September is one of the most exciting months for Switch 2 and Switch owners, as we have a new Nintendo Direct on the way, hot on the heels of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. That's right: we have two back-to-back Directs, folks. However, while I personally love all things Zelda, when it comes to new upcoming Switch 2 games potentially being announced, I'd say the main September 2026 Nintendo Direct is the one you really don't want to miss.

The upcoming presentation will be focusing on Switch 2 games launching this winter. And considering how there are still some big titles releasing this year without firm dates (looking at you, The Duskbloods), I'm expecting it to be a show with a slew of important reveals. Then, of course, there's a high chance of even more new games being announced for Ninty's hybrid console too, be they long-awaited ports or some surprising indie games.

We will be reporting live for the main showcase following the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. But if you want to tune in to the presentation and watch it for yourself in real-time here is everything you need to know about how to watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.

What time is the September 2026 Nintendo Direct?

The upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and will be approximately 45 minutes long.

Below, I've listed all the start times per region:

• 7:00am PT
• 10:00am ET
• 3:00pm BST
• 4:00pm CEST

After the Nintendo Direct, there will also be a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation, where you'll have the chance to look at some gameplay from a select number of titles that will appear in the main showcase. We don't know how long this Treehouse will be yet, but it can run from 20 minutes to over an hour. So I'd plan your time accordingly.

Where to watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct

The Nintendo Direct for September 2026 will air live on Nintendo's YouTube channels simultaneously on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. So, all you need to do is pick the region that works best for you.

What to Expect From the September 2026 Nintendo Direct

We know that the Nintendo Direct for September 2026 will be focusing on Switch 2 games launching this winter. So I'm guessing that we will see some new looks at Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch 2 Edition at the very least, since both of those have December release dates.

There are also a handful of big titles that still only have a 2026 release window that need to be slotted into the calendar, so I'm guessing we will also finally get release dates for the likes of The Duskbloods, the 007 First Light Switch 2 port, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.

Like with most Directs, it is also a safe bet to assume that we will be getting some fresh game announcements. Nintendo's November and December calendars are currently a bit bare in terms of releases, so there is plenty of room for some exciting indies to grab the spotlight.

For more Nintendo goodness, check out our list of the best Switch 2 games to play right now

Nintendo has confirmed that two Nintendo Direct presentations will air this week, with the first focusing on The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is Nintendo's biggest game for the remainder of 2026, and one we know next to nothing about. Will it be a full-blown remake in the vein of Resident Evil or Final Fantasy 7's recent outings? Or will it be a glorified remaster, just a prettier version of the exact same game with some quality-of-life improvements? Thankfully, all will hopefully be revealed today as we're getting 30 minutes of Zelda news in The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct.

The rumor mill has placed Xenoblade Chronicles studio Monolith Soft as the studio behind this remake. Meanwhile, a leak from the Australian Nintendo store seems to suggest it'll be priced at $60 alongside Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, meaning it's more expensive than the likes of Star Fox 64's remake, but not quite as much as premium Switch 2 games like Donkey Kong Bananza.

As for what else to expect from this show, given we got our first look at The Super Mario Galaxy movie during last year's Super Mario Bros 40th Anniversary segment, I'd wager we'll see footage from The Legend of Zelda movie. Perhaps a duo of remasters like The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD could be thrown to Switch 1 owners, and in a stunning display of copium, I'm going to put it out into the world that we get a teaser for the next mainline Zelda game.

How to watch the The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct

The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct will air live on Tuesday, September 8 at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST and air for 30 minutes.

And don't forget, we'll be getting another Nintendo Direct this week, with a regular Nintendo Direct set to air tomorrow, September 9, 2026, at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST, which will last 40 minutes. And on top of that, after tomorrow's show wraps up, we're getting a Nintendo Treehouse Live stream with 110 minutes of gameplay, with Zelda being a likely candidate to show up.

Watch the Nintendo Direct stream here

The show will air live on Nintendo's YouTube channels simultaneously, so just pick whatever region suits you best!

Nintendo has announced that two Nintendo Direct presentations will air next week, with one focusing on The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary.

September is one of the typical months for a Nintendo Direct, so naturally the rumor mill was packed to the gills as soon as September 1 hit, and of course, it was on the money. With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake coming this year alongside the series' 40th anniversary, some were expecting a repeat of last year's September Nintendo Direct, where the opening half was dedicated to the Super Mario Bros' 40th birthday, while the rest was a typical showcase.

And while Nintendo is dedicating time to an anniversary again, this time it's getting an entire Nintendo Direct of its own. Announced on the Nintendo Today app, a 30-minute The Legend of Zelda 40th-anniversary Nintendo Direct will air on September 8, 2026 at 7am PT | 10am ET | 3pm BST.

The following day, on September 9, 2026 at 7am PT | 10am ET | 3pm BST, a standard Nintendo Direct presentation will air and run for 45 minutes. And after that Direct wraps up, Nintendo will host a Nintendo Treehouse Live stream with 110 minutes of games featured in the show.

Obviously, the Zelda-focused Nintendo Direct will almost certainly feature a substantial look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake as its main event. Given we got our first look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during last year's anniversary segment, I'm very much expecting to see our first look at The Legend of Zelda Movie before it's release next May, too. Plus, there's always copium we'll hear about ports of The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD.

