{"id":15694,"date":"2026-01-06T22:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T22:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/?p=15694"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:58:04","slug":"2026-video-game-release-dates-new-upcoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magicstark.cz\/en\/gaming-articles\/2026-video-game-release-dates-new-upcoming\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 in Gaming: Complete Overview of All Expected Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

January 2026 – Strong Year Start \u2744\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January 9<\/strong> will kick off the year with atmospheric survival Pathologic 3<\/a> (PS5, PC), with the Xbox Series X\/S version arriving January 23<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 13<\/strong> brings Wizard101<\/a> (Switch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 15<\/strong> is the day for JRPG fans – The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon<\/a> (PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Switch 2) releases along with Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 17<\/strong> brings Dynasty Warriors: Origins<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 20<\/strong> is a packed day – atmospheric MIO: Memories in Orbit<\/a> (PC, PS, Xbox, Switch) and the long-awaited fighting game 2XKO<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S) from Riot Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 22<\/strong> Final Fantasy fans celebrate with Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade<\/a> (XSX\/S, Switch 2), along with mobile hit Arknights Endfield<\/a> (PC, PS5, Mobile) and expansion Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven<\/a> (PC, PS, Switch, Xbox).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 23<\/strong> releases Nested Lands<\/a> (PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 26<\/strong> brings cooperative RPG Highguard<\/a> (PS5, PC, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 29<\/strong> arrives with Cairn<\/a> (PC, PS5) along with Dispatch<\/a> (Switch, Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 30<\/strong> concludes the month with Code Vein 2<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S) and remake Front Mission 3<\/a> (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 2026 – Month Full of Action \ud83d\udd25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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February 5<\/strong> kicks off with remake Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined<\/a> (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC), battle royale PUBG: Blindspot<\/a> (PC) and nostalgic Super Bomberman Collection<\/a> (Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX\/S, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 6<\/strong> is the day for action RPG fans – Nioh 3<\/a> (PC, PS5) finally arrives, along with PGA Tour 2K25<\/a> (Switch 2) and My Hero Academia: All’s Justice<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 11<\/strong> Suda51 arrives with Romeo is a Dead Man<\/a> (PS5, PC, XSX\/S), Tokyo Scramble<\/a> (Switch 2) and Starsand Island<\/a> (PC, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 12<\/strong> is the most packed day of the month: Mario Tennis Fever<\/a> (Switch 2), PC horror Killer Inn<\/a> (PC), God of War: Sons of Sparta<\/a> (PS5), BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S, Switch) and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties<\/a> (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 13<\/strong> continues: High on Life 2<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S), Rayman 30th Anniversary<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S, Switch, PC), Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma<\/a> (XSX\/S, PS5) and horror REANIMAL<\/a> (PS5, PC, Switch 2, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 16<\/strong> releases Caves of Qud<\/a> (Switch) and Braid: Anniversary Edition<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 17<\/strong> is the day for Obsidian fans – Avowed<\/a> (PS5), along with Subnautica<\/a> (Switch 2) and Subnautica: Below Zero<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 18<\/strong> brings mobile Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Survivor<\/a> (Mobile) and Poppy Playtime Chapter 5<\/a> (PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 19<\/strong> arrives with Love Eternal<\/a> (PS, Xbox, Switch, PC), Neva: Prologue<\/a> (PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, PS4, XSX\/S) and Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse<\/a> (Switch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 20<\/strong> releases JRPG Ys X: Proud Nordics<\/a> (PC, Switch 2, PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 24<\/strong> brings Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 26<\/strong> is another packed day: No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files<\/a> (PS5, PS4, XSX\/S), racing simulator Tokyo Xtreme Racer<\/a> (PS5), The Disney Afternoon Collection<\/a> (Switch) and PC Building Simulator 2<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 27<\/strong> culminates the month with three titles: massive Resident Evil Requiem<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch 2), Reigns: The Witcher<\/a> (PC, Mobile), Tales of Berseria Remastered<\/a> (PS5, PC, Switch, XSX\/S) and Switch 2 versions of Resident Evil Village<\/a> (Switch 2) and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 2026 – Spring Full of Games \ud83c\udf38<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The month begins with a general “March” date for Slay the Spire 2<\/a> (PC – Early Access) and Sand: Raiders of Sophie<\/a> (PC, PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 3<\/strong> brings Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered<\/a> (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) and Scott Pilgrim EX<\/a> (PC, PS, XSX\/S, Switch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 5<\/strong> is a massive day: Apple Arcade exclusive Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea<\/a> (Apple Arcade), Bungie shooter Marathon<\/a> (PS5, PC, XSX\/S), sequel Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf<\/a> (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS, Xbox) and especially Pokemon Pokopia<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 6<\/strong> releases expansion Where Winds Meet Hexi<\/a> (PC, PS5, Mobile).