2026 Game Release Schedule: GTA 6, Halo Campaign Evolved, and Forza Horizon 6 Headline the Year

GameSpot has released its updated list of confirmed game release dates for 2026 across various platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Switch 2, Switch, and mobile.

The list, compiled by writer Gabe Gurwin, includes titles with fixed launch dates as well as those with a broader release window for the year. It is expected to change as publishers announce or delay their plans.

The most prominent entry is Grand Theft Auto 6, scheduled for release on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, though there is a possibility of a delay, according to GameSpot.

This schedule can be useful for gamers planning hardware upgrades, subscription renewals, or managing their game backlog around specific franchises. Below are some of the notable releases per month, based on the dates provided by GameSpot.

Early 2026: Trails, Nioh 3, and Resident Evil Requiem

January kicked off with The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, releasing on January 15 across PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Following that, Code Vein 2 is coming out on January 30 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.

February starts with a busy schedule. Nioh 3 is launching 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 are both set for release on February 13.

The month concludes with Resident Evil Requiem, which will be available on February 27 across 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 is set to launch on March 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, marking its return after years of delays.

The same day, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will be released on PC. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is scheduled for March 13 across PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Switch 2.

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