The Nintendo Direct itself however, who knows. A new Metroid game has been part of the rumor mill for a while, and the person who leaked the Zelda remake in the first place says a new 3D Mario is pegged for next year, so perhaps that could be the show's closer this time around.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's mystery developer may be a veteran studio that a Nintendo lead wanted to see "play a central role" in the series moving forward

A new PlayStation State of Play is happening this week. In fact, Sony is airing two shows, with State of Play Japan to follow the main showcase. Here's how to watch the show and what we're expecting to see.

In typical Sony fashion, we only know about one game ahead of the showcase, with a new look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation confirmed to be closing out the first show. We just saw Square Enix's next major release at Gamescom last week, but it was a bit of a short look, so hopefully we get something a bit more substantial this time around.

We're also approaching Tokyo Game Show later this month, and fittingly, Sony is airing a new State of Play Japan presentation immediately following the regular show. This will feature "deep dives into upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia, including new gameplay, announcements, and more."

Last year's State of Play Japan featured announcements from Capcom, Sega, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco among others, so perhaps announcements from these publishers will be saved for the second presentation this time around.

As for what I think we'll see? Upcoming games like Rayman Legends Retold, Star Wars Galactic Racer, and Control Resonant feel like a good shout, while there will hopefully be some surprise announcements coming too. However, I can't say I'm expecting much from Sony itself.

One thing I'm 100% certain we'll see however, is the chat for the stream flooded with cries of "no disc, no buy," calling out Sony's decision to end physical game production for new games in 2028 and the company's continued insistence to remind you that you don't own your digital games – with its lawyers offering the argument that only one person could own the game if that were the case.

How to watch the PlayStation State of Play September 2026 showcase

The PlayStation State of Play will air live on Thursday, September 3 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT. Once the State of Play comes to an end, State of Play Japan will begin.

Sony has not confirmed how long either broadcast will be however. Last September's State of Play ran for 40 minutes, while November's State of Play Japan was also 40 minutes long. I don't expect to see an 80 minute showcase, but there's a chance we get an hour-long event like the shows from February and June of this year.

Watch the State of Play steam here

The shows will air live on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so just pick whatever platform you prefer.

FGS Live From gamescom 2026 is the sister showcase that aired directly after this year’s Future Games Show at gamescom on August 26, featuring more world premieres, developer interviews and exclusive trailers live and direct from the gamescom showfloor.

The event was hosted by Nathan Byrne and Jules Gill from the FGS video team, who led viewers through a busy schedule of reveals. If you missed it and want to catch up, we’ve collated all the news below in chronological order.

To wishlist any games from the show that caught your eye, you can also head over to the official Future Games Show Steam page.

Missed the main broadcast? Here’s everything announced at the Future Games Show at gamescom

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

40K boomer shooter Boltgun 2 got a new trailer during FGS Live from gamescom, which revealed a musical collaboration with DOOM legend Mick Gordon, and the news that it’s coming to PC & consoles on October 14.

BLACKWOOD

Blackwood is an action-adventure game where you run a DVD store and lead a double life as a ruthless assassin. A release date trailer revealed that the first act is coming to Steam on September 16.

Crimson Moon

A new gameplay trailer for Crimson Moon brought viewers into its blood-soaked fantasy world, where you annihilate demons as a human-angel hybrid. It’s coming to PC on September 1.

Rivage

An intricate puzzle adventure set aboard an immersive space station, Rivage has you repairing systems and mechanisms to unravel a carefully woven mystery. It’s coming to PC and consoles on September 22, 2026.

Tempus Vitae

Time travel shooter Tempus Vitae got a brand new gameplay trailer during FGS Live From gamescom. It’s a science-fiction metroidvania where you unravel the mysteries of a doomed space station, and it’s coming soon to PC & consoles.

Neon Abyss 2

A hectic new trailer for the shooter roguelike Neon Abyss 2 introduced viewers to the sequel’s penchant for maximum carnage. Enter the abyss when it launches out of early access in Fall 2026 for PC & consoles.

Matelotes - World Premiere

A world-premiere trailer revealed Matelotes, a delightful game in which you explore islands aboard a cartoon longship and resolve crises and squabbles. It’s coming to Steam Early Access in 2027.

Tanuki: Pon's Summer

A new gameplay trailer for TANUKI: Pon’s Summer aired during FGS Live From gamescom. This is a life simulator where you play as a friendly Tanuki who delivers parcels on his BMX and interacts with the inhabitants of a quirky Japanese town. It’s coming soon to PC & consoles, with a demo available now on Steam.

Night Plane

Flight attendant horror game Night Plane got a new trailer during FGS Live From gamescom, providing an aeroplane window into the game’s doomed in-flight scenario. It’s coming to PC in Fall 2026, but there’s a demo available now on Steam if you want to check it out.

Haunted Paws

Haunted Paws is a canine co-op game where you play as a pair of pups, and a new trailer shown during FGS Live From gamescom offered more gameplay, alongside the news that the game is coming to Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2.

Sweetheart - World Premiere

A world premiere trailer revealed Sweetheart, a horror game wrapped in a love story that bills itself as a terrifying breakup simulator. It’s coming to PC in 2027.

We Are So Cooked

A new trailer revealed that the absurdist stealth game We Are So Cooked is coming to Steam on October 15. It’s a 1-4 player co-op game where you improvise to smuggle a dead body out of a hotel room with your friends as backup.

