The Biggest Video Game Sequels And Remakes Coming In 2026

The video game industry is starting a new year filled with huge, ambitious projects and the return of beloved classic series. According to release plans, 2026 looks set to be a major year for big-budget games. After years of development, players can expect a packed schedule of highly anticipated titles.

The lineup of announced games is fantastic. Players can look forward to revisiting the vibrant and chaotic world of Vice City in a visually stunning new installment. With everything from Capcom’s scary and immersive horror games to the incredibly polished fighting in Team Ninja’s newest title, the confirmed games are all top-notch, and there are hints of even more exciting reveals to come in 2026.

Resident Evil Requiem

Confirmed Release: February 27, 2026

Switches between Grace’s stealth-heavy horror sections and Leon’s combat-focused action.
Set in a post-nuclear Raccoon City.

At Summer Games Fest 2025, Capcom revealed Resident Evil Requiem, a new installment bringing players back to the classic setting of Raccoon City. The game explores previously hidden secrets from the city’s past, prompting Leon S. Kennedy to revisit the location where he first made his mark in Resident Evil 2. He’s joined by a new character, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent, offering players two different ways to experience the game.

The game switches between two distinct styles of play. When you control Leon, it’s fast-paced and action-packed, with lots of kicking, shooting, and even using enemy weapons like chainsaws. Playing as Grace, however, brings back the feeling of classic survival horror – it’s slower, more about feeling helpless, and focuses on creating a truly frightening, psychological experience. This mix of action and tension is meant to appeal to all kinds of players, especially those who enjoyed the original games. The developers promise this will be a powerful ending to the current story, and it’s scheduled to release on February 27, 2026.

Grand Theft Auto 6

Confirmed Release: November 19, 2026

Set in Leonida (Florida), players control the criminal duo Lucia and Jason.
Features a massive open-world map and a deep relationship mechanic that changes the story.

The highly anticipated new game from Rockstar Games is now set to release in late 2026. After a delay from its initial 2025 target, the game will take players to Leonida, a richly detailed fictional state inspired by Florida. The main setting is Vice City, a large, vibrant metropolis, but the game world extends far beyond, including islands, dangerous swamps, and quiet rural areas that offer a stark contrast to the city’s excitement.

Grand Theft Auto 6 features two protagonists, Lucia and Jason, a couple who commit crimes together, drawing comparisons to Bonnie and Clyde. The game will uniquely explore their romantic relationship and how it’s affected by their criminal lives, with a system tracking their interactions and trust. Rockstar Games aims to raise the bar for open-world gaming with incredibly detailed features like realistic weather – including hurricanes – and a highly immersive crowd simulation.

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Confirmed Release: 2026

A ground-up Unreal Engine 5 remake of the Master Chief’s original single-player story.
Levels have been rebuilt and expanded to fix repetitive areas and add new story cutscenes.

To mark 25 years of the Xbox, Microsoft and 343 Industries are reviving the classic game, Halo: Combat Evolved. This isn’t just a visual refresh; it’s a complete rebuild of the original 2001 single-player campaign using the advanced Unreal Engine 5. The aim is to preserve the excitement of the original while giving it a thoroughly modern look and feel.

The opening mission of Halo: Combat Evolved has been completely overhauled with updated graphics, improved environmental details, and enhanced physics, giving a classic level a modern feel. While the core story – Master Chief and Cortana uncovering the mysteries of the Halo ring – remains unchanged, the presentation has been significantly improved. This includes three brand-new missions that take place before the events of the original game, offering more backstory and context.

Nioh 3

Confirmed Release: February 6, 2026

Set in the turbulent Sengoku period.
Introduces new Ninja Style combat.

Team Ninja returns with the latest installment in their fast-paced action RPG series, now set during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. In this game, players control Tokugawa Takechiyo, the grandson of Ieyasu, as he strives to become Shogun. A major update to the gameplay is the introduction of Open Field levels – expansive, explorable areas that offer more freedom and allow players to approach missions in a less restrictive way.

The combat in Nioh 3 is getting a shake-up with the new Ninja Stance. Unlike the classic Samurai style, which returns in the game, the Ninja Stance emphasizes speed and dodging. It swaps out weapon stances for special ninja tools and introduces a Mist ability. This lets you create a decoy to confuse enemies, then quickly move behind them for a powerful attack. Nioh 3 is scheduled for release in early 2026 and promises to be a thrilling action RPG for fans of dark samurai themes.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Confirmed Release: March 13, 2026

As a Ranger, players protect rare monster eggs from destruction while caught in a civil war between two nations.
Turn-based monster taming excitement.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection releases on March 13, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2. The game’s story revolves around a dangerous ecological problem called Crystal Encroachment, which is turning the land into crystal and forcing monsters to invade the habitats of others.

In Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, you play as the leader of the Rangers, a team focused on discovering and safeguarding rare monster eggs. A key new feature is the Habitat Restoration system. Rather than just collecting monsters for battles, you’ll hatch endangered eggs and return them to the wild to help increase their numbers.

Code Vein 2

Confirmed Release: January 30, 2026

Travel back to the past to prevent the modern world’s collapse.
An anime-style Soulslike that introduces an open world explored by motorcycles.

The highly anticipated sequel to the anime-inspired action game, Code Vein, is scheduled to release before the end of January 2026. In Code Vein 2, you play as a Revenant Hunter in a world where other Revenants are transforming into dangerous creatures called Horrors. The game’s story centers around traveling between the present day and a century in the past, with the goal of preventing a catastrophic collapse of the world.

Compared to the original game, Code Vein 2 features a much larger and more open world, and players can explore it using a motorcycle. You won’t be traveling alone, though – you’ll have a companion named Lou. The game also introduces a new ability called Assimilation, letting you borrow your partner’s strength for powerful combat boosts.

Subnautica 2

Confirmed Release: Early Access 2026

Brand-new alien ocean world to explore.
Introduces new creatures and optional 4-player co-op.

The popular underwater survival horror game, Subnautica, is getting a sequel! Subnautica 2 lets you explore a terrifying ocean world either by yourself or with up to three friends – it’s your choice! You can still experience the full game as a solo adventure if you prefer.

Unlike the first game, Subnautica 2 takes place on a brand new, faraway ocean planet filled with strange creatures and hidden mysteries. The game will also feature powerful new Leviathan monsters that are sensitive to sound and player actions, making them especially challenging to face.

Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time

Rumored Release: 2026

Built on the Ubisoft Anvil engine.
Expected sometime in 2026.

Although details are still limited, Ubisoft describes the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time as a loving tribute to the 2003 game. The remake is being created using the Ubisoft Anvil engine – the same technology that powers the Assassin’s Creed series.

The remake will keep the same blend of action, jumping challenges, and puzzles that made the original game so popular. Ubisoft currently plans to release it sometime in 2026, though some industry sources believe it could arrive as early as mid-January. While the developers haven’t confirmed this specific date – and the game wasn’t featured at The Game Awards – there’s still a chance it could be unexpectedly released within the next month.

Kingdom Hearts 4

Rumored Release: Late 2026

Sora enters the realistic-looking world of Quadratum in the next chapter of the massive Disney/Square Enix crossover.
Expected to conclude the ongoing Lost Master saga with a blend of realistic and animated worlds.

As a huge Kingdom Hearts fan, I’m so excited to hear that Kingdom Hearts 4 is currently planned to release in late 2026 or early 2027 – that’s also the series’ 25th anniversary! I know development hasn’t been easy, but the team is making a big change and moving to Unreal Engine 5, which should really bring the game to life. I can’t wait to see what they create!

In addition to a revamped game engine, the latest installment of the Kingdom Hearts series introduces Quadratum, a strikingly realistic world inspired by modern Shibuya and Tokyo. The story picks up after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3, following Sora as he navigates this new environment. Quadratum is a significant departure from the traditional Disney-based worlds of the series, and even Sora’s character model has been updated to appear more realistic within it.

Forza Horizon 6

Rumored Release: Early To Mid-2026

The open-world racing sim is making the move to Japan (Tokyo and mountain passes).
Expected to be released sometime in 2026.

Microsoft announced Forza Horizon 6 at Tokyo Game Show 2025, confirming the location and a 2026 release window. From the look of things, Forza Horizon 6 might be released in the first half of 2026 which is a big change from the series’ usual fall release window. This move is thought to be a smart strategy by Xbox to avoid going head-to-head with the massive launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 later that year.

Fans have been asking for this location since the very first game: Japan. The new map will offer a stunning variety of landscapes, ranging from the bustling, multi-level highways of Tokyo to the peaceful mountain roads and cherry blossom trees near Mount Fuji. The developers are aiming to make Tokyo the most detailed and complex city environment in the series so far, capturing Japan’s unique mix of old and new. Currently, the only visual preview available is the official teaser trailer from Xbox, so the planned 2026 release date is still subject to change.

2025-12-20 07:11