After a year 2025 rich in video game releases, with many hits awaited by many gamers, what does 2026 have in store for us on the gaming front? It's a question we're trying to answer, based on the announcements made over the months. And we're expecting quite a few games!
Whether it's adventure games, fighting games, horror games, FPSs, RPGs or even board games, every type of gamer has at least one game to look forward to, depending on your affinity with certain types of game or others. In any case, many studios have announced the release - or postponement - of softs this year that already have a certain fanbase, raising the hype as soon as the first trailers are released.
So, what are the most eagerly awaited video games of 2026? What will we be eating? The Sortiraparis editorial team has put together a selection that should put you in a good mood. All you have to do now is wait for the release of the game(s) you're eagerly anticipating!
Resonant Control: Remedy Entertainment's latest game makes a striking appearance at the Game Awards
Control 2 finally makes its debut at the Game Awards! Remedy Entertainment unveiled the first trailer for Control Resonant during the gaming ceremony on December 11, 2025, also giving fans a glimpse of a potential release window. Mark your calendars for 2026 when the game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, continuing the story of Jesse Faden at the Federal Bureau of Control — this time focusing on her brother. [Read more]
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — Lara Croft Returns to Her Roots in 2026
Lara Croft is back on the adventure! *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis*, developed by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, is set to release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series in 2026. Published by Amazon Game Studios, this new installment was unveiled at the 2025 Game Awards. It offers a fresh take on the original Tomb Raider, featuring modernized gameplay and a revamped storyline. [Read more]
Saros: The game starring Rahul Kohli drops a new trailer and has its release date pushed back
Bad news for gamers eagerly awaiting Saros... The action game developed by Housemarque (creators of Returnal) alongside Rahul Kohli has been pushed back to April 30, 2026, instead of the original March 20 release date. Still, we did get a new trailer during the Game Awards to ease the wait. [Read more]
My Hero Academia: All's Justice: Bandai's fighting game is revealed in a trailer
It's time to fight: discover My Hero Academia: All's Justice, a game from Bandai Namco. Scheduled for release on February 6, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. [Read more]
Pokémon Pokopia: release date revealed for the chill life simulation game on Switch 2
Nintendo has unveiled a brand new game, a first for the Pokémon franchise: discover Pokémon Pokopia, a life simulation game due for release on the Switch 2 on March 5, 2026, in Game-Key Card format. [Read more]
Onimusha Way of the Sword: our preview at Paris Games Week
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, an action game from Capcom, is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series in 2026. This new installment promises an intense adventure set in the heart of a dark feudal Japan, where samurai and demonic creatures clash in an epic atmosphere. We tested it at Paris Games Week, and here's what we think! [Read more]
Marvel's Wolverine: Insomniac's game finally shows itself after years of absence
Marvel's Wolverine was unveiled with a new trailer at State of Play on September 24, 2025. Developed by Insomniac Games, the studio already behind the two Spider-Man opuses released in 2018 and 2020, the game makes its comeback after a four-year media absence. Expected for autumn 2026... We take stock! [Read more]
Mario Tennis Fever: a new sports game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 - trailer
It's competition time: Mario, Peach, Bowser and the rest meet up on the tennis court for a wild tournament. Check out the trailer for Mario Tennis Fever, scheduled for February 12, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. [Read more]
Tomodachi life: A life of dreams: the game unveils its trailer at Nintendo Direct
More than 10 years later, we weren't expecting its return. However, a new Tomodachi Life game is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026! Check out the trailer. [Read more]
Lords of the Fallen 2: the eagerly-awaited action-RPG sequel unveils its trailer
It's official: Lords of the Fallen is getting a sequel. This souls-like game was unveiled in a trailer at Gamescom 2025. Scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series and PC in 2026. [Read more]
Aniimo: a free-to-play open-world game to compete with Pokémon - trailer
At Summer Fame Fest 2025, a new Pokémon-like game was unveiled: discover Aniimo, an open-world, free-to-play game. The game is due for release in 2026 on PC, consoles and mobile. [Read more]
Beast of Reincarnation: an ambitious action-RPG from the developers of Pokémon, trailer
Game Freak unveils Beast of Reincarnation, an unexpected action-RPG set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Discover the trailer for this game scheduled for 2026 on Xbox Series, PC and PS5. [Read more]
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: the prequel unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2025
Dive into the origins of the A Plague Tale saga with Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This prequel, scheduled for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC, is revealed in a trailer. [Read more]
State of Unreal 2025 - a demo of The Witcher 4's graphic renderings unveiled, discover the images
The next The Witcher video game, currently in development by CD Projekt Red, is eagerly awaited. The studio is promising us a new saga with a new opus running under Unreal Engine 5. It's sure to delight all those who have accompanied Geralt de Riv on his adventures. After a first trailer was unveiled in December at the Games Awards, news of this future video game was revealed on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at the State of Unreal 2025. [Read more]
Star Wars - Zero Company: turn-based tactical game planned for 2026
At the Star Wars Celebration, held from April 18 to 20, 2025, EA announced the imminent arrival of Star Wars: Zero Company, a single-player tactical game scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. We take stock! [Read more]
Fable on Xbox Series: release delayed by a year - trailer
You've been waiting for it for years: Fable is finally showing its face. The action-RPG series is expanding with a new title scheduled for 2026 on Xbox Series. Here's the trailer. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
