Announced at the CES trade show running this week in Las Vegas, NVIDIA is bringing more devices, more games and more ways to play to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. Powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance on the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX platform, GeForce NOW Ultimate continues to raise the bar for PC gamers streaming from the cloud.

GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers are live globally for Ultimate members, delivering up to 5K resolution 120 frames-per-second (fps) streaming and up to 360 fps at 1080p with NVIDIA Reflex technology support for ultralow-latency, competitive play. Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode enhances image clarity and text sharpness for visually rich single-player adventures on nearly any screen.

New this year, GeForce NOW is expanding that performance to more platforms than ever, headlined by a native Linux PC app and a new app for Amazon Fire TV sticks.

Flight-simulation fans are also getting flight controls support, and members everywhere gain faster access to more games thanks to new single sign-on integrations and upcoming AAA titles joining the cloud.

Here Come the Platforms

Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV sticks are joining the GeForce NOW native app family, unlocking new ways to play in the cloud across desktops and living rooms.

These new apps build on GeForce NOW’s existing support for Windows PCs, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs, virtual-reality devices and handhelds, all tapping into the same GeForce RTX 5080-class performance wherever members log in.

A new native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs, supported with Ubuntu 24.04 and later distributions, answers one of the top requests from the PC gaming community. Linux users can transform their compatible systems into GeForce RTX-powered gaming rigs, streaming supported PC titles from the cloud at up to 5K and 120 fps or 1080p 360 fps.

With rendering handled in the cloud, high-end PC gaming is possible on Linux operating systems, breathing new life into older devices. Members can enjoy ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and other RTX technologies without needing a local high-performance GPU. The app is designed to bring a seamless, native experience that fits naturally into Linux desktop workflows while giving access to the expansive GeForce NOW library, turning everyday Linux devices into RTX gaming powerhouses.

The app is expected to enter a beta release early this year.

A new native GeForce NOW app for select Amazon Fire TV sticks — starting with the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) — can bring RTX-powered PC gaming to another big screen in the home. Members can stream their compatible PC game libraries directly to Fire TV-connected displays to turn a compact streaming stick into a powerful cloud gaming rig.

With support for gamepads and GeForce NOW’s familiar interface, Fire TV users can jump into their favorite supported games without a console or gaming PC attached to the TV. This builds on existing TV support and helps make GeForce NOW the easiest way to bring high-performance PC gaming into the living room.

The app is expected to be available in countries where compatible Amazon Fire TV sticks and GeForce NOW are offered and will be launching early this year.

Take Flight

GeForce NOW turns more devices into powerful cloud gaming rigs, and CES this year brings another of the community’s most-requested additions.

Simulation fans are getting a major upgrade with flight controls support on GeForce NOW. Popular flight sticks and throttle systems from leading brands such as Thrustmaster and Logitech can be used as affixed hands-on throttle-and-stick desktop units or as separately mounted stick-and-throttle setups for custom cockpits.

Combined with RTX 5080 performance, ultralow-latency streaming and NVIDIA Reflex in supported titles, flight controls let virtual pilots experience greater precision and deeper immersion in their favorite flight- and space-simulation games — including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Elite Dangerous and War Thunder. Members can build out detailed simulation setups at home while streaming the heavy lifting from the cloud when it launches early this year..

Blockbusters in the Cloud

The GeForce NOW catalog includes thousands of supported games from top PC stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox and others, with more joining every week. Backed by RTX 5080-class performance, members can stream everything from competitive shooters to expansive role-playing games with high frame rates, advanced graphics features and low latency.​

New AAA titles such as IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, and Gaijin Entertainment’s Active Matter are coming to GeForce NOW when they launch on PC, adding to an already robust lineup of new releases and fan favorites.

007 First Light drops players into a modern James Bond origin story filled with stealth, espionage and cinematic action. Resident Evil Requiem continues the iconic survival-horror series with a new protagonist facing terrifying threats in a chilling new setting. Crimson Desert blends open-world exploration, cinematic storytelling and intense combat in a richly detailed fantasy world. Active Matter from Gaijin is a realistic military shooter where players join dangerous raids for loot or intense player vs. player battles set in a fractured multiverse.

Members can look forward to seeing these and other upcoming hits arrive on the service, with updates shared regularly on GFN Thursdays.

One Login, Many Worlds

GeForce NOW is also making it faster to jump into gaming with new account and platform integrations. Recent updates introduced Battle.net automatic sign-in, letting members connect their accounts and access supported titles more quickly.

