2026 has been a blast for indie titles and also long-running AAA titles shining in the industry, captivating fans for hours on end, and getting a high level of coverage from dedicated video game websites. But the year is not over, there are still more months to the year, and the games are also getting ready to make a blast in the industry. Some of them will come out on PC and some with Xbox and PS with no PC support. Here is the list of the best upcoming games to hit the market in 2026.
Grand Theft Auto VI
Let’s get the best out of the way, GTA VI is set to be released this year, but only on consoles. The long-running franchise, as highly acclaimed as GTA already, is speculated to hold the gaming market in a chokehold. The trailers and the daily news reports have done an excellent job in keeping the hype train moving at an impeccable speed. There is a certain quality Rockstar delivers that appeals to many compared to the rest of the industry.
Fable
A new life is being pushed into the legendary fantasy RPG title, Fable. The trailers promise a great quality of the visuals and animations, making it a AAA-approved Fable game that further enhances the fantasy element of the genre. Another main reason why many are waiting by the door for this game is the unique type of humor that makes Fable a cult classic, according to many fans.
Gears of War: E-Day
It's time to go back to the Xbox 360 days and grab the gun with the chainsaw and run down anyone who is on the screen. Gears of War is back, bringing back Marcus with a new storyline. The trailer did show the game bringing back its long-lost roots from the abyss; now it's darker and action-focused. Gears of War was one of the games that cemented the Xbox console in the minds of many, who were unaware of the true potential of the cover-based shooters.0
007 First Light
It's James Bond. The team behind the Hitman games is leading their team to make a James Bond movie. If Hitman games have anything to go by, we will see many stealth sections with James Bond and great visuals that make every place a memorable piece in the mind. Hitman games are known to be heavily focused on stealth; only time will tell how action-packed the main game will be on release. In the trailer, we see 007 heading to the Uncharted territories with its gameplay.
Phantom Blade Zero
At this point, we have all seen the trailer and gameplay footage of Phantom Blade Zero. Just head to the comment section, and you will realize how the game has influenced many people as they are waiting for the release date. The action-packed gameplay with the dark theme makes the game a memorable and beautiful sight to behold.
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