GTA 6 will soak up a lot of oxygen in 2026. Fair. It also shares the calendar with a stack of big releases across action, RPG, horror, and racing. Below is a clean, month-by-month look at the confirmed titles so far, with quick primers on each so you know what they are beyond the headline.
February: Resident Evil returns to a new lead
Resident Evil Requiem - February 27, 2026
Capcom’s ninth mainline entry introduces FBI agent Grace Ashcroft and shifts the series back toward investigative horror with RE Engine tech. Expect the usual mix of resource stress, puzzle rooms, and ugly bio threats. Releasing on all major platforms.
March: A new single-player fantasy world
Crimson Desert — March 19, 2026
Pearl Abyss pivots from MMO to a standalone action RPG set on the continent of Pywel. You play mercenary Kliff Macduff through faction politics, boss hunts, mounted combat, and side activities like crafting and alchemy. Ships on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Spring 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI - May 26, 2026
Rockstar confirmed the May release date for the return to Vice City.. Open world crime, dual protagonists, and social video as part of the world are the headlines. Possibly the largest video game release we will see in our lifetime.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - 2026
TT Games brings Batman back with an open world Gotham, new combat, and a story that stitches together iconic moments from films, TV, comics, and prior games. Expect the usual LEGO humor with broader traversal, side cases, and a deep rogues gallery. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2. Announced August 19, 2025.
James Gunn called it a way to experience Batman “maybe as fully as [players] ever have,” underscoring the scope the team is aiming for.
Fall: Superheroes and street racing share the spotlight
Marvel’s Wolverine — Fall 2026
Credit Marvel & Insomniac
Insomniac announced a Fall 2026 release window for the long awaited title during the September 2025 'State of Play' event. The standalone slasher focuses on Logan’s close-quarters combat and a darker tone than the studio’s Spider-Man games. The game's locations span from Japan to Canada's wilderness and Madripoor. Exclusive to PS5.
Forza Horizon 6 - 2026
Playground Games takes the open-world festival to Japan. Expect Tokyo neon, mountain touge, and a fresh car list tied to local culture. Launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PS5 version coming later.
Bottom line
Horror fans get a new Resident Evil with a fresh lead. RPG players get Crimson Desert’s handcrafted world. Racing players finally get Horizon’s Japan map. PS5 owners get Wolverine from a proven team. GTA 6 will dominate conversation, but there is a wide slate worth tracking and previewing.
