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The mud has barely settled on GOTY season, and lots of players are in all probability nonetheless working their manner by means of among the greatest video games of 2025, however our consideration is shifting to the most important upcoming video games set to launch in 2026. The subsequent 12 months regarded very packed.
Whether it’s new installments in enormous franchises like Resident Evil and Tomb Raider, or new IPs from acclaimed studios like FromSoftware and Housemarque, 2026’s online game launch schedule is already bursting with video games that look important. Oh, and there’s additionally the small matter of the long-awaited launch of Grand Theft Auto VI — it received’t get delayed once more, proper?
This week, I requested the Tom’s Guide crew to select the upcoming video games in 2026 that they will’t wait to play, and obtained picks that cowl each platform, together with PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC and Xbox Series X. These are the games we can’t wait to play in the months ahead.
Highguard (Jan. 26)
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Highguard was the ultimate trailer proven at The Game Awards 2025 and instantly obtained near-universal backlash. I noticed feedback describing it as generic and that the “high fantasy but with guns” theming did not mesh collectively. I can concede all of that, however I nonetheless wish to plant a flag for Highguard.
It’s made by a crew of former Respawn Entertainment builders who labored on Titanfall and Apex Legends, a sequence and sport that I’ve loved immensely. This doesn’t instantly confer high quality on Highguard, however I’m optimistic that it’ll function nice gunplay and clean motion a la Apex and Titanfall. I’m curious concerning the siege breaker mechanic teased within the trailer. Perhaps that is the MOBA FPS that Smite dreamed of being? — Scott Younker
Reanimal (Feb. 13)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Little Nightmares is one of my favorite game series, so when I heard the developers of the first two titles were creating a new game with equally eerie, dark fairytale vibes (but in a completely separate universe), I was sold instantly. Reanimal looks very much like a spiritual successor, carrying that same haunting tension and style, even though it’s an entirely original experience.
Players control a brother and sister duo trying to escape a nightmarish, twisted version of their home world while rescuing missing friends. Even from the gameplay trailer alone, it includes plenty of survival horror, stealth, and puzzle-solving, with a shared camera designed to keep tension high and support solo play (with AI controlling the partner) and local or online co-op.
I love that, freed from the constraints of other IP, Tarsier Studios can explore scarier, more mature themes this time around, and it all feels like a natural evolution of their style. I’m counting down the days until I can explore every sinister corner of Reanimal in mid-February. — Alix Blackburn
Resident Evil Requiem (Feb. 27)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S
Capcom’s iconic franchise is taking us again to Raccoon City for what appears to be one other terrifying slice of survival horror, and I couldn’t be extra excited to see what nightmares are lurking in Resident Evil Requiem.
This time round, we’re getting into the footwear of Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst who is shipped to examine the Wrenwood Hotel whereas investigating deaths brought on by a mysterious illness… and her findings lead her again to the place this chaos all started. Resident Evil’s long-suffering motion hero, Leon S. Kennedy, can be assigned to the identical case after an officer goes lacking. As their paths converge, they’ll uncover some truths behind the Raccoon City Incident that modified the world without end.
The sport appears to supply a lethal new monster to keep away from, loads of thrills and chills en route, and the added possibility of tackling this thriller in third or first-person at will guarantees to get us up shut with no matter terrors lie forward. I can’t wait to be hiding behind my couch when Resident Evil Requiem drops on the finish of February. — Martin Shore
Pragmata (April 22)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
It’s not disingenuous to say I’ve had my eye on Pragmata for almost six years at this level. It even made our video games we won’t wait to play in 2024 checklist as my primary choose. That not solely highlights my enduring pleasure but additionally the numerous delays Pragmata has suffered since its preliminary 2020 debut.
My hands-on expertise with Pragmata final yr additionally solely amplified my enthusiasm. Pragmata appears like one of the crucial authentic ideas to return out of the gaming {industry} in years, mixing third-person taking pictures mechanics with real-time puzzle fixing. It’s completely addicting, like Gears of War meets Tetris with a Dead Space and BioShock coat of paint.
While many of the sport is performed primarily from the attitude of its principal character, system auditor Hugh Williams, you’re additionally controlling Diana at occasions. She’s a cybernetically-enhanced android who acts as each a McGuffin and a sidekick, permitting you to hack into enemies and the setting.
Pragmata appears like an thrilling departure from the norm. It’s constructed on a wide range of promising parts, like bespoke hack-and-shoot fight, puzzle-solving, and journey, set in a future world riddled with intrigue. Plus, it has a head-thumping synth-laden rating that may make any Armored Core and System Shock followers really feel proper at house. — Ryan Epps
Saros (April 30)
Platforms: PS5
Since beating (and loving) PS5 unique Returnal in 2021, I’ve but to seek out one other sport that scratches the identical itch for cinematic sci-fi and frantic bullet hell gameplay. So, it’s a very good job that developer Housemarque has been working away on a religious follow-up for the final 5 years. Saros appears to take the sensible bones of Returnal and refine them even additional.