That seamless experience is expanding to additional game stores, with Gaijin.net set to soon support automatic sign-in on GeForce NOW early this year. Members will be able to authenticate once and jump into War Thunder and other titles with fewer steps.

Learn more about the latest NVIDIA-powered innovations at CES, running through Friday, Jan. 9.

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At the CES trade show, NVIDIA today announced DLSS 4.5, which introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, a new 6X Multi Frame Generation mode and a second-generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution, so gamers can experience the latest and greatest titles with enhanced performance and visuals.

Over 250 games and apps now support NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology, with this year’s biggest titles adding support, including 007 First Light, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA and Resident Evil Requiem at launch.

In addition, RTX Remix Logic debuted, expanding the capabilities of the Remix modding platform to enable modders to trigger dynamic graphics effects throughout a game based on real-time game events.

Plus, NVIDIA ACE technology demonstrated in Total War: PHARAOH showcases how AI can assist players in navigating the complexities of the game’s many systems and mechanics.

In PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG Ally powered by NVIDIA ACE adds long-term memory, evolving its intelligence and capabilities.

And G-SYNC Pulsar monitors are available this week, delivering a tear-free experience together with a perceived 1,000Hz+ effective motion clarity and G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology — all setting a new gold standard for gamers.

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Will Power 4K 240Hz Path-Traced Gaming

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a new 6X Multi Frame Generation mode.

DLSS 4.5 can generate up to five additional frames per traditionally rendered frame, dynamically boosting performance and enabling 240+ frames-per-second gaming with path tracing using GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. This delivers the smoothest gameplay experiences yet. Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X Multi-Frame Generation are expected to be available in spring of this year.

A second-generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution also arrives with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, bringing state-of-the-art image quality to over 400 games and apps for all GeForce RTX GPUs. The second-generation transformer is available to try now via the NVIDIA App for all GeForce RTX GPUs. Learn more.

Over 250 DLSS 4 Games and Apps Available Now

DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation launched at CES last year with 75 games and apps supported. Now, more than 250 games and apps are supported, including 2025’s most-played titles, such as ARC Raiders, Battlefield 6, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Where Winds Meet.

New and upgraded titles announced today that will support the latest GeForce RTX technologies include 007 First Light, Active Matter, DEFECT, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA, Resident Evil Requiem and Screamer. Learn more.

Next-Generation G-SYNC Pulsar Gaming Monitors Available Now

The launch of G-SYNC in 2013 revolutionized displays and gaming, introducing Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology that all major display manufacturers now incorporate. This meant gamers no longer had to experience screen-tearing glitches when optimizing for responsive gameplay.

G-SYNC Pulsar displays mark the latest evolution of NVIDIA’s pioneering VRR technology. Through the invention of variable frequency backlight strobing, they deliver effective motion clarity of over 1,000Hz, significantly increasing the clarity and visibility of content in motion so gamers can track targets with increased precision and maintain consistent smoothness in gameplay.

In addition, new G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology uses a built-in light sensor, letting users automatically tune color temperature and brightness for optimal viewing at any hour, day or night. Learn more.

RTX Remix Logic Brings Dynamic Graphics Effects to Classic Games

Many iconic PC games remain beloved for their unforgettable stories, characters and gameplay. However, as technology advances, their visuals can become dated, making it harder for gamers to immerse themselves in the titles.

NVIDIA RTX Remix, a modding platform for RTX AI PCs built to reimagine the graphics of these timeless classics with cutting-edge path tracing, lets longtime fans relive their favorite adventures in stunning visual detail, while opening opportunities for a new wave of players.

A new RTX Remix update — RTX Remix Logic — will be available later this month via the NVIDIA App. Remix Logic is a logic system for making RTX Remix mods visually reactive to the moment-to-moment, in-game action, equipping modders with 900+ configurable settings to trigger dynamic graphics effects based on a wide variety of in-game events.

Historically, modifying a game’s graphics in response to real-time game events was restricted to those with source code or engine access. RTX Remix eliminates this barrier so modders can customize visuals across 165+ classic games without touching the original engine code. Learn more.

NVIDIA ACE Powers New AI Teammates and Advisors

Non-playable characters (NPCs) traditionally follow strict rules designed to provide scripted interactions with players. NVIDIA is expanding the NVIDIA ACE suite of AI technologies to turn conversational NPCs into autonomous game characters that use AI to perceive, plan and act like human players.

Creative Assembly, creator of the award-winning Total War franchise, is experimenting with NVIDIA ACE in Total War: PHARAOH to power a new, dynamic AI advisor that assists players in learning the game’s many systems and mechanics.

