Video Game Release Dates: Upcoming Games (July–Dec 2026)
Keeping up with every video game release dates can feel like a full-time job, so we’ve pulled together a simple calendar of the upcoming game releases worth planning around for the rest of 2026. Whether you’re after the biggest upcoming games or just want to know which new games coming out land near payday, this list covers July through December.
If you’re still catching up on games coming out in 2025, most of that year’s major titles have already launched — this guide focuses on what’s next. From smaller indie surprises to headline hits, here’s every confirmed upcoming dates list broken down month by month, plus a look further ahead at upcoming games 2026 that don’t have a locked release date yet.
Upcoming Game Releases — July 2026
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| High on Life 2 | July 1 | Switch 2 |
| Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced | July 9 | PC, PS5, Xbox |
| Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | July 9 | PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC |
| Digimon Story: Time Stranger | July 10 | Switch, Switch 2 |
| Ratatan | July 16 | PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch 2 |
| Disgaea Mayhem | July 23 | PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2 |
| Splatoon Raiders | July 23 | Switch 2 |
Upcoming Game Releases — August 2026
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Beast of Reincarnation | August 4 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls | August 6 | PS5, PC |
| Grave Seasons | August 14 | PC, Xbox, PS5, Switch |
| Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 | August 27 | PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC |
Upcoming Game Releases — September 2026
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| The Blood of the Dawnwalker | September 3 | PC, PS5, Xbox |
| Halloween: The Game | September 8 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Phantom Blade 0 | September 9 | PS5, PC |
| Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed | September 15 | Switch 2 |
| Marvel’s Wolverine | September 15 | PS5 |
Upcoming Game Releases — October 2026
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | October 6 | Switch 2 |
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer | October 6 | PC, Xbox, PS5 |
| SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide | October 13 | Switch |
Upcoming Game Releases — November 2026
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto 6 | November 19 | PS5, Xbox |
Grand Theft Auto 6 is the single biggest release on this entire calendar, so expect its exact date to dominate gaming news right up to launch.
Upcoming Game Releases — December 2026
| Game | Release Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | December 3 | Switch 2 |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | December 3 | Switch 2 |
Other Big Games Coming Later in 2026 (No Confirmed Date Yet)
- Fable — Fall 2026 (PC, Xbox, PS5)
- STALKER 2: Cost of Hope — Summer 2026 (PS5, Xbox, PC)
- Silent Hill Townfall — 2026 (PC, PS5)
- Subnautica 2 — 2026 (PC, Xbox)
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition — 2026 (Switch 2)
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword — 2026 (PS5, Xbox, PC)
- InZoi — 2026 (PS5)
These are confirmed for later this year, but publishers haven’t locked in exact video game release dates yet. We’ll move each one into its proper month as soon as a date is announced.
FAQ
What is the biggest upcoming game release dates in 2026?
Grand Theft Auto 6, launching November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox, is the most anticipated release of the year.
How often is this release calendar updated?
We update this list regularly as publishers confirm or shift release dates.
Where can I check games coming out in 2025 that I missed?
Most of 2025’s major releases have already launched — this list focuses on what’s coming next, from July through December 2026.
Conclusion
That covers every confirmed video game release dates from July through December 2026, plus the biggest upcoming games 2026 still waiting on a set date. Bookmark this page — we’ll keep updating it as new release dates get confirmed.
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