Amphibian - World Premiere

JARCORP Interactive revealed Amphibian during FGS Live From gamescom. It’s a frog-led, hand-drawn tactical RPG for fans of classic console adventures, and it’s coming soon to PC & consoles.

Prospera - World Premiere

A world-premiere trailer revealed Prospera, an open-world city-building simulator from Toplitz Productions in which you build a bustling industrial town and live in it, too. It’s coming soon to PC.

APART

TurnKey Games shared a brand-new gameplay trailer for APART, the studio’s atmospheric platformer where you play as a zombie child and their severed arm companion. It’s coming to PC on October 9, later this year.

Medieval Dynasty - The Backwood

Medieval Dynasty is a beloved open-world survival game, and during FGS Live From gamescom, Toplitz Productions shared a new trailer for its upcoming DLC, The Backwood. The Backwood is an untamed map that serves as a sandbox canvas for campaigns, and it’s coming to PC and consoles in early 2027

Vikings Dynasty

A gameplay trailer for Vikings Dynasty provided a glimpse into the game’s Norse world, where you protect your community as a Jarl and explore the surrounding Fjords. Wishlist it now, because it’s coming soon to PC.

Young Suns

The Jupiter-set life sim Young Suns received a new trailer during FGS Live From gamescom. This four-player co-op game lets you decorate your own custom spaceship, explore planetoids and improve the lives of space station citizens. The 1.0 update is coming to Xbox on August 31, with the game landing on Steam in Late 2026.

Nivalis Nights

Ion Lands shared a new trailer for Nivalis Nights, the studio’s cyberpunk slice-of-life simulator where you manage businesses and forge meaningful connections under neon lights. It’s coming to PC on the 29th of September.

Aloft

Co-op sandbox survival game Aloft got a new trailer during FGS Live From gamescom, revealing more about the game’s upcoming Discovery & Ancestry update. It’s out now on Steam, so you can let your curiosity guide your travels across the game’s gorgeous floating islands.

Hoarder

Eerie cleaning simulator Hoarder got a release date trailer during FGS Live From gamescom. This atmospheric submarine-salvage adventure - which starts out looking like a normal decluttering job - is coming in 2027.

Afterworld

Paradox dropped by the FGS Live From gamescom for an interview about Afterworld, the studio’s latest grand strategy game. It’s a settlement-raising adventure set in a post-apocalyptic America replete with dangerous factions you have to manage through diplomacy, and it’s coming soon to PC.

Shoe It All!

A hilarious physics game about the delight of launching your shoes received a release-date trailer during FGS Live from Gamescom. Shoe It All! Features plenty of skill-checking levels and absurd scenarios, and it’s coming to PC & consoles on September 3rd.

Wanderburg

Wanderburg is a medieval roguelike where you pilot a modular castle on wheels to pillage and consume your surroundings. Grow in size and master unpredictable loadouts when it launches into early access on Steam this September 8.

BLACK WALLS

Magic Van Games rounded out the FGS Live From gamescom with a haunting trailer for BLACK WALLS. It’s a liminal psychological horror odyssey where you play as an isolated astronaut exploring a dark, unpredictable maze. It’s coming to PC in 2027.

Gamescom is upon us, and as thousands descend on Cologne, Germany, to get their hands on upcoming games, Geoff Keighley is gearing up to kick off the show with Gamescom Opening Night Live. The two-hour showcase will air on Tuesday before the actual show floor opens later this week, giving us a look at games available at the show and beyond.

While gaming showcases are usually a bit too secretive, we actually have a pretty good idea of what to expect this time around. Headlining the event is a double bill of massive RPGs, with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation set to be getting a new look with director Naoki Hamaguchi set to appear while CD Projekt Red has confirmed it will be giving us a first look at the upcoming expansion to The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.

Elsewhere, we have had it confirmed that Konami will be showing more of Silent Hill Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day will be making an appearance, and sci-fi title Exodus will be getting a new trailer.

As for what could appear, many are hoping for an update on Resident Evil: Veronica, which was revealed at Keighley's Summer Game Fest showcase. And given the friendship between the two, there's always hope we'll see one of the upcoming Hideo Kojima games, although OD is far more likely than a look at Physint.

The rumor mill also claims we'll be seeing a new game in the Ori series, however, Moon Game Studios CEO Thomas Mahler has shot down these rumors.

Granted, the rumor mill also says that it'll be developed by a new team, as Microsoft owns the IP, so there's a chance it could make an appearance.

When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 will air live on Tuesday, August 25 at 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT.

However, there will also be a 30-minute pre-show starting at 6:30pm BST / 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT featuring reveals

Watch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 here

The show will air on the Gamescom YouTube channel and The Game Awards YouTube channel simultaneously. We've embedded this above so you can watch from here! And for other showcases coming your way this week, you can find our breakdown in our Gamescom 2026 schedule.

Check out our list of five games we'd like to see at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

Opening Night Live kicks off the Gamescom festivities tomorrow, and there are five games I want to see above all else. The Gamescom 2026 schedule is already packed with goodies – Konami confirmed in a news bulletin that Silent Hill Townfall will be getting a new trailer during ONL, as will upcoming Xbox games like Gears of War: E-Day. But there are plenty of other new games on the horizon, including many upcoming PS5 games, that still have question marks over them.

I've put my sleuthing cap on and searched high and low to suss out what other new games might show face at the event. Some of the predictions below are based on deduction – be it the attendance of a high-profile developer, a publisher's presence at the convention itself, or being a 2026 release with no fixed launch date – while others are more of a hunch. I've been right before, so who's saying it can't happen again? Here are my top five predictions for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026!

