The most anticipated games of 2026

With releases across different genres and platforms, 2026 is starting to stand out for the variety of games hitting the market. Some franchises are returning with new installments, while others are showcasing ideas that could influence future releases. GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, Fable and Forza Horizon 6 These are some of the main highlights and promise to be among the most hyped and played games next year. Check out Showmetech's list of the most anticipated games of 2026 below.

007 First Light

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: March 26th/2026

One of the first major releases of 2026 is 007 First LightThe player takes on the role of a young James Bond in his first missions as an agent of the 00 program. The narrative follows his transformation into one of the world's most legendary spies, combining action, stealth, and strategic decision-making. Missions vary between intense combat, secret infiltrations, and chases in classic vehicles. The game was developed by the same studio behind the current games in the series. HitmanIt allows you to choose between a silent or explosive approach, offering the freedom to adapt your espionage style.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement This game expands the series' universe with a new journey in 16th-century Gothic England. The player controls Leonard and Alexander, two warriors with distinct styles who must join forces to confront the Demon Lord Elias. The adventure combines exploration, strategic combat, and RPG elements in a vast 2.5D map. Players can switch between characters, craft equipment, prepare recipes, and discover special moves as they progress.

Code Vein 2

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 30, 2026

Another sequel among the games of 2026, Code Vein 2 The game takes the player to a dark future where humans and apparitions fight for survival after the emergence of creatures called horrors. Playing as an apparition hunter, you must travel through time alongside Lou to prevent the world from collapsing. The game combines intense action and exploration in a post-apocalyptic universe full of challenges. The combat system allows you to drain the blood of enemies to unlock abilities and customize arsenals. Furthermore, the presence of allies with their own unique styles adds strategy and depth to the battles and the narrative.

Crimson Desert

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 19, 2026

From the same creators of Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert This game presents an open-world adventure set on the vast continent of Pywel, where the warrior Kliff sets out to reunite his lost companions, the Greymanes, after a devastating attack by the Black Bears. The game combines cinematic storytelling with brutal and dynamic combat, allowing the use of swords, spears, bows, and even improvised weapons. Each confrontation demands strategy and quick reflexes, reinforcing the weight of the battles.

Danganronpa 2×2

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Danganronpa 2×2 It's a remake of the second game in the franchise, recreating the setting and characters of... Goodbye Despair...but with completely different events. The player relives the cycle of coexistence, murder, and trial among the students of... Hope's Peak AcademyNow featuring new crimes, culprits, and plot twists, the structure follows the series' classic three phases: daily interactions, detailed investigations, and trials filled with debate and contradictions. In addition to the complete new storyline, the game also includes... Danganronpa 2 Original version with enhanced graphics and visual improvements for modern platforms.

Deus Ex Remastered

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 05, 2026

Deus Ex Remastered This game recreates the classic cyberpunk adventure with modernized graphics and gameplay improvements, while maintaining the depth and freedom that defined the original. Players take on the role of JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent in a world on the brink of collapse, where governments, corporations, and conspiracies vie for control of humanity. The campaign blends stealth, combat, and hacking, allowing players to solve missions in various ways and alter the course of history based on their choices.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 05, 2026

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined This game retells Estard's classic journey with new diorama-style visuals and a redesigned narrative for modern players. The protagonist, a curious young fisherman, discovers portals to the past and embarks on a quest to restore lost islands and save the world from an ancient force. Exploration across different eras blends adventure, mystery-solving, and strategic combat. The battle system has been enhanced with dual vocations and a more dynamic pace, allowing for auto-attacks and combined abilities. The new version maintains the spirit of the series, balancing nostalgia and modernization.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

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Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 19, 2026

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered brings back the classic action game that defined the "one against a thousand" genre, now recreated in Unreal Engine 5This edition combines the original content and the expansion. Xtreme LegendsFeaturing over 40 playable officers and dozens of iconic battlefields from the Three Kingdoms era, the combat retains its frenetic pace but with modern visuals, improved physics, and more realistic animations.

