GameSpot has released its updated list of confirmed 2026 game release dates across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, Switch, and mobile devices.
The list, compiled by writer Gabe Gurwin, includes titles with fixed release dates, as well as those with a longer release window for the year. That is expected to change as publishers announce or delay their plans.
The most notable entry is grand theft car 6scheduled for release on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, although there is a possibility of a delay, according to GameSpot.
This timeline can be useful for gamers planning hardware upgrades, subscription renewals, or managing their game portfolio around specific franchises. Below are some of the notable releases by month, based on dates provided by GameSpot.
Early 2026: Trails, Nioh 3 and Resident Evil Requiem
January started with The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, which will be released on January 15 on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch and PC. After that, Code Vein 2 will be released on January 30 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
February Start with a busy schedule. Nioh 3 will launch as a PS5 exclusive on February 6. On February 5, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, Switch and PC. High on Life 2 and Reanimal will be released on February 13.
The month concludes with Resident Evil Requiem, which will be available on February 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2 and PC.
March: Crimson Desert, Death Stranding 2 on PC and Monster Hunter Stories 3
March is one of the busiest months on the gaming calendar. Crimson Desert will launch on March 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, marking its return after years of delays.
On the same day, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will be released for PC. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is scheduled for March 13 on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Switch 2.
The Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly remake is scheduled for release on March 12, and Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon will launch on March 5.
Nintendo Switch 2 The Super Mario Bros. Wonder edition, along with the Meetup in Ballabel Park expansion, will arrive on March 26. WWE 2K26 and MLB The Show 26 will be released on March 13 and 17 respectively.
April: Pragmata, Diablo IV expansion and Saros
Pragmata, Capcom’s highly anticipated sci-fi game that experienced delays, is scheduled to release on April 17 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the game’s second major expansion, will launch on April 28 on all supported platforms. Housemarque’s Saros will launch on April 30 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
May: Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower
Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled to launch on May 19 for Xbox Series X and S, as well as PC. IO Interactive’s James Bond game 007 First Light will launch on May 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, and PC. Mina the Hollower from Yacht Club Games will be released on May 29 on all major platforms.
Subnautica 2 enters early access on May 14 for Xbox Series X and S and PC. Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will be in early access for PC starting May 20.
June to August: Palworld console launch, Halo Evolved campaign, and Madden 27
Palworld will arrive on July 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One and PC. The new version of the original Halo campaign, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, is scheduled for release on July 28 on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
This will be the first mainline Halo game released on PlayStation. Madden NFL 27 is scheduled to launch on August 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, and PC.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a fighter from Arc System Works with Marvel licenses, will be released on August 6 for PS5 and PC. Star Wars: Zero Company is also expected to arrive on August 27.
Fall Slate: Wolverine, Silent Hill Townfall and Gears of War E-Day
Marvel’s Wolverine launches on September 15 as a PS5 exclusive. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will launch on September 17 on Switch 2. Silent Hill: Townfall and Control Resonant will launch on September 24 on PS5 and PC, and Townfall will be a PS5 and PC-only release.
October brings Gears of War: E-Day on October 6 for Xbox Series X, S, and PC, followed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23. Phantom Blade Zero closes the month on October 29 for PS5 and PC.
November and December: GTA 6 and Dragon Quest Monsters
Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. Rockstar has not confirmed a release date for PC. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World will arrive on December 3 on PS5, Switch 2 and Switch.
Dated but subject to change
Titles listed with only a 2026 window, including The Duskbloods on Switch 2, The Wolf Among Us Remastered, Mortal Shell 2, Squadron 42, and Turok Origins, do not yet have fixed dates.
Release dates for games in early development or those tied to franchises with a history of delays, including GTA 6, may change prior to release.
The list will be updated as publishers confirm windows or move titles to specific months.