1. Fable 4 delay

I was already sour about Fable being delayed to 2027, so I already assume we will getan eyeful of it at Gamescom 2026 to sweeten the pot a little bit. But after reading our Editor-In-Chief's argument for why Playground should delay Fable again, I'm having second thoughts. Fable's new release date places it in one of the busiest months of the 2027 gaming calendar year, alongside dozens of other games that got shunted back to create a bit of breathing space around GTA 6's impending launch this November.

It really would be a shame to lose such a gorgeous RPG reboot amid all the other goodies primed to release around it, and I can see Xbox deciding to nudge Fable back just a few months by appeasing us with a juicy new release date trailer at Opening Night Live. We've waited this long to return to Albion. What's a few weeks more?

2. A new Witcher 4 teaser (after Witcher 3 expansion)

It's well known by now that developer CD Projekt Red will be giving us a first look at Songs of the Past, an upcoming Witcher 3 expansion, at Opening Night Live this year. But what of the series' next chapter?

Ciri's adventure will continue in The Witcher 4 in a few short years, with some lengthy trailers and State of Unreal tech demo revealing some incredible artistic tools being experimented with by the devs. We've seen precious little of CDPR's latest since the June 2025 tech demo and trailer reveal at The Game Awards 2024, and I, for one, am hankering for more. I don't expect we'll see too much of it before Songs of the Past launches in 2027 – the fact that CD Projekt and Fool's Theory are giving us an expansion for a 15 year-old game tells me we're in for a long wait for Witcher 4 in general – but I would love to see even a tasty teaser following up the expansion's confirmed reveal at Gamescom 2026.

3. Resident Evil Veronica release date

I know, I know – I'm a broken record when it comes to this series. Not only am I pining to see more of the Resident Evil Requiem story DLC we've been promised for months now, I'm patiently awaiting a firmer release date for my top upcoming horror game of 2027.

As a remake of my favorite non-mainline RE game, Resident Evil Veronica has had my full attention since its reveal at Summer Game Fest earlier this year. I hadn't expected much more news on the project before the next Requiem DLC drops, but as reported on X by a trusted insider, the game's lead producer will be traveling to Cologne for Gamescom. The next Resident Evil remake is not among the Capcom games that have been confirmed to show at the convention itself, so why would Yoshiaki Hirabayashi fly all the way from Japan just to watch ONL in person? I have my Resi-shaped tin foil hat firmly back on, folks, and am officially manifesting a Resident Evil Veronica release date reveal at Gamescom 2026.

4. OD (or any Hideo Kojima game)

Anyone who follows Gamescom and The Game Awards will likely know of host Geoff Keighley's iconic friendship with Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima, but it takes a real fan to be invested in them as the unofficial "husbands" of modern gaming. The duo seemed to playfully "make up" in posts shared on X and Instagram after fans had a collective meltdown over Kojima's absence from Summer Game Fest this year – so does this mean Kojima Productions is coming to Gamescom?

Nothing has been confirmed yet, but given the pair's lasting friendship and Kojima Productions' track record of appearing in lengthy showcase segments, it could happen. Kojima is hard at work on two games right now: OD, an Xbox-exclusive horror game, and cinematic stealth-action Physint. Neither have confirmed release dates yet, but with Kojima's latest social media posts showing that he's been chilling with best buddy Keighley in London as of August 19, maybe he's sticking around Europe to jet across to Germany for Gamescom after all? Stranger things have definitely happened, so watch this space – Kojima Productions at ONL 2026 could be a-go.

5. Persona 6 gameplay reveal

Atlus will be putting the spotlight on Persona 4 Revival at Gamescom this year, with a special showing during the planned Xbox @ Gamescom showcase on AUgust 26. But that doesn't mean all hopes of a glance at the next mainline entry are completely off the table when it comes to Opening Night Live. We were treated to a very small glimpse of Persona 6's black-and-green aesthetic at Summer Game Fest 2026, enough to slake the combined thirst of some of my biggest Persona-head colleagues… For the time being. Our Games Editor, Oscar, was right on the money when he put it on our Wildcard Wishlist for SGF, if you want even more proof of how accurate our predictions can be!

That said, I know Persona 6 is not a super likely contender for an ONL moment. The publisher has kindly asked fans to manage their expectations until Persona 4 Revival launches in 2027, after all. But much like my spidey sense tingles over the possibility of a The Witcher 4 teaser after a confirmed Witcher 3 showing, a part of me is hoping for just a tiny bit more from Persona 6 than a color palette confirmation – and Gamescom is the perfect opportunity to deliver it.

The Gamescom 2026 schedule is underway, with a few showcases left to see out the annual gaming event. And whether you're looking for a refresher on what's been on so far, or you're looking to see what's still to come, I've broken it all down for you here.

The Opening Night Live 2026 showcase kicked off Gamescom 2026 with a host of updates on some of the latest new games releasing in the future. There were plenty of fresh reveals, too, such as the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered (which is arriving next month), along with a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 remake, and more.

We've seen more shows premiere throughout the week so far, with a broadcast from Xbox, some REDStreams from CD Projekt Red, and more announcements in the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 showcase and the FGS Live from Gamescom 2026 showcase. If you missed any of it, I've included all of the streams we've seen so far below so you can easily catch up, along with what's still on the way in the Gamescom 2026 schedule and where you can watch it. And for more information, there's also an FAQ section included further down.

