2026 has some amazing indie, double-A, and triple-A experiences across a wide range of genres. Ghost of Yotei was a massive open-world action samurai game. Donkey Kong Banana was a small action platformer that let players punch solid rock. finally, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach It was an open world game with a delivery and crafting system that was beyond cool.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is set for a big 2026, and these sequels should go a long way toward making that happen.
It was a good year for gaming, but now the new year is here. Will players get to enjoy Triple-A experiences in 2026? While most of these games have concrete dates or release windows, they can be delayed. Sooner or later, the wait will be worth it.
Resident Evil requests
Disaster is imminent
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Planned Release Date: 2/27/26
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Planned systems: PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
Resident Evil requests will bring fans back to Raccoon City, where they will get to play as a new character, Grace, who is investigating a series of brutal murders. His gameplay sessions will be more puzzle-based, with a lot of hiding from intense enemies.
Old-school fans will also appreciate the return of Leon, who will somehow interact with Grace's story. His segments will be more action-oriented, favoring more of the series' gunplay, rather than more horror elements.
Crimson Desert
Another great open-world RPG
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Planned Release Date: 3/19/26
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Planned systems: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
Crimson DesertFrom all the footage shown, it looks absolutely incredible if it can deliver on everything it promises, including being a larger than life open world. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. In this open world, players can fly on dragons, fight robots, use environmental objects as weapons, such as pillars, climb trees, and more.
There are also various mini-games, such as arm wrestling, fishing, flute playing, etc. From raising sheep to stealing chariots to fighting hordes of enemies in brutal battles, Crimson Desert Looks intense for a Korean action RPG.
007 First light
Back to the age of Bond
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Planned Release Date: 5/27/26
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Planned systems: PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
It has been ages since the last new one James Bond game, which was 007 legend in 2012, and it was not well received. 007 First light IO is a new opportunity for Interactive, and they will be able to showcase their prowess in an open-ended mission structure.
As a young Bond, players will be given a looser leash on missions, although they will have more opportunities in Agent 47. Hitman The series is unknown. The truth so far is that the developer seems capable of introducing action set pieces that feel right at home. bond movie
Phantom Blade Zero
The countdown begins
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Release date: 9/9/26
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Planned systems: PC and PS5
Phantom Blade Zero 2023 is finally coming out after a lull since it was announced. Atma, as the protagonist, players only have a certain number of days to live, though that's just the premise, and those factors into the gameplay are largely unknown.
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From fantasy to sci-fi settings, the first-person RPG genre looks sharp for 2026 and beyond.
Players can expect very intense action with fluid swordplay, flips, counters, magic, and more. It looks like any other action RPG coming out in 2026, so if Wuxia action Where the wind meets It was disappointing, hopefully Phantom Blade Zero will be more satisfactory.
Grand Theft Auto 6
Will it be this year?
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Planned Release Date: 11/19/26
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Planned systems: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Grand Theft Auto 6 There has already been a delay once, and rumors are flying that it could happen again. Hopefully, it makes its November release date, but if not, fans won't be too disappointed.
This is one of those games where the quality is already guaranteed, because there hasn't really been a bad one. Grand Theft Auto Game still. Vice City and its surrounding areas seem absurdly vast and full of content, from climbing mountains to kayaking down rivers, and of course committing crimes in the name of getting rich or dying trying.
Marvel's Wolverine
Claws are out
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Planned release date: Fall 2026
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Planned systems: PS5
Marvel's Wolverine Another game that has been brewing for a while, was first teased in 2021 before making a grand entrance with a new presentation in 2025. Judging by what they did for their Spider-Man trilogy, Insomniac Games has proven they can handle major Marvel properties.
The action seems far more brutal than the Spider-Man games, which is perfect for Wolverine's irrepressible nature as a character. It doesn't look like an open-world game, but there are certainly plenty of set pieces to look at, from street chases to taking enemies down snowy mountains.
Symbol of Fire: The Weave of Fate
Strategy fans rejoice
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Planned release date: 2026
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Schematic Systems: Switch 2
For something completely different, Symbol of Fire: The Weave of Fate Another is the main line symbol of fire Game in the strategic RPG series. While the setting looks different, taking place in what looks like a war coliseum, the gameplay looks the same.
Players will be able to form parties, march them across a grid-based map, and attack units with various weapons, spells, and skills. There will also be some city-based exploration outside of combat, but how much is currently a mystery.
Onimusha: The Way of the Sword
Soul-sucking samurai
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Planned release date: 2026
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Planned systems: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
The Onimusa The series has been stuck on the PS2 since 2006, as such Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams It was the last major console release, outside of remasters. but, Onimusha: Path of the Sword It's been a long time coming, and fans couldn't be more thrilled to once again return to feudal Japan to hunt ghosts and absorb their souls.
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The tone seems darker than past entries, though there are some diabolical characters that would fit right in with the campy villains of past entries, including the Gogandantes. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. With sword-based skills, enhanced with a bit of demonic magic, players will be able to dive deep into the combat and lore of this upcoming entry as soon as 2026.
Control resonance
broforce
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Planned release date: 2026
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Planned systems: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
Control was released in 2019 as a connective tissue in the world Alan WakeWhere Jesse Faden travels to the Federal Bureau of Control, a mysterious organization building, to find his missing brother Dylan. She gained psychic powers, could transform with her gun, and all happened within buildings.
in Control resonanceDylan is released and goes on an adventure through the city streets, his powers based around a transforming melee weapon. The melee-based structure, new characters, and perhaps a more open environment could be enough to get many players excited about the game. Alan Wake the universe.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Second remake
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Planned release date: 2026
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Planned systems: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X
Tomb Raider In 1996, the action-adventure video game became a mind-blowing alternative Indiana Jones movies. It became a huge franchise, and the original was then remade in 2007 Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Now, once again, Lara Croft is getting a visual upgrade Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Starts sometime in 2026.
Fans of shooting dinosaurs with dual pistols won't be disappointed, as it looks like most of the original locations and set pieces will return. Then, in 2027, a new Lara Croft adventure will begin, Tomb Raider: CatalystSo it's a great time to be a fan of the franchise.
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