Every major game release for the rest of 2026, with SIBTG verdicts and links to our full reviews. This page is updated monthly as new dates are announced and games launch. Bookmark it.
The back half of 2026 is stacked. GTA 6 anchors November, Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 and Elden Ring on Switch 2 own August, and a parade of Xbox first-party titles (Fable, Gears of War: E-Day) round out the fall. Here's everything confirmed so far.
JUMP TO MONTH
July August (MGS Vol. 2, Elden Ring Switch 2) September October (Fable) November (GTA 6) TBA 2026July 2026
Assassin's Creed Codename Red Remake
BUYUbisoft's full remake of a classic AC. Open world feudal Japan.
Marvel Tokon
DEPENDSPS5-exclusive Marvel fighting game. For fighting game fans.
August 2026
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
BUYMGS4 finally leaves PS3. Full review in our Is It Worth It? guide.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
BUYNew entry in the acclaimed Plague Tale series.
Star Wars Zero Company
BUYRespawn's Star Wars tactical squad game.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
BUYElden Ring + Shadow of the Erdtree on Switch 2. See our Should You Double-Dip? guide.
September 2026
Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition
BUYOne of the best JRPGs ever, now portable on Switch 2.
October 2026
Fable
BUYPlayground Games' reboot of the beloved RPG series. Day one on Game Pass.
Gears of War: E-Day
BUYPrequel set during Emergence Day. Xbox console exclusive.
November 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI
BUYThe most anticipated game of the decade. Console only at launch — PC expected 6-12 months later. See our Everything We Know guide and PC Build Guide.
Marvel's Wolverine
BUYInsomniac's Wolverine game. PS5 exclusive.
TBA 2026
State of Decay 3
DEPENDSUndead Labs' zombie survival sequel. Day one Game Pass.
The Duskbloods
BUYFromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive. Details scarce but FromSoft pedigree speaks for itself.
Events to Watch
REMAINING 2026 EVENTS
Planning Your Budget
August and November are the wallet-killers. If you're budget-conscious, our advice: hit the Steam Summer Sale hard in late June to stock up on backlog games, then save for the August and November launches. Xbox Game Pass covers several fall releases (Fable, Gears) at no extra cost if you're subscribed.
Last updated: June 22, 2026. Release dates subject to change. We'll update this page as new dates are confirmed.