The gaming industry is gearing up for a massive year, with 2026 shaping up to be one of the most exciting periods for players across platforms.
From big-budget AAA titles to highly anticipated indie releases, the upcoming calendar is packed with major launches.
Developers are lining up releases across PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, giving gamers a wide range of choices. Whether you're waiting for action-packed adventures, RPGs, or story-driven games, this year has something for everyone.
Here's a complete, easy-to-follow list of all upcoming video game release dates in 2026 and beyond, including confirmed launches and titles with expected timelines.
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in April 2026 Release Dates
April kicks off with a strong lineup featuring a mix of expansions, indie titles, and major releases.
- Goat Simulator 3 - April 1 (Switch 2)
- Darwin's Paradox! - April 2 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance DLC - April
- Starfield DLC - April 7
- Pokemon Champions - April 8
- Beyond Words - April 9
- Tiny Bookshop - April 10
- Hades 2 - April 14
- Replaced - April 14
- Atomic Heart DLC - April
- Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss - April 16
- Mouse: P.I. for Hire - April 16
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - April 16
- Pragmata - April 17
- Albion Online - April 21
- Masters of Albion - April 22
- Tides of Tomorrow - April 22
- Kiln - April 23
- Kingdom's Return - April 23
- Outbound - April 23
- Diablo IV DLC - April 28
- Amnesia: Rebirth - April 30
- InKonbini - April 30
- Invincible VS - April 30
- Saros - April 30
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in May 2026 Release Dates
May brings some of the most anticipated titles, including racing and adventure games.
- Mixtape - May 7
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - May 12
- Directive 8020 - May 12
- Darksiders Warmastered Edition - May 19
- Forza Horizon 6 - May 19
- Coffee Talk Tokyo - May 21
- Starbites - May 21
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - May 21
- Bubsy 4D - May 22
- Tales of Arise Edition - May 22
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - May 22
- Paralives (Early Access) - May 25
- The Relic: First Guardian - May 26
- 007 First Light - May 27
- Wandering Sword - May 28
- My Little Puppy - May 29
- Unrailed 2 - May
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in June 2026 Release Dates
- eFootball Kick Off - June 3
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - June 3
- Denshattack! - June 17
- The Adventures of Elliot - June 18
- R-Type Tactics I-II Cosmos - June 18
- Destroy All Humans! - June 23
- Dead or Alive 6 Last Round - June 25
- Frog Sqwad - June
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in July 2026 Release Dates
- High on Life 2 - July 1
- Avatar Legends - July 2
- Granblue Fantasy DLC - July 9
- Digimon Story Time Stranger - July 10
- Ascend to Zero - July 13
- Culdcept Begins - July 16
- Ratatan - July 16
- Wuthering Waves - July
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in August 2026 Release Dates
- Beast of Reincarnation - August 4
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - August 6
- Grave Seasons - August 14
- Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 - August 27
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in September 2026 Release Dates
- Halloween: The Game - September 8
- Phantom Blade 0 - September 9
- Destroy All Humans 2 - September 15
- Marvel's Wolverine - September 15
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in October 2026 Release Dates
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed - October 6
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide - October 13
Video Game Releases 2026: Upcoming Games in November 2026 Release Dates
- Grand Theft Auto 6 - November 19
Upcoming Games 2026 (TBC): Full List of Unconfirmed Releases
These games do not yet have exact release dates but are expected sometime in 2026:
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
- Animo
- Another Eden Begins
- At Fate's End
- Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
- Blighted
- The Blood of Dawnwalker
- Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
- Bluey's Happy Snaps
- Captain Tsubasa 2
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Control Resonant
- Crimson Moon
- Danganronpa 2×2
- Dispatch
- The Duskbloods
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
- The Eternal Life of Goldman
- Fable
- Fate Trigger
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
- Forever Ago
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Grave Seasons
- Heave Ho 2
- Hela
- Human Fall Flat
- InZoi
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Kena: Scars of Kosmora
- Lord of the Fallen 2
- Mixtape
- Moonlighter 2
- Mortal Shell 2
- Mudang: Two Hearts
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Orbitals
- Phasmophobia
- Professor Layton
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Road Kings
- Sea of Remnants
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse
- The Sinking City 2
- Silent Hill Townfall
- STALKER 2: Cost of Hope
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer
- Subnautica 2
- Toem 2
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- Turok Origins
- Vaunted
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4
- Warhammer Survivors
- Witchbrook
- Woodo
Why 2026 is a Big Year for Gaming?
The 2026 lineup highlights a strong mix of sequels, reboots, and new IPs. Major franchises like GTA, Marvel, Pokemon, and Final Fantasy are driving excitement, while indie developers continue to bring fresh ideas.
With next-gen hardware becoming more common, developers are pushing boundaries in graphics, gameplay, and storytelling. Cross-platform releases are also making games more accessible than ever.

