2025 was an outstanding year for gamers. Whatever type of game you like, there was plenty to enjoy along with many surprises. Looking ahead to 2026, the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release, but don’t let that overshadow the rest of the year’s lineup.
Our calendar might seem quite empty right now, but don’t worry. We’ll keep updating it throughout the year with the latest announcements, delays, reviews, and release dates. For the first time, we’re including tabletop game releases, such as upcoming Magic: The Gathering sets. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for new updates on game launches.
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Updated on December 26, 2025
As the year wraps up, we’ve adjusted the calendar to reflect moved dates and added a few new titles that have appeared. We’ll continue updating this list as new games are announced and some are delayed. Keep checking back to stay informed about upcoming video games and tabletop releases for 2026.
January
January brings a variety of titles. RPG enthusiasts should watch for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon. Horror fans can look forward to Pathologic 3, Brokenlore: Unfollow, and I Hate This Place. Fans of challenging gameplay might try Code Vein 2, a souls-like game. Other notable releases include the RTS city builder Nova Roma and the extraction shooter The Midnight Walkers.
Video Game Releases
Here are the release dates for January 2026:
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | Dunecrawler | PC |
| Jan 6 | StarRupture (Early Access) | PC |
| Jan 7 | Ancient Farm | PC |
| Jan 7 | Past Fate (Early Access) | PC |
| Jan 7 | Fairy Tail: Dungeons | Switch |
| Jan 9 | Pathologic 3 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Jan 12 | Mario Tennis Fever | Switch 2 |
| Jan 15 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0 (Free Update) | Switch, Switch 2 |
| Jan 15 | Craftlings | PC |
| Jan 15 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon | PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2 |
| Jan 16 | Brokenlore: Unfollow | PC, PS5 |
| Jan 19 | Earth Of Oryn | PC |
| Jan 20 | Memories In Orbit | PC, Switch |
| Jan 22 | Arknights: Endfield | PC, PS5, Mobile |
| Jan 22 | Cult Of The Lamb (Woolhaven DLC) | PC |
| Jan 22 | Dynasty Warriors: Origins | Switch 2 |
| Jan 22 | Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Visions of Four Heroes DLC) | PC |
| Jan 22 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade | Switch 2 |
| Jan 22 | Nova Roma | PC |
| Jan 22 | Sega Football Club Champions | PC |
| Jan 23 | Escape From Ever After | PC, Switch |
| Jan 23 | The Gold River Project (Early Access) | PC |
| Jan 26 | Highguard | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Jan 26 | Car Service Together | PC |
| Jan 29 | Cairn | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Jan 29 | Dispatch | Switch, Switch 2 |
| Jan 29 | Don’t Stop Girly Pop | PC |
| Jan 29 | The Midnight Walkers (Early Access) | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Jan 29 | Code Vein 2 | PC, PS5, Series X |
| Jan 30 | Vampires: Bloodlord Rising | PC (Early Access) |
Note: Several other titles are expected but without confirmed release dates yet.
Tabletop Releases
Releases scheduled for January include:
- Lorwyn Eclipsed (Magic: The Gathering) – Jan 23
- Spirit Charmers (Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG: The Chronicles) – Jan 23
- Burst Protocol (Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Set) – Jan 26
- Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes (Pokemon) – Jan 30
February
February already looks promising with the quirky strategy roguelike Mewgenics, the sequel Nioh 3, and the next Resident Evil installment, Requiem. Other remasters include Deus Ex and Dragon Quest 7, alongside the sequel High on Life. Additionally, Yakuza Kiwami 3 will be released along with the new Dark Ties expansion.
Video Game Releases
Confirmed for February:
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Pax Autocratia | PC |
| Feb 3 | Aces of Thunder | PC |
| Feb 3 | Norse Oath Of Blood | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Feb 5 | Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Feb 5 | My Hero Academia: All’s Justice | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Feb 5 | Menace | PC |
| Feb 6 | Nioh 3 | PC, PS5 |
| Feb 6 | PGA Tour 2K25 | Switch 2 |
| Feb 10 | Mewgenics | PC |
| Feb 10 | Lost & Found Co. | PC |
| Feb 11 | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties | PC, PS4, PS5, Series X |
| Feb 12 | ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard | Switch 2 |
| Feb 12 | Mario Tennis Fever | Switch 2 |
| Feb 12 | Ride 6 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Feb 13 | High On Life 2 | PC, PS5, Series X |
| Feb 16 | AstroBotanica (Early Access) | PC |
| Feb 24 | Tides Of Tomorrow | PC |
| Feb 26 | Tales Of Berseria Remastered | PC, PS5, Series X |
| Feb 27 | Resident Evil Biohazard Gold Edition | Switch 2 |
| Feb 27 | Resident Evil Generation Pack (includes Biohazard, Village, Requiem) | Switch 2 |
| Feb 27 | Resident Evil Requiem | PC, PS5, Series X |
| Feb 27 | Resident Evil Village Gold Edition | Switch 2 |
No specific days are yet confirmed for some other titles.