Fable

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

After years of waiting by fans, the remake of Fable It will be released and is among the most anticipated games of 2026. The game reimagines the iconic RPG in a completely recreated Albion, where the player experiences the journey of a hero shaped by their choices — altruistic or selfish actions affect appearance, reputation, and destiny. The open world mixes humor, fantasy, and satire, with combat that balances sword, bow, and magic.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 | Release date: 2026

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave This is the latest chapter in Nintendo's tactical series, centered on a mysterious tournament known as the Heroic GamesIn this event, warriors from different backgrounds clash in strategic battles with the promise that the winner will have a wish granted—or the power to change their own destiny. The game maintains the franchise's characteristic grid-based combat system, emphasizing positioning and relationships between characters. Beyond the arena battles, the story explores parallel conflicts and personal motivations, connecting drama, intrigue, and tactical choices.

Forza Horizon 6

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Forza Horizon 6 The game takes the player to Japan, featuring a new expansive map that blends vibrant urban areas, mountain roads, and traditional villages. The concept maintains the spirit of... Horizon FestivalWith complete freedom to explore, compete, and customize vehicles, high-speed races around the curves of Mount Fuji and drifting through the streets of Tokyo are all part of the experience. Dynamic weather and the day-night cycle affect handling, making each event unique.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros

Platforms: PC Release date: 2026

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros The game transforms the universe of the series into an interactive strategy and action experience set in the war between the living and the dead. The game allows you to command the great houses of Westeros, such as Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen, or lead the Night King's army in epic battles. Each faction has unique heroes and units, requiring different tactics to conquer the Seven Kingdoms. The trailer shows intense clashes, including the Battle of Winterfell, and promises single-player and multiplayer modes, where alliances and betrayals can completely change the course of the war.

Gothic 1 remake

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Gothic 1 remake Relive the journey of the Nameless Hero in a brutal Colony where prisoners fight for their very survival. The valley, surrounded by a magical barrier, functions as a living open world, in which characters follow routines and react to the player's actions. The adventure maintains the essence of the original, but with broader missions, enhanced exploration, and a modernized combat system. By choosing one of three factions, the player defines their play style while discovering secrets, facing dangerous creatures, and trying to survive in a hostile territory.

Grand Theft Auto 6

Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S | Release date: November 19, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 The game takes the player back to Vice City in a new storyline that follows Jason and Lucia, two criminals who find themselves caught in a dangerous web after a job goes wrong. Fleeing gangs, authorities, and powerful figures, the duo must rely on each other to survive. The game is one of the most anticipated of 2026 and promises an open world on another level, with cities, roads, and swamps teeming with activities, heists, and unpredictable encounters that shape the protagonists' journey toward freedom—or collapse.

High on Life 2

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 13, 2026

High on Life 2 It puts the player back in the role of a bounty hunter who must face a new intergalactic threat. The adventure takes place in varied worlds, with combat using talking alien weapons and movement abilities to advance through the scenarios. In addition, the game adds a skateboard that enhances mobility and changes the way confrontations and explorations are approached.

InZOI

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 13, 2026

inZOI It's a life simulation game — in the style of The Sims — in which the player creates characters, builds cities, and follows stories that emerge from the decisions and personalities of the Zois. The experience combines deep customization with tools that allow adjusting weather, architecture, objects, and behaviors. Furthermore, the game stands out in its previews with facial and motion capture features that give more authenticity to the creations and make it one of the most graphically impressive games of 2026. The game is already available in early access via Steam, but should receive the final version 1.0 soon.

Kusan: City of Wolves

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Kusan: City of Wolves The game follows a former soldier who must protect a girl being pursued because of her abilities. The action takes place from a top-down perspective, focusing on combat that uses the War Hand to break through barriers and defeat enemies, as well as the Quantum Knife, which functions with automatic aiming. Additionally, the player collects bolts to upgrade equipment and unlock new actions, creating different strategies as they progress.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Batman offers an open-world adventure that follows his development, from his initial training to the moment he assembles allies like Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing. The game combines exploration, crime solving, and confrontations that utilize combos, stealth, and the hero's gadgets. Additionally, the player can drive different Batmobiles and Batcycles while traversing Gotham in search of challenges, secrets, and encounters with classic villains.

