5 Biggest games coming in 2026: GTA VI, Resident Evil Requiem, Wolverine and more

Gamers, get ready. The year 2026 is shaping up to be massive, with some of the biggest studios gearing up to launch highly anticipated titles. Rockstar Games, Capcom, Insomniac Games, and Microsoft are all planning major releases. Expect long-awaited sequels and reboots on consoles and PC, driven by fan demand and enabled by leaps in game engine technology, hardware capabilities, and ambitious storytelling.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the biggest games slated for 2026:

• Resident Evil Requiem**
• Release Date:* February 27, 2026
• Capcom kicks off the year with *Resident Evil Requiem*, the ninth mainline installment in the renowned survival horror franchise. Players will step into the shoes of Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst who journeys back to the ruins of Raccoon City three decades after its destruction.

The gameplay allows switching between first-person and third-person perspectives, blending the series' classic tension with modern game design. Capcom has also hinted at a new, relentless enemy that will pursue players throughout the game.

• First Light**
• Release Date:* March 26, 2026
• IO Interactive is bringing James Bond back to the gaming world with *007 First Light*, an origin story that delves into the spy's early days before he earned his 00 designation. The game will focus on MI6 missions that emphasize stealth, gadgets, and action-packed set pieces.

With IO Interactive's success with the *Hitman* series, expectations are high that *007 First Light* could redefine James Bond's presence in video games.

• Grand Theft Auto VI**
• Release Window:* 2026
• Rockstar Games' *Grand Theft Auto VI* is predicted to be the year’s biggest release, and possibly one of the decade's most significant. The game unfolds in a vast open world inspired by Florida and centers on a criminal duo involved in a modern crime saga.

Official details are scarce, but initial footage indicates a significant advancement in visual realism. *GTA VI* is expected to dominate sales charts and become a major cultural phenomenon in 2026.

• Marvel’s Wolverine**
• Release Window:* Fall 2026
• Insomniac Games is expanding its superhero universe with *Marvel’s Wolverine*, a darker, more violent action game focusing on the iconic X-Men character. The combat is designed to be brutal and close-quarters, reflecting Wolverine's animalistic nature.

The narrative draws from established comic book lore and includes characters like Omega Red and Mystique, suggesting a mature storyline targeted toward adult audiences.

• Fable**
• Release Date:* To be announced
• The long-awaited *Fable* reboot is slated for release in 2026 as part of Microsoft’s first-party lineup. Playground Games is developing the title, aiming to modernize the fantasy series while maintaining its signature humor and moral choice-based gameplay.

Early previews suggest larger environments and a more ambitious scope than previous entries. If successful, *Fable* could be a crucial release for Xbox in the coming year.

With a lineup that includes blockbuster titles spanning horror, action, fantasy, and open-world crime, 2026 is poised to be a landmark year for the gaming industry. And this is likely just the beginning, with more announcements expected.