These are the most anticipated video games of 2026: GTA 6, Resident Evil 9, Pragmata, and much more

2025 has been spectacular in terms of video games. Hollow Knight Silksong, Hades 2, and the victorious Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 at The Game Awards are examples of how alive the industry is, despite what some may say. Now, 2026 certainly doesn’t look like it’s going to take its foot off the gas. There is a lineup of major games that are not afraid to share the spotlight with GTA 6.

The most anticipated games of 2026: it’s not all about GTA 6

November 19, 2026. That’s the date that the entire gaming world has tattooed on its fibula. The latest delay of GTA 6 has pushed it to the eve of Christmas next year, a move that has eased the tension that had built up in the first half of the year, as it was originally expected in May. The Rockstar Games colossus is the most anticipated game by everyone, and rightly so. However, not everything revolves around Lucia and Jason.

Japan dominates the current triple-A scene. Resident Evil Requiem stands out as one of the most eagerly awaited titles, especially after the revelation that Leon will be a playable character. But we’re not leaving the country just yet, as we take a look at what else they’ll be exporting to the rest of the world: Pragmata, The Duskbloods, Nioh 3, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Mario Tennis Fever, among many others. Confirmed so far, of course: more surprises will be revealed later in the year. Leaving Japan but staying in Asia, there are two very top projects. Phantom Blade Zero will arrive on September 9, while Crimson Desert will do the same on March 19.

The West also has some major games coming out, such as 007: First Light on March 27. The origins of James Bond from the creators of Hitman. It’s the “shaken, not stirred” Vesper Martini of video games. Marvel’s Wolverine will follow suit at the end of the year as the flagship title for PS5, alongside what looks set to be the smash hit Saros, the spiritual sequel to Returnal, scheduled for release on April 30.

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