Gamescom 2026 dates

When is Gamescom 2026?

Gamescom 2026 week runs from August 26 - August 30. Opening Night Live kicks things off on August 25 before the event opens to the public on August 26 in Cologne, Germany at the Koelnmesse.

You can find all of the dates and times of the showcases happening during the Gamescom 2026 schedule listed below at a glance, with a more detailed overview of what you can expect and where you can watch each showcase further down.

At a glance

Gamescom 2026 schedule

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

WHEN: August 25 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST

After a 30 minute pre-show packed with announcements and trailers, hosts Geoff Keighley and Eefje Depoortere took to the stage to show off a variety of upcoming games, including another look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation with game director Naoki Hamaguchi, more on The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt: Songs of the Past expansion and the reveal of The Witcher 3 Remastered, which is dropping this year. If you missed the showcase live, you can watch it above (with the pre-show beginning at the 27:48 mark).

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch

REDStreams

WHEN: August 26 - August 30 at 1am - 10am PDT / 4am - 1pm EDT / 9am - 6pm BST / 10am - 7pm CEST

Running throughout Gamescom from August 26 - August 30, CD Projekt Red is doing daily REDstreams to offer up game previews, special guests, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and more. With lots of upcoming CD Projekt games in the works exciting times are certainly ahead (you can watch Day 1 here and Day 2 here). It's worth noting, though, that the studio has already confirmed prior to Gamescom 2026 that The Witcher 4 won't be included at this year's event, but we've already gotten some exciting insight into the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube

Xbox Gamescom 2026 broadcast 1

WHEN: August 26 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST

Xbox will be at Gamescom 2026 to "celebrate 25 years of play" with some of its biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games. With two broadcasts running across the event that will include trailers, gameplay, reveals, and interviews, Xbox dropped a tweet detailing what new Xbox games we can expect to see, broadcast 1 (which you can watch above) included the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Alien Deathstorm, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Persona 4: Revival, and more.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch

Future Games Show at Gamescom

WHEN: August 26 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST

The Future Games Show once again returned to Gamescom to bring you over 90 minutes of gaming goodness. Hosted by Resident Evil Requiem actors Nick Apostolides (Leon Kennedy) and Angela Sant'Albano (Grace Ashcroft), there were developer deep dives, demo drops, world premieres, and exclusive trailers during the showcase.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch / Facebook / Twitter / X, and right here at GamesRadar+.

FGS Live from Gamescom

WHEN: August 26 immediately following the Future Games Show

Right after the Future Games Show wrapped up, the FGS editorial team returned to report from the show floor in FGS Live from Gamescom. In the show, there were more world premieres with a helping of news, and some interviews in Cologne, Germany.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch / Facebook / Twitter / X, or right here at GamesRadar+

Xbox Gamescom 2026 broadcast 2

WHEN: August 27 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST

After the initial live broadcast on August 26, Xbox is putting on a second one the following day where you can once again expect to see some new games in action, along with developer interviews, news, surprises, and special guests. In the second broadcast (which you can watch above), you can expect to see the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Stranger Than Heaven, Stuntman: Hollywood, Planet Zoo 2, Cassette Beasts 2002, Tides of Annihilation, Albion Online, Turok: Origins, Dune: Awakening, and more.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch

Gamescom Awesome Indies 2026

WHEN: August 27 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST

Presented by IGN, Gamescom Awesome Indies is returning as part of the Gamescom 2026 schedule to showcase some exciting upcoming indie games and spotlight them from developers around the world. Set to run for around 60-75 minutes, you can expect to see a host of game previews, exclusive trailers, interviews, and gameplay for new indie games during the show.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch

FGS Best of Gamescom

WHEN: August 30 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST

Finishing out a trio of digital shows from the FGS team this year, FGS best of Gamescom will see out the event and wrap things up on August 30. During the show, you'll be taken onto the Gamescom show floor and see a recap of all of the biggest announcements, along with booth tours, and some developer insights.

WHERE TO WATCH: YouTube / Twitch / Facebook / Twitter / X

Gamescom 2026 FAQs

Get ready, Warframe and Soulframe devotees, because the annual Digital Extremes convention you do not want to miss is nearly here: TennoCon 2026 takes place in beautiful London, Ontario, for two entire days of events and activities – physically and virtually – on July 10 and July 11. Ahead of that, the road to TennoCon 2026 has now kicked off in earnest with its branding reveal alongside a new trailer hyping up everything to expect out of the convention.

As you can see in the trailer, there's plenty to be excited about from the TennoConcert to the TennoCon 2026 Relay Experience. While the official TennoCon 2026 website serves as your one-stop shop for all things TennoCon this year, there's actually quite a bit of specific detail to wrap your head around so you're not missing out on anything that's important to you.

The in-person and stream schedules for TennoCon 2026 are already live, but given tickets for the in-person event are sold out, it is perhaps most useful to understand exactly how you can virtually participate. That goes beyond simply watching the various panels as they are broadcast, though it doesn't hurt to keep those in mind if any catch your eye. Notably, actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English will make appearances on Warframe and Soulframe panels while in-person attendees may have the chance to meet other actors in attendance.

Specifically, the cosplay contest on Friday, July 10, at 7pm ET is followed by the TennoConcert 2026 at 8:30pm ET. If you're not physically attending at Canada Life Place, you can watch online as "13 years of soundscapes from across the Origin System" are conducted by Warframe composer Matthew Chalmers – and performed by a full orchestra.

