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The most anticipated games of the first half of 2026: month by month.
Mauricio Flores
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The year is coming to an end, and 2025 left us with critically acclaimed titles and winners at events like The Game Awards. But 2026 arrives loaded with major releases: in this article, we review one highlighted launch per month between January and June, accompanied by two additional relevant titles. Each section includes a brief editorial synopsis, the release date, and confirmed platforms, so you can follow next year's release schedule.
January 2026 — Hytale
Developed by Hypixel Studios, Hytale arrives as an ambitious construction and survival proposal that aims to become the spiritual successor to popular sandbox experiences, offering accessible and powerful creation tools for the community.
Release Date: Early Access — January 13, 2026.
Platforms: PC (initial launch).
Monthly Highlights:
• Arknights: Endfield — January 22, 2026
• Code Vein II — January 30, 2026.
• Arknights: Endfield — January 22, 2026
• Code Vein II — January 30, 2026.
February 2026 — Resident Evil: Requiem
Resident Evil: Requiem continues the narrative line following Resident Evil Village, bringing back Leon S. Kennedy and combining third-person moments with the classic tension of the saga. It is one of the most anticipated steps for survival horror fans.
Release Date: February 27, 2026.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic).
Monthly Highlights:
• Nioh 3 — February 6, 2026
• Romeo Is a Dead Man — February 11, 2026.
• Nioh 3 — February 6, 2026
• Romeo Is a Dead Man — February 11, 2026.
March 2026 — Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
The Monster Hunter Stories sub-series returns with a turn-based RPG and monster collection mechanics; this installment promises a more mature narrative and a renewed aesthetic that expands the universe of riders and hunters.
Release Date: March 12–13, 2026.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.
Monthly Highlights:
• Crimson Desert — March 19, 2026
• 007: First Light — March 27, 2026.
• Crimson Desert — March 19, 2026
• 007: First Light — March 27, 2026.
April 2026 — PRAGMATA
PRAGMATA proposes an action-adventure experience with a strong science fiction narrative, presented with a cinematic approach and third-person exploration mechanics.
Release Date: April 24, 2026.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2.
Monthly Highlights:
• Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Expansion) — April 28, 2026
• Saros — April 30, 2026.
• Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Expansion) — April 28, 2026
• Saros — April 30, 2026.
May 2026 — LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
TT Games presents a new LEGO adventure set in Gotham, featuring open-world exploration, the franchise's signature humor, and missions that combine action and building.
Release Date: May 29, 2026.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2.
Monthly Highlights:
• Paralives (Early Access) — May 25, 2026
• Backrooms: Lost Dimension — May 1, 2026.
• Paralives (Early Access) — May 25, 2026
• Backrooms: Lost Dimension — May 1, 2026.
June 2026 — Nocturne
Nocturne closes the semester with a hybrid proposal that blends rhythmic RPG elements and narrative adventure, set in a digital "afterlife" universe, with an emphasis on rhythm-based combat.
Release Date: June 30, 2026.
Platforms: PC (Steam) and Steam Deck.
Monthly Highlights:
• Irradiate 235 — June 1, 2026
• Libra Apocrypha — June 12, 2026.
• Irradiate 235 — June 1, 2026
• Libra Apocrypha — June 12, 2026.
This first half of 2026 promises variety: from major AAA bets to independent proposals seeking to surprise with their originality. And, of course, the great unknown remains: will we finally see GTA 6 become part of the second quarter of 2026, or will it be delayed again and end up as material for a 2027 release article? Only time (and Rockstar) will tell.
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