Several highly anticipated PlayStation 5 games are set for release in 2026, spanning multiple genres and featuring both first-party exclusives and major third-party titles. Among the most notable is Marvel’s Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games and set to launch exclusively on PS5, where players will take on the role of Logan in a single-player adventure exploring his past through ferocious combat and action-packed set pieces. Another major release is Nioh 3, the latest entry in the dark fantasy action-RPG series by Team Ninja, scheduled for February 6, 2026, featuring samurai and ninja combat across Japanese history.
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main installment in the survival horror franchise, is set to launch on February 27, 2026, following FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft as she returns to Raccoon City to investigate a bioterrorism incident tied to her past. Also on the horizon is Saros, a sci-fi action game from Housemarque (creators of Returnal), set to release on April 30, 2026, where players explore the shape-shifting world of Carcosa in search of a lost loved one.
Other significant titles include Crimson Desert, a single-player action-adventure from Pearl Abyss set in the brutal continent of Pywel, launching on March 19, 2026 , and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a revival of the classic Samurai franchise by , which follows Musashi Miyamoto as he battles the Genma threat in a dark fantasy setting. Grand Theft Auto VI, developed by , is expected to launch on November 19, 2026, promising a reactive open world with advanced AI-driven NPCs and chaotic gameplay.
Additional highlights include LEGO Batman: The Legacy of The Dark Knight, a team-based adventure from TT Games, and Marvel’s Tokon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag team fighter featuring iconic Marvel characters. Marathon, a PvPvE survival extraction FPS from the creators of Halo and Destiny, is also slated for a March 2026 release on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Meanwhile, Phantom Blade 0, a Wuxia-inspired action game from S-GAME, is set for release on September 9, 2026.
While some titles like God of War’s rumored Egyptian spin-off and Cory Barlog’s new project at Santa Monica Studios remain unconfirmed, the year is shaping up to be a powerhouse for PlayStation with a diverse slate of exclusive and third-party releases.
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I know it might sound a little early, but 2026 is in 8 months. Assuming gta6 aint getting delayed, what do yall got? For me: Phantom blade zero, Onimusha and Saros