In 2025, we were lucky to be blessed with some incredible games. From the supervillain squad in Dispatch, to unexpected adventures with friends in Split Fiction – and so many more! But if we named all the awesome games from last year, we’d be here all week. So let’s look to the future and see what gamers have got to look forward to in 2026.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check – 12th January
It seems to be the game all your favourite streamers are playing at the moment. But in case you’ve been living under a rock, here’s Quarantine Zone in a nutshell.
This zombie-themed survival game puts you at the forefront of the outbreak, managing a checkpoint to make sure no infected enter your camp. Not only do you decide who enters and who stays out, you also need to manage resources, reinforce your defence systems and keep your camp alive.
If you’re a fan of Papers, Please, but feel like that wasn’t quite tense enough – this is the game for you.
Available on PC.
Poppy Playtime 5 – 18th February
Poppy is back, finally, for a 5th installment, ready to terrify us with her furry friends all over again. Spoilers ahead!
This game series delves deep into the horrors of toy factory Playtime Co. where not all is as it seems on the surface. In the first 4 chapters, you make your way through the never-ending factory, uncovering new horrors and toys that have been long forgotten.
We last left Poppy in the midst of a betrayal, discovering that her ‘friend’ Ollie was actually the Prototype, who’d been leading her, Kissy Missy and the player towards danger. And in that shocking twist in the final moments of Chapter 4, we saw Huggy Wuggy make a triumphant return. What twists and secrets will be revealed next?
Luckily, you don’t have to wait, as Chapter 5 was released on 18th February – a nice treat to follow Valentine’s Day for all you horror fans out there.
Available on PC, with console versions expected later this year.
Resident Evil Requiem – 27th February
In a highly-anticipated, triumphant return, Resident Evil Requiem is here – and with it, the return of fan favourite Leon S Kennedy. Following a zombie outbreak in 1998, we meet FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft as she heads to an abandoned hotel to investigate her mother’s mysterious death.
This game follows the classic survival horror of the other games, with combat, investigations and puzzles all adding to the tense nature of play. Switch between first and third person to enjoy the game your way, and immerse yourself into a world of disaster and despair.
Available on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Life is strange reunion – 26th March
It’s been 2 years since we last stepped into the world of Life is Strange, and this March Max and Chloe are back for another wild, and possibly emotional, adventure. In a game series that started 11 years ago, Square Enix weren’t quite done with these two yet.
Now at university, Chloe reunites with Max as she tries to deal with memories of a life or death she didn’t live out. And it wouldn’t be a Life is Strange game without some sort of impending doom – this time an impending inferno.
And for the first time, you’ll be able to play as both characters, experiencing their individual powers throughout the story, with more flexible gameplay.
Available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Pragmata – 24th April
It’s not even out yet and Pragmata is already causing a stir online – not for the right reasons. But let’s look at the game first.
In this action-adventure, you follow spacefarer Hugh and his android companion Diana, fighting the AI that controls their research station. Created by Resident Evil developer Capcom, this game promises to be engaging, challenging, and unique in both its story and combat.
Unfortunately not all press is good press, as the game has picked up some controversy already relating to the character of Diana. Reddit has now banned the Pragmata Subreddit for sexual and suggestive content about Diana, including several mods that had been created about her. Despite this, the game is still highly-anticipated and we’ll be looking out for its release in April.
Available on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Directive 8020 – 12th May
In the latest release from Supermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, Directive 8020 puts players on a crashed colony ship. If you’re a fan of their previous releases, this game seems to be in the classic Supermassive Games style.
Described as a ‘new chapter of horror’, this game combines realistic locations and character designs with intense survival gameplay and the ability to rewind decisions. Fight deadly aliens, unlock multiple endings, and make choices to save your crew.
With another great cast, and cinematography that’s straight off the big screen, Directive 8020 already looks like it’ll be a top contender for game of the year.
Available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Forza Horizon 6 – 18th May
Forza Horizon 6 is the 14th installment in the franchise, allowing you to explore a vast campaign, either solo or with friends. Start your racing career as a tourist who must prove themselves worthy to join the Horizon Festival as a rookie. Discover all the twists and turns in Japan, as well as climbing the ranks to gain faster, more powerful cars.