Lords of the Fallen 2

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Continuation of the remake of one of the series Souls-Like most successful, Lords of the Fallen 2 It presents a journey in a world divided between the realm of the living and the dead, each with its own routes, dangers, and rewards. The player takes on the role of a Dark Crusader who must prevent Adyr's return, facing large bosses and aggressive enemies in combat that demands timing and careful choice of weapons or spells.

Marathon

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Among the game releases of 2026, one title that could surprise and be a success is... MarathonThe game puts the player in the role of a Runner, a cybernetic mercenary who goes on extraction missions in teams of three. Each incursion takes place in Tau Ceti IV, where factions fight for weapons, technology, and resources left behind in the former colony. Players must confront other teams and security forces, collect equipment, and escape to keep the spoils.

Mario Tennis Fever

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 | Release date: February 12, 2026

Mario Tennis Fever It features fast-paced tennis matches where traditional shots, such as topspin and slice, are combined with special abilities that change the rhythm of the game. The highlight is the use of euphoric rackets, which activate effects such as freezing the court, creating duplicates, or shrinking the opponent, allowing for strategic combinations of 30 racket types with 38 characters.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra This action-adventure game is set in occupied Paris during World War II, bringing together Captain America and the Black Panther Azzuri in a tense alliance to thwart Hydra's plans. The game allows players to control four characters—Steve Rogers, Azzuri, Gabriel Jones, and Nanali—each contributing distinct skills and perspectives to the mission.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

Platforms: PS5 and PC Release date: 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls This game brings together Marvel heroes and villains in 4v4 battles that combine fast-paced action and teamwork. The game allows for strategic formations, switching characters to take advantage of different abilities, combos, and styles during each confrontation. Furthermore, the stages are inspired by iconic locations from the Marvel universe, creating fights full of references. With anime-inspired visuals and accessible controls, each match highlights dynamic transitions between fighters and demands quick decisions.

Marvel's Wolverine

Platforms: PS5 | Release date: 2026

From the same studio behind Spider-Man, Marvel's Wolverine It offers an adventure focused on melee combat, exploration, and narrative, presenting a darker vision of the hero. The player follows Logan as he searches for answers about his past, facing human and robotic enemies using claws, brute force, and quick movements. The journey takes the player to various regions from the character's comic book stories, such as Madripoor, Canada, and Tokyo, each serving as a stage for intense confrontations.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 13, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection presents a new adventure spin off From the Monster Hunter series, where the player takes on the role of a Rider traveling through a world on the brink of collapse. The story revolves around two twin Rathalos marked by the Skyscale, hatched from an egg meant to represent hope for the nations of Azuria and Vermeil. The adventure, instead of focusing on hunting creatures as in... Monster Hunter WildsIt draws inspiration from games like Pokémon, where what matters is your bond with the monsters and how you use them in battles.

MortalShell 2

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

MortalShell 2 It expands on the formula of the first game with faster, more precision-focused combat, allowing you to switch between possessed warriors to access different styles and abilities. The compact open world features interconnected routes filled with ancient temples, forbidden forests, and citadels made of bones, each area offering aggressive enemies and significant rewards.

My Hero Academia: All's Justice

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 06, 2026

My Hero Academia: All's Justice It places the player at the center of the Final War between Heroes and Villains, with 3v3 battles in expansive arenas and a combat system that highlights the... Quirks (special powers) of each character. The story mode revisits decisive confrontations, such as the dispute between Deku and All For One, while other modes allow you to form teams and complete missions in a virtual space.

Nioh 3

Platforms: PS5 and PC Release date: January 05, 2026

Nioh 3 takes the player to a dark Japan where yokais And the forces of Umbrasal threaten every explored region. The adventure now takes place in an open world, allowing you to investigate devastated villages, ruins shrouded in darkness, and areas teeming with hostile enemies. Combat remains the focus, with the ability to instantly switch between the more direct, head-on-the-blank Samurai Style and the Ninja Style, which relies on mobility and special techniques.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword It's a third-person action game where the player controls Miyamoto Musashi as he explores a Kyoto overrun by supernatural threats. The game is one of the most anticipated sequels of 2025 and promises to deliver everything fans expect with combat that revolves around the precise use of the sword, allowing you to attack, parry blows, and redirect enemies, just like the great legend Musashi.

