2026 is shaping up to be really strong for gaming: returns of cult franchises, big AAA releases, and a few “monsters” that will monopolise attention (and potentially require a setup that keeps up).
Here are the most anticipated games with known dates and the 2026 release windows to watch.
The biggest 2026 releases with a date (to put in your diary)
- Resident Evil Requiem — 27 February 2026 (PC + consoles)
- Crimson Desert — 19 March 2026 (PC)
- Life is Strange: Reunion — 26 March 2026 (PC + consoles)
- 007 First Light — 27 May 2026 (PC)
- Grand Theft Auto VI — 19 November 2026 (consoles)
👉 The announced official date is indeed 19/11/2026, but the PC date hasn’t been confirmed at this stage.

The “huge” 2026 games everyone’s expecting (no precise date)
These titles are announced for 2026, but without a fixed day/month: this is typically the kind of game that can move.
- Fable (reboot) — 2026 window
- Gears of War: E-Day — 2026 window
- Subnautica 2 — 2026 window
- Clockwork Revolution — 2026 window
Still extremely anticipated… but no real official date
- The Elder Scrolls VI : officially, we’re still on an idea “2026 or later”, but with no clear calendar.
What PC setup should you plan for to enjoy the big 2026 games?
In 2026, your gaming priorities dictate your setup (and avoid spending the wrong way):
1) You want max FPS (e-sports / competitive)
➡️ CPU priority, often in 1080p: it’s the processor that drives stability and very high FPS.
2) You want graphics (QHD / 4K, AAA)
➡️ GPU priority, and aim big on VRAM: 12 to 16 GB become the real comfort sweet spot in 1440p/4K for the biggest games (textures, RT, high quality).
3) You want to stream / multitask
➡️ Minimum 32 GB of RAM (OBS + game + Discord + browser…), and a CPU that has some headroom.
