You may have already perused part one of our two part special, on the video games to keep an eye on in 2026… But we’re not done yet, we’ve got even more games for you to watchlist!
While none of these games have solid release dates yet, they’re all expected to drop sometime in 2026… Or at the very least are a chance to! From epic fantasies to next generation racing, here’s fifteen more games to get excited for!
If you haven’t, be sure to check out part one of our list here: Video Games 2026 | Ones to Watch – Part 1
CONTROL Resonant
The outstanding story and setting of Control pulled me through to the credits, despite the gameplay growing stale. Because of this, sequel Control Resonant has me thrilled to see where the narrative goes next. But it also represents an opportunity to elevate the moment-to-moment action.
Control Resonant switches protagonists from Control’s Jesse, to her brother Dylan Faden. It looks as though the paranatural nature of the Federal Bureau of Control has spread through New York, translating the trippy visuals of the original into a much larger environment.
The sequel appears much more melee-focused in its action, but the surreal, hallucinatory visual style seems well intact. Control set expectations for twists and surprises, and I can’t wait to see what weirdness Control Resonant has in store.
Fable
Playground Games is finally set to dust off the Fable name in 2026, returning players to Albion’s storybook fantasy, morally questionable choices, and very British humour. The reboot has been in the works for the better part of a decade, and will be the first new mainline entry in even longer — it’s been a long time coming.
Fable promises a modern action-RPG spin on the classic formula, with lush environments and a renewed focus on choice and consequence that aims to recapture what made the 2004 original so special… Or at least give everyone a fresh chicken to kick.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a bold new action RPG, pairing a classic fantasy setting with eye-catching HD-2D visuals and real-time combat. Set in the world of Philabieldia, the story unfolds in a land overrun by beast tribes, with humanity’s last stronghold protected by a magical barrier. Players step into the role of Elliot, an adventurer who ventures beyond the safety of the kingdom walls alongside his fairy companion, Faie.
Coming from Square Enix, and the creators of Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, you’d probably expect the game to be a turn-based JRPG. But instead The Adventures of Elliot goes in on real-time action, weaving together exploration and combat as you carve a path through the world. It plays more like a classic Zelda game than a traditional Final Fantasy.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has a demo available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
I thought I’d had my fill of deckbuilding games, until Vampire Crawlers was announced. This dungeon crawling card battler from the team behind Vampire Survivors looks to scratch the same addictive itch that made their previous game such a surprise success.
In Vampire Crawlers, you walk through a 3D representation of the blocky pixel art world of Vampire Survivors, collecting familiar items and weapons which now take the form of cards. Combat now plays out as a speedy turn-based battle against enemies from the series, and we still frequently see the same sort of hyperactive, screen-filling animations that fans have come to expect.
This isn’t how I thought a follow-up to my beloved Vampire Survivors would come about, but I’m so keen to find out what the final product plays like.
Darwin’s Paradox!
A game where I get to play as Hank from Finding Dory? Well, not quite. In Darwin’s Paradox!, you control Darwin, an octopus ripped from the sea and on the way to becoming takoyaki… Before you break free that is. Your goal is simple: escape a bleak, industrial warehouse of a world and make it back to the big blue, using your many octopedal abilities.
Float, camouflage, and ink your way through danger — or risk becoming sashimi. As someone who usually avoids platformers, I’m keen on this one purely for the ingenuity of its puzzle design and clean visual style.
Mixtape
MIXTAPE is a classic coming-of-age movie in video game form. Reckless teen antics, a killer soundtrack, and a heap of nostalgia blend together for what looks to be an absolute vibe. BAFTA award-winning studio Beethoven and Dinosaur (The Artful Escape) are back with a narrative adventure about the misadventures of youth: skateboarding, riding in shopping carts, running from the police, TP-ing a house — it’s all there!
And MIXTAPE isn’t just a cool name, there’s a playlist of iconic artists that make up the game’s soundtrack: Iggy Pop, The Smashing Pumpkins, Joy Division, The Cure, and more. I can’t wait to get my hands on the game, vibe out to nostalgic tunes, and experience the rush of being a teenager again.
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Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon is already one of the most popular driving series, so calling its long‑awaited trip to Japan “anticipated” doesn’t really cut it. Details on Forza Horizon 6 are scarce at the moment, but it’s set to be a dream combo of Horizon’s toybox of cars and events, mixed with JDM car culture, mountain touge runs, and an incredible mix of scenery. Here’s hoping it can do the setting justice.
Forza Horizon 5 featured over 550 cars in a sprawling open-world set in Mexico, so expectations for the next entry are high. As a long time racing game fan, I can’t wait to dive into this next entry. It’s launching on Xbox Series X|S and PC this year. Playground Games has also confirmed the game is coming to PlayStation 5 post-launch.
Keep the car running, we’ll bring you more on Forza Horizon 6 as it gets revealed.
[UPDATE: Forza Horizon 6 will now release on May 19th]
Witchbrook
Witchbrook had me spellbound the moment I heard “witch-life sim”! Think Kiki’s Delivery Service meets Stardew Valley, which tracks, given Chucklefish (who helped publish Stardew) is part of the creative team behind it.