By processing the player’s prompts, current game state and data retrieved from the game’s complex database, the advisor delivers real-time, context-aware guidance that adapts to what the player is doing, while staying in-character and faithful to the game’s lore and time period.

KRAFTON is adding long-term memory for PUBG Ally — an NVIDIA ACE-powered AI teammate in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS that allows players to issue commands and communicate plans of attack or other tactical maneuvers with each other.

With long-term memory, the Ally can remember previous performances and gameplay interactions, and inject commentary into their responses that refers to past events. PUBG Ally will initially be released as part of a limited-time user test event in the first half of this year via PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade for players using English, Korean or Chinese.

GeForce NOW Expands RTX Cloud Gaming Across More Devices

NVIDIA continues to push the limits of PC gaming accessibility with new GeForce NOW updates unveiled today at CES, delivering GeForce RTX 5080-class performance to an even broader range of devices. Gamers can now experience ultrahigh-fidelity RTX visuals through new native apps for Linux systems and Amazon Fire TV Sticks. This answers top community requests.

New support for hands-on throttle-and-stick flight control peripherals provide immersion in simulation titles, enabling precise input and smooth streaming responsiveness for flight and space combat games. GeForce NOW also introduces streamlined single sign-on for Gaijin titles, minimizing setup time and getting players into their favorite experiences faster.

GeForce NOW’s ever-expanding library continues to grow with day-and-date cloud launches of major upcoming titles — including 007 First Light, Active Matter, Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert — ensuring that gamers can stream the latest blockbusters the same day they arrive on PC, all powered by NVIDIA RTX technology. Learn more.

RTX AI PCs Accelerate AI Video, Image and Text Generation

At CES, NVIDIA announced a wave of AI upgrades for GeForce RTX GPUs and laptops that unlock the performance and memory needed for developers to deploy generative AI on PC, including:

• Up to 3x performance and 60% reduction in VRAM for video and image generative AI via PyTorch-CUDA optimizations and native NVFP4/FP8 precision support in ComfyUI.
• RTX Video Super Resolution integration in ComfyUI, accelerating 4K video generations.
• NVIDIA NVFP8 optimizations for the open weights release of Lightricks’ state-of-the-art LTX-2 audio-video generation model.
• A blueprint for generating 4K AI video using a 3D scene in Blender to precisely control outputs.
• Up to 35% faster inference performance for SLMs via Ollama and llama.cpp.
• RTX acceleration for Nexa.ai’s Hyperlink new video search capability.

These advancements will allow users to seamlessly run advanced video, image and language AI workflows with the privacy, security and low latency offered by local RTX AI PCs. Learn more.

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The PC graphics market might be in peril in hardware terms, with prices spiraling and availability inconsistent, but on the software side things are at least reliably moving forward - with Nvidia today announcing the latest upgrade to its DLSS technology.

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The $205 Billion Mirage and the Industry Meat Grinder

The numbers for 2026 look like a victory lap on paper, with global revenues projected to hit $205 billion and a player base of 3.6 billion people, but the view from the street is far more jagged. We are living through a “high-low” reality where the corporate suites are celebrating a recovery while the people actually making the games are still dodging the axe. The “video game winter” is supposedly thawing, yet we are staring at another 7,500 projected layoffs this year, adding to the nearly 25,000 careers evaporated since 2024.

This isn’t a correction; it’s a restructuring of the human soul of the industry. The Saudi-led $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts is the ultimate symbol of this shift, where massive sovereign wealth is used to stabilize franchises like The Sims and FIFA while the mid-tier creative risk-takers are left to starve. The North American market, specifically California, has become a ground zero for this talent exodus, with over 50% of global cuts hitting the very region that built the modern blockbuster. We see a industry that has successfully scaled its profits while failing to sustain its workforce, a paradox that makes every $70 purchase feel like a vote for a system that is actively eating itself.

The GTA VI Messiah Complex and the AAA Anxiety

The entire 2026 calendar is basically a game of “hide from Rockstar,” as every other publisher tries to dodge the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto VI. There is a dangerous level of “Messiah Complex” surrounding this one title, with investors and retailers praying it will single-handedly jumpstart console sales and consumer spending. It is a cultural black hole that has already forced games like Resident Evil Requiem and Wolverine to position themselves as the “early year” appetizers.

But counting on one game to save a $205 billion ecosystem is a delusion born of desperation. We are seeing a massive “AAA fatigue” where players are tired of $300 million budgets producing 100-hour checklists. The real winners of 2025 were the “Super Indies” and polished mid-market titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, which proved that a specific, human vision resonates more than a focus-grouped live-service chore. The industry is currently split between these bloated, risk-averse behemoths and the lean, creative cells that are actually doing the heavy lifting for the medium’s artistic credibility.

