GameSpot has released its updated list of confirmed game release dates for 2026 across various platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, Switch, and mobile.
The list, compiled by author Gabe Gurwin, includes titles with firm launch dates as well as wide release windows for the year. This is expected to change as publishers announce or delay their plans.
The most prominent entry is Grand Theft Auto 6, which is scheduled to release on PS5 and Xbox Series
This schedule may be useful for gamers planning hardware upgrades, subscription renewals, or managing their game backlog around specific franchises. Below are some notable releases per month, based on dates provided by GameSpot.
Early 2026: Trails, Nioh 3, and Resident Evil Requiem
January The game kicks off with The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, which will release on January 15 for PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Next, Code Vein 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC on January 30th.
february Triggered by a busy schedule. Nioh 3 is launching as a PS5 exclusive on February 6th. On February 5, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Both High on Life 2 and ReAnimal are set to release on February 13.
The month will conclude with Resident Evil Requiem, which will be available on February 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, and PC.
March: Crimson Desert, Death Stranding 2, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 on PC
March is one of the busiest months on the gaming calendar. Crimson Desert is set to launch on March 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, marking its return after years of delay.
On the same day, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will release on PC. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is scheduled for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Switch 2 on March 13.
A remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is planned for March 12, and Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon is launching on March 5.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder is arriving on March 26, along with Meetup in the Balabelle Park expansion. WWE 2K26 and MLB The Show 26 will release on March 13 and March 17, respectively.
April: Pragmata, Diablo IV Expansion, and Saros
Pragmata, Capcom’s highly anticipated sci-fi game that got delayed, is set to launch on April 17 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
Diablo IV: Lords of Hatred, the game’s second major expansion, will be released on April 28 on all supported platforms. Housemarque’s Saros is set to release on April 30 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
May: Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Mina the Hollower
Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled to launch on May 19 for Xbox Series X and S as well as PC. IO Interactive’s James Bond game, 007 First Light, will be released on May 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, and PC. Yacht Club Games’ Mina the Hollower is set to release on May 29th on all major platforms.
Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access on May 14 for Xbox Series X and S and PC. Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will follow early access on PC starting May 20th.
June to August: Palworld console launch, Halo Campaign Evolved, and Madden 27
Palworld is set to arrive on July 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC. The remake of the original Halo campaign, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, is scheduled to release on July 28 on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
It will be the first mainline Halo game to launch on PlayStation. Madden NFL 27 is planned to release on August 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, and PC.
Marvel Token: Fighting Souls, a fighter from Arc System Works with Marvel license, will launch on August 6 for PS5 and PC. Star Wars: Zero Company is also expected to arrive on August 27.
Fall Slate: Wolverine, Silent Hill Townfall, and Gears of War E-Day
Marvel’s Wolverine will launch as a PS5 exclusive on September 15. Fire Emblem: Fortune Weave will release on Switch 2 on September 17th. Silent Hill: Townfall and Control Resonant will both release on September 24 on PS5 and PC, with Townfall releasing only on PS5 and PC.
Xbox Series X on October 6th
November and December: GTA 6 and Dragon Quest Monsters
Grand Theft Auto 6 will release on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S on November 19. Rockstar has not confirmed a PC release date. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World will arrive on PS5, Switch 2, and Switch on December 3rd.
dated but subject to change
The only titles listed with a 2026 window, including The Duskbloods on Switch 2, The Wolf Among Us Remastered, Mortal Shell 2, Squadron 42, and Turok Origins, do not have any confirmed dates yet.
Games in early development or games belonging to franchises with a history of delays, including GTA 6, may have their release dates changed prior to launch.
The list will be updated as publishers confirm windows or move titles to specific months.
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