PRAGMATA

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

PRAGMATA The game places you on a lunar station where the discovery of lunafilament has revolutionized human technology. After losing contact with base, Hugh awakens injured and is rescued by Diana, an android made of lunafilament. The game combines shooting and... hackingDiana hacks into systems to expose weaknesses while Hugh uses weapons and thrusters to traverse areas. Exploration requires coordination between the two, unlocking doors and accessing alternate routes.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake This brings back the classic Prince's adventure, modernized for a new generation. The story follows his journey through the Sultan's Fortress, where an ancient artifact—the Dagger of Time—accidentally unleashes the dangerous Sands of Time. With the help of Princess Farah, the Prince must confront corrupted creatures, overcome traps, and prevent the Vizier from controlling this power.

Resident Evil Requiem

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 27, 2026

One of the most anticipated games of 2026, Resident Evil Requiem This game presents a new investigation amidst the dark events of Raccoon City. The player follows Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst who explores an abandoned hotel while searching for answers to a mysterious death. The adventure combines classic elements of the series such as exploration, combat, puzzles, and resource management, and promises to be the most ambitious journey in the world of Resident Evil.

saros

Platforms: PS5 Release date: January 20, 2026

saros The game puts the player in control of Arjun Devraj, an enforcer traversing the planet Carcosa in search of answers under the influence of an eclipse that alters the world with each return. This rogue-like adventure, from the same creators of... returnIt combines intense combat, projectile dodging, and strategic use of abilities, creating confrontations that demand reading enemy patterns. Furthermore, the "Second Chance" feature allows you to immediately return to the moment of your first death, maintaining the pace of the action.

Scott Pilgrim EX

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Scott Pilgrim EX The game places the player in a Toronto fragmented by gangs and time distortions, where Scott, Ramona, and other characters face challenges in interconnected levels. Combat combines improvisation, chained combos, distinct weapons, and special attacks that expand the possibilities during each encounter.

Screamer

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Screamer It presents a tournament where drivers take to the track driven by ambition, revenge, or a desire for victory. Each competitor drives a car that expresses their identity, creating intense races in settings with an anime aesthetic and futuristic atmosphere. The difference lies in... Echo, a technology that transforms racing into combat: vehicles can use Boost to gain speed, perform Strikes to take down rivals, and activate Overdrive for moments of pure chaos.

Sea of ​​Remnants

Platforms: PS5, PC, Android and iOS (iPhone) Release date: 2026

Sea of ​​Remnants The game follows a sailor with amnesia who embarks on a journey across unpredictable seas alongside a mysterious young woman. It combines open-world exploration, shipbuilding, and recruiting allies, allowing players to form crews for voyages, battles, and expeditions. Choices shape factions, companions, and even the pirate city of Orbtopia, where players can upgrade equipment, manage shops, and interact with characters.

skateboard.

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 16, 2026

skateboard. The game takes the player to San Vansterdam, a constantly evolving online city where it's possible to skateboard, explore new spots, and interact with the community. The experience uses controls. Flick-It Enhanced graphics and detailed physics allow for precise maneuvering on streets, plazas, and various structures.

Slay the Spire 2

Platforms: PC Release date: 2026

Slay the Spire 2 It returns to a deck-building format with constantly changing matches, placing the player on a perilous ascent. Spirals It changes with each attempt, bringing new enemies, cards, relics, and potions that expand strategic possibilities. Furthermore, new and veteran characters appear with their own unique styles, encouraging varied approaches during turn-based combat.

Star Wars: Zero Company

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Star Wars: Zero Company The game follows Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads an unlikely group of specialists during the twilight of the Clone Wars. It combines turn-based tactical combat with strategic decisions that influence the squad's performance on each mission. Furthermore, the team must cooperate despite differing backgrounds and interests, facing a threat capable of expanding across the galaxy.

