Expected games 2026 guide

Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5: our take on the clawed mutant’s adventures from Insomniac Games

It's one of the most highly anticipated video game events of this fall 2026. Available exclusively on PS5 since September 15, Marvel’s Wolverine, from Insomniac Games, throws players into a brand-new, dark and particularly visceral adventure alongside the most famous mutant. Read our review!

Star Wars: Zero Company — Our take on Respawn Entertainment's tactical game

Available since August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, Star Wars Zero Company drops players into the heart of the Clone Wars. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, this turn-based strategy and tactics title follows the undercover missions of Commander Hawks and his formidable Zero Company. Read our review!

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — Lara Croft's adventures will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2.

Lara Croft expands her adventures to Nintendo Switch 2! Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the game from Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo’s latest console on February 12, 2027. The announcement came during a Nintendo Direct on September 9, 2026. Published by Amazon Game Studios, the title revisits the original Tomb Raider with modernized gameplay and a redesigned narrative.

Professor Layton and the New World on Steam: at last, a precise release date for this title!

Finally, a glimpse of his signature top hat: Professor Layton pulls us into a new mystery-filled adventure on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game is scheduled for December 10, 2026.

Witcher 4: The cult RPG's sequel eyes a 2028 release date

The next Witcher video game, currently in development at CD Projekt Red, is hotly anticipated. The studio promises a new saga with a release window reportedly set for 2028, sure to delight all who’ve followed Geralt of Rivia on his adventures.

Control Resonant: Remedy Entertainment's game sequel is now available

Control Resonant, developed by Remedy Entertainment, has been available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series since September 24, 2026. This sequel to Control follows Dylan Faden in a fresh case tied to the Federal Bureau of Control, weaving unexplained phenomena, a supernatural investigation, and a return to the distinctive universe crafted by the Finnish studio.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: the new compilation is now available

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, developed and published by Konami, is available as of August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This new compilation gathers several entries from the stealth series in versions adapted for modern platforms.

Orbitals: the cooperative adventure game now available on Nintendo Switch 2

Orbitals, a two-player cooperative adventure game, has been waiting for you on Nintendo Switch 2 since September 3, 2026. The title asks players to collaborate to rescue a distressed space station, with progression designed around cooperation.

Onimusha Way of the Sword: Earlier release date, our preview from Paris Games Week

Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s new action game, is heading to PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. Originally slated for September 25, 2026, it will finally launch on September 4. Bridging feudal Japan, samurai combat, and demonic beasts, this fresh chapter unveils itself with a playable demo tested at Paris Games Week.

My Hero Academia: All's Justice: the fighting game finally lands on Nintendo Switch 2

The time for battle has arrived: discover My Hero Academia: All's Justice, a game from Bandai Namco. Release is planned for February 6, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version following from September 4, 2026.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: at last a release date and a new trailer

Dive into the origins of the A Plague Tale saga with the game Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This prequel, slated for release on August 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, is unveiled in a new gameplay trailer.

Lords of the Fallen 2: a new trailer for this action-RPG set in a dark fantasy universe

It's official: Lords of the Fallen is getting a sequel. This souls-like was unveiled in a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026. A PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC release is planned for fall 2026.

Saros: our take on the game with Rahul Kohli, developed by Housemarque

Saros, an action game from Housemarque—the studio behind Returnal—and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is now available exclusively on PS5 as of April 30, 2026. This sci‑fi title puts a premium on snappy, high-octane gameplay, a tense atmosphere, and a world built around action and survival. We’ve tried it, and here’s what we found.

Tomodachi Life: A Dream Life — the laid-back simulation game now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

More than a decade later, it’s finally back. Tomodachi Life drops on April 16, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Watch the trailer and head to your island without delay.

Pokémon Pokopia: our take on the Switch 2's laid-back simulation game that has won players over

Nintendo goes all out with a groundbreaking take on the Pokémon formula: meet Pokémon Pokopia, a life-simulation game exclusive to Switch 2, available since March 5, 2026, in a Game-Key Card format. Here’s our take.

Mario Tennis Fever: a fun and family-friendly sports game on Nintendo Switch 2 — our review

The moment of competition has arrived: Mario, Peach, Bowser, and the others invite you to the tennis court for an electrifying tournament. Gear up with your rackets for Mario Tennis Fever, a game now available since February 12, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2.

Beast of Reincarnation: Release Date of the Pokémon Developers' Action RPG Announced

Game Freak reveals Beast of Reincarnation, an unexpected action-RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Check out the trailer for this highly anticipated title, arriving August 4, 2026, on Xbox Series, PC, and PS5.

Reanimal: the "Little Nightmares"-inspired game now available

Developed by Tarsier Studios, Reanimal is a dark, haunting video game set in a world inhabited by hybrid creatures. Following in the footsteps of Little Nightmares, this title was released on February 13, 2026, and is now available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Aniimo: New Trailer Reveals Open-World Free-to-Play Game Aiming to Challenge Pokémon

At the 2025 Game Awards, Aniimo revealed a brand-new trailer. This Pokémon-inspired game is a sprawling open-world adventure that’s free-to-play. Scheduled for release in 2026, it will be available on PC, consoles, and mobile devices.