Silicon Scabs and the War for Creative Agency

Generative AI has moved past the “hype” phase and into the “practical threat” phase, with 87% of developers now using AI agents to automate everything from QA to environment art. The corporate line is that this “empowers” creators by removing drudgery, but the street reality is that it’s being used as a silicon scab to justify smaller headcounts. We are seeing a flood of “procedural slop” on storefronts that makes finding a genuine, hand-crafted experience feel like digging through a landfill. The rising cost of hardware, driven by AI data center demand spiking RAM prices, is making the entry point for high-end PC gaming even more elitist.

This is pushing the global majority toward mobile and cloud solutions, where companies like Tencent and Microsoft are fighting for the 52% of the market that lives on a smartphone. In emerging markets like India, which now boasts over 500 million gamers, the “console war” is a foreign concept; the battle is over data plans and low-latency streams. The future of gaming isn’t happening in a living room in Ohio; it’s happening on a 5G connection in Mumbai, where the monetization is aggressive and the barriers to entry are practically zero.

The Hardware Shakedown and the Post-Platform Future

The Switch 2 launch and the rumored “Steam Machine” revival are the last gasps of the traditional hardware cycle. We are transitioning into a platform-agnostic era where the device you hold matters less than the subscription you pay for. Cloud gaming revenue has crossed the $10.5 billion mark, proving that the tech is finally reliable enough for the mainstream, even if it kills the concept of digital ownership. The “Xbox Cloud” and “PS Now” evolutions are turning games into a utility like water or electricity—something you pay for monthly but never actually keep.

This shift favors the massive consolidators like the Saudi-backed EA or the Tencent empire, who can afford to play the long game while independent studios struggle with the “discoverability” crisis on flooded digital storefronts. The industry is effectively killing its middle class to fund its trillion-dollar dreams, leaving players with a choice between the high-fidelity corporate theme parks of the West and the high-engagement mobile loops of the East. It’s a complicated, brilliant, and deeply broken time to be a gamer, where the best art is often found in the shadows of the biggest failures.

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The year 2026 is shaping up to be a total collision course of legacy sequels and high-budget gambles that might actually pay off. We are looking at a calendar where the industry finally stops leaning on the cross-gen crutch and starts pushing hardware to its absolute limit. Between Rockstar’s inevitable gravity well and Capcom reviving dead samurai franchises, the release schedule looks like a minefield of potential masterpieces and expensive flops. I’ve parsed the hype, filtered the noise, and ranked these projects based on their likely market dominance and cultural footprint.

The Titan That Will Swallow the Industry: Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar is finally ready to show us where the money went. November 19, 2026, is the date everyone is circling with a mix of excitement and genuine dread for their free time. Expected to push the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S to their absolute breaking point, this is the biggest thing happening in 2026, period. It’s the kind of project that forces every other publisher to move their release dates out of sheer terror. Expect a level of detail that makes current open worlds look like a collection of cardboard boxes. It’s going to be a massive commercial beast, and we’ll see if the writing can still hit that cynical Rockstar sweet spot in today’s world.

The Brutal Edge of Superheroes: Marvel’s Wolverine

Insomniac is carrying the PlayStation brand on its back right now, and this PlayStation 5 exclusive is their most aggressive move yet. We’re expecting a visceral, R-rated Logan that refuses to play nice. If you want a game that feels like a punch to the gut, this is the one. It’s got the high-budget polish and the talent to be the biggest thing outside of the Rockstar orbit. It’s going to sell millions on brand name alone, but the raw grit is what will make it stay on your hard drive. This is easily the silver medalist for 2026 success, catering to everyone who wanted the Spider-Man quality with a lot more blood.

Horror Royalty and Speed Demons: Resident Evil 9 and Forza Horizon 6

Capcom is calling this one Resident Evil: Requiem, and the word on the street is that it’s the bridge connecting the entire series for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It’s horror for the masses, polished to a mirror finish. Right next to it, Forza Horizon 6 is finally taking the festival to Japan as a flagship Xbox and PC title. The car culture there is legendary, and if Playground Games nails the neon aesthetic of Tokyo and the rural mountain passes, it’s going to be the visual benchmark for the hardware. These two are the heavy hitters for the mid-year window that will dominate the conversation.

