Play These 9 Open-World & RPG Games Releasing In 2026

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In 2026, expect to spend a lot of time getting lost in new RPGs and open-world games – and it’ll likely be time well spent! While lengthy games can be daunting, TopMob has previewed the announced titles and highlighted the most promising options in these genres.

Open-world and RPG games often share a lot of common ground. Both genres typically feature large, explorable environments, quests to complete, character progression through leveling up, and combat. This style of gameplay remains popular, particularly when developers find ways to offer fresh and innovative experiences.

2026 is shaping up to be an epic year of gaming, and these prospective releases will help.

Best Open-World & RPG Titles Coming In 2026

This list shows games currently planned for release in 2026. However, it’s important to remember that release dates in the gaming industry often change, so delays are likely. One particularly hyped game is especially noteworthy. For now, you can think of this list as a perfect schedule – everything is on track and there are no problems!

TopMob will be the first to cover any video game delays if they happen.

Nioh 3

Nioh 3 isn’t a fully open-world game, but it still has all the RPG features you’d expect – like leveling up, improving stats, completing quests, and battling challenging bosses. This installment is the most expansive in the Nioh series, offering players more freedom than ever before. It’s fantastic to have Nioh back, but be warned – it’s notoriously difficult!

Current release date: February 6.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Monster Hunter Wilds was a huge success in 2025, significantly expanding the reach of the popular Monster Hunter series. Now, in 2026, Capcom is releasing Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a return to the series’ RPG roots. With Monster Hunter more popular than ever, this could be a great time to try this different style of Monster Hunter game.

Current release date: March 13.

Crimson Desert

Pearl Abyss, the creators of Black Desert Online, are introducing Crimson Desert, a new open-world game. While sharing a similar style, Crimson Desert is designed as a single-player adventure following the journey of Kliff and his companions across the beautiful world of Pywel. Industry experts at IGN believe this game has the potential to be a strong contender for RPG Game of the Year awards in 2026.

Current release date: March 19.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Wow! It seems LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a huge hit, at least among fans! While that might not be entirely true, DC enthusiasts are excited to see Batman return to the gritty streets of Gotham. This LEGO game is different from most others – it feels more like the popular Arkham series, and that’s a good thing! It looks like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is shaping up to be something special, and definitely not a joke.

Current release date: May 29.

Fable

The long-awaited new Fable is finally expected to launch in 2026. While Playground Games is known for fast-paced racing games, they’ve taken on the challenge of reviving the beloved Fable series. It’s been 16 years since the last installment, Fable 3, and fans are eager for a new game. It was a major focus of the recent Xbox Developer Direct, and a 2026 release seems very likely.

Current release window: 2026.

Chrono Odyssey

Chrono Odyssey is currently slated for release around late 2026, which is cutting it close. However, the game looks fantastic, and its expansive open world has the potential to be incredibly engaging. It’s already been tested through beta versions, so it’s not a completely new project. This means Chrono Odyssey could become very popular quickly – unless you discover it now, thanks to this list!

Current release window: 2026.

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

Diablo 4 is really leaning into themes of hatred, with the upcoming ‘Vessel of Hatred’ expansion in 2024 followed by ‘Lord of Hatred’ in 2026. Announced at The Game Awards 2025, the popular Paladin class will be added to the game. Players can expect new content focused on Mephisto in April, along with a complete revamp of the endgame and several exciting new features.

Current release date: April 28, 2026.

Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 has faced some challenges recently, overshadowing the initial excitement. The game’s delay, combined with a legal dispute involving the developers, Unknown Worlds, has created controversy. Despite this, Subnautica 2 appears to be building on the success of the first game and is still the most wishlisted upcoming game on Steam. While the lawsuit might push back the release date, the current target is still 2026.

Current release window: 2026.

Grand Theft Auto 6

We previously mentioned one highly anticipated game that faced potential delays – Grand Theft Auto 6. It’s expected to be huge in 2026, capturing attention across all forms of entertainment, from movies and TV to video games. However, its release isn’t guaranteed for that year. In fact, the question of when GTA 6 will actually launch is on everyone’s mind. The recent announcement of a delay, pushing the release from November 5, 2025, was disappointing for many, and some believe it could even be delayed further, potentially to 2027.

You never know with Rockstar Games and GTA.

Current release window: 2026 (Hopefully!).

If you think a game is missing from this list, or if you strongly disagree with our choices, the TopMob Discord server is the best place to share your thoughts and feedback.

For more gaming recommendations, check out lists of the top 8 PlayStation games and big shooter games coming in 2026, plus our picks for the 10 best games available on Xbox Game Pass.

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Andrew Highton

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2026-01-19 18:49