Gaming Hits of 2026: The Coolest Announcements from The Game Awards 2025!
If you’ve just pulled yourself away from the screen after The Game Awards 2025, you already know: 2026 is going to be packed with amazing new games! While Rockstar continues to adjust the release date for GTA VI, Capcom brings back Leon, Larian Studios promises “the biggest game ever,” and Remedy and Creative Assembly drag us into paranormal depths. Let’s check out these fantastic trailers and find out what stories the developers have in store for us.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
- Developer: Arcanaut Studios (led by Casey Hudson, former director of Knights of the Old Republic)
Imagine: a galaxy on the brink of transformation, where you’re a mysterious Force user balancing between the light and dark sides. Every decision leads to different plot twists: allies will betray you, enemies will show humanity, and lightsabers will ignite in dynamic battles with modern action. This isn’t a KOTOR remake, but a spiritual successor – a fresh story full of cinematic cutscenes, moral dilemmas, and an open world where the Force flows through every planet. Complete freedom of choice affecting the ending, stunning graphics and destructibility, plus an original soundtrack from star composers. If you’re an RPG fan in Star Wars, this is your new KOTOR 2.0 – coming in 2026!
Divinity
- Developer: Larian Studios (the titans behind Baldur’s Gate 3)
Larian returns to its roots with jaw-dropping scope! Divinity is their “biggest game ever,” larger than BG3, with a dark, bloody atmosphere where the gods have fallen silent, Rivellon drowns in chaos, and you’re a hero (or antihero) awakening ancient powers. The trailer is brutal: rivers of blood, epic tactical battles, humor bordering on madness, and nonlinear quests. Expect a massive open world with a branching story, complex RPG mechanics (hundreds of perks, artifact crafting), co-op for up to 4 players, and brutal, bloody action with new classes. This is the evolution of Divinity: Original Sin – for CRPG fans who want 200+ hours of content. The only downside – they didn’t reveal an exact release date, but the hype is already at maximum!
Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)
- Developer: Capcom
The zombie apocalypse returns with the roar of a chainsaw! Leon S. Kennedy is the main character, fighting alongside Grace Ashford, seeking revenge for the past amid a new virus outbreak. The world on the edge of an abyss, insane Porsche chases, hordes of mutants, and horrors that freeze your blood. This is classic survival horror with an improved stealth system, weapon upgrades, and cooperative mode. Focus on story with multiple protagonists, a powerful engine, dynamic boss battles, and collectibles revealing the lore. If Resident Evil Village was horror, then Requiem is a true requiem for the brave. Release date: February 27, 2026!
Control Resonance
- Developer: Remedy Entertainment
The Control sequel is a paranormal journey into a distorted Manhattan! You play as Dylan Faden, Jesse’s younger brother, who emerges from a coma infected with a destructive force unleashed into our world. Fight using reality-bending powers: transforming melee weapons combined with supernatural abilities. Solve puzzles in labyrinths where intense horror-action with unparalleled atmosphere awaits. The trailer hinted at unstable powers, a huge central location full of secrets and stories connected to the Alan Wake universe. Coming in 2026 on PS5, XSX/S, and PC. Studio fans, this is your new flagship game, worthy of Alan Wake 2’s legacy!
Tomb Raider: Catalyst
- Developer: Crystal Dynamics / Amazon Games
Lara Croft on the edge of apocalypse! An awakened mythical cataclysm has set in motion forces capable of destroying the world. Lara must race through the ruins of ancient civilizations to prevent a global catastrophe. Gameplay combines dizzying parkour across crumbling cities and jungles, intellectual puzzles in the spirit of classic installments, and dynamic shootouts with her legendary dual pistols. The plot revolves around themes of betrayal and trust: are new treasure hunters unreliable allies or hidden enemies? Among the innovations – a huge seamless open world, graphics with stunning detail, a moral choice system affecting the ending, and deep RPG elements in character and equipment development.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000
- Developer: Creative Assembly / Sega
The grim galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 conquers the Total War genre! Lead your armies in wars for entire planets: command legendary Space Marine fleets, unleash Ork hordes upon enemies, use the cunning of the Eldar, or the unstoppable regiments of the Astra Militarum. The story stays true to canon: in the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Main innovations – revolutionary gameplay with orbital strikes and planetary citadel sieges, a detailed strategic galactic map, resource management of entire star systems, and unprecedented battle scale with thousands of fighters on screen. This is a must-play strategy for all Warhammer 40,000 universe fans. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Mega Man: Dual Override
- Developer: Capcom
The legendary Blue Bomber returns! The first full sequel in many years pays homage to the series’ roots – it’s a perfect 2D platformer with a new set of Robot Masters whose abilities you can “borrow.” Mega Man battles Dr. Wily’s armies using the new “Dual Override” system, allowing weapon combinations to create unique attacks. What awaits you: perfect pixel art graphics, refined controls, a magnificent orchestral soundtrack, and a challenge for the most skilled players.
Grand Theft Auto VI
- Developer: Rockstar Games
Lucia and Jason in a new-era Vice City – a duo destined to rewrite the laws of the criminal world. A story of trust and betrayal unfolds in Rockstar’s most detailed and dynamic open world, where every resident has their own life, and in-game social media directly affects your reputation. Gameplay has evolved in every way: from heists that can be planned in dozens of ways to next-generation shooting and driving. Incredible detail, sharp satire on the modern world, and a level of immersion blurring the line between game and reality. This isn’t just a project, it’s a cultural event. Remember the date: November 19, 2026—the day the gaming industry changes forever (if the developers don’t postpone the announcement again).
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