The most anticipated video games of 2026
2026 is going to be see some incredible video games released - from the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI to Xbox Game Studios' Fable.
Here's a look at the most anticipated games of 2026 and when you can get yours hands on them. The real question is how will we find time to play them all?
Grand Theft Auto VI
After multiple delays, the generation defining Grand Theft Auto series is finally expected to release its next mainline game this year.
Set in a modern day Vice City, Grand Theft Auto VI is said to be the biggest GTA game ever. There's two playable characters: Jason Duval, a former drug runner, and Lucia Caminos, fresh out of prison and on a mission.
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These two look to have fantastic chemistry, how their story unfolds is the big question. Swamps, beaches, city streets and national parks — from what's been shown so far, the game environments have never looked better.
Paired with an abundance of new and interesting characters, it's no wonder they're taking their time to put it all together.
GTA VI is now set to release on November 19 across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Forza Horizon 6
The popular Forza Horizon series is taking players to Japan for the first time. Forza Horizon 6 will see an all new car festival arrive in this reimagining of Japan, featuring city streets, mountain climbs and stunning vistas.
It's out now on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release scheduled for later this year.
Fable
First revealed in 2020, we now have confirmation that Fable is fully open-world — and that's just the start of it. Housing is back, morality is back, players can create their own custom heroes and so much more.
Playground Games has described Fable as "fairytale, not fantasy" — a more intimate, whimsical take on magic and heroism rather than sweeping epic drama. It's also peppered with British humour.
Fable was originally scheduled to launch in 2026. Now, gamers can expect it early next year.
It's coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5.
Saros
Saros is the spiritual successor to 2021's Returnal, featuring face-paced action sequences, bullet hell and stunning visuals.
It's out now on PlayStation 5.
CONTROL Resonant
Remedy Games' is set to launch the exciting sequel to Control this year, featuring new character Dylan Faden.
Players will harness supernatural abilities and take on hoards of unnatural beings when CONTROL: Resonant launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC this year.
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Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is taking players back to Racoon City with a new horror adventure that'll make your skin crawl.
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The ninth mainline game in the series, players will step into the shoes of new character Grace Ashcroft. Fan-favourite Leon Kennedy also makes his return.
The horrors of Resident Evil Requiem are out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved is taking Xbox's original Halo game and giving it a complete makeover. Updated graphics, refined gameplay and more.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC this year.
007: First Light
007 First Light puts players in the shoes of a young James Bond before he was given 00 status.
In development by IO Interactive — the same team behind the Hitman series — this is the first new James Bond gaming experience in over a decade.
007 First Light has now officially launched onto PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is exactly as it sounds; DRAGON QUEST VII is getting a reimagining: new graphics, new gameplay and updated story.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is out now onebruary 6 to consoles and PC.
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