The Biggest Video Game Sequels And Remakes Coming In 2026

The video game industry is entering a new year, one defined by projects of immense scope and the long-awaited resurrection of legendary franchises. For those who track the release schedules, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for high-budget blockbusters. Years of hard work and quiet development are finally paying off, giving players a release schedule jammed with guaranteed hits.

The confirmed list of games is impressive. Players will soon return to the brightly lit, lawless streets of Vice City in a brand-new game that pushes technical limits. From Capcom’s terrifying horror stories to the deep and satisfying fighting mechanics of Team Ninja’s latest project, the quality of these confirmed games is exceptionally high, and there may also be a few big surprises for players in 2026.

Resident Evil Requiem

Confirmed Release: February 27, 2026

• Switches between Grace’s stealth-heavy horror sections and Leon’s combat-focused action.
• Set in a post-nuclear Raccoon City.

Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Games Fest 2025, confirming a return to the series’ most iconic location, Raccoon City. The story is set in a timeline where the city’s past secrets are resurfacing, forcing Leon S. Kennedy to return to the site of his first mission in Resident Evil 2. However, he is not alone; the game introduces a new protagonist named Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent. This duo allows Capcom to offer two distinct gameplay styles in one package.

Leon is more about the action, featuring kicks, solid gunplay, and even the ability to wield enemy weapons like chainsaws against them. In contrast, Grace’s chapters represent a return to classic survival horror. Her gameplay focuses more on vulnerability and skin-crawling psychological horror. This “hot and cold” contrast is designed to satisfy both action fans and those who miss the tension of the original games. This game is expected to be a dramatic conclusion to the series’ current storyline, and will be dropping February 27, 2026.

Grand Theft Auto 6

Confirmed Release: November 19, 2026

• Set in Leonida (Florida), players control the criminal duo Lucia and Jason.
• Features a massive open-world map and a deep relationship mechanic that changes the story.

The most important game release of the decade, possibly ever, is now scheduled for late 2026. Rockstar Games made headlines when it confirmed the final launch date after pushing it back from the original 2025 window. This sequel transports players back to the massive, stunningly detailed state of Leonida, which is the series’ version of Florida. The main location is the sprawling, neon-lit Vice City, but the map also includes huge sections of the surrounding keys, dangerous swamps, and rural towns that feel completely separate from the city’s glamor.

GTA 6 centers on two main characters, Lucia and Jason, a criminal couple often compared to the legendary outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. For the first time, players will experience a love story twisted by crime. A unique relationship system tracks how the pair interacts and trusts each other. Everything about this game, from the dynamic weather system that includes realistic hurricanes to the highly detailed crowd simulation, is designed to set a new standard for open-world games.

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Confirmed Release: 2026

• A ground-up Unreal Engine 5 remake of the Master Chief’s original single-player story.
• Levels have been rebuilt and expanded to fix repetitive areas and add new story cutscenes.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Xbox console, Microsoft and 343 Industries are bringing back the legend. Halo: Campaign Evolved is not just a simple graphics update; it is a total reconstruction of the original 2001 game’s single-player story, built from the ground up with the powerful Unreal Engine 5. The goal is to keep the thrilling feeling of the original game while making the visuals and design look completely modern.

Master Chief’s first mission on the enormous ringworld has been entirely rebuilt, featuring new lighting, environmental effects, and physics that are designed to make the iconic level design feel fresh and exciting again. The storyline itself remains the same, so Chief and Cortana discover the secrets of the Halo ring, but the way the story is told has been upgraded, including three new prequel missions set before the original campaign.

Nioh 3

Confirmed Release: February 6, 2026

• Set in the turbulent Sengoku period.
• Introduces new Ninja Style combat.

Team Ninja is back with its brutal, lightning-fast action RPG series, moving the action to a new, chaotic time period. Nioh 3 is set in the Sengoku period, where players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, the grandson of Ieyasu, on his journey to becoming Shogun. One of the most significant changes to the formula is the move away from narrow, linear levels toward Open Field level design. These larger, explorable spaces allow for more freedom and non-linear mission progression.

Combat has also evolved with the introduction of the Ninja Stance. This new playstyle is much faster and more evasion-focused than the traditional Samurai style, which is still available. The Ninja Style replaces weapon stances with unique ninja tools and introduces a Mist mechanic, which allows players to create a decoy and distract enemies before dashing behind them for a lethal strike. Nioh 3 will be released early 2026, and it’s one dark samurai action RPG fans should be looking forward to.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Confirmed Release: March 13, 2026

• As a Ranger, players protect rare monster eggs from destruction while caught in a civil war between two nations.
• Turn-based monster taming excitement.

