The 93 most exciting games of 2026

The 93 most exciting games of 2026

Eurogamer technology

Key Points:

  • The article presents a curated list of highly anticipated video game releases for 2026, organized chronologically by release date, with additional undated titles expected later in the year.
  • Early 2026 highlights include "Hytale" (PC, January 13), an ambitious Minecraft spin-off; "Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition" (January 15); and "Highguard" (January 26), a colorful hero shooter from former Apex Legends developers.
  • Major releases in the first half of the year feature "Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined" (February 5), a restructured classic RPG; "Resident Evil 9 Requiem" (February 27), continuing the popular horror franchise; and "Grand