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 10<\/strong> brings update Ghost of Yotei’s Legends<\/a> (PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 12<\/strong> is another packed day: Solasta 2<\/a> (PC – Early Access), full version GreedFall 2: The Dying World<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S), John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S) and remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S, Switch, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13<\/strong> JRPG fans celebrate Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection<\/a> (PC, PS5, Switch 2, XSX\/S) and wrestling fans get WWE 2K26<\/a> (PC, PS5, Switch 2, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 16<\/strong> brings The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin<\/a> (PC, PS5) – mobile version releases March 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 17<\/strong> baseball fans get MLB The Show 26<\/a> (PS5, Switch, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 19<\/strong> is a day of monumental releases: Pearl Abyss open-world Crimson Desert<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S), PC port Death Stranding 2<\/a> (PC), Dragonkin: The Banished<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S) and Mouse P.I. For Hire<\/a> (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 20<\/strong> releases mobile Coffee Talk<\/a> (Mobile).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 26<\/strong> is another big day: horror Screamer<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S), remake Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage<\/a> (Switch 2), Icarus: Console Edition<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S), Switch 2 enhanced Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park<\/a> (Switch 2), New Super Lucky’s Tale<\/a> (PS5) and Life is Strange: Reunion<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 27<\/strong> brings nostalgic Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection<\/a> (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 31<\/strong> closes the month with Legacy of Kain: Ascendance<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S, Switch, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2026 – Spring Action \ud83c\udf3c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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April 2<\/strong> kicks off with Darwin’s Paradox<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 7<\/strong> releases mobile port of indie hit Sea of Stars<\/a> (Mobile).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 14<\/strong> finally brings the long-delayed REPLACED<\/a> (XSX\/S, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 16<\/strong> arrives with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream<\/a> (Switch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 20<\/strong> releases Switch 2 version of High on Life 2<\/a> (Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 22<\/strong> brings Tides of Tomorrow<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S) and Masters of Albion<\/a> (PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 24<\/strong> arrives with Capcom sci-fi Pragmata<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 28<\/strong> releases massive expansion Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred<\/a> (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX\/S, Xbox One).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30<\/strong> closes the month with Invincible VS<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S, PC) and PS5 exclusive Saros<\/a> (PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 2026 – Summer Begins \ud83c\udf1e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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May 12<\/strong> brings Switch 2 port Indiana Jones and the Great Circle<\/a> (Switch 2) and new chapter Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game<\/a> (PS5, PC, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 19<\/strong> is the day for racing fans – Forza Horizon 6<\/a> (PC, XSX\/S) – later releasing on PS5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 21<\/strong> brings sequel Coffee Talk Tokyo<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 22<\/strong> releases Switch 2 port Tales of Arise<\/a> (Switch 2) and multi-platform re-release Bubsy 4D<\/a> (PC, PS4\/5, Switch\/Switch 2, Xbox One, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 25<\/strong> finally releases life simulator Paralives<\/a> (PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 26<\/strong> brings The Relic: First Guardian<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 27<\/strong> arrives with spy thriller 007 First Light<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 29<\/strong> closes the month with LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight<\/a> (Switch 2, PC, PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 2026 – Classics on New Platforms \u2600\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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June 3<\/strong> kicks off with multi-platform version of FF7 Rebirth<\/a> (Switch 2, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 15<\/strong> brings long-developed Gothic Remake<\/a> (PS5, PC, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 18<\/strong> releases family game The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S, Switch 2, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 25<\/strong> closes the month with fighting game Dead or Alive 6: Last Round<\/a> (PS5, PC, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2026 – Summer Vacation Hits \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The month begins with a general date with Mistfall Hunter<\/a> (PC, XSX\/S, PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 9<\/strong> releases massive expansion Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok<\/a> (PS5\/4, Switch 2, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 10<\/strong> brings JRPG Digimon Story Time Stranger<\/a> (Switch, Switch 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 16<\/strong> arrives with card battle Culdcept Begins<\/a> (Switch, Switch 2, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 30<\/strong> releases its complete edition Culdcept The First<\/a> (PC, Switch, XSX\/S, PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 2026 – End of Summer \ud83c\udf05<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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August 4<\/strong> releases action RPG Beast of Reincarnation<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 6<\/strong> brings Marvel fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls<\/a> (PC, PS5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 27<\/strong> culminates the month with Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2<\/a> (PS5, Switch, PC, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 2026 – Autumn Start \ud83c\udf42<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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September 8<\/strong> brings horror game Halloween<\/a> (PC, PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 9<\/strong> brings highly anticipated Phantom Blade Zero<\/a> (PS5, PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 2026 – Grand Finale \ud83c\udf86<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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November 19, 2026<\/strong> – the day the gaming world awaits: GTA 6<\/a> (PS5, XSX\/S).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Games of 2026 Without Specific Date \ud83d\udcc5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Spring 2026 \ud83c\udf38<\/h3>\n\n\n\n