Top 7 Upcoming Games of 2026 - You Need to Know About
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2026 is stacked with huge game releases, and it can be hard to keep track of what is actually coming out and when. So we built a simple list of the 7 upcoming games worth watching this year, from GTA 6 to a brand new Fable.
Every game on this list has a confirmed release window straight from the developer or publisher, not just a rumor. Whether you play on PS5, Xbox, or PC, there is something here for you. Let's get into it.
We picked these 7 games because each one has an official, publisher-confirmed release date or window, not just a rumor. We also tried to cover different platforms and tastes, so there is an open-world game, a couple of RPGs, a superhero game, and even a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive on this list.
Grand Theft Auto 6
Open-World ActionGTA 6 takes players back to a Miami-inspired Vice City in the state of Leonida, following two playable leads, Jason and Lucia. After years of leaks and delays, Rockstar has finally locked in a release date, and it's shaping up to be the biggest entertainment launch of the year, gaming or otherwise.
✓ Why We're Excited
- Two playable protagonists in one connected story
- Rockstar's most detailed open world to date
- A release date that finally feels locked in
✕ Keep In Mind
- No confirmed PC release date yet
- Rockstar has pushed this game back more than once before
Curious just how big Leonida actually is? We compared it directly against San Andreas in our GTA 6 map size breakdown. If you're planning to play on a PS5 Pro, our GTA 6 PS5 Pro performance update covers what kind of resolution and frame rate you can expect.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Action RPGRebel Wolves is a studio built by former Witcher 3 developers, and it shows. You play as Coen, a young man turned half-vampire, who has 30 in-game days to save his family in a plague-ridden version of 14th century Europe. Every choice, and every day you waste, changes what is possible by the end.
✓ Why We're Excited
- Made by veterans behind The Witcher 3
- Choices genuinely change how the story plays out
- Two distinct combat styles for day and night
✕ Keep In Mind
- It's Rebel Wolves' first game, so there is no track record yet
- Systems-heavy RPGs like this can be a little rough at launch
If you enjoy dark, atmospheric action RPGs, it's also worth reading up on another recent release in the same wheelhouse: our Mortal Shell 2 review and beginner tips guide covers everything you need to know if you want something to play while you wait for Dawnwalker.
Marvel's Wolverine
Action-AdventureInsomniac Games, the studio behind Marvel's Spider-Man, is taking on a much bloodier hero next. Marvel's Wolverine follows Logan as he digs into his own hidden past, and early footage shows a far more violent, claw-based combat system than anything in the Spider-Man games.
✓ Why We're Excited
- Insomniac has an excellent track record with Marvel games
- A noticeably darker, more brutal tone than Spider-Man
- Launches two months before GTA 6, so it gets its own spotlight
✕ Keep In Mind
- PS5 exclusive, so Xbox and PC players will have to wait it out
- It's a level-based adventure, not an open world like Spider-Man
What really sets this one apart from the rest of the list is the tone. Insomniac has said Wolverine leans into an "unreliable narrator" style of storytelling, which is a first for the studio.
Control Resonant
Action RPGRemedy's sequel to 2019's Control swaps protagonists, putting you in control of Dylan Faden, brother of the original game's director, Jesse. Set in a paranaturally warped version of Manhattan, Dylan fights with a shapeshifting melee weapon instead of a gun, which is a big shift for the series.
✓ Why We're Excited
- Remedy's signature strange, cinematic storytelling
- A new protagonist and a fresh melee combat direction
- Designed to work as an entry point, even if you skipped Control
✕ Keep In Mind
- Combat looks very different from the original's gunplay
- Launches in a very crowded September, right next to Dawnwalker and Wolverine
Remedy calls this its most expansive game yet, with a larger, more open-ended version of Manhattan to explore than anything the studio has built before.
Phantom Blade Zero
Action RPGThis wuxia-inspired action RPG casts you as Soul, an assassin with only 66 days left to live, hunting down the people who framed him. It blends fast, flashy martial arts combat with a "kung fu punk" world that mixes traditional Chinese aesthetics with sci-fi machinery.
✓ Why We're Excited
- Over 30 weapons with unique special moves
- A distinct wuxia setting you don't see often in AAA games
- An ambitious debut for developer S-Game
✕ Keep In Mind
- Already delayed once, from September 9 to October 29, 2026
- No Xbox version planned for at least a year after launch
The developer pushed the release back to add more polish and more varied areas to explore, so hopefully the extra time pays off when it finally arrives this October.
Fable
Action RPGThis is the first new mainline Fable since 2010, now being built by Playground Games, the studio behind the Forza Horizon series. Set in a reimagined Albion, it keeps the series' whimsical humor and morality-driven choices, wrapped in a much bigger, modern open world.
✓ Why We're Excited
- Playground Games has serious open-world experience from Forza Horizon
- Day-one release on Xbox Game Pass
- A whimsical, story-driven RPG in a genre that's been quiet for years
✕ Keep In Mind
- Releases in February 2027, so it's a longer wait than everything else here
- The game has already been delayed twice since its original 2025 target
Fable isn't the only long-awaited RPG still finding its footing. If you're also curious about other big names without a firm date yet, our Elden Ring 2 release date leaks and rumors roundup is a good place to see what else is being worked on behind the scenes.
The Duskbloods
Multiplayer Action RPGFrom the studio behind Elden Ring and Bloodborne comes a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with a completely different focus: online multiplayer. Up to 8 players take on the role of vampire-like "Bloodsworn," fighting each other and monsters alike to claim something called First Blood.
✓ Why We're Excited
- FromSoftware's gothic art style applied to a brand-new multiplayer format
- Already tested publicly in a network trial held August 21 to 24, 2026
- Solo-friendly personal objectives alongside the PvP matches
✕ Keep In Mind
- Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, so PS5, Xbox, and PC players can't play it
- Still only has a "2026" release window, with no exact date confirmed yet
FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the game includes personal goals for players who would rather avoid direct PvP fights, which is a nice touch for a studio not usually known for multiplayer.
Quick Comparison
| Game | Genre | Platform | Best For | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto 6 | Open-World Action | PS5, Xbox, PC (later) | Open-world crime fans | #1 Best Overall |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | Action RPG | PC, PS5, Xbox | Witcher-style RPG fans | #2 Best New RPG |
| Marvel's Wolverine | Action-Adventure | PS5 | Marvel & combat fans | #3 Best PS5 Exclusive |
| Control Resonant | Action RPG | PC, PS5, Xbox | Story & sequel fans | #4 |
| Phantom Blade Zero | Action RPG | PS5, PC | Martial arts combat fans | #5 |
| Fable | Action RPG | PC, Xbox, PS5 | Whimsical fantasy fans | #6 |
| The Duskbloods | Multiplayer Action RPG | Switch 2 | PvPvE multiplayer fans | #7 |
