GTA 6’s May 2026 Release: Who Will Dare to Compete?
▼ Summary
– Early 2026 game releases include major titles like Deus Ex Remastered, Nioh 3, and Resident Evil Requiem in February.
– Crimson Desert is scheduled for March 2026 as the first singleplayer game from the developers of Black Desert Online.
– Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on consoles on May 26, 2026, returning to Vice City and anticipated to be a major release.
– Many games are confirmed for a 2026 release window without specific dates, such as Fable, Subnautica 2, and Gears of War: E-Day.
– Additional announced games like Atomic Heart 2 and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn may release in 2026 but lack confirmed dates.
With 2025’s packed release schedule still unfolding, attention is already turning toward the gaming landscape of 2026. While many dates remain tentative, one thing is certain: the return to Vice City in Grand Theft Auto 6 will dominate the conversation, especially with its confirmed console launch on May 26. Other major titles are wisely giving Rockstar’s blockbuster a wide berth, making the first half of the year a carefully orchestrated dance around GTA 6’s colossal shadow.
Early 2026 kicks off with a steady stream of anticipated releases before the May rush. February brings Resident Evil Requiem, sending players back to Raccoon City with a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. March heats up with the long-awaited Crimson Desert, a single-player action RPG from the creators of Black Desert Online, followed closely by 007 First Light, an early-career James Bond adventure from IO Interactive, the studio behind Hitman. Then, in late May, Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives for consoles, with Rockstar already touting it as a historic launch, though a PC release date remains a mystery.
Beyond these headliners, each month of 2026 offers a diverse lineup for PC gamers. January starts with titles like the anime soulslike sequel Code Vein 2 and the open-world gacha RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. February is particularly dense, featuring the refreshed classic Deus Ex Remastered, the challenging samurai sequel Nioh 3, and the quirky cat-breeding RPG Mewgenics. March continues the momentum with Monster Hunter Stories 3, the football management sim Copa City, and the roguelike card game sequel Slay the Spire 2.
The latter part of the year includes September’s asymmetrical horror title Halloween: The Game, while a vast collection of games are slated for a general 2026 window without fixed dates. This extensive list covers nearly every genre imaginable, from survival and simulation to RPGs and shooters. Notable entries include the underwater survival sequel Subnautica 2, the fantasy MMO Chrono Odyssey, the quirky reboot of Fable, and the highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day, which explores the origin of Marcus Fenix. Other promising projects are Marathon, Bungie’s vibrant extraction shooter, the hardcore RPG sequel Outward 2, and the sci-fi action platformer Replaced.
Looking even further ahead, several announced titles could potentially surprise everyone with a 2026 release. These include the weird sci-fi shooter sequel Atomic Heart 2, the follow-up to Black Myth: Wukong titled Black Myth: Zhong Kui, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an action RPG set in the beloved sci-fi universe. While their launch dates are uncertain, they represent just a fraction of the potential gems that could round out an already stacked year for gaming.
(Source: PC Gamer)
