Upcoming 2026 Video Game Releases: Key Dates and Titles

I mean, who would’ve guessed, right? Rockstar Games dropping the bomb that Grand Theft Auto 6 is getting booted to 2026? Publishers with stuff planned for late 2025 probably did a little happy dance. But hey, 2026? It’s already looking like a mad house of game releases, GTA or no GTA.

And it’s not just about the sequels, you know. There’s this whole new wave of games crashing in. Some of them sound wild. Like, there’s this role-playing game called SacriFire. Got my eyes on it. Then there’s Warren Spector’s new thing—something stealthy PvPvE called Thick As Thieves. Sounds like a mouthful, right? Reminds me of a spy thriller I once watched and barely understood. Oh, and don’t get me started on Moonlight Peaks. Think Animal Crossing but with vampires. Yeah, let that sink in for a moment.

But here’s the kicker—game release dates. They’re slippery creatures, always changing, like the sea or my cat’s moods. So, if you’re on the lookout for updates, Polygon’s got this ongoing guide. It’s like waiting for your favorite band to drop an album. Release dates will shift, and there’ll be delays—lots of them—trust me.

And now, for something completely unplanned, here’s a look at what’s supposedly hitting the shelves in 2026.