2025 was a huge year for gaming. sure The release of big name games last year opened the door for many other games to gain attention. Of course, nothing more. Claire Obsker: Expedition 33. With 2025 in the rearview mirror, we now look to 2026 with great hopes and expectations for another great year in gaming.
that sure As well as famous brands that were not released last year grand theft auto 6Now it looks like it's ready and ready to drop into our eager hands in 2026. Despite its popularity, with many declaring it to be one of the biggest gaming releases of all time, we wanted to find out from you, our valued readers here at Game Rant, if we're all still excited about Rockstar's next big project.
2026 video game release date calendar
The 2026 video game release date is still mostly a mystery. But we'll keep you up to date with new information about the biggest titles on these pages.
As expected, GTA 6 is the most anticipated game of 2026
We were expecting exactly the results we got, but wanted to ask anyway! of course, GTA 6 Ranters took home the grand prize for the most anticipated game of the year. Of course, that's not the only data available from last week's poll, so let's take a look at how other big names in 2026 have fared so far.
What games are you most looking forward to in 2026?
- grand theft auto 6 — 45% / 396 votes.
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Other — 26% / 227 votes.
- Resident Evil: Requiem — 13% / 114 votes.
- Marvel's Wolverine — 9% / 78 votes
- fable — 6% / 52 votes
- Dusk Blood — 2% / 19 votes
I guess we still have to wait and see. GTA 6 In fact, it will decline by 2026. There are still plenty of people who aren't convinced, like Joshua Duckworth, who promises to eat his hat when it's released this year. Regardless of the game's status, there's no denying the incredible hype and anticipation behind its release. Since this game conflicts with Rockstar's next game, many developers are trying to change the release date. This says a lot about the impact this game has had and will continue to have on the industry as a whole.
external GTA 6There is still a lot of potential to be realized in 2026. The second most popular choice was actually guitar! This year includes some big releases that weren't included in the poll, including: nio 3, 007 first lightand Phantom Blade ZeroWe already have a stacked schedule of games to look forward to.
Of the games listed, horror gets a bit of an overdue green light. Resident Evil: Requiem It's currently enjoying the hype ahead of its release on February 27th. This long-running series has been a great entry point for those new to the genre, but has certainly piqued the interest of die-hard horror fans as well.
Rounding out our final selection are three very solid and highly anticipated games. Marvel's Wolverine, Fableand Dusk Blood. following success Marvel's Spider-Man expectations for the series wolverene Adaptability is sky-high, and by all accounts, the game looks like it's going to be done well.
The other two choices are both well-known names in their own right. fable While rebooting a beloved franchise from the early 2000s, Dusk Blood Courtesy of a former GOTY winner. Elden RingDeveloper, FromSoftware. However, what may dampen the hype for the latter is the Switch 2's exclusivity, which may leave other console and PC players in the dark.
We're definitely looking forward to another great year of gaming! Now we know what our readers are most excited about. Please let us know through the survey below. What gaming system do you use to relax and indulge in your favorite titles?
