The 2026 Gaming Calendar Is Packed: Every Confirmed Release From July Through GTA 6 and Beyond
- Sagar Mankar
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The summer gaming showcase season for 2026 is officially wrapped up, and it delivered in a big way. The PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox Games Showcase all had their moments in the spotlight. From AAA blockbusters to surprise indie reveals, there was something for everyone. Now that the dust has settled, here is a breakdown of every notable game releasing from July through November 2026.
Now, here is the full release breakdown.
July 2026
Attack on Titan 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — July 1
High on Life 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — July 1
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2) — July 2
Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch, Switch 2) — July 2
Moonlight Peaks (PC, Switch, Switch 2) — July 7
Outward 2 (PC) — July 7
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations expansion (multiplatform) — July 7
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — July 9
Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch 2) — July 9
Backyard Baseball (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) — July 9
Digimon Story: Time Stranger (Switch, Switch 2) — July 10
Echoes of Aincrad (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — July 10
Palworld 1.0 full release (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — July 10
Ascend to Zero (PC, Xbox Series X/S) — July 13
D-Topia (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2) — July 14
Ratatan 1.0 full release (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — July 16
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — July 15
Disgaea Mayhem (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) — July 23
Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) — July 23
Halo: Campaign Evolved (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) — July 28
Mistfall Hunter (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — July 29
August 2026
Beast of Reincarnation (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 4
Gears of War: E-Day open beta — August 6
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 13
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 13
Duskfade (PC, consoles) — August 13
Grave Seasons (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 14
Mafia: The Old Country — Man of Honor expansion — August 14
The Sinking City 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 18
Brigandine Abyss (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 26
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 27
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 27
Star Wars Zero Company (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — August 27
Aggelos II (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) — August 27
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2) — August 28
Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters (Switch 2) — August 28
September 2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — September 3
BioEden (PC) — September 3
WheelMates (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — September 7
Halloween: The Game (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — September 8
Valheim 1.0 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — September 9
Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) — September 15
RuneScape: Dragonwilds (PC, Xbox Series X/S, console launch) — September 15
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (PC) — September 17
Trails in the Sky (PC, consoles) — September 19
Dune: Awakening PS5 launch with single-player mode (PS5, PC) — September 22
Control Resonant (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — September 24
Silent Hill: Townfall (PC, PS5) — September 24
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — September 24
Valor Mortis (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — September 24
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — September 25
Minecraft Dungeons 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — September 29
October 2026
Don't Fret (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — October 1
End of Abyss (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — October 1
Rayman Legends Retold (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — October 1
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — October 1
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — October 2 (Deluxe early access September 29)
Gears of War: E-Day (PC, Xbox Series X/S) — October 6
Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — October 6
Planet Zoo 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — October 13
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) — October 15
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — October 23
Anomalith (PC, consoles) — October 28
Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5) — October 29
Steins;Gate Re:Boot (PC, PS5, Switch) — October 29
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 (PC, PS5) — October (date TBC)
November 2026 (It's A GTA 6 Month)
Grand Theft Auto VI lands on November 19 and will, without question, swallow the entire month whole. That said, there are still a few indie releases worth flagging before and after it hits.
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — November 3
Crymelight (PC, PS5, Switch 2) — November 5
Wielders of the Essence (PC) — November 5
Barbie Rewind (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, Switch/Switch 2) — November 12
Grand Theft Auto VI (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — November 19
Gothic 3 Classic (PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X/S) — November 24
The Games That Are Coming After GTA 6
Following that, an exciting lineup of titles was announced, extending into 2027 and beyond. Some have been delayed, possibly due to the looming release of GTA 6, while others are likely aligned with the arrival of next-gen consoles. Whatever the reason, many of these games rank among the most anticipated from all three events.
God of War Laufey (PS5) — TBA
Final Fantasy VII Revelation (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — Spring 2027
Fable (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — February 23, 2027
Persona 4 Revival (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — February 18, 2027
Metro 2039 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — February 2027
Stranger Than Heaven (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — January 15, 2027
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (PC, PS5) — February 12, 2027
Resident Evil Veronica (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — around March 2027
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — Early 2027
Clutch (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — Spring 2027
Spyro: A Realm Beyond (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — Spring 2027
Virtua Fighter Crossroads (platforms TBC) — 2027
State of Decay 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Senua (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Clockwork Revolution (PC, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Join Us (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — March 2027
Crazy Taxi: World Tour (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — 2027
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion — 2027
Guild Wars 3 (PC, PS5) — Beta Fall 2027
Alien: Isolation 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) — TBA
gen ATLAS (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — TBA
The Wolf Among Us 2 (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, Switch, Switch 2) — 2027
Until Dawn 2 (PS5) — 2027
Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen (PS5) — 2027
The Lost Wild (PC, PS5) — 2027
Haex (PC early access) — 2027
1666 Amsterdam (PC early access) — Late 2026, full release TBA
Gundam Rogue Orbit (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Magicians: The Devil's Deal (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain (platforms TBC) — TBA, early development
Cuphead sequel (platforms TBC) — TBA, early development
Mighty Cuphead Adventure (multiplatform, including Sega Master System physical) — TBA
Bad Magpie (PC, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Vivarium (PC, Xbox Series X/S) — 2027
Crossfire (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — TBA
Blood Message (platforms TBC) — TBA
Persona 6 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — TBA
Stuntman: Hollywood (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) — TBA
Bancho the Chef (PS5) — TBA
The Wolf Among Us remaster (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, Switch, Switch 2) — Holiday 2026
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin — TBA
Several titles listed as TBA will likely firm up before the end of the year.