All June 2026 Game Releases: Full Launch Calendar and Major Highlights
- Sagar Mankar
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Five months into 2026, and gaming has already delivered a remarkable run. Titles like Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Saros, Crimson Desert, 007: First Light, Windrose, Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Paralives, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream have all made strong impressions. Some are already being floated as serious Game of the Year contenders, which says a lot about how strong the year has started.
But the calendar is not slowing down. June 2026 arrives with a dense lineup spanning nearly every genre and platform imaginable. On top of the game releases, the month also brings major industry events, including the Xbox Showcase, PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and a Nintendo Direct. More announcements are expected throughout. Let us break down everything coming this month, followed by deeper dives into the biggest titles.
Full June 2026 Game Release Schedule
Here is a look at everything dropping throughout the month:
June 1
Arcane Merchant - Cozy management sim running a fantasy shop buying and selling loot (PC)
Tattoo Removal Simulator - Powerwash Simulator-style game for human flesh (PC)
BrokenLore: Follow - Psychological first-person horror game (PC/PS5/Xbox)
Underchoice - Survival Simulator (PC)
June 2
OddFauna: Secret of the TerraBeast - Systemic sandbox entering early access (PC)
Among the Sleep - 2014 first-person horror from a toddler's perspective (iOS, Android)
Freefall ’95 - Fast-paced arcade adventure (PC)
Fatekeeper - First-person dark fantasy action RPG (PC)
June 3
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Second part of FF7 Remake trilogy (Xbox Series, Switch 2)
Blood West: Scavengers DLC - Endless roguelike mode for spooky cowboy boomer shooter (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
Swan Song - Cozy whimsical puzzle game (PC)
June 4
The 7th Guest Remake - Remake of classic 1990s horror puzzle game (Xbox Series, PS5, PC)
Tour de France 2026 - Cycling game (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
Pro Cycling Manager 26 - Cycling management sim (PC)
Hollowbody - Tech-noir survival horror (console)
House Flipper Remastered Collection - Remaster of the 2018 house renovation game with all DLC (Xbox Series, PS5, PC)
June 5
Gothic 1 Remake - Full overhaul of classic 2001 PC RPG (Xbox Series, PS5, PC)
June 8
SolarPunk - Colorful survival game about harnessing solar power on floating islands (Xbox Series, PS5, PC)
Killer Bean - Third-person shooter (PC)
Arms of God - Roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel (PC)
June 9
NBA: The Run - 3v3 basketball game reminiscent of NBA Street and NBA Jam (Xbox Series, PS5, PC)
Voidling Bound - Third-person creature collector with hatching and evolving monsters (PC; consoles later)
June 10
WitchSpire - Magical survival game with co-op coven, entering early access (PC)
Burglin' Gnomes - Co-op stealth heist game where you and up to five friends play as tiny, mischievous gnomes infiltrating the homes of unsuspecting humans (PC)
June 11
SpaceCraft - Online space exploration and building game (PC)
June 16
COPA CITY - single-player simulation (PC)
June 17
And Roger - Narrative puzzle game port (iOS, Android, Switch 2)
DenshAttack! - Bullet train skateboarding game (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC)
Shift At Midnight - Co-op detective horror for up to 3 players (PC)
June 18
#Drive Rally - Stylized arcade rally racer (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch)
R-Type Tactics 1 and 2 Cosmos - Remake of 2008 PSP tactical shmup and its sequel (all platforms except Xbox One)
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - New action RPG from Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default team with HD-2D visuals (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam - Tactical WWII-style shooter expansion/sequel set in Vietnam (PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2)
June 19
EA Sports UFC 26 - MMA fighting game (Xbox Series, PS5)
June 23
Wandertop - Cozy tea shop management game from Stanley Parable, Minecraft, and Gone Home developers (Switch, Switch 2)
June 25
Star Fox - Enhanced version of classic Star Fox (Switch 2 exclusive)
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round - Upgraded version of Team Ninja's 2019 3D brawler (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
June 30
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains - Team-based Star Wars spin on Monopoly (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch/Switch 2, PC)
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Now, with the full schedule laid out, here is a closer look at the titles generating the most conversation this month.
Gothic 1 Remake Brings a Cult Classic Back to Life
One of the most anticipated releases of June is the Gothic 1 Remake. THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive are fully rebuilding the 2001 cult RPG from the ground up, bringing players back to the Valley of the Mines, a prison colony where society has fractured into rival factions. Labor exploitation, hostile NPCs, and a world that does not bend to the player's comfort defined the original. It was legendary for exactly those reasons.
The remake is promising a faithful but modernized open-world RPG. And by modernized, the developers appear to mean visual and quality-of-life improvements rather than a personality transplant. NPCs still go about their daily routines, working, sleeping, eating, and fighting. The faction system remains central. New content has been added on top of the original framework, including expanded underused locations, new side quests, and a more fleshed-out Orc culture.
