The 10 most anticipated video games of 2026

Cairn promises to be a thrilling climb up the most daunting mountains, as players take on the role of climber Aava. This beautifully illustrated game challenges you to carefully place Aava's hands and feet, with the added difficulty of bandaging her fingers as she ascends higher into the treacherous terrain.

Reanimal is an animated horror game that pits a brother and sister against twisted, monstrous creatures in a disorienting, Limbo-inspired world. The game features an unsettling atmosphere and impressive artistic visuals, making it a standout title for fans of the genre.

Resident Evil Requiem brings back the horrors of Capcom's classic survival-horror series with a new protagonist, bookish Grace, and combat-proficient cop Leon S Kennedy. Set in Raccoon City, the game promises to deliver intense action and spine-tingling scares as it follows their desperate attempts to survive.

Pokémon Pokopia is an upcoming Nintendo Switch game that combines elements of Animal Crossing and Minecraft with a delightful twist: building and tending habitats for beloved Pokémon creatures. With the help of shape-shifting Ditto, players can transform into other Pokémon to bring life back to barren landscapes.

James Bond fans will eagerly await 007 First Light, a young James Bond's first mission that promises a thrilling blend of high-speed action, espionage, and gadgets galore. Developed by IO Interactive, this game is sure to live up to the high standards set by its predecessors.

Saros, developed by Returnal's creators, promises an intense sci-fi shooter experience on PlayStation 5, where players must survive in a hostile alien world where a dying sun sends creatures mad.

Grand Theft Auto VI has been eagerly anticipated for years, and now it's finally on the horizon. This highly-anticipated open-world game promises to deliver a gripping crime story and love story, set in Rockstar's fictional state of Leonida.

The upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game is bound to delight fans of the X-Men franchise with its action-packed gameplay, an ensemble cast, and a healthy dose of comic-book violence.

For those looking for something different, Witchbrook offers a charming pixel-art slice-of-life experience centered around a witches' college. The game supports multiplayer for up to four players, adding to its charm.

Finally, Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to return with an evolved campaign that promises more intense action and excitement in the beloved Halo universe.
 
omg i'm so stoked about these new games 🤩🎮! Cairn looks super challenging but beautiful, reanimal is giving me major creep vibes 😱👻 and resident evil requiem is back for more horror goodness 🕷️💀. Pokémon pokopia sounds adorable 🐰❤️ and i'm loving the sound of 007 first light - all that spy stuff is so cool 🕵️‍♂️🔫. Saros looks intense, but halo: campaign evolved is gonna be a blast 💥🎯!
 
I'm not sure if I should be excited or nervous about all these new games coming out 🤔. On one hand, Cairn's challenging gameplay sounds like a great workout for our problem-solving skills 💪, while Pokémon Pokopia's adorable twist on Animal Crossing and Minecraft is just too cute to resist 🐰💕.

But on the other hand, Reanimal's horror genre has me on edge 😱, and Resident Evil Requiem's survival-horror gameplay might be a bit too intense for my taste 😷. And have you seen those graphics in Saros? My poor eyes can't handle that level of sci-fi intensity 🤯.

I'm still holding out hope for Grand Theft Auto VI, though - who doesn't love a good open-world crime story? 🕵️‍♂️ And Marvel's Wolverine game is shaping up to be a must-play for X-Men fans 🔥. But I have to wonder... which games are really going to make it onto my playtime list? 🤷‍♀️
 
Man I'm so down for Cairn, it sounds like a total adrenaline rush 🤯, but have you guys played any of the older climbing games? Like, remember "The Sims" used to have this mini-game where you had to climb ladders and stuff? It was super addictive. Anyway, back to Cairn... I'm also hyped for Pokémon Pokopia, who wouldn't want to build habitats for their fave Pokémon creatures? 🐰 And Resident Evil Requiem is gonna be so intense, I love the classic survival horror vibe 🔪. What's with all these new James Bond games though? Is he still like 20 or something? 😂
 
Omg I'm so hyped about all these new games coming out 🤩! Cairn sounds like such a thrilling challenge, and I love how they're pushing the boundaries of game design with bandaging Aava's fingers 🙌. On the other hand, Pokémon Pokopia is giving me all the Animal Crossing vibes, but with Pokémon?! That's just pure joy 😊. And can we talk about Resanimal? That animo horror game looks so creepy and amazing 🎃.

I'm also super stoked for Resident Evil Requiem, it's been ages since I've played a proper survival horror game. 007 First Light is another one to keep an eye on - James Bond games are always so much fun 🕵️‍♂️. And let's not forget Halo: Campaign Evolved, I'm all about the nostalgia when it comes to classic Halo games 💥.

One thing that caught my attention was Saros - sci-fi shooter games are usually a bit more niche, but Returnal's creators seem like they're going to bring something new and exciting to the table 🚀. And finally, who wouldn't want to explore Grand Theft Auto VI? The game looks so immersive and detailed... I'm just gonna have to wait until it drops! 💥
 
I'm so done with all these games 🤯. Can't we just play some boring old solitaire for once? All these games are like, super competitive and fast-paced... why do we need that? I mean, who needs high-speed action and espionage when you can just sit back and build a habitat for Pokémon? 🐠🏠 I'm also super skeptical about Grand Theft Auto VI - it's just gonna be another game where you get to play as some reckless teenager getting into trouble. And don't even get me started on the Marvel's Wolverine game... who needs that much violence in their life? 😒 Give me something chill and relaxing, like Witchbrook's pixel-art world any day 🧙‍♀️💻
 
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