Best of all? There will be Twitch Drops for the broadcast stream on both days of TennoCon, which you can see for yourself in the trailer. So long as you've successfully linked your Twitch and Warframe accounts, you can watch TennoCon 2026 programming via official Warframe Twitch and Steam channels to earn the following rewards:

Friday, July 10: Cosplay Contest + TennoConcert

• Drop 1: Verminia Cosplay Community Display - 7pm ET - 8:30pm ET
• Drop 2: Singing Lotus Community Glyph + Built Forma - 8:30pm ET - 10pm ET

Saturday, July 11: Main Stage Panels + TennoLive

• Drop 3: Haalvu (New Primary Weapon) - 11am ET - 4pm ET
• Drop 4: Mesa Prime - 4pm ET - 6pm ET

There will also be physical giveaways at TennoCon 2026, including potential prizes like a complete Warframe Hyper X headset kit, Warframe-branded Jade City hot sauce, and in-game Platinum. More giveaways are expected to be announced prior to the event itself, so keep your eyes peeled.

And if you're not content to simply watch TennoCon 2026, you can also take part in the action. The TennoCon 2026 Relay Experience, which invites Warframe players to take part in a simultaneous in-game activity alongside TennoLive (the main event and gameplay presentation of the convention), begins on July 11 at 4pm ET. Exactly what to expect remains to be seen, with further teasers almost certainly set to release between now and TennoCon, but Digital Extremes often tries to go all out for the annual event with new demo showcases for both Warframe and Soulframe

There's certain to be even more announced ahead of TennoCon 2026, and who knows what the studio has in store. Between linking up Warframe and Twitch accounts if you're watching virtually or checking out the newly released showfloor maps if you're going to be there in person, there's more than enough to prepare for already.

Capcom has announced that it will be hosting a Capcom Spotlight later this week with updates on Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Capcom is always a big presence at any of the many game showcases throughout the year, which this year's Summer Game Fest undoubtedly showed with the likes of Resident Evil Veronica, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Tifa Lockhart in Street Fighter 6, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen being announced, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword's date finally announced for September 25th. However, despite a big showing, Capcom isn't done yet.

On its website, Capcom has announced a new episode of its Capcom Spotlight stream – which is its own version of a Nintendo Direct – to follow up on some of the announcements from Summer Game Fest. The stream will take place on June 25 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST on the Capcom YouTube channel and will last roughly 30 minutes.

Unfortunately, if you were hoping to find out more than the pretty much nothing we saw from Resident Evil Veronica or Tifa in Street Fighter, you're out of luck. Capcom has confirmed the stream will be "focused on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword."

As for what will be shown, considering retailers have listed Onimusha: Way of the Sword as releasing three weeks earlier than its current date, I'd expect that change could be officially announced this week if it is in fact happening. Monster Hunter Stories 3 is a curious one however, considering it came out in March of this year. None of the games in the spin-off series so far have had meaningful DLC expansions, but perhaps Capcom is going to expand the latest entry.

Capcom made twice as much money on Steam compared to PlayStation in the last year as PC gaming continues to grow.

Nintendo has confirmed that the rumored Nintendo Direct for June 9, 2026, will be happening as Summer Game Fest continues.

Last week, rumors emerged that a new Nintendo Direct – the first proper one since last September – would be airing this week on June 9, and despite the Nintendo Today app missing its usual update time, Nintendo went for the swerve as it has now announced that the rumors are true, and a Nintendo Direct will be on the air at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST on June 9, 2026.

In a follow-up post, Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Direct will run for 50 minutes. In a press release, it states that the Direct will be "focusing on games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this year."

Directly following the stream is a new edition of Nintendo Treehouse: Live, which will run for a further 95 minutes – presumably showing off some of the big surprises from the Direct in more detail.

Obviously, we don't know exactly what games it will focus on, but it's probably a given that titles releasing in the near-future like Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Splatoon Raiders will show up. Plus, there's the rumored Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Switch Sports release, which are likely on the cards after similar leaks have come true in recent months. Plus we're overdue updates on The Duskbloods and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.

Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and we hope this goes better than the PC port.

After PlayStation State of Play earlier this week, it's almost time for the main event of Summer Game Fest season... Summer Game Fest. Here's how to watch the show, when it's taking place, and what the rumors suggest we could see.

Geoff Keighley's yearly event is the big multiplatform showcase for the season, with publishers from all over the industry joining in to announce details about upcoming projects. And while it's rare, there is a chance to see Xbox and Sony show up at these events alongside their usual June showcases.

In recent years, Capcom has reserved its biggest announcements for the Keighley shows, and a Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake and Street Fighter 6 Season 4 featuring Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 are rumored to be shown during this year's event. And, while we got a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword earlier this week at State of Play, the Resident Evil Requiem DLC and updates on Mega Man: Dual Override were still nowhere to be seen, so perhaps there's a chance we could see those there.

Another big expectation going into the show is that we might finally see Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 get announced. The developers have been teasing that we're getting closer to hearing more about it, and Rebirth was announced at the 2023 Summer Game Fest. Plus Nate the Hate – who has made a big name for himself with leaks as of late, recently leaking the new Star Fox game – says he expects to see it there, too.

As for what's confirmed, the hype trailer for the show features Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, while the Summer Game Fest Twitter account confirmed Star Wars Zero Company will be shown, even if the release date leaked shortly after. Not to mention, something suspicious will be shown.