Like its religious predecessor, Saros is a third-person shooter that sees you taking down enemies whereas trying to evade a display stuffed with glowing projectiles. It additionally incorporates rougelite parts, and from the slick gameplay we’ve seen, my thumbs are already twitching for its fast-paced motion fight.
In truth, Saros appears so much like Returnal, I’m slightly perplexed why it’s not only a numbered sequel. Perhaps my solely concern is the studies that Housemarque might have toned down the issue stage, which might be a disgrace, as Returnal was such an exhilarating expertise as a result of every superb victory felt so hard-earned. — Rory Mellon
007: First Light (May 27)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
I genuinely can’t consider a developer/franchise pairing that makes extra sense than IO Interactive and James Bond. Off the again of the Hitman: World of Assassination trilogy (and the whole lot that we’ve seen from 007: First Light thus far), I actually do assume the IO Interactive crew seems to be the right stewards for the high-stakes spying that Ian Fleming’s iconic MI6 agent is thought for.
Preview write-ups throughout the online have been fairly optimistic, and the massive gameplay reveal that IO supplied us a couple of months again means that they’ve actually acquired the measure of what makes Bond tick. 007: First Light appears to be a globetrotting journey that boasts tons of intense motion and presents gamers the prospect to place a brand-new Bond (“Dexter: Original Sin” star, Patrick Gibson) to full impact out within the subject, nevertheless they see match — and it’s doing all that with that particular Bond swagger.
While we’re nonetheless ready to see what new Bond director Denis Villeneuve has in retailer for the spy on the massive display, 007: First Light completely appears prefer it’ll be a must-play when it arrives in May. — Martin Shore
Grand Theft Auto VI (Nov. 19)
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S
I don’t wish to jinx it, however I’m fairly sure 2026 is lastly going to see the long-awaited launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. I would must fetch some clown make-up if it’s delayed but once more and slips into 2027, however for now, I’m very optimistic that just about each gamer on the planet goes to be spending the approaching winter escaping to sun-soaked Leonida.
Grand Theft Auto VI is a online game that speaks for itself; there’s no must justify my anticipation on this case. It’s the newest installment within the greatest gaming franchise round, and it’s a blockbuster title 13 years within the making.
Developer Rockstar remains to be holding particulars largely underneath wraps. However, we all know GTA 6 will star duo-protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, and is certain to supply the sequence’ signature open-world crime-fueled motion with Rockstar’s industry-leading eye for element. Let’s be trustworthy, we don’t even must see any extra trailers or precise gameplay, virtually everyone with a gaming console goes to be taking part in GTA 6 day one. — Rory Mellon
The Duskbloods (TBA 2026)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Despite being a Nintendo Switch 2 unique, FromSoftware’s subsequent foray nonetheless looks like an utter melting pot of enjoyable constructed on a Gothic, Victorian vibe much like Bloodborne. However, not like that cherished action-adventure RPG, The Duskbloods is a far completely different expertise, mixing Souls motion with gameplay mechanics paying homage to Escape From Tarkov.
Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki described Duskbloods as a PvPvE sport, which largely focuses on on-line multiplayer performance. You play as considered one of many “Bloodsworn,” a elaborate phrase for vampires with particular talents, and your basic process throughout missions will differ relying on the completely different “roles” you are taking going right into a sport. The major goal is to rack up as many victory factors as potential, whether or not by partaking on-line foes or by different means.
As a FromSoftware connoisseur, I’m desperately awaiting the discharge of this sport. Duskbloods is shaping as much as be one thing completely contemporary and thrilling. I do know many followers are postpone by the truth that it’s a Switch 2 unique and focuses totally on multiplayer, much like Elden Ring: Nightreign. Still, I’ve a sense Duskbloods will probably be fairly the fun journey, particularly in the event you’re an enormous fan of Dark Souls PvP, Castlevania, and “Vampire Hunter D.” — Ryan Epps
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (TBA 2026)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
I simply don’t watch Nintendo Directs. I devour them. All in order that I can be taught one factor and one factor solely — when can I play the subsequent Fire Emblem? When subsequent can I lose myself in a grid-based technique RPG with basic anime visuals, tales of fallen kingdoms, black knights, interwoven private relationships, and characters that may die without end?
So you possibly can think about the ungodly noise I made when, through the Nintendo Direct in September 2025, Nintendo introduced Fortune’s Weave, the subsequent within the long-running franchise. A could possibly be sequel, could possibly be prequel to Three Houses, a favourite for a lot of followers of the sequence. I can’t wait.
