Updated: November 27, 2025
Introduction
We’ll admit it; predicting what a large portion of next year’s games will look like is basically a wild goose chase. In fact, it’s the constant element of surprise that keeps us coming back year after year.
The video game world overflows with leaks, speculation, and wishlists that fans often mistake for real facts.
So if you’ve seen some lists talking about Nioh 3 or a late-November 2026 GTA VI release date…You probably saw that wishlist yourself!
Here’s how we cleaned up the list and got you the accurate picture of what 2026 has in store.
We are sorting between the solid official announcements and the strongest rumors coming from within the industry.
Your wallets may hate this when you get through your wishlists!
Confirmed Big-Budget Titles (Official Dates / Windows)
Game Title Platform(s) Status Release Date
Grand Theft Auto VI Multi-platform Delayed for “final polish” November 19, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Officially confirmed, no longer called RE9 February 27, 2026
The “Coming Soon” List
(Based on official announcements OR strong insider reliability)
These games have official announcements but still don’t include a clear release timeline.
These games have official announcements, but the developers haven’t shared a real timeline yet.
delay, delay, delay…
Game Platform Status Expected Window
Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Series X S, PC Confirmed prequel
Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake Multi-platform Confirmed by Remedy Likely late 2026 release slot
Nintendo Switch 2 and First-Party Titles
The information for a release date on any of the other major Nintendo games is largely absent from the information provided.
This is primarily because Nintendo Switch 2 was:
Nintendo Switch 2 Timeline
Event Date
First look trailer January 16, 2025
Full details + Final price ($449.99) April 2, 2025 Nintendo Direct
Console launch June 5, 2025
So it has been available for months.
As previously reported, the older supply chain rumors concerning the Spring 2026 time frame for new Switch 2 consoles are no longer accurate.
Expect major first party titles (such as Mario and Zelda) to receive Switch 2 release dates in 2026 in the near future – they have already begun lining up!
If the Switch launches during that period, Nintendo will almost certainly reveal its big upcoming titles, including Mario and Zelda, soon after.
Until Nintendo officially announces both the hardware and its release window, first-party game dates will remain tightly under wraps.
Why 2026 Represents a True Post-Pandemic Explosion
Even with the typical delays that occur in the gaming industry, 2026 will likely represent an explosion as it relates to a post-pandemic era.
It is very likely that GTA VI will be one of the top games for all of 2026.
When paired with other potential releases such as:
Fable (open world)
Crimson Desert (open world)
Resident Evil Requiem
I think this represents the first time we see a console generation really starting to flourish.
Final Question
Which game do you believe will ultimately meet the release date of 2026? Let me know!