2026 video game releases
Dates, tests, platforms, editions and schedule changes for the games defining 2026.
A route through what is coming, when you can play it and what genuinely deserves your attention.READING ROUTE
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01OPENFallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are official, but Bethesda is keeping the big details quiet
Bethesda has finally confirmed remasters of both RPGs. The catch: there is still no date, no platforms and not a single image from either new version.
02OPENHalo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28: price, Game Pass and the PC you need
Master Chief returns with early access on July 23, a full launch on July 28 and three new missions. Here is what it costs, what Game Pass includes and the PC you need before buying it.
03OPENThe Duskbloods network test opens July 22: requirements, Europe times and how to apply
FromSoftware will accept applications from July 22 to July 28 for its Switch 2 exclusive. Places are limited, Nintendo Switch Online is required and five four-hour sessions will run in August; here is the practical schedule and the important fine print.
04OPENGTA VI skips PC at launch. Should you wait—or buy a console for one game?
Rockstar has announced GTA VI for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, with no PC date. A former producer has explained the old logic behind that choice; here is what waiting would actually mean for PC players.
05OPENGTA VI pre-orders may have made $180 million—here is what the estimate covers
One estimate puts the digital opening at $180 million. It is not an official Rockstar figure: we trace its origin, scope and why GTA VI is already reshaping the industry.
06OPENRockstar still has not shown GTA VI gameplay, but its patents offer clues about NPCs, traffic and interiors
Four months before launch, we still have not seen a full mission with the interface on screen. Three Take-Two patents offer clues about how traffic, animation and interiors could work.