2026 is shaping up to be the most stacked year in gaming history — GTA 6, Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Crimson Desert, and a dozen other major releases all in the same twelve months. Here’s every confirmed and strongly rumoured release date for the most awaited games that matter most this year.
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2026 Most Awaited Games: Release Date Tracker
Dates marked as “rumoured” are sourced from credible leakers or regional certification sightings — not officially confirmed by publishers.
| Game | Release Date | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | February 27, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Confirmed |
| Crimson Desert | March 16, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Confirmed |
| 007: First Light | March 27, 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Confirmed |
| Saros | April 30, 2026 | PS5 | Confirmed |
| Forza Horizon 6 | May 19, 2026 | Xbox Series X/S, PC (PS5 post-launch) | Confirmed |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | TBD 2026 (Summer expected) | PS5, PC | Unconfirmed |
| Marvel’s Wolverine | September 15, 2026 | PS5 | Confirmed |
| Marvel: Tokon Fighting Souls | October 2026 (approx.) | PS5 | Window |
| Silent Hill: Townfall | TBD 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Announced |
| Dune: Awakening | TBD 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Confirmed |
| LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | TBD 2026 | Multi | Announced |
| Control: Resonant | TBD 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Announced |
| Pragmata | TBD 2026 | PS5, Xbox, PC | Confirmed |
| Phantom Blade Zero | TBD 2026 | PS5, PC | Confirmed |
| Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 | TBD 2026 | Multi | Rumoured |
| Invincible VS | TBD 2026 | Multi | Announced |
| GTA VI | November 19, 2026 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S (PC later) | Confirmed |
The Five Games That Define 2026
GTA VI (November 19) is the black cloud that looms over everything else. Rockstar delayed it from May to November, reshaping every other release window in the industry. Publishers don’t want to launch within a month of it — which is exactly why Wolverine (September 15) and Forza Horizon 6 (May 19) are where they are.
Marvel’s Wolverine (September 15) is Insomniac’s next major PS5 exclusive — an M-rated, fully violent take on Logan searching for answers about his past, with Sabretooth, Mystique, Omega Red, and the Sentinels confirmed. The last solo Wolverine game was in 2009.
Forza Horizon 6 (May 19) finally takes the series to Japan — the most-requested Horizon destination for over a decade. Launches Xbox/PC first; PS5 version comes later in the year. Available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Crimson Desert (March 16) from Pearl Abyss is the year’s biggest action RPG wildcard — a melee-combat open world built in Black Desert’s engine, centred on mercenary Kliff on the ravaged continent of Pywel. The combat footage has been some of the most impressive shown all year.
Resident Evil Requiem (February 27) introduces FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft alongside Leon S. Kennedy in a dual-character mechanic — Grace’s slow-burn survival horror contrasting with Leon’s combat-heavy sequences, set in a new location beyond Raccoon City.
Check our gaming release calendar and reviews on TechnoSports and our PS5 vs Xbox Series X best exclusives 2026.
FAQs
When is GTA 6 releasing in 2026?
Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S — with a PC version expected later.
When is Marvel’s Wolverine releasing?
Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15, 2026, exclusively on PS5 — developed by Insomniac Games, with no PC or Xbox release announced.
