New games releases 2026: date schedule

Will 2026 be a good year for gaming? Definitely!

From creative RPGs to thrilling shooters: there’s something for every gamer to enjoy in 2026. We’ve collected all the games releasing this year. Pick your favourites and mark your calendar so you’re ready to play when your games release.

Updated on: 13-05-2026 Author: Merel

There’s more coming! When more games are announced, we’ll update this blog with the correct dates. So make sure to bookmark this page to stay up to date. Want an easy overview of the best games in 2026? Check out our blog!

Instantly see game releases in:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Game releases January 2026

Streetdog BMX (PC) - January 14
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 15
Brokenlore: Unfollow (PS5, PC) - January 16
Hermit and Pig (PC) - January 22
Banquet For Fools (PC) - January 23
Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 27
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 28
I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 29
Code Vein 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 30

Game releases February 2026

Deus Ex Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 5
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - February 5
Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC) - February 5
Ghost Gunners (PC) - February 6
My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 6
Nioh 3 (PS5) - February 6
Mewgenics (PC) - February 10
Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - February 12
High on Life 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 13
Reanimal (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 13
Ys X: Proud Nordics (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - February 20
Tides of Tomorrow (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 24
Tales of Berseria Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 26
Resident Evil Requiem (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 27

Game releases March 2026

World of Warcraft: Midnight (PC) - March 2
Gnaughty Gnomes (PC) - March 3
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 3
Esoteric Ebb (PC) - March 3
Scott Pilgrim EX (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 3
Homura Hime (PC) - March 4
Dysplaced (PC) - March 5
Marathon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 5
Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 5
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 5
Pokemon Pokopia (Switch 2) - March 5
Slay the Spire 2 (PC early access) - March 5
Heart of the Machine (PC) - March 6
Lost and Found Co. (PC) - March 6
Mirage 7 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 6
Over The Top: WW1 (PC) - March 6
Packing Life (PC) - March 6
Thysiastery (PC) - March 9
Corgi Race (PC) - March 10
1348 Ex Voto (PS5, PC) - March 12
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 12
Timberborn (PC) - March 12
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13
WWE 2K26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 16
MLB The Show 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - March 17
Xploit.zero (Quest 3) - March 17
Crimson Desert (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC) - March 19
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 19
Ghost Master: Resurrection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 20
Saros (PS5) - March 20
Rubato (PS5, Switch, PC) - March 20
Ariana and the Elder Codex (PS5, PS4, Switch) - March 24
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (PC) - March 25
Copa City (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 26
Life is Strange: Reunion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26
Screamer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26
007 First Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 27
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 27
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 31
Legends of the Round Table (PC) - March 31
Raccoin (PC) - March 31
The Division: Resurgence (iOS, Android) - March 31

Game releases April 2026

Darwin's Paradox (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 2
Tlatoani: Aztec Cities (PC) - April 2
Xenonauts 2 (PC) - April 2
Narin: The Orange Room (PC) - April 7
People of Note (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 7
Signal Zone (PC) - April 7
Annulus (PC, iOS, Android) - April 8
ChainStaff (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 8
Find Your Words (PC) - April 8
Pokemon Champions (Switch) - April 8
Samson: A Tyndalston Story (PC) - April 8
The House of Hikmah (PC) - April 8
Minos (PC) - April 9
Tamashika (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 10
Before I Go (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 13
Dosa Divas (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 14
Replaced (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 14
Last Flag (PC) - April 14
Nekopara Sekai Connect (iOS, Android) - April 14
Cleaning Up! (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 15
Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 16
Mouse: P.I. For Hire (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 16
ShantyTown (PC) - April 16
Sintopia (PC) - April 16
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch) - April 16
Generation Exile (PC) - April 17
Pragmata (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 17
Below The Crown (PC) - April 21
Vampire Crawlers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 21
Caromble (PC) - April 22
Kiln (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (Quest, PC VR, PSVR2) - April 23
Outbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 23
Sudden Strike 5 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis (PC) - April 23
Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 28
FIFA Heroes (iOS, Android) - April 28
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 28
Vultures - Scavengers of Death (PC) - April 28
Will Follow The Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28
Bobo Bay (PC) - April 29
Demon Lord: Just A Block (PC) - April 29
Echoes of Mora (PC) - April 29
Adorable Adventures (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30
Invincible Vs. (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City (Quest, PC VR) - April 30
Walk of Life (PC) - April 30
Saros (PS5) - April 30

Game releases May 2026

Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 1
Prime Monster (PC) - May 4
In The Black (PC) - May 5
MotorSlice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 5
Amberspire (PC) - May 6
Turnbound (PC) - May 6
Mixtape (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 7
Perchang World (Apple Arcade) - May 7
Wardrum (PC) - May 7
Hellbreak (PC) - May 8
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) - May 11
Outbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 11
Call of the Elder Gods (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 12
Nitro Gen Omega (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 12
Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery (PC) - May 13
Hotel Architect (PC) - May 14
Subnautica 2 early access (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 14
The Caribou Trail (PS5, PC) - May 14
Whirlight - No Time To Trip (PC) - May 14
Gold Gold Adventure Gold (PC) - May 15
Steel Artery (PC) - May 15
Myst (PS5, PS VR2) - May 16
Riven (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS VR2) - May 16
Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean (PC) - May 18
Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 19
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (PC early access) - May 20
Phonopolis (PC) - May 20
Thick As Thieves (PC) - May 20
Burden Street Station (PC) - May 21
Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21
Luna Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar (PC) - May 21
Starbites (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 21
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - May 21
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (PC) - May 21
Bubsy 4D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 22
Don't Fall - May 22
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 22
Enter The Chronosphere (PC) - May 25
Birushana: Winds of Fate (Switch) - May 26
LumenTale: Memories of Trey (Switch, PC) - May 26
Stonemachia (PC) - May 26
Town To City (PC) - May 26
007 First Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 27
Echo Generation 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 27
868-Back (PC) - May 28
Akatori (PC) - May 28
Beat The Champions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28
Crashout Crew (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 28
Moonsigil Atlas (PC) - May 28
NIckelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28
Shift At Midnight (PC) - May 28
Mina the Hollower (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 29

Game releases June 2026

CalX (PC) - June 4
eFootball Kick-Off! (Switch 2) - June 4
River City Saga: Journey to the West (PS5, Switch, PC) - June 4
Swan Song (PC) - June 4
The 7th Guest Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - June 4
Tour de France 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 4
Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 5
Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite (Luna) - June 5
Puni the Florist (PC) - June 8
Solarpunk (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 8
Voidling Bound (PC) - June 9
Stellar Interface (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - June 10
Beastro (PC) - June 11
Lost Castle 2 (PC) - June 11
R-Type Tactics 1 & 2 Cosmos (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - June 18
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 18
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 25
Star Fox (Switch 2) - June 25
#Drive Rally (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - June 28

Game releases July 2026

Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - July 2
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9
Backyard Baseball (PC, Mac, modern consoles) - July 9
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC) - July 9
Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 10
Ascend to Zero (Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC) - July 13
D-topia (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 14
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16
Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - July 23
Truxton Extreme (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - July 30

Game releases August 2026

Anomaly President (PC) - August 3
Beast of Reincarnation (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 4
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PS5, PC) - August 6
Memoirium (PC) - August 13
Grave Seasons (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - August 14
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 27

Game releases September 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 3
Phantom Blade Zero (PS5, PC) - September 9
Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) - September 15
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 17

Game releases October 2026

Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6

Game releases November 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - November 19

Game releases December 2026

More game releases coming soon!

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.