18 most-wanted video games of early 2026 – PlayStation.Weblog

With all the nice titles 2025 has graced us with, there’s barely been time to place down the DualSense wi-fi controller these previous 12 months. No matter what style you like chances are high you’ve been consuming properly, whether or not it’s been huge funds blockbusters like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yōtei, or instantaneous classics like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Sure, 2026 has loads to stay as much as, however even its first few months have lots coming to PS5 and PS4. Better get your wishlists prepared, issues are about to get busy in the easiest way…

Arknights: Endfield | Jan 22 | PS5

If the tower protection role-playing sport unique didn’t fairly scratch an itch, by no means concern. This area opera spinoff from the unique Arknights retains its strategic RPG stylings however ramps up the motion and exploration in its lavish, but hostile high-tech world. Gather assets to construct and increase factories and bases and unleash flashy combos with a celebration of as much as 4 in tactical real-time fight. And did I point out that one of many characters is a sun shades sporting panda known as Da Pan? Well, now .

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | Jan 28 | PS5

Despite its ever-ominous title, the Seven Deadly Sins sequence has at all times been a colourful RPG romp, with this newest entry reimagining its daring beginnings to inform an unique story. Remaining throughout the fanatical world of Britannia from its manga/anime supply materials, you and as much as 5 gamers through drop-in/out co-op can discover a large open-world of monsters, dungeons, and a multiversal quest. Yes, which means rifts in space-time, completely different dimensions, and alternate timelines, to maintain you in your toes.

Code Vein II | Jan 30 | PS5

Speaking of traversing timelines, followers of dystopian fantasy will really feel proper at dwelling with this motion RPG which duties you to save lots of a collapsing world throughout eras. With your actions as a Revenant Hunter 100 years previously rewriting the panorama of the current, Code Vein II is a wealthy journey with a customizable construct system to mirror the way you have interaction in its flashy battles and uniquely outfitted companions to combat alongside you. Oh, and Code Vein veterans might be glad to know you’ll be able to nonetheless drain blood from enemies to assist activate particular talents.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Feb 5 | PS5

If you’re something like me, the mere point out of Dragon Quest instantly triggers its signature theme tune in your head – however that’s the proper preface to a remake which goals to do its early 2000s PlayStation unique proud. The basic story of a fisherman’s son turned time-traveling hero has been up to date, together with the addition of a well-crafted diorama visible fashion which makes Akira Toriyama’s iconic character designs pop off the display. And the fight system has been improved to provide you entry to much more talents and pre-emptive strikes.

Nioh 3 | Feb 6 | PS5

Team Ninja’s darkish fantasy action-RPG sequence allows you to mix samurai and ninja abilities to take the combat to the highly effective calamity solely referred to as the Crucible. As samurai Tokugawa Takechiyo, the destiny of Japan rests in your blade, as his jealous brother’s yokai hordes look to carry hell to humanity. You gained’t simply stay within the Edo interval, both, as you’ll have an opportunity to find the secrets and techniques of the Sengoku, Heian, and Bakumatsu eras, together with their related historic figures.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X | Feb 12 | PS5

Fancy including a bit extra combat to your 2026? 91Act’s flashy roguelite platform journey packs all of the chunky, combo pushed fight you count on from a BlazBlue sport and slides it into the slick side-scrolling affair. Full of colourful pyrotechnics, potent power-ups, and an in depth development system, there’s heaps right here to get caught into.

Tides of Tomorrow | Feb 24 | PS5

The builders of narratively highly effective procedurally-generated journey Road 96 switches streets for seas. As a part of a neighborhood of nomads known as Tidewalkers, your actions form the story within the quest to discover a remedy for the lethal plastification of ocean planet Elynd. But select your actions rigorously – the asynchronous multiplayer gameplay means yours and different gamers’ decisions can have an effect on how the world reacts to you as a Tidewalker.  

No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files | Feb 26 | PS4, PS5

Wake up, detective, it’s time to tackle a brand new case. Internet idol Iris Sagan has apparently been kidnapped by aliens, and as sleuth Kaname Date solely you’ll be able to assist her. Set between the 2 earlier titles within the AI: The Somnium Files sequence, this spin-off blends a visible novel narrative with escape room puzzles and third-person exploration sequences the place you enter the desires of potential suspects for clues.