Subnautics 2

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Subnautics 2 The game takes the player to a completely new ocean planet, where survival depends on exploration, adaptation, and the intelligent use of equipment. The campaign begins with a mission that shows signs of going off course, while the ship's AI insists on continuing on. The world features varied biomes, unknown creatures, and mysteries linked to the protagonist himself. Furthermore, it's possible to play alone or cooperatively with up to three friends to build bases, create submarines, and investigate ruins.

Super Meat Boy 3D

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

Super Meat Boy 3D This game transforms the classic precision racing game into a fully three-dimensional platforming adventure. The player controls Meat Boy as he climbs walls, avoids saws, traverses unstable caves, and faces hostile environments that demand quick reflexes. Furthermore, each level is designed to test skill and rhythm, while maintaining the series' characteristic difficulty. The game includes boss battles, secrets scattered throughout the levels, and extra levels for those seeking even greater challenges.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and PC Release date: January 15, 2026

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon This game places the player in a new phase of the Trails saga, following Van, Rean, and Kevin as their journeys converge on central mysteries of the continent of Zemuria. The adventure is divided into three narrative paths that allow players to explore regions of the Republic of Calvard and strengthen bonds with allies. Furthermore, the game combines real-time battles with turn-based combat, offering the freedom to alternate between direct action and strategy.

The Sinking City 2

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

The Sinking City 2 It takes you to a distorted version of 1920s America, where Arkham is overrun by floods and phenomena linked to cosmic horror. The game combines exploration and survival as you traverse flooded streets, ruined mansions, and alleys dominated by entities from the Cthulhu Mythos.

TitanQuest 2

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: 2026

TitanQuest 2 Return to a universe inspired by classical mythology with a campaign that pits you against Nemesis, the Goddess of Retribution. The deity has corrupted the Fabric of Fate and imprisoned her opponents in eternal punishment, creating an unstable world. You embark on a journey through a reimagined Greece to confront the goddess, free those marked by her, and shape your own destiny.

Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream

Platforms: Nintendo Switch Release date: 2026

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream This game marks the return of the series after more than a decade and features a floating island where Mii characters live simple routines and unexpected situations. On the Nintendo Switch, the player creates Miis inspired by friends, family, or themselves, defines their personalities, and follows their daily lives. Furthermore, it's possible to observe how these characters feel, understand their conflicts, and help them solve small problems.

Yakuza Kiwami 3

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Release date: January 11, 2026

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Kazuma Kiryu's journey continues as he attempts to protect important people while facing conflicts spreading between Okinawa and Tokyo. The remake updates all the systems from the original game, with revamped combat and new cutscenes that help to better understand the characters' motivations. The package includes Dark Ties, a new standalone story that follows Yoshitaka Mine before the main events.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: 2026

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book This presents a new adventure where Yoshi must explore a talking book called Mr. E, which falls from the sky bringing clues about strange creatures. As the player turns the pages, they accompany Yoshi through scenarios that change according to each discovery recorded in the book itself.

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

Platforms: Nintendo Switch Release date: 2026

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta The series resumes Adol's journey through a vast land full of mysteries in this remake of the classic. Memories of Celceta From the PS Vita, maintaining the group action combat that demands quick changes in strategy. The mapping system returns to play an important role, encouraging exploration of each region of Celceta in search of paths, challenges, and rewards.

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and PC Release date: January 20, 2026

Ys X: Proud Nordics This edition expands the original adventure with new story content, brand new areas, and additional challenges. Adol and Karja continue to explore the island of Öland as they face the Griegr and investigate ancient ruins that reveal secrets about the power of Mana. The enhanced edition adds new Mana Actions, brand new bosses, and an expanded map to encourage exploration.

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies

Platforms: PS5 and PC Release date: 2026

Finally, developed by the studio of Elysium disk, ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies The game introduces Hershel Wilk, a brilliant agent who tries to overcome past mistakes while facing a mission that could redefine her career. The game blends espionage and cRPG structure, allowing players to investigate the city, interrogate allies and rivals, and use skill checks to advance.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 27 / 11 / 2025.

Source: Steam, GameRant.