With new upgrades, new vehicles, and more speed than ever before, Forza Horizon 6 is a must-play for any racing enthusiast.
Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Nocturne – 30th June
If you like challenging, arcade-style, RPGs about the afterlife then this is the game for you. Nocturne combines nostalgic graphics, skill-based rhythm combat, and full RPG mechanics for a unique playing experience.
Another amazing fact about this game is that all of the music used in the boss fights was recorded live by the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra. It really adds a strong element of atmosphere and tension to the battles.
If you want to give it a try, they’ve now released a longer demo on Steam so players can get a taste of what’s to come. But from the gameplay footage so far, it looks like a ton of fun.
Available on PC.
Phantom Blade Zero – 9th September
What would you do if you only had 60 days to live and were being hunted by former comrades? Phantom Blade Zero puts this to the test, combining classic Wuxia storytelling with intense action, powered by Unreal Engine 5. With incredible motion capture, this game is able to deliver realistic fight choreography from classic martial arts cinema.
Play as warrior Soul, fighting deadly assassins, shifting realities, and unraveling a lifetime of conspiracies as you progress through the tangled web of the world. Choose weapons that suit your playstyle, with a clever amalgamation of martial arts and machinery.
This is the 5th installment in the Phantom Blade series, and has been confirmed for release this September.
Available on PS5 and PC.
GTA 6 – 19th November
Think back to 2013 – the Harlem Shake, the end of Breaking Bad, Ben Affleck as Batman, and, of course, GTA 5. What a time to be alive. If these things brought back a wave of nostalgia for you, then you’re going to be buzzing over this next game release.
It’s become an ongoing joke now – we got this before GTA 6, we got that before GTA 6 – but finally it seems like we’ve got a confirmed release date. Although saying that, we might have jinxed it!
Set in Leonida, a fictional US state, GTA 6 promises all the action, high stakes, and world-building of the previous games, amped up to eleven. Criminal couple Jason and Lucinda lead this story, alongside a whole cast of exciting new characters and locations. And from the first trailer, the graphics and gameplay look incredible.
So, will GTA 6 live up to the hype? We’ll have to wait until November to find out.
Available on PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
To be announced
Fable
This beloved franchise is getting a reboot – 22 years after it first began. Featuring actor Richard Ayoade, and a brand new studio on board, Fable has been much anticipated since its first announcement in 2020.
Explore the fantastical world of Albion, and become the Hero you want to be. But a warning – “fairytale ending not guaranteed”.
Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Outward 2
Although it doesn’t have a clear release date yet, Outward 2 can be expected in Q3 2026. It’s a challenging RPG that immerses players in the world of adventure, with no hand-holding – just pure, exciting gameplay.
This game promises breathtaking landscapes, as well as a playstyle entirely dictated by you. Decide which skills to master, choose your weapons wisely, where you want to start and how to face the enemies that are bigger and more intimidating than ever.
Plus, if you’d like to play with friends, split-screen co-op is now available.
Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Hela
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a mouse? Well wonder no more! Hela has players explore Scandinavian-inspired landscapes through the eyes of a brave little mouse. This game is available as a co-op, so you don’t have to go it alone!
Work together to overcome obstacles, immerse yourself in the world, and go on adventures that’ll call to the secret explorer inside us all! This game is designed to challenge you, with playful puzzles and realistic environments.
There’s no concrete release date yet, but Hela is expected to be released at some point in 2026.
Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
ONTOS
From the creators of SOMA comes another unsettling, mind-bending experience. ONTOS is a sci-fi mystery taking you to a moon hotel to find answers about your estranged father. Dig into your father’s past, uncover secrets, and discover disturbing revelations that’ll take you to the very edge of reality.
This immersive narrative is paired with systems-driven gameplay with no one solution at the end. It requires players to really lock in and use ingenuity and research as their greatest weapons.
With no official release date, we’ll be watching our Steam wishlists throughout 2026 for an announcement.
Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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