27 – (Xbox, PC)
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins – January 28 – (PS5, PC, Mobile)
• Steel Century Groove – January 28 – (PC)
• Cairn – January 29 – (PS5, PC)
• I Hate This Place – January 29 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Code Vein II – January 30 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Vampires: Blood Lord Rising – January 30 – (PC)

February 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

February brings a flurry of high-profile titles, particularly for fans of Japanese role-playing games and survival horror. Nioh 3, launching on February 6 for PS5 and PC, promises challenging samurai action with its signature dark fantasy setting. A reimagined classic, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined arrives on February 5 for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC, inviting players to rediscover its vast world and emotional story. Fans of intense narrative will be thrilled by Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, set for February 12 on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC, delving deeper into the criminal underworld. The month closes out with a triple dose of terror, as Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil Village all release on February 27 for various platforms, including Switch 2, promising chilling experiences.

• Nioh 3 – February 6 – (PS5, PC)
• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined – February 5 – (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Mario Tennis Fever – February 12 – (Switch 2)
• Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – February 12 – (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• High on Life 2 – February 13 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Virtual Boy: Nintendo Classics (NSO) – Feburary 17 – (Switch 1/2)
• Styx: Blades of Greed – February 19 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Tides of Tomorrow – February 24 – (PS5)
• Resident Evil Requiem – February 27 – (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC)
• Resident Evil 7 – February 27 – (Switch 2)
• Resident Evil Village – February 27 – (Switch 2)

March 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

March 2026 offers something for every type of gamer, from adorable monster collecting to gritty action. Nintendo fans can get excited for Pokemon Pokopia, launching on March 5 for Switch 2, promising a fresh adventure in the beloved creature-collecting universe. Horror action buffs will dive into John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando on March 12 for PS5, Xbox, and PC, blending classic horror with intense gameplay. For monster-hunting enthusiasts, Monster Hunter Stories 3 arrives on March 13 for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC, offering a story-driven take on the popular franchise. Finally, the highly anticipated MMORPG Crimson Desert makes its debut on March 19 for PS5, Xbox, and PC, featuring stunning visuals and an expansive open world.

• Pokemon Pokopia – March 5 – (Switch 2)
• John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando – March 12 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Solasta 2 – March 12 – (PC)
• Monster Hunter Stories 3 – March 13 – (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Crimson Desert – March 19 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered – March 19 – (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Mouse: P.I. for Hire – March 19 – (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)

April 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

April 2026 delivers a mix of intriguing new IPs and major expansions for established titles. Capcom’s mysterious and visually striking Pragmata finally arrives on April 24 for PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox, promising a unique sci-fi adventure. Diablo fans can rejoice with the new expansion, Diablo IV – Lord of Hatred, hitting PS5, Xbox, and PC on April 28, adding new content and challenges to the dark fantasy world. The superhero universe expands with Invincible VS, releasing on April 30 for PS5, Xbox, and PC, likely offering a fighting or action experience based on the popular comic and show. Another title, Saros, also debuts on April 30 for PS5, rounding out a packed month.

• Pragmata – April 24 – (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox)
• Diablo IV – Lord of Hatred (expansion) – April 28 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Invincible VS – April 30 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Saros – April 30 – (PS5)

May 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

May 2026 brings some exciting big-name entries, including a classic spy reimagining and a beloved superhero universe. Secret agent fans will be thrilled with 007 First Light, launching on May 27 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC, offering a fresh take on the iconic James Bond saga. Following closely, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight arrives on May 29 for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC, promising family-friendly brick-building action within Gotham City. Additionally, Bungie’s return to its roots, Marathon, is slated for May 2026 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, set to deliver an intense sci-fi extraction shooter experience. This month offers a fantastic variety of genres for players to explore.

• 007 First Light – May 27 – (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC)
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – May 29 – (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
• Marathon – May 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)

September 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

As the summer winds down, September 2026 gears up for some chilling and action-packed releases. Horror enthusiasts can look forward to Halloween: The Game, making its spine-tingling debut on September 8 for PS5, Xbox, and PC. This title promises to bring the iconic slasher franchise to life in an interactive gaming experience. Shortly after, on September 9, players can dive into the visually stunning world of Phantom Blade 0, an action RPG heading to PS5 and PC. Known for its fast-paced combat and unique aesthetic, Phantom Blade 0 is set to be a significant release for fans of demanding and stylish gameplay. These two titles alone ensure September will be a memorable month for many.

• Halloween: The Game – September 8, 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Phantom Blade 0 – September 9 – (PS5, PC)

November 2026 – Video Game Release Dates

November 2026 highlights one of the most anticipated video game releases in recent memory. All eyes will be on November 19, 2026, for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 on PS5 and Xbox. This title needs little introduction, as it’s set to redefine open-world gaming with its massive scale, intricate storytelling, and groundbreaking technological advancements. Following years of speculation and immense hype, the arrival of the next installment in Rockstar’s flagship series is poised to be a monumental event in entertainment, promising unparalleled freedom and a vibrant, detailed world to explore. Gamers worldwide are eagerly counting down the days to this highly significant release.