With over 50 hours of content and a branching story tied to three major factions, this is one of the meatier releases on the June calendar.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Shifts the Theater of War
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam marks a significant shift for the series. The large-scale 50 versus 50 tactical warfare that defines Hell Let Loose is fully preserved here. What changes is everything else.
As per reports, the Vietnam War setting introduces a fundamentally asymmetrical conflict that the World War II setting never really required. Players take on the role of either the North Vietnamese Army or the US Armed Forces, two sides with dramatically different tools and approaches. The US brings helicopters, heavy munitions, and overwhelming industrial capacity. The Vietnamese side relies on guerrilla tactics and terrain knowledge.
The game features six large-scale maps with time of day and weather variants, extreme terrain, and 17 distinct battlefield roles spread across six units, including infantry, recon, armor, helicopter, and mortar squads. Multiple vehicles, including helicopters and patrol boats, are in the mix. The developers have also revamped the tutorial, updated the interface, and enhanced player movement across the board.
The core appeal of Hell Let Loose has always been its emphasis on communication and chain of command. That dynamic takes on a different dimension in a conflict as asymmetrical as Vietnam, and that is precisely what makes this expansion so intriguing.
Solar Punk Flips the Survival Game Formula
On the surface, Solar Punk might seem familiar: build a base, gather resources, explore the world, craft gear. But its setting and tone set it apart from the typical grim wilderness survival experience.
The game places players in a technically advanced world of floating islands powered by solar energy. Construction, farming, gadget crafting, and automation systems are all part of the loop. An airship handles travel between islands. Weather conditions actively affect energy production, so players need to plan ahead and store backups using batteries.
Animals play a cooperative role here as well. Pigs can dig up truffles used in cooking recipes, adding a layer of organic charm to the resource loop. Visually, the game carries a dreamy, almost cartoon-like aesthetic that feels distinctly different from the grimy tone most survival games go for. It draws comparisons to Satisfactory in terms of automation and to Tears of the Kingdom in terms of its floating island structure, though it carves out its own identity.
Killer Bean Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
Killer Bean enters Steam Early Access on June 8. The premise is straightforward. A hired assassin who happens to be a coffee bean is betrayed by the shadow agency he worked for. Now he is blasting his way through a criminal underworld made entirely of beans.
The third-person shooting mechanics are genuinely solid. Slow-motion bullet time dodging straight out of Max Payne, bullet cam shots reminiscent of Sniper Elite, and a full roguelike campaign structure make it more substantive than the concept might suggest.
The Early Access build includes a full single-player campaign, four major bosses, four factions, procedurally generated islands across four biomes, and enemy vehicles, including aircraft and mechs. Planned additions during Early Access include online co-op modes, character customization, and more missions.
Star Fox Returns as a Switch 2 Exclusive
Star Fox is a full remake of Star Fox 64 rather than a simple re-release or visual upgrade. Nintendo has added new narrative cutscenes, fully rebuilt the game using current hardware, and preserved the original level layouts throughout.
The character models have drawn particular attention. They carry a deliberate resemblance to the puppet-style aesthetic seen in Star Fox Super Nintendo era marketing and box art, that slightly grotesque late 1980s and early 1990s look. It is a specific creative choice, and one that signals the remake is treating this as a definitive statement about what Star Fox is, not just a nostalgia cash-in.
NBA: The Run Brings Arcade Basketball Back
NBA: The Run is pitching itself squarely at the crowd that misses NBA Street and NBA Jam. It is a fast-paced online 3vs3 street basketball game built around arcade energy rather than simulation depth.
The appeal is simple. A four-round tournament structure keeps things moving, but the real draw is the gameplay feel itself. At a reported price point of around $30, it sits well outside the annualized sports game ecosystem and targets a gap that has gone unfilled for years. For players who have grown tired of menu-heavy simulation experiences, this is a more direct proposition.
WitchSpire Asks What If Valheim Had Witches
WitchSpire enters Steam Early Access on June 10, and the comparison to Valheim is hard to avoid. Exploration, resource gathering, crafting, base building, monster combat, and a skill tree are all present. The distinguishing layer is the witch fantasy, complete with broomsticks, familiars, and magic combat systems.
Familiars function somewhat like Pokémon in terms of collecting and deploying creatures, though the execution sits closer to the summoning and companion mechanics seen in games like Persona or Nouni. Building up a sanctuary, customizing a skill tree, and maintaining a coven co-op structure give it a distinct atmosphere that sets it apart from the competition in the survival genre.
Fatekeeper Sneaks Into Early Access
Fatekeeper arrives on June 2 via Steam Early Access. It is a first-person action RPG set in a handcrafted dark fantasy world with strong visual direction and atmospheric lighting.
The developer has described the game as following a focused narrative path rather than an open world structure. Players will move through primarily linear levels with branching paths and pockets of exploration, rewarding curiosity with hidden lore, forgotten relics, and unexpected encounters. Combat blends melee and magic, with build customization centered around strength, precision, and sorcery. Loot, weapon upgrades, and armor with unique perks round out the progression.
The Early Access release covers the first few hours of the game, with the team targeting a full 1.0 release after approximately a year and a half of continued development.