High-Budget Fantasy Gambles: Fable and Rise of Hydra

Microsoft needs Fable to be a home run on Xbox and PC. It’s been in the oven forever, and while the pedigree of Playground Games is undeniable, translating that British wit into an RPG is a different beast entirely. It’s a dark horse that could dominate the holiday season if it finds its voice. Then there’s Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, aiming for a cinematic launch on consoles and PC. With Amy Hennig involved, the expectation for a cinematic powerhouse is sky-high. It’s a straightforward action play that will move units on the Marvel name alone, even if it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel.

The Thinking Man’s Games: Control, Slay the Spire 2, and Tomb Raider

Remedy doesn’t make games for everyone, and that’s why they’re great. Control: Resonant is headed to PS5, Xbox, and PC for the heads who want their brains scrambled by high-brow weirdness. It’s a specific vibe that won’t hit GTA numbers, but it will be the critical darling of the year. Slay the Spire 2 is the indie king here, likely dominating PC first. It’s pure mechanical perfection that will ruin your sleep schedule. Meanwhile, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is trying to prove Lara Croft still matters across all major platforms. Reimagining the original is a safe move, but it needs to do more than mimic the Uncharted formula to stand out in the 2026 meat grinder.

Nostalgia Plays and Specialized Hits: Onimusha and Monster Hunter Stories 3

Capcom is digging into the vault for Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PS5, Xbox, and PC. It’s a nostalgia play that has a dedicated following but might struggle with a younger audience that didn’t grow up with the PS2. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is another specific win, likely finding a home on Nintendo’s next hardware and PC. These are solid performers that know their lanes and stay in them, providing that old-school flavor for the players who miss the straightforward brilliance of the early 2000s.

The Wuxia Dream and the RPG Newcomers: Phantom Blade Zero and Blood of the Dawnwalker

Phantom Blade Zero looks incredible in motion, like a Hong Kong action flick come to life for PS5 and PC. The concern is whether the gameplay holds up under the flash. It’s a new IP from S-Game that could be the breakout hit of the year if the difficulty is tuned right. The Blood of Dawnwalker is the first outing from Rebel Wolves for consoles and PC. It’s got that CD Projekt Red DNA, and RPG fans are starving for something with that kind of depth. It’s a long shot for the top of the charts, but it has the street cred to be a sleeper hit for the hardcore crowd. So lets wayt for Phantom Blade Zero a bit to see.

The Nintendo Guard and the Creator’s Return: Mario Tennis, Yoshi, and Gang of Dragon

With the Switch 2 in full swing, Nintendo is dropping Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. They’re the reliable revenue earners—low risk, high polish. They won’t set the world on fire with innovation, but they’ll be in every household with kids. There’s also the faint hope for a Super Mario Galaxy 3 announcement to coincide with the movie, though that’s leaning more toward wishful thinking for the Switch 2.

Toshihiro Nagoshi is also stepping out with Gang of Dragon on PS5 and PC. It’s a gritty urban adventure from the man who gave us Yakuza, and while it’s a niche appeal, the quality is usually undeniable for anyone who likes their games with a bit of street-level grime.

The Expansion Fatigue and the Valve Pipe Dream

Blizzard is trying to keep the lights on with World of Warcraft: Midnight on PC, but the real test is Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. After the last expansion left a lot of the community feeling cold, this move on consoles and PC is starting to look like a play for a player base that’s already moving on to greener pastures. Then you have the absolute madness of the Half-Life 3 hope. Every year some optimist thinks Valve is finally going to count to three on PC, and 2026 is no different. It’s the ultimate believe-it-when-I-see-it situation, but the cultural weight of that brand is so heavy it can’t be ignored even if it’s probably just another beautiful lie.

The Cult Creeps and Horror Junkie Fixes

The 2026 horror landscape is a chaotic mess of legitimate scares and nostalgia bait. Hellraiser: Revival is bringing body-horror back to consoles and PC, which carries weight if you actually care about visceral aesthetics. The Sinking City 2 is also crawling out of the woodwork on PS5, Xbox, and PC, trying to fix the jank of the first one while leaning into that damp, Lovecraftian misery. Then there is the Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly remake for consoles, which is basically the IP holders realizing that we’ll pay for the same trauma twice if the ghosts look high-def enough.

You also have Ghost Master: Resurrection for the strategy nerds and Crisol: Theater of Idols, a PC-focused shooter where your own health is literally the ammo. Poppy Playtime is still kicking around too, proving that the mascot horror trend is far from dead on all platforms.