How to watch Summer Game Fest

Summer Game Fest will air live on Friday, June 6 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. In previous years, the Summer Game Fest shows have lasted around two hours, so we expect it'll be the same this year.

Watch the Summer Game Fest stream here

The show will be streamed live on The Game Awards' YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so you can pick your platform of choice.

Be sure to check out our Summer Game Fest schedule to keep up with this year's not-E3 season. If you're curious about what new games might be announced, you can also check out our Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions.

As Summer Game Fest season continues on, of course Nintendo Direct rumors are picking up steam, with one reportedly happening next week.

Nintendo has largely been on a February, June, and September Direct schedule for years at this point, however, the company has been going a bit rogue recently. Last year, we got March, April, and September Directs, whereas the year before – and this year – February was skipped entirely. So, the destined Nintendo Direct schedule is no longer a given.

Some people have even thought that Nintendo Directs are going to become a rarity as Nintendo has been dropping random announcements like Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders through the Nintendo Today app. However, from the sounds of things, we'll be getting a June Nintendo Direct this year as part of the overall Summer Game Fest festivities.

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb spoke on an episode of his podcast Last of the Nintendogs saying "I've heard Tuesday" for a potential direct, specifically "Tuesday morning," which would fit the 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST Nintendo Direct timing that the company has had for its last few presentations. However, Grubb clarifies that "things get a little messed up," and that there's potential for it to be on Wednesday, instead.

Nate The Hate – who has become a big name in the Nintendo leaks community over the last year or so – also plans to release a podcast later today in which the Direct timing will be talked about, which could potentially back up Grubb's comments. Presumably, this Direct is where we could see his remaining leaks like the rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Switch Sports release, after his Star Fox leak already came to fruition.

Be sure to take a look at our Summer Game Fest schedule to see what game showcases are already announced, and when they're happening.

It's the season where E3's ghost haunts us all, and Sony is gearing up to deliver a large amount of PlayStation State of Play with another 60 minutes of announcements set for this week. As such, here's how to watch the show and what we're expecting to see.

As with February's event, Sony has only really given a hint about one of the games set to show up; last time it was Marathon, but this time around, it's been confirmed we'll see more of Marvel's Wolverine ahead of its September 15, 2026 launch.

I'd expect to see the main villain revealed in Logan's adventure. After all, we've already seen Wolverine Villains like Omega Red and Mystique show up now, but I'd be shocked if Sabretooth doesn't take on the main antagonist role. Also, I'd very much expect to see a collector's edition to be revealed during or soon after the show.

One thing you can always count on in a showcase is Capcom, and while Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake and Street Fighter 6 Season 4 are rumored to be shown later in the week at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest show, perhaps we'll get our first look at Resident Evil Requiem's DLC expansion and a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Plus, Square Enix loves a good showcase, too. It's safe to assume we won't ever see Kingdom Hearts 4 (that way, when it does show up eventually, it'll be a surprise), but I can see something showing up. But probably not Final Fantasy 7 Re-whatever as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was announced at a Keighley show in 2023, so I'd be shocked if Remake Part 3 shows up at Sony's show, even if I'd bet we see it at some point this week.

How to watch the PlayStation State of Play June 2026 showcase

The PlayStation State of Play will air live on Tuesday, June 2 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, with the show set to feature "60+ minutes of news"

Watch the State of Play steam here

The show will air live on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so just pick whatever platform you prefer.

Whether it's the most exciting upcoming Xbox Series X games slated to be Xbox exclusives to those soon to enter the ranks of the best Xbox Game Pass games, there's a lot to watch out for on the Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule. There's also an Xbox Games Showcase confirmed as part of the weekend's festivities, so I figured it was time to put my thinking cap on and pick out the five games I'm most keen to see this summer.

Below, you'll find the latest instalments in the best fantasy RPGs, some iconic third-person shooters, and even one or two new games we've heard precious little about for a very long time. They're all likely showers for different reasons – most lack a release date or window entirely – and are sure to be joined by many unexpected reveals. But I want to see depth and quality over sheer quantity this year, so join me as I go through all the Xbox games I think we'll be seeing at SGF 2026!

1. Fable

Developer: Playground Games
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC 2026

It's likely we'll see the hottest upcoming RPG at Xbox Games Show this summer. Playground Games' Fable reboot has been in the works for quite some time now, with plenty of flashy trailers posing us to ponder what it means to be a hero. This will be our great return to Albion following the end of the original trilogy from Lionheart (RIP), and despite having a 2026 release window locked in, a firm release date still evades us. With a special show on the way from the publisher, I'm getting big "one more thing" vibes when it comes to Fable's spot in the lineup. Or, you know, a hell of a way to tee things off.

2. Gears of War: E-Day

Developer: The Coalition
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

It's already confirmed that a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day special is coming after the Xbox Game Show during Summer Game Fest, so this one is less a prediction and more of a reminder. The long-awaited prequel from The Coalition will be taking us back to the roots of the third-person shooter, 14 years before the events of the first game. We haven't seen much of it besides an announcement trailer, though, which is where this new special program has a chance to truly deliver. I'll be watching out for a projected release window or year rather than a specific date, but anything that gives us something more to chew on will be appreciated at this point.