• Grand Theft Auto 6 – November 19, 2026 – (PS5, Xbox)

Upcoming Video Games – Release Date TBA

Beyond the confirmed dates, a vast array of exciting titles remains in development with unannounced release windows, fueling much speculation and anticipation. High-profile sequels like Ark 2 and Atomic Heart 2 promise to evolve their respective genres, offering more expansive worlds and refined mechanics. Beloved franchises are also set to return with Fable and The Witcher 4, both generating immense excitement for their next-generation RPG experiences. Fans of cinematic adventures can look forward to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the dark mystery of Judas. Marvel enthusiasts are eager for Marvel’s Blade and the intense Wolverine for PS5. Additionally, the mysterious Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake and the highly anticipated State of Decay 3 are on many wishlists, showcasing a truly promising future for gaming.

• 4:Loop – TBA – (PS5, PC)
• Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Animo – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• Aphelion – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• ArcheAge Chronicles – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Ark 2 – TBA – (PC)
• At Fate’s End – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Atomic Heart 2 – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes – Early 2026 – (PC)
• Beast of Reincarnation – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Black Myth: Jhong Kui – TBA
• Blackfrost: The Long Dark II – TBA
• Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• The Blood of Dawnwalker – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement – 2026 – (PS5)
• Borderlands 4 – TBA – (Switch 2)
• Bradley the Badger – 2026 – (PC)
• Bubsy 4D – TBA – (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Chronicles: Medieval – 2026 – (PC)
• Chronoscript: The Endless End – 2026 – (PS5, PC)
• Clockwork Revolution – TBA – (Xbox, PC)
• Coffee Talk Tokyo – 2025 – (Switch, PC)
• Contraband – TBA – (Xbox, PC)
• Control Resonant – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Coven of the Chicken Foot – TBA – (PC)s
• Danganronpa 2×2 – 2026 – (Switch, Switch 2)
• Deus Ex Remastered – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game – H1 2026 – (PS5)
• Divinity – TBA
• The Duskbloods – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• The Eternal Life of Goldman – Holiday 2025 – (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• Everwild – TBA – (Xbox, PC)
• Exodus – early 2027 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Fable – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake – Early 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Forza Horizon 6 – 2026 – (Xbox, PC, PS5 later)
• The Free Shepherd – 2027 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Frostpunk 1886 – 2027 – (PC)
• Game of Thrones: War for Westeros – 2026 – (PC)
• Gang of Dragon – TBA
• Gears of War: E-Day – TBA – (Xbox, PC)
• Hail Macbeth – Q1 2026 – (PC)
• Hela – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction – TBA – (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
• ILL – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – TBA – (PS5)
• Invincible Vs – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Judas – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Jurassic Park: Survival – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Little Devil Inside – TBA – (PS5, Switch, Xbox)
• Lord of the Fallen 2 – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra – TBA
• Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls – 2026 – (PS5, PC)
• Marvel’s Blade – TBA – (Xbox, PC)
• Mega Man: Dual Override – 2027
• Mio: Memories in Orbit – 2025 – (Switch)
• Mixtape – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Mortal Shell 2 – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Mudang: Two Hearts – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• No Law – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• OD – TBA – (Xbox)
• Okami 2 – TBA
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Ontos – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• Order of the Sinking Star – 2026 – (PC)
• Persona 4 Revival – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Phantom Hellcat – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Phasmophobia – 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Pokemon Champions – TBA – (Switch, mobile)
• Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Pragmata – 2026
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2026 – (Switch, Switch 2)
• PVKK – Summer 2026 – (PC)
• RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores (early access) – 2026 – (PC)
• Replaced – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Rhythm Heaven Groove – 2026 – (Switch)
• Road Kings – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Romeo Is a Dead Man – 2026 (PS5)
• Scott Pilgrim EX – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)
• Screamer – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Sea of Remnants – 2026 – (PS5)
• The Sinking City 2 – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• Slay the Spire 2 – early access in 2025 – (PC)
• Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• South of Midnight – Spring 2026 – (PS5, Switch 2)
• Splatoon Raiders – TBA – (Switch 2)
• Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake – TBA – (PS5)
• State of Decay 3 – TBA (Xbox, PC)
• STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT – 2026 – (PC)
• Super Mario Bros Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park – Spring 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Super Meat Boy 3D – Early 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Terminator: Survivors – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• There Are No Ghosts at the Grand – 2026 – (Xbox, PC)
• Tides of Annihilation – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Tomb Raider: Catalyst – 2027 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Spring 2026 – (Switch)
• Total War: Warhammer 40,000 – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Turok Origins – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Valor Mortis – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 – 2026 – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy – TBA (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – 2026 (PC)
• Warhammer Survivor – 2026 (PC)
• Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons – 2027
• Witchbrook – 2026 – (Switch, Xbox, PC)
• The Witcher 4 – TBA
• The Wolf Among Us 2 – TBA – (PS5, Xbox, PC)
• Wolverine – Fall 2026 – (PS5)
• World of Warcraft: Midnight (expansion) – 2026 – (PC)
• Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver – TBA – (PC)
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Spring 2026 – (Switch 2)
• Zero Parades – 2026 – (PS5, PC)

As you can see, 2026 and beyond are packed with incredible releases spanning every genre and platform. Keep an eye out for official announcements and new game reveals throughout the year. The gaming landscape is constantly evolving, promising endless hours of entertainment for players worldwide.