Indie Grinds and Licensed Brawlers Fighting for Scraps

Mewgenics is finally looking like a real thing on PC, and anyone who knows Edmund McMillen knows that it’s going to be a disgusting, addictive masterpiece. Alongside it, we have Neverway and 1348 Ex Voto representing the smaller, more personal projects that usually end up being the games we’re still talking about five years later. On the fighting front, it’s a weird mix of licenses for all systems. Invincible VS and Avatar Legends are clearly aiming for that specific fan crossover, while Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is trying to carve out its own space in a genre that is notoriously hard to break into. These games won’t be topping the charts, but they provide the texture that keeps the industry from becoming a monotonous loop.

The Nintendo Trap and Remedy’s Backlog

Nintendo is playing the long game with the Switch 2, and their 2026 lineup is a masterclass in emotional manipulation. There’s the faint hope for a Super Mario Galaxy 3 announcement to coincide with the movie, though that’s leaning more toward wishful thinking for the new hardware. On the technical side, everyone is wondering what’s happening with the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remakes. While Remedy is pushing Control: Resonant, the shadow of those noir classics looms large over PS5, Xbox, and PC. If they manage to drop both in the same window, it’ll be a total takeover of the mid-tier market. Meanwhile, Poppy Playtime is still kicking around on all platforms, proving that the mascot horror trend is far from dead for the audience that likes their childhood toys turned into homicidal monsters.

Licensed Brawlers Fighting for Scraps

On the fighting front, it’s a weird mix of licenses for all systems that feels like a fever dream for the tournament scene. Invincible VS and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game are clearly aiming for that specific fan crossover, while Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is trying to carve out its own space in a genre that is notoriously hard to break into. These games won’t be topping the charts or making Rockstar-level money, but they provide the texture that keeps the 2026 calendar from being a monotonous loop of the same three genres. It’s the grit at the bottom of the pan that actually gives the year its flavor, even if most people are too distracted by the shiny stuff at the top to notice the real work being done here

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Ozlo Sleepbuds are going to have a big year, with new products, AI features, and more.

Luckey, who initially made his fortune in VR and now runs the defense contractor Anduril, and Ohanian both seemed to agree: Stuff was better in the old days.

Intel has been building chips designed for gaming PCs for years but the company is now moving into handheld devices too.

Multiplayer games are unique in that they can last for years and years, even decades in some cases, but the excitement of a brand new release cannot be truly matched by DLCs or expansions for existing titles. Luckily, 2026 looks very interesting on the front of new multiplayer games releases. They're also quite varied, offering a variety of settings and gameplay formulas that are likely to entice many players throughout the year. Other Wccftech's Most Anticipated 2026 Games per genre: Role-Playing Games, Indie Games, Platformers, DLC/Expansion, Action, Shooters, Horror, Sports/Racing, Fighting, Adventure Games, Strategy/Simulation Marathon (March 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X) […]

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Yesterday, Microsoft officially confirmed that the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 will feature three games: Playground's Fable reboot and Forza Horizon 6, and Game Freak's new Beast of Reincarnation intellectual property. However, out of three Xbox Developer Direct presentations, on two occasions there were also secret announcements that Microsoft held off until the actual show. The very first time, in 2023, there was the reveal and shadow drop of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush, which was critically acclaimed but still proved insufficient to prevent Microsoft from shutting down the studio just over a year later. Thankfully, the Japanese developer was later resurrected […]

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DON'T NOD has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming game, Aphelion, at today's New Game Plus Showcase, which focused on the game's music and featured an interview with its award-winning composer, Amine Bouhafa. You may have already heard Bouhafa's work in the 2021 short film The Summit of the Gods or in 2025's The Little Sister, though this is the first time the César-winning composer is working on a video game. "This is my first time working on a video game, and I loved the way that [the Aphelion team] thought about the music and about the game. I'm […]

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There are simply too many good games coming out all the time these days to play everything, but dang it, I will try.

The calendar year of 2026 has plenty of big titles to look forward to, including Grand Theft Auto 6 in November (please, please, please, no more delays) and many others. The year starts strongly with titles like Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light, so it's sure to be another good campaign for gamers.

Lock in for another great year of gaming and check the list below to see what is coming out and when.

2026 upcoming video game release dates

This is looking to be a very big year for games. Many upcoming titles have release windows but no concrete date yet (such as Marvel's Wolverine due in fall 2026), and so once those days are locked down, our list will be updated.

