Square Enix has opened pre-registration for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new 3v3 team-based boss battle arena game set to launch on iOS and Android in 2026.
Steam Horse Fest features a variety of horse-themed games available at discounts until February 23. Notable titles include My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, discounted by 55%, and Petz Horsez 2, priced at 85p in the UK. Red Dead Redemption 2 remains at full price, offering immersive gameplay with horses in a Wild West setting. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available as a free-to-play game. The event also announces the early access launch of The Legend of Khiimori on March 3, set in the 13th century.
2026 will feature a significant lineup of game releases. Notable titles scheduled for release include:
March 2026:
- World of Warcraft: Midnight – March 2 (PC)
- Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – March 3 (PS5, Xbox, PC)
- Scott Pilgrim EX – March 3 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC)
- Marathon – March 5 (PS5, Xbox, PC)
- Pokémon Pokopia – March 5 (Switch 2)
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – March 13 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
- WWE 2K26 – March 13 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
April 2026:
- Goat Simulator 3 – April 1 (Switch 2)
- Pragmata – April 24 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox)
- Diablo IV – Lord of Hatred – April 28 (PS5, Xbox, PC)
May 2026:
- Forza Horizon 6 – May 19 (Xbox, PC)
- 007: First Light – May 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC)
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – May 29 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC)
June 2026:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – June 3 (Switch 2)
July 2026:
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink – July 9 (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC)
- Digimon Story Time Stranger – July 10 (Switch, Switch 2)
August 2026:
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – August 6 (PS5, PC)
September 2026:
- Phantom Blade 0 – September 9 (PS5, PC)
November 2026:
- Grand Theft Auto 6 – November 19 (PS5, Xbox)
Other notable games expected in 2026 include:
- Marvel's Wolverine (Fall 2026)
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
- Fable (Fall 2026)
- Silent Hill Townfall
- Subnautica 2
This information will be updated regularly to reflect the latest offerings for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.
The AI Conference & Expo will take place from March 16 to March 19, 2026, in San Jose, California. A keynote address will occur on March 16, and workshops will be held on March 15. The event will feature sessions on various topics, including connections with experts, an exhibit hall, speakers, startups and VCs, and training labs. Registration and pricing details will be available on the official website, along with information on group attendance, travel, and venue logistics. Additional resources provided by the organizers include a code of conduct and a FAQ section.
Jason Momoa has confirmed that a sequel to A Minecraft Movie is in production, set to begin at the end of April. The film is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027. Director Jared Hess will return to lead the project, collaborating with Chris Galletta on the screenplay. The sequel aims to build on the success of the first film, which had a record-breaking box office opening for Warner Bros. Hess has indicated that the sequel will include characters Steve and Alex from the game.
Riot Games has launched its first PC café promotion of 2026, coinciding with the Season 1 update for League of Legends. The promotion, running until January 21, offers in-game rewards, trial cosmetics, and sweepstakes for players at participating PC cafés. Players can earn tiered rewards based on playtime, with those logging 20 hours receiving up to 15 Hextech Chest and Key sets. Participants are also entered into prize drawings for tickets to major esports events. A separate reward track is available for ranked victories, offering randomized rewards. Additionally, players will have temporary access to 15 champion skins from the Demacia region until January 30.
DogEar is a free widget app for avid readers that cycles through quotes from books, allowing users to pin it to their home or lock screen. The free version limits users to three books, with a paid option for full access.
Where Winds Meet is a free open-world RPG set in 10th-century China, featuring over 150 hours of single-player content and various character customization options.
Seriatim Reader is a free e-book reader that displays books one sentence at a time, supporting major e-book formats like EPUB and PDF.
Caresleep is a free app that offers customizable offline soundscapes for relaxation, including a sleep timer and lullabies, without ads or limitations.
Doki Doki Literature Club! is a free visual novel that has been ported to Android, featuring a literature club theme with unexpected narrative twists and support for 1080p content.
- January 15: Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches on Switch 2; 3.0 update for original Switch.
- January 15: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon releases on all major platforms.
- January 22: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series.
- January 26: Highguard, a free PvP raid game, becomes available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
- January 28: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin releases.
- January 30: Code Vein 2 launches.
- February 5: Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined releases.
- February 6: My Hero Academia: All’s Justice and Nioh 3 launch.
- February 11: Romeo is a Deadman releases.
- February 12: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches.
- February 13: High on Life 2 releases.
- February 20: Ys X: Proud Nordics launches.
- February 27: Resident Evil: Requiem releases; cloud versions of Resident Evil 7 and 8 for Switch 2.
- March 5: Pokemon Pokopia releases.
- March 12: John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launches; Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake releases.
- March 19: Crimson Desert launches.
- March 26: Screamer, a racing game, releases.
- April 16: Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss launches.
- April 24: Pragmata releases.
- April 30: Saros, a roguelite bullet hell game, launches.
- May 8: Mortal Kombat 2 movie releases.
- May 27: 007 First Light launches.
- May 29: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases.
- September 8: John Carpenter’s Halloween launches.
- September 12: Phantom Blade Zero releases.
- October 16: New Street Fighter movie releases.
- November 19: Grand Theft Auto 6 launches.
- Sometime in 2026: Titles like Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, Super Meat Boy 3D, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies expected.
- To Be Announced: Zero Company and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 have no confirmed release dates.
Tactical Breach Wizards begins with defenestration, combining strategy and whimsy. Scrabdackle features a defenestrative attack as part of its charming, hand-drawn RPG, reminiscent of classic 2D Zelda games. The game includes screen-by-screen exploration, environmental puzzles, and various items to discover. Its aesthetic reflects the dedication of its developer, jakefriend, and incorporates clever mechanics and surprises. The first chapter of Scrabdackle offers a complete experience, blending narrative and exploration with an old-school vibe and modern mechanics, making it particularly enjoyable on the Steam Deck.
Red Dead Redemption 2 may be offered for free during the Epic Games Store's annual Christmas event, according to a leak from the Chinese messaging platform QQ. The event is expected to feature a lineup starting with Hogwarts Legacy and including titles like Jurassic World: Evolution 2, Total War: Warhammer, Terraria, and Mortal Kombat 11, culminating with Red Dead Redemption 2. The information is unverified, and official confirmation is pending.
