The year is already off to a hot start for video games, and 2026 has a lot more in store. This time of year is always busy for gamers, and March 2026 is about to see a new wave of major game releases. Headlining next month's gaming line-up Marathon and Pokemon PokopiaTwo games that may not have the same level of hype Resident Evil requests or GTA 6But it's beginning to look like players don't want to sleep on these titles.
So far, some of the biggest releases of 2026 include games like Code vein 2, Meugenics, Neoh 3, Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Tiesand Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. While all of these games have been hyped for their release, there are already some gems that might have flown under players' radars, such as MIO: Memories in class, Kristol: Theater of Idolsand Pathologic 3. but, Marathon and Pokemon PokopiaThe two AAA games releasing on March 5, despite being from well-known developers and franchises, haven't received nearly enough attention from players.
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March 5 is going to be a big day for two games, but they may be flying under the radar of players
Bungie's Marathon drops players on Tau Ceti IV on March 5
Marathon It has seen a somewhat tumultuous promotion cycle since it was first announced to be in development at Bungie in 2023. Being the first entry in the series since 1996, and an extraction shooter at that, many Bungie fans are either indifferent and consider it dead on arrival, or disappointed that more resources weren't explored. Fate 2 or even a Fate 3. after MarathonWith the art plagiarism controversy and disappointing closed alpha playtest back in early 2025, gamers would be forgiven for completely writing the game and moving on with their lives afterward. Marathon It was delayed to 2026.
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However, recent previews Marathon The initial playtest showed how far the game has come, and it's clear that fan feedback has been taken into account. Players who participated in the recent closed tests shared many positive feelings, and the footage was shown by Bungie. MarathonThe latest build is very encouraging. For positive previews and the upcoming open beta server slam Marathon At the end of the month, the withdrawal shooter could be next ARC Raiders Fans who initially wrote it off want a second look.
Pokemon Pokopia could be a sleeper hit for casual game fans
The Pokemon The series is about to receive a flood of announcements related to the franchise's 30th anniversary, which is confirmed to include a Pokemon Day presentation on February 27th. Pokemon Wind and Wave It is expected to be revealed as the 10th generation of the series, and Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Rumored to release on the Nintendo Switch on the same day, perhaps the strangest Pokemon The upcoming game is closer than ever to release this year. Pokemon Pokopia It's the series' first serious foray into the cozy life-sim genre, and it seems to combine the game's best parts. Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing With beloved critters from the core franchise.
Unofficial Pokemon Fans may be rocking the announcement Pokemon Pokopia September 2025 when it first appeared on Nintendo Direct. At first it looked like a cute spin-off, but ditto the premise of playing as a human who transforms into a human and can learn other tricks from the Pokemon they meet. Now early previews of that game have highlighted what could be a surprisingly deep game, Pokemon And casual game fans should take note. Pokopia There's a bigger Pokedex than ever Legends: ZAAnd is reportedly the biggest spin-off game ever Pokemon suffrage Everything is pointed towards Pokopia Being one of the best Switch 2 releases of the year, and it shouldn't be overshadowed by any Pokemon Day announcements.
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Other games released on March 5
- Planet of the Lana 2: Children of the Leaf – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
- Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
- Poker night on the list Remastered – PlayStation 4, Switch, PC
- Torn portrait – PlayStation 5
- Timberborne – pc
Marathon and Pokemon Pokopia March 5 may be the most high-profile games to be released, but there are plenty of other titles releasing that day that players will want to be aware of. The sequel to the beloved indie platformer Planet of the Lana 2: Children of the Leaf A beautifully designed environment and puzzle will debut for fans of platforming to enjoy, e.g Hollow Knight– Like an action platformer Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse.
An atmospheric horror game though Torn portrait Available on PC from 2024, it will also make its way to PlayStation 5 on March 5. For PC players, TimberborneThe beaver-based city-building gameplay will finally be available in 1.0 as the game plans to leave early access on this date. Finally, the classic poker simulator from Telltale Games, Poker night on the listis getting a remaster for PlayStation, Switch, and PC, including Max, Strong Bad, Tycho, and the Heavy from Team Fortress 2 To provide players with nostalgic moments with their Texas Hold'em games.
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March 5, 2026
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Juvenile / blood, violence, user interaction
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Online multiplayer, online co-op