January 2026 game releases

• Jan. 5 - DuneCrawl (PC)
• Jan. 7 - Fairy Tail: Dungeons (Switch)
• Jan. 8 - I Am Future (Switch, PS5, XSX)
• Jan. 9 - Pathologic 3 (PC)
• Jan. 10 - Code Violet (PS5)
• Jan. 12 - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (PC)
• Jan. 13 - Hytale (PC)
• Jan. 13 - Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights (Switch)
• Jan. 15 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
• Jan. 15 - Cassette Boy (PC, Switch, PS5, PS5, XB1, XSX)
• Jan. 15 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5)
• Jan. 16 - BrokenLore: Unfollow (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Jan. 20 - Mio: Memories in Orbit (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• Jan. 20 - 2XKO (PS5, XSX)
• Jan. 22 - Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX)
• Jan. 22 - Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2)
• Jan. 22 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2, XSX)
• Jan. 22 - Hermit and Pig (PC)
• Jan. 22 - SEGA Football Club Champions 2026 (PC, PS4, PS5, iOS, Android)
• Jan. 26 - Highguard (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Jan. 23 - Escape from Ever After (PC, Switch, PS5, PS5, XB1, XSX)
• Jan. 28 - Core Keeper: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
• Jan. 28 - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PC, PS5, iOS, Android)
• Jan. 28 - Steel Century Groove (PC)
• Jan. 29 - Cairn (PC, PS5)
• Jan. 29 - Card-en-Ciel: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)
• Jan. 29 - Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition (Switch)
• Jan. 29 - City Tales: Medieval Era (PC)
• Jan. 29 - Dark Auction (PC, Switch, PS5)
• Jan. 29 - Don't Stop, Girlypop! (PC)
• Jan. 29 - Dusk Index: Gion (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)
• Jan. 29 - I Hate This Place (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)

February 2026 game releases

• Feb. 1 - Starsand Island (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 5 - Deus Ex Remastered (PC, Switch, PS, XSX)
• Feb. 5 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 6 - My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 6 - Nioh 3 (PC, PS5)
• Feb. 6 - PGA Tour 2K25 (Switch 2)
• Feb. 10 - Mewgenics (PC)
• Feb. 11 - Lost & Found Co. (PC)
• Feb. 11 - Romeo is a Dead Man (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 12 - Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)
• Feb. 12 - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Switch, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 12 - Cash Cleaner Simulator (PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 12 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 12 - Ride 6 (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 12 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PC, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 13 - REANIMAL (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 13 - High On Life 2 (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 13 - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 17 - Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Switch, PS4, PS5)
• Feb. 19 - Death Howl (Switch, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 19 - Death Match Love Comedy (PC, Switch, PS5, PS5, XB1, XSX)
• Feb. 19 - Gear Club Unlimited 3 (Switch 2)
• Feb. 19 - Showgunners (PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX)
• Feb. 19 - Styx: Blades of Greed (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 19 - WiZmans World Re;Try (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5)
• Feb. 20 - Ys X: Proud Nordics (PC, Switch 2, PS5)
• Feb. 24 - Tides of Tomorrow (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 26 - City Hunter (PS, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 26 - Maid Cafe on Electric Street (Switch)
• Feb. 26 - No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files (PS4, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 26 - Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death (Switch)
• Feb. 26 - Raiden Fighters Remix Collection (Switch, PS4, PS5)
• Feb. 26 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5)
• Feb. 27 - Resident Evil Requiem (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• Feb. 27 - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition (Switch 2)
• Feb. 27 - Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (Switch 2)
• Feb. 27 - Tales of Berseria Remastered (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)

March 2026 game releases

• March 5 - Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)
• March 5 - Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX)
• March 5 - Coffee Talk Tokyo (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)
• March 12 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (PC, PS5, XSX)
• March 12 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• March 12 - Solasta II (PC)
• March 12 - Replaced (PC, XSX)
• March 12 - RoadOut (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)
• March 12 - R-Type Tactics I-II Cosmos (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, XSX)
• March 13 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• March 19 - Crimson Desert (PC, Mac, PS5, XSX)
• March 19 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX)
• March 19 - Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• March 19 - Psyvariar 3 (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• March 19 - Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)
• March 19 - Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku (PC, Switch, PS4)
• March 20 - Ghost Master: Resurrection (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX)
• March 24 - Ariana and the Elder Codex (Switch, PS4, PS5)
• March 26 - Screamer (PC, PS5, XSX)
• March 26 - Copa City (PC, PS5, XSX)
• March 26 - Etrange Overlord (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5)
• March 26 - Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection (PC, Switch, PS5)
• March 26 - Nutmeg! (PC)
• March 26 - Taito Milestones 4 (Switch)
• March ?? - Marathon (PC, PS5, XSX)

April 2026 game releases

• April 16 - Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (PC, PS5, XSX)
• April 22 - Clockwork Ambrosia (PC)
• April 23 - Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• April 24 - Pragmata (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• April 28 - Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred (PC, PS5 XSX)
• April 30 - SAROS (PS5)
• April 30 - Invincible VS (PC, PS5, XSX)
• April 30 - Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka (Switch)

May 2026 game releases

• May 26 - The Relic: First Guardian (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• May 27 - 007 First Light (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)
• May 28 - Wandering Sword (PS5)
• May 29 - Lego Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)

June 2026 game releases

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July 2026 game releases

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August 2026 game releases

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September 2026 game releases

• Sept. 8 - Halloween (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Sept. 9 - Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5)

October 2026 game releases

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November 2026 game releases

• Nov. 19 - Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, XSX)

December 2026 game releases

Nothing here just yet.