It appears like we’ll be heading again to Fódlan, or someplace close by, with a narrative centered round some brutal-sounding gladiatorial video games. We’ve met some characters, we’ve seen some gameplay. There’s apparently going to be a extra open world as nicely, though how open stays to be seen.
Just one factor stays — the sport card slotted into my Switch 2, in order that I can descend as soon as once more into the depths of a Fire Emblem sport and drink in each annoying second of a personality dealing with an onslaught of enemies. Cai, Leda, Theodora, Dietrich… I’m coming. — Tammy Rogers
Marvel’s Wolverine (TBA 2026)
Platforms: PS5
Wolverine is among the most violent, bloodthirsty characters within the Marvel Universe, however most of the time, he’s portrayed with out the requisite blood splatter. In some circumstances, this is sensible. When a Marvel sport is focused at households, having Logan rip the insides from his enemies isn’t the proper name. But for us grownups, the violent Wolverine will be precisely what we’re searching for.
Thankfully, Marvel’s Wolverine is coming from Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment to the PS5. The self-contained story shares continuity with Insomniac’s widespread Spider-Man video games, however with everybody’s favourite grumpy, hard-to-kill hero taking middle stage. The upcoming M-rated sport has me counting down the times till late 2026 when it’s scheduled to hit the market.
But it’s not simply the violence and gore which have me excited — Insomniac’s pedigree with the unimaginable Spider-Man video games has me assured that this sport will probably be enjoyable to play. The developer has a monitor report of releasing solely high quality video games (Editor’s word: I assume Dave hasn’t performed Fuse!), and I anticipate it to place the identical stage of care into Marvel’s Wolverine. — Dave LeClair
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (TBA 2026)
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Tomb Raider is a kind of franchises that appears like a ceremony of passage in journey gaming, so listening to that Lara Croft (now voiced by Alix Wilton Regan) is returning in a full reimagining of her very first journey has me genuinely hyped. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis takes the 1996 basic and rebuilds it from the bottom up with subsequent‑gen visuals and trendy gameplay powered by Unreal Engine 5.
In this up to date journey, Lara travels by means of unique jungles, historic Mediterranean ruins, scorching deserts, and mysterious misplaced islands on the hunt for the Scion of Atlantis, a strong artifact. And after all, in true Tomb Raider trend, she’ll remedy puzzles, keep away from lethal traps, and face off with deadly predators alongside the way in which.
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are reimagining this iconic sport by increasing the world in ways in which weren’t potential again in ’96 and bringing a contemporary (hopefully trustworthy) tackle Lara’s origins that longtime followers and newcomers alike can dive into. I’m severely excited to see this basic journey reborn when Legacy of Atlantis launches in 2026. — Alix Blackburn
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (TBA 2026)
Platforms: PC, PS5
I’ll admit, I’m extra focused on Zero Parades from the remnants of ZA/UM due to the narrative across the sport than the title itself. At first look, Zero Parades primarily appears like Disco Elysium 2 with comparable methods, graphics and a forlorn, damaged lead character.
If you’re unaware of what’s occurring with ZA/UM, I like to recommend the way in which too lengthy however extremely in-depth two-part report from People Make Games concerning the Disco Elysium maker’s controversial historical past, together with monetary males taking on the agency and ousting the writers and administrators of the sport.
Can Zero Parades stand by itself as a high quality sport? Or will the direct inspiration of among the finest video games of the previous decade and its surrounding points drown it? I’m curious to seek out out in 2026. — Scott Younker
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (TBA 2026)
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Am I good at taking part in flight fight simulators? No. Do I’ve to crank the issue down at any time when I play? Yes. Has that ever stopped me from taking part in an Ace Combat sport? Absolutely not, and Ace Combat 8 goes to be no completely different. Get me in an F-18 Super Hornet stat.
What do we all know thus far? We’re virtually actually going to be blessed with some scrumptious arcade flight fight, as we carry out death-defying (and physics-breaking) stunts to get a missile lock on a rival jet. It’s going to be arduous, as a result of all Ace Combat video games are, and it’s going to be fairly.
There are some fascinating real-world parallels within the story. You awaken within the sea after a crash touchdown when your homeland is invaded, solely to be yoinked aboard an getting older plane service. The ship is the Endurance, the final bastion of Theve, your own home City. Now, you’re to change into the Wings of Theve, a made-up pilot used to bolster morale. Ring any bells?
There’s no clear launch date for Wings of Theve, solely that it’s coming in 2026. I’ll be getting my flight helmet prepared for one more journey to the skies. I don’t anticipate I’ll be a lot good because the image of a nation’s defiance, however I’ll do my greatest. And isn’t that a very powerful factor? — Tammy Rogers
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