2026’s Must-Play Games Signal Big Horizons

A roundup of the most anticipated games for 2026, highlighting titles like 007: First Light (late May, PS5/PC/Xbox), Blood of Dawnwalker (a Witcher-inspired open-world RPG from Rebel Wolves), Crimson Desert (March 19, PS5/PC/Xbox Series X), and The Duskbloods (Switch 2 exclusive), along with long-awaited returns such as Fable and Grand Theft Auto VI, plus Pokémon Pokopia, Pragmata, Reanimal, and Resident Evil Requiem. The piece notes platform availability and that release dates may slip, underscoring a trend toward expansive open-worlds, bold new IPs, and beloved franchise revivals.