Resident Evil Requiem | Feb 27 | PS5

We’ve all been eagerly ready to return to Racoon City. So when Resident Evil Requiem was introduced you can virtually style the collective combination of pleasure and dread. The iconic survival horror sequence is again for one more chunk, this time placing curious however wholly unprepared intelligence agent Grace Ashcroft in the course of its blood-soaked investigation. You’ll even be slipping again into the sneakers of returning RE icon Leon S. Kennedy. With the liberty to decide on between first and third-person viewpoints as you play, Capcom is promising basic chills that can get proper up in your face, and greater than seemingly inside some zombie guts, too.

Marathon | March | PS5

Marathon runs will get brutal quick. Bungie’s new PvPvE extraction shooter takes place at nighttime sci-fi world of Tau Ceti, the place rival Runners and hostile UESC safety will get between you and your high-stakes heist makes an attempt. Tense survival FPS gameplay awaits as you scavenge deserted colony outposts filled with loot, stalking solo or forging fragile, on-the-fly alliances with rival crews by proximity chat within the race to extract alive.

Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse | March 5 | PS4, PS5

Let’s get straight into it – the ‘Curse’ a part of the title is definitely a cursed hat that you just management which has the facility to own enemies and use their talents on this colourful 2D Metroidvania roguelike. And after you’ve used their abilities for fight, puzzles, and traversal, you’ll be able to wind down by rebuilding your ruined village to arrange in your subsequent run. Why not carry three different associates alongside for the journey through the multiplayer mode, as properly?

Coffee Talk Tokyo | March 5 | PS5

If you’ve by no means skilled the comfy visible novel joys of Coffee Talk, then that is the best alternative to seize a cup of joe and sit on the strangest café on the block. Spinning off from the primary sequence, Coffee Talk Tokyo allows you to hear the tales of not solely folks looking for which means, but additionally supernatural creatures together with vampires, mermaids, and ghosts in search of a bit (and largely not literal) heart-to-heart. You can even craft stunning latte artwork that can actually make you are feeling you’re in the course of summertime Tokyo.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake | March 12 | PS5

Overhauling this creepy PlayStation 2 cult basic with enhancements throughout its visuals and audio was simply the beginning for Koei Tecmo. This memorable survival horror’s use of the Camera Obscura to {photograph} objects and battle evil spirits has additionally been given new options, together with filter switching to carry out feats comparable to growing your ‘shooting’ distance in fight.

Crimson Desert | March 19 | PS5

This open-world journey has been on the lips of many since its reveal again in 2019, so these craving to check their talent and energy within the fantasy continent of Pywel haven’t lengthy left to attend. Combat, crafting and cooking, be a part of quite a lot of different actions comparable to fishing and mining, which implies there’s lots to provide you a break from the combat towards savage rival tribes, brutish monsters, and even a mechanical dragon.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered | March 19 | PS5

The Musoi majesty of Koei Tecmo’s tactical motion sequence will get a glow-up in 2026, because the PlayStation 2 unique returns with a modernized look, refined gameplay and UI, and content material from its Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends growth. So you’re not simply getting the finely honed and ever entertaining 1 vs 1,000 gameplay, there’s additionally new weapons, storylines and problem modes to conflict swords with.

007 First Light | May 27 | PS5

Hitman developer IO Interactive making a James Bond sport? It’s a match made in 00-heaven. Set earlier than the MI6 tremendous spy gained his 007 standing, this reimagined origin story goals to ship quick vehicles, clean (and on the excellent instances, slow-motion) gunplay, modern devices, and the power to finish Bond’s missions in quite a lot of methods. Steal and sneak your manner into compounds, bluff and bluster previous guards, eavesdrop for intelligence, take down enemies with stealth, or perhaps simply let your fists fly. 

Pragmata | April 24 | PS5

If you’ve had that picture of an astronaut and a mysterious younger woman lodged in your mind since Pragmata’s first reveal trailer, 2026 is lastly your payoff. Capcom’s new sci-fi IP strands spacefarer Hugh and his android companion Diana on a chilly lunar analysis station dominated by rogue AI, pairing Hugh’s weighty third-person taking pictures with Diana’s reality-bending hacks to hijack enemies and crack environmental puzzles. 

Saros | April 30 | PS5

Housemarque’s been arduous at work after delivering the wonderful Returnal, and Saros is bringing all of the qualities which have made the developer one to look at. Mysterious, otherworldly setting? Check. Fast-paced sci-fi taking pictures? No doubt. Although in contrast to Returnal, every demise in Saros allows you to select and completely improve your weapon and swimsuit loadout. And there’s much more secrets and techniques in regards to the sport to be revealed…

This is only a small number of what’s coming down the road – which early 2026 titles are you trying ahead to enjoying?