Top 5 upcoming games to look forward to in 2026

2026 has been one of the most stacked years in gaming history, with blockbuster titles landing across every genre possible. The fun is only getting started, with several amazing games lined up to release.

From highly-anticipated sequels like GTA 6 and Control Resonant, to new titles like Marvel’s Wolverine, 2026 has a lot more to offer. With the first half of the year already delivering some remarkable titles, the second half is shaping up to be even better. In the section below, we take a look at the top 5 upcoming games that are arriving in 2026.

5 best upcoming games in 2026

1. Grand Theft Auto VI - November 19, 2026

GTA 6 is arguably the most-anticipated title arriving in 2026, and nothing else on this list comes close to the sheer cultural weight of Rockstar’s upcoming title.

The game is going to make a return to Vice City, which is now reimagined as the sprawling state of Leonida.Grand Theft Auto VI is going to feature a dual protagonist setup that puts Lucia front and centre as the franchise's first female lead. After over a decade of GTA V, the expectation for this one is almost impossibly high, and everything shown so far suggests Rockstar has built something that genuinely justifies the wait.

Pre-orders have reportedly already set records before the game has even shipped.

2. Silent Hill: Townfall - September 24, 2026

Konami's revival of the Silent Hill franchise continues with Townfall, and it is being developed by Scottish studio Screen Burn Interactive and co-published by Annapurna Interactive. The upcoming title is set in Scotland in 1996, and follows Simon Ordell as he returns to the fog-covered island of St. Amelia to confront a deeply personal history. A first-person horror experience built around stealth, puzzle-solving, and atmosphere rather than combat, Townfall is going to be one of the most creative takes on the franchise since the original trilogy.

3. Marvel’s Wolverine - September 15, 2026

Insomniac Games has been working on this one for years, and each tease has only raised expectations. Set in a darker, more mature corner of the Marvel universe than the Spider-Man games, Wolverine promises brutal combat, an emotionally driven story, and a version of Logan that does not pull any punches. Given Insomniac's track record with the Spider-Man series, the anticipation for this one is completely warranted. The Wolverine game arrives on September 15, 2026, exclusively for the PlayStation 5 and 5 Pro.

4. Control Resonant - September 24, 2026

Remedy Entertainment’s long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed Control is finally coming. Control Resonant returns players to the Federal Bureau of Control and the brutalist halls of the Oldest House, expanding on the supernatural mystery and reality-bending lore that made the original such a beloved cult hit. With Remedy having spent recent years building out the Remedy Connected Universe through Alan Wake 2, expectations are sky-high for what Resonant can deliver as a full next-generation sequel. Everything about the game's visual identity and tone suggests Remedy is swinging for something truly ambitious.

5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - October 23, 2026

Infinity Ward is back with the sequel to Modern Warfare 3, and the changes on offer are significant. A new movement system, randomised map layouts via the Kill Block mechanic, and a campaign following both a rookie South Korean soldier and a rogue Captain Price make this one of the most creatively ambitious COD releases in years. With an October release window well clear of GTA 6's November launch, it has a real chance to dominate the gaming industry. This was all you needed to know about the top 5 upcoming games in 2026.