You play as the newest resident of the seaside town of Mossport, enrolling at Witchbrook College on the path to becoming a fully fledged magical master. Even better, you won’t be brewing potions alone; Witchbrook will support online co-op for up to four players.
First teased all the way back in 2016, Witchbrook has had plenty of time to bake, so here’s hoping it’s worth the wait.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
A new entry in the long-running Fire Emblem series is on the horizon, with Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave set to release this year. The Tactical Role-Playing Game is centered around an arena tournament, the Heroic Games, that looks to be taking inspiration from the gladiatorial fights of ancient Rome. There’s not a lot that has been officially confirmed, but the trailer gives us a glimpse of some of the heroes we’ll be playing as in the game, each with their own reasons for entering the tournament. From what we see of battle, it looks to be sticking to the classic grid based combat the series is known for, with a few exciting new additions like the Charioteer and Flying Ornius Rider classes.
The presence of deity Sothis suggests that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave takes place within the same world as Fire Emblem: Three Houses, though it appears to be set in a different part of the world entirely, so how related the two games will be remains to be seen. While the latest FE game, Engage didn’t really… Engage me, Three Houses is easily my favourite Nintendo Switch game, so I’m excited to see where Fortune’s Weave might lead.
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Wolverine
A Wolverine video game from the geniuses who created the Marvel’s Spider-Man games? Yes please. Not long now until we’ll be able to leap from rooftops, impale bad guys with our claws and slice robots in half! Marvel’s Wolverine is not holding back on the bloody violence that’s for sure, which is something fans truly want out of a Wolverine game — the most recent gameplay trailer highlights some pretty brutal action!
We’ve known this game was coming for a while now, and though some heavy leaks may have spoiled the fun initially, Marvel’s Wolverine is now finally in our sights. It’s unlike Insomniac Games to miss, so claws crossed this game hits it out of the park.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Vampires are a continued cultural fascination that creeps into videogames with striking regularity. From The Witcher 3’s Blood and Wine story, to Vampyr, Castlevania and Code Vein, there are some great vampire depictions in modern gaming… And plenty of bad ones. So it was with great excitement that I watched the reveal for Blood of Dawnwalker, a brand new open-world action game that boasts veteran developers from the CD Project Red team.
The game contrasts medieval fantasy gameplay during the day, with gothic horror and the vampire power fantasy at night. While vampire stories oscillate between the horror of Nosferatu and the romance of Interview with the Vampire, The Blood of Dawnwalker looks to be doing both. The counterpoint between the human and the monster is always a staple in vampire lore, and I’m very excited to explore this dark world when it launches.
Directive 8020
Deep space and horror go hand in hand together, the vast emptiness of space almost serving as a villain itself. There’s a permanent unease about being away from civilization and our creature comforts: food, Wi-Fi, atmosphere! Directive 8020 feeds into those fears. Supermassive Games (Until Dawn, The Quarry) are behind this new sci-fi survival horror that follows a crew of space explorers, looking for a way to save a dying Earth. But when an alien organism infiltrates their ship, capable of perfectly imitating any one of the crew, the team unravels, not knowing who to trust.
I love the games Supermassive makes because your choices really do matter, your decisions can be the difference between life and death, and the adrenaline spike you get from trying to keep your friends alive is a rush like no other!
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STAR WARS: Galactic Racer
Star Wars: Galactic Racer marks the long‑overdue return of racing to a galaxy far, far away. It’s the first from Fuse Games, a new studio stacked with a number of the developers behind Burnout Paradise and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit — so the racing pedigree is undeniable.
It’s wild to think we haven’t had a true Star Wars racer since Star Wars Episode 1: Racer in the N64 days. Galactic Racer looks to go well beyond podracing, taking players to the Outer Rim with both a single-player campaign and multiplayer. From the glimpses we’ve seen, it looks gorgeous; and that trailer ending — with Sebulba and the unmistakable sound of his podracer? — inject that straight into my veins.
Threads of Time
Threads of Time stuns with its mix of 2.5D pixel art, dynamic 3D lighting, and diverse design aesthetics. The time traveling JRPG is a love letter to Chrono Trigger and early Final Fantasy games, wearing its inspirations on its sleeve. Featuring classic turn-based combat, gorgeous sprite-work and beautifully animated cut-scenes… It’s hitting all the right notes.
Set within a fantasy world, the story spans across time. From the Flinstones-like era of 12,000,000 BC where man and dinosaur coexist, to the sky-pirates of 1,000 AD, the cyberpunk future of 2,400 AD, and a world-ending apocalypse in a time unknown. A party of heroes from across the ages must band together to defend not just the world, but the whole timeline from chaos and destruction.
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000
It was a bit of a match made in heaven when the Total War team tackled the Warhammer Old World in the Total War Warhammer trilogy, and Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 is one of my favourite games in recent years. Suffice to say, the reveal that the next Total War title, Total War Warhammer 40,000, would be heading to the grim darkness of the 41st millennium was a big one for me.
The Total War franchise has always hit the sweet spot of empire management and grand-scale combat that scratches my brain in just the right way. Combine that with the horror and existential dread of Warhammer in the far future, toss in marauding Orks, scheming Eldar and ordinary squishy human Guardsmen, and you’ve got one tasty soup.
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