Notable 2026 TBD titles

Many games are scheduled for 2026 with no confirmed date yet. Here are just a few notable ones:

• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (PC, PS5, XSX)
• The Duskbloods (Switch 2)
• Lords of the Fallen 2 (PC, PS5, XSX)
• The Blood of Dawnwalker (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Fable (PC, XSX)
• Beast of Reincarnation (PC, XSX)
• Gears of War: E-Day (PC, XSX)
• Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
• Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (TBA)
• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PC, PS5)
• Control: Resonant (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Star Wars: Zero Company (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5)
• MUDANG: Two Hearts (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Atomic Heart 2 (TBA)
• Halo: Campaign Evolved (PC, PS, XSX)
• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Chrono Odyssey (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Forza Horizon 6 (PC, XSX)
• Total War: Warhammer 40,000 (TBA)
• Ace Combat: Wings of Theve (TBA)
• Deltarune: Chapter 5 (PC, Mac, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5)
• Scott Pilgrim EX (PC, Linux, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX)
• Valor Mortis (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Crisol: Theater of Idols (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Warhammer Survivors (PC)
• Phasmophobia (Switch 2)
• Tankrat (PC, PS5)
• Bradley the Badger (PC)
• Stupid Never Dies (PC, PS5)
• South of Midnight (PS5)
• 4:LOOP (PC, PS5)
• ONTOS (PC, PS5, XSX)
• Order of the Sinking Star (PC)
• Out of Words (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX)

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After several incredible releases, big-name titles, and surprise hits, 2025 in gaming is rapidly coming to an end. It's time to look forward.

Below, we've gathered just some of the games we're looking forward to playing in 2026. Make sure to let us know what you want to play, which games you're curious about, and which ones you'll pre-order the moment it's possible.

And you know what the best part is? These are just scratching the surface. There's a whole calendar of 2026 titles to look forward to, plus plenty more surprises that will drop and take the gaming world by storm.

Most anticipated 2026 video games

Grand Theft Auto 6

It starts and ends with GTA 6 in 2026. It's currently slated to finally launch on Nov. 19, and is not just the most anticipated game of 2026, but probably of all time. It's got impossible expectations, and its pricetag will be a point of discussion up until it's finally out (will they actually charge $100 for it?), but everyone in the industry and world is waiting for this one to drop.

Resident Evil Requiem

First-person? Check. Survival horror? Check. Third-person? That too. Action gameplay? You got it!

Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft take the stage in what's being described as the end of an era in the Resident Evil franchise for its 30th anniversary. Whatever comes next will be different, but for now, RE9 is looking and sounding like the best of both distinct identities the series has had.

Marvel’s Wolverine

Get ready, bub, because Insomniac Games' follow-up to its Spider-Man games is finally coming in the fall of 2026. The action-adventure game promises lots of rage, even more blood, and a whole lot of mutants and X-Men cameos.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Imagine a LEGO Batman game that's based on several different movies and appearances of the character (like The Dark Knight and more), but with the open-world, action combat gameplay of the Batman Arkham games. We can't wait to visit LEGO Gotham in this one.

The Duskbloods

From Software's next title is a Switch 2 exclusive that features both PvP and PvE in multiplayer fashion. It's still unknown what this game truly is all about, but Elden Ring: Nightreign has shown that the Dark Souls maker is venturing into full-fledged multiplayer a bit more.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Lara Croft is officially back in 2026, with a "reimagining" of her original 1996 PS1 classic. Crystal Dynamics promises some surprises in this remake-that's-not-a-remake, so franchise fans everywhere will be booting this one up with excitement and curiosity.

Marathon

This one may turn some heads, but I'm looking forward to seeing what Marathon accomplishes as a new extraction shooter when it drops in March. Will the game be good? Will it matter, after months of bad PR? Will ARC Raiders' popularity have a negative or positive effect?

After months of feedback and testing, once the game was delayed, it's looking and sounding like a better title than what players experienced in last year's closed alpha. It remains to be seen just how the game will feel on day one.

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