Tabletop Releases
Releases for February include:
- Dragonlance Legends Collector’s Edition (Dungeons & Dragons) – Feb 10
- Spiritforged (Riftbound TCG) – Feb 13
- Maze Of Muertos (Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Set) – Feb 20
- Astra Militarum (Warhammer 40K) – Date TBA
March
The month looks packed, with Monster Hunter Stories 3, Crimson Desert, and 007 First Light leading the list. Mouse P.I. For Hire and The Legend of Khiimori (early access) are also attracting attention. Several titles slated for Q1 might roll into March as well.
Video Game Releases
Confirmed for March so far:
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | The Legend of Khiimori (Early Access) | PC |
| Mar 5 | Coffee Talk Tokyo | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 5 | Never Grave: The Witch And The Curse | PC |
| Mar 5 | Pokemon Pokopia | Switch 2 |
| Mar 5 | Sushi Cat – Tower Defense | Switch |
| Mar 12 | Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 12 | John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 12 | Solasta 2 | PC |
| Mar 13 | Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 15 | Altiros | PC |
| Mar 19 | Crimson Desert | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 19 | Mouse P.I. For Hire | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X |
| Mar 26 | Copa City | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 26 | Screamer | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Mar 27 | Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection | Switch |
| Mar 27 | 007 First Light | PC, PS5, Series X |
| Mar 31 | Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together | PC |
Additional titles and delays may occur, so stay tuned.
Tabletop Releases
Scheduled for March:
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Magic: The Gathering) – Mar 6
- Legendary Modern Decks 2026 (Yu-Gi-Oh! Deck Sets) – Mar 13
April
April looks light with few announced titles. But many could still be revealed as the month approaches.
Video Game Releases
Confirmed so far:
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Apr 24 | Pragmata | Switch 2 |
| Apr 28 | Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred (Expansion DLC) | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X |
| Apr 30 | Invincible VS | PC, PS5, Series X |
Other titles are expected but unconfirmed.
Tabletop Releases
- Secrets Of Strixhaven (Magic: The Gathering) – Date TBD
May
May is anticipated for the launch of Paralives early access, exciting life simulation fans. A single other title, Mars Tactics, is also scheduled for release.
Tabletop Releases
- Unleashed (Riftbound TCG) – Date TBD
June
Currently, only Nocturne has a confirmed release date (June 30). More titles might be announced as mid-year approaches.
Video Game Releases
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| June 30 | Nocturne | PC |
Tabletop Releases
- Marvel Super Heroes (Magic: The Gathering) – Date TBD
July
Peace Island will enter early access on July 1. Beyond that, no specific release dates are confirmed yet for other titles.
Video Game Releases
- Peace Island (Early Access) – Jul 1
Tabletop Releases
- No scheduled releases yet.
August
The only confirmed release is the Magic: The Gathering set based on The Hobbit. Other titles are yet to be announced.
Video Game Releаses
- None yet.
Tabletop Releases
- The Hobbit (Magic: The Gathering) – Date TBD
September
Expect Halloween, based on the classic film, arriving in September, along with Phantom Blade Zero.
Video Game Releases
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | Halloween | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Sep 9 | Phantom Blade Zero | PC, PS4, PS5 |
Other titles may be announced later.
Tabletop Releases
- No scheduled releases.
October
Steel Ark is scheduled for October, along with the Wizards of the Coast set Reality Fracture. Other titles are under consideration.
Video Game Releases
- None confirmed yet.
Tabletop Releases
- Reality Fracture (Magic: The Gathering) – Date TBD
November
Grand Theft Auto 6 is the big highlight, anticipated on November 19. Other titles haven’t been confirmed yet, and the rest of the month’s lineup remains uncertain.
Video Game Releаses
| Day | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | Grand Theft Auto 6 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
Tabletop Releases
- No scheduled releases yet.
December
Beautiful Light is currently the only game announced for December, with potential for more to be unveiled.
Video Game Releаses
- None confirmed yet.
Tabletop Releases
- No scheduled releases.
Confirmed For 2026 and Beyond
Many games are announced but with no specific release dates. Some scheduled for 2026 include—
- Crime Simulator (Q1) on PS5 and Switch 2
- Fate Trigger (Q1) on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Gothic 1 Remake (Q1) on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Starsand Island (Q1) on PC, PS5, Series X|S, Switch 2
- Outward (Q2) on PC, PS5, Series X|S, Switch
- Lords of the Fallen 2 (Q2) on PC
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Q2) on Switch 2
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer (Q2) on PC, PS5, Series X|S
- Many others are planned throughout 2026 and beyond.