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The video game industry has dodged a bullet. Grand Theft Auto VI’s latest delay—from a tentative May 26 window to November 19, 2026—threatened to leave 2025 feeling barren after a stacked lineup of titles like Black Myth: Wukong and the anticipated GTA launch fell short. But Rockstar’s push into next year has supercharged 2026, transforming it into a juggernaut slate packed with sequels, reboots, and bold new IPs. From survival horror comebacks to open-world epics, here’s the definitive rundown of the 20 must-watch releases that will dominate headlines, streams, and sales charts. We’ve ranked them by buzz from previews, insider leaks, and fan polls across sites like IGN, GameSpot, and Reddit.

Rank
Game
Developer
Platforms
Release Window

1
Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games
PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Nov 19, 2026

2
Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
Feb 27, 2026

3
Phantom Blade Zero
S-Game
PS5, PC
Sep 9, 2026

4
Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Mar 19, 2026

5
Marvel’s Wolverine
Insomniac Games
PS5
Fall 2026 (TBA)

6
007 First Light
IO Interactive
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
Mar 27/May 27, 2026

7
Saros
Housemarque
PS5
Apr 30, 2026

8
Pragmata
Capcom
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
Apr 24, 2026

9
Gears of War: E-Day
The Coalition
Xbox Series X/S, PC
2026 (TBA)

10
Fable
Playground Games
Xbox Series X/S, PC
2026 (TBA)

11
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
2026 (TBA)

12
Control: Resonant
Remedy Entertainment
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
2026 (TBA)

13
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Crystal Dynamics
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
2026 (TBA)

14
Nioh 3
Team Ninja
PS5, PC
Feb 6, 2026

15
Code Vein II
Bandai Namco
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Jan 30, 2026

16
Forza Horizon 6
Playground Games
Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS5 (rumored)
Early 2026

17
The Duskbloods
FromSoftware
Switch 2 (TBA)
2026 (TBA)

18
Replaced
Sad Cat Studios
PC, Xbox Series X/S
Mar 12, 2026

19
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Bandai Namco
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
2026 (TBA)

20
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Traveller’s Tales
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
May 29, 2026

1. Grand Theft Auto VI (Rockstar Games)

The elephant in the room. Delayed multiple times—from Fall 2025 to May, then November—GTA VI promises a Vice City revival with protagonists Lucia and Jason in a satire-soaked Florida parody. Previews tease unprecedented NPC density, dynamic crimes, and a map twice Red Dead Redemption 2’s size. At $70 base (with $99 bundles rumored), it’s set to shatter records, but PC players wait longer.

2. Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom)

RE9 returns to Raccoon City with protagonist Grace Ashcroft battling a new bioweapon outbreak. February’s launch positions it as an early blockbuster, blending Village’s action-horror with RE4 remake’s over-the-shoulder combat. Trailers show grotesque mutations and puzzle-heavy mansions—fans call it “peak zombie terror.”

3. Phantom Blade Zero (S-Game)

Wuxia soulslike with Souls-level parries and acrobatic combos. September drop on PS5/PC features a revenge saga in a steampunk Jianghu. Previews praise fluid 60fps combat rivaling Sekiro.

4. Crimson Desert (Pearl Abyss)

Black Desert Online devs go single-player with a medieval open-world RPG. March 19 unleashes massive boss fights and dynamic ecosystems. Hands-on reports: “An absolute riot.”

5. Marvel’s Wolverine (Insomniac)

Logan uncloaks in a brutal, claw-slashing adventure. Fall PS5 exclusive builds on Spider-Man success with regenerative combat and X-Men lore. Delayed hype only builds anticipation.

6. 007 First Light (IO Interactive)

Hitman studio reboots Bond as a young MI6 recruit. Stealth-gadgetry in Cold War settings launches March/May across platforms. Glacier Engine demos stun with fidelity.

7. Saros (Housemarque)

Returnal devs craft a Norse co-op shooter. April PS5 exclusive promises roguelite raids on cosmic horrors.

8. Pragmata (Capcom)

Sci-fi mystery with lunar androids and time-rifts. April multiplat release finally delivers 2020’s vaporware tease.

9. Gears of War: E-Day (The Coalition)

Prequel to Emergence Day. Xbox/PC cover-shooter revives chainsaw gore in Unreal Engine 5.

10. Fable (Playground Games)

Forza team reboots the fairy-tale RPG with choice-driven chaos. Xbox/PC day-one Game Pass.

11-20: The Power Players

Onimusha: Way of the Sword revives samurai slashers. Remedy’s Control: Resonant expands the Hiss universe. Tomb Raider dives into Atlantis myths. Nioh 3 amps souls-action. Code Vein II’s anime-vampires return January 30. Forza Horizon 6 races early. FromSoft’s Duskbloods teases Elden Ring vibes on Switch 2. Replaced’s cyberpunk pixel-action in March. Ace Combat 8 soars. Lego Batman wraps with campy co-op May 29.

2026 isn’t just saved—it’s stacked. With Nintendo Switch 2 launches boosting ports and multiplats dominating, expect $10B+ in revenue. Delays like GTA VI’s polished the gems; now, clear your backlog. Gaming’s golden year awaits.