Grand Theft Auto VI: The King of the Anticipated Games
Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is undoubtedly the most anticipated video game of 2026.
The long-awaited sequel from developer Rockstar Games is expected to be released on November 19, 2026, for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
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The game was originally scheduled for a fall 2025 release, but was delayed until May 2026, before being delayed again.
Rockstar stated that this additional time will allow the team to "finish the game with the level of polish you expect and deserve."
GTA VI is expected to continue the series' satirical tradition, with sunny Vice City being brought to life as part of the fictional state of Leonidas, inspired by Florida.
The GTA series is one of the biggest franchises in the industry, with GTA V becoming the fastest entertainment product in history to gross $1 billion in its first three days and having sold over 220 million copies worldwide.
Horror and Action in a New Adventure
Capcom is bringing the thrill back to Raccoon City with Resident Evil Requiem, a survival horror game scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.
The game promises a "thrilling experience that will send shivers down your spine" and is the ninth mainline entry in the series.
Fans will be introduced to a new female protagonist, FBI intelligence analyst Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak.
Grace's nightmare begins after she is sent to investigate a mysterious death at an abandoned hotel where her mother was murdered eight years earlier.
As Grace investigates the team's suspect – Victor Gideon – her path crosses with veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy.
Meanwhile, 007 First Light is a James Bond origin story that will follow this astute recruit during his time in the MI6 training program before becoming a renowned spy.
The action-adventure game is scheduled for release on May 27, 2026, after being delayed from March.
The Return of an Iconic Franchise and a Fantasy World
The long-awaited Fable reboot is expected to release around 2026 after being delayed from its initial 2025 release window.
It will be the first new installment in the action-RPG franchise since Fable: The Journey in 2012.
Playground Games, the creators of the successful Forza Horizon series, is developing the reboot for parent company Xbox Game Studios.
The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC.
Another ambitious project is Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss.
The game is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026, for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
The sequel to the anime-style action RPG franchise, Code Vein II, returns with new classes, enhanced combat mechanics, and a dark story where revenants must survive in a post-apocalyptic world.
The game will launch on January 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and January 30, 2026, for PC via Steam.
Exploration, Creativity, and High-Speed Racing
Subnautica 2, which has been in development for a long time, will now launch in early access sometime in 2026.
The most exciting feature of this new Subnautica game is that it is planned to be fully co-op, with support for up to four players.
It is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
While the third-person shooting and real-time puzzle-solving are excellent, the overall premise remains shrouded in mystery.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will combine action, humor, and exploration, revisiting the world of Gotham in a fun and accessible LEGO style, promising combat, puzzles, and references to the films.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the third installment in the Stories series, will combine exploration, turn-based combat, and an immersive narrative, exploring themes of friendship and intertwined destinies.
The game will release on March 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pokémon Pokopia is a creative spin-off where players take on the role of Ditto to transform a blank canvas into a welcoming home for all kinds of Pokémon.
This life simulation game will release on March 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2.
MIO: Memories in Orbit is an artistic action-quest (Metroidvania) game with an art style reminiscent of a Moebius comic come to life.
From French studio Douze Dixièmes and Parisian publisher Focus Entertainment, the game will release on January 20, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
Finally, Forza Horizon 6 is expected to be set in Japan, promising the most detailed and layered environments, the largest map, and seasons that have a dramatic impact on the world, with an estimated Fall 2026 release.