Launching on March 13, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection centers on an ecological crisis called Crystal Encroachment. This phenomenon is causing the land to crystallize and is driving invasive monsters to push native species out of their homes.

In Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, players are the captain of the Rangers, a group dedicated to finding and protecting endangered species eggs. A major gameplay shift is the Habitat Restoration system. Instead of simply collecting monsters to fight, players hatch endangered eggs and release them back into the wild to rebuild their populations.

Code Vein 2

Confirmed Release: January 30, 2026

• Travel back to the past to prevent the modern world’s collapse.
• An anime-style Soulslike that introduces an open world explored by motorcycles.

This anime Soulslike sequel is expected to drop before the end of January 2026. In Code Vein 2, players are Revenant Hunters in a world where Revenants are turning into mindless monsters called Horrors due to a mysterious event. The story involves traveling between the present and a century back in the past to try and stop the world from collapsing.

The world is more open than the first game, and players can now use a motorcycle to travel across large environments. The journey in Code Vein 2 is not solo, as players will have a companion called Lou. The new game also gives players more power with a mechanic called Assimilation, which allows them to absorb their partner’s power to gain massive buffs during combat.

Subnautica 2

Confirmed Release: Early Access 2026

• Brand-new alien ocean world to explore.
• Introduces new creatures and optional 4-player co-op.

The tense survival horror game that made players fear the deep ocean is back, and this time, players don’t have to face the terror alone. Players can choose to play with up to 3 friends (4 players total) in Subnautica 2. However, this is completely optional, as players can still enjoy the full experience playing solo.

Subnautica 2 doesn’t take place on Planet 4546B like the first game, so players will be out exploring a distant, mysterious ocean world with new creatures and secrets. The game also introduces new Leviathan class monsters that are particularly tough to deal with because of the way they react to a player’s sound and actions.

Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time

Rumored Release: 2026

• Built on the Ubisoft Anvil engine.
• Expected sometime in 2026.

While a lot of information about the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is still under wraps, Ubisoft has said the remake is being rebuilt as a “heartfelt homage” to the 2003 original. The Sands of Time remake is built on the Ubisoft Anvil engine, which is the same engine used for the Assassin’s Creed series.

The game will retain the classic mix of fighting, platforming, and puzzle-solving that defined the original. While Ubisoft says the The Sands of Time remake will be released some time in 2026, rumors from industry insiders suggest a more specific target of mid-January 2026. This has not been confirmed by the developers, and the game’s absence at The Game Awards has thrown some doubt on these rumors, but a shadow drop is still possible in the next month.

Kingdom Hearts 4

Rumored Release: Late 2026

• Sora enters the realistic-looking world of Quadratum in the next chapter of the massive Disney/Square Enix crossover.
• Expected to conclude the ongoing Lost Master saga with a blend of realistic and animated worlds.

The long-awaited mainline sequel in the Disney and Square Enix crossover series is currently aiming for a late-2026 or early-2027 launch, which will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series. The development of Kingdom Hearts 4 has faced some challenges, but the series is confirmed to be moving from the older Luminous Engine to the powerful Unreal Engine 5.

Besides the engine change, fans of the series can also expect the introduction of Quadratum, a hyperrealistic world that looks like modern-day Shibuya or Tokyo. The game follows the series’ main hero, Sora, after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3. This new setting offers a massive contrast to the classic cartoon worlds of Disney, and even Sora himself has a more realistic appearance while in Quadratum.

Forza Horizon 6

Rumored Release: Early To Mid-2026

• The open-world racing sim is making the move to Japan (Tokyo and mountain passes).
• Expected to be released sometime in 2026.

Microsoft announced Forza Horizon 6 at Tokyo Game Show 2025, confirming the location and a 2026 release window. From the look of things, Forza Horizon 6 might be released in the first half of 2026 which is a big change from the series’ usual fall release window. This move is thought to be a smart strategy by Xbox to avoid going head-to-head with the massive launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 later that year.

The setting itself has been the most requested location since the first game: Japan. The map will feature an incredible mix of environments, from the brightly lit, intricate elevated highways of Tokyo to the serene, winding mountain roads and cherry blossom forests around Mount Fuji. Developers have stated that Tokyo will be the most complex and layered urban environment the series has ever attempted, full of detail that reflects the country’s unique blend of modern and traditional culture. For now, apart from the official teaser trailer released by Xbox, there’s not really any visuals for fans to enjoy, so the 2026 release date is not concrete yet.