3. O.D.

Developer: Kojima Productions
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

This one is a bit of a pipe dream, but I would love to see Hideo Kojima's OD show face at Summer Game Fest 2026. The upcoming horror game, made in partnership with Jordan Peele, is as enigmatic as it is intriguing (in typical Kojima style), and we only have two trailers out in the wild so far at the time of writing.

Given that Kojima and show host Geoff Keighley are known pals, the odds of seeing it this summer might not be so bad – especially now that Death Stranding 2 is no longer on the developer's plate. OD is also one of the only new horror games on the Xbox publishing checklist, which makes it even more appealing to me as we look ahead to the darker, spookier months, and a likely contender for a spot at the Xbox Games Showcase as well as Opening Night Live. Fingers crossed, horror hounds

4. State of Decay 3

Developer: Undead Labs
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

Where oh where is State of Decay 3? Six years since being announced (though apparently only existing as a concept at the time), the latest instalment in one of the best zombie game series ever is still nowhere to be seen. Xbox has evaded giving us a proper release date, with most hoping for a 2027 launch now that we are this far into 2026 without any tangible news. But that makes State of Decay 3 a very likely pick for Summer Game Fest, more specifically, the Xbox Games Showcase. There's a lot of air that needs to be cleared, questions in need of answers, and hordes of undead to slay. Here's hoping that all will be revealed this summer!

5. Persona 4 Revival

Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

Set to launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass, Persona 4 Revival's stunning current-gen remake of one of the best Persona games ever will be a hot commodity at Summer Game Fest 2026. Hopes are already high following the success of February 2024's Persona 3 Reload, with many fans even predicting a P4R release date next year in February too. Last year's Xbox Games Showcase saw the game revealed for the first time (but not before some extensive fan theorizing, of course), so it feels only fair that this year's event on June 7 will give us an even closer look at what we can expect.

I wasn't sure whether we'd see many upcoming PS5 games at Summer Game Fest 2026, but now that Sony has finally unveiled its plans for June's State of Play showcase, I'm finally feeling more optimistic about what will actually be taking the stage.

If Summer Game Fest 2026's schedule encompasses the main events, State of Play is more of a pregame. This is where I'm expecting to see the console exclusive titles having a bit of a preen, from the confirmed presence of the new Wolverine game (more on that below) to more recent new game announcements that haven't had much more than an initial teaser.

I've also thrown in a handful of cross-platform heavy-hitters for good measure, since the current list of PS5 exclusive offerings is growing a little thin these days. But I think you'll agree that all of these games are pretty likely contenders when it comes to the PS5 games to watch for at SGF this year, so keep scrolling and theorize with me.

1. Marvel's Wolverine

Developer: Insomniac Games
Platform(s): PS5
Release date: September 15, 2026

This is less of a prediction, more of a certainty. With June 2026's Sony State of Play already locked in, Marvel's Wolverine will be kicking off the pre-SGF festivities in adamantine-clawed style. We can expect a deep-dive into the upcoming Marvel game during the showcase, which will hopefully add a little color to the picture given how little we've seen of Logan despite the game already having a release date.

2. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Developer: Naughty Dog
Platform(s): PS5
Release date: TBC

It's not been too long since our first glimpse of the latest Naughty Dog game, but as one of the few new PS5 exclusives on my radar, I'm hoping to see Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in June's State of Play showcase. I added this one to our Wildcard Wishlist because at the time of writing, it did feel like a longshot. But now that Sony has confirmed it will be showing off at least something this June, this pipedream inches closer to reality. All we have to go on at the moment is a gorgeous if brief cinematic trailer and some snippets of melee combat in-action, so perhaps it's time we get a closer look at the story and sci-fi world Naughty Dog has been cooking for us?

3. Phantom Blade Zero

Developer: S-Game
Platform(s): PC, PS5
Release date: September 9, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero couldn't come at a better time. Wuxia ARPGs are all the rage right now, and we're finally only months away from developer S-Game's stunning new hack-n-slasher. I feel like we've been previewing this one on GamesRadar+ for years now – my action-RPG megafan colleague has been raving about it – and it's still one of the most exciting new games coming to PS5 three years post-reveal. I'm a little sad I might not get to check it out yet on my Xbox, given its timed platform exclusivity on PS5, but that fact alone has me pretty confident that we'll be seeing more of Phantom Blade Zero during Sony State of Play on June 2, if not during SGF weekend itself!

4. Untitled John Wick game

Developer: Saber Interactive
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

By far one of the coolest games at the last State of Play, I'm dying to see more of the new John Wick game in development at Saber Interactive. With Keanu Reeves back in action as the eponymous action hero, the trailer shown at Sony's last showcase gave us a taste of the chaos we can expect, from pens in eye-sockets to throwing henchmen around like ragdolls, and I have a feeling John Wick might show up again in time for SGF 2026. This might not be a Sony-published initiative, but third-party games are almost always featured among the best PS5 games in these State of Play broadcasts.

The BitSummit Punch Mixtape is now live, bringing you 60 minutes of updates out of this year's indie showcase. You can watch the broadcast live right here by clicking on the YouTube embed above.

BitSummit Punch, Japan's longest-running indie game festival, has been running from May 22, and this year we're helping bring you a special Mixtape recap of the festival without you having to leave your house.

This special BitSummit Punch Mixtape Presented by GamesRadar+ showcase aired at the following times:

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You can get caught up right here on the GamesRadar+ website, our YouTube channel, and over on Twitch too.

During the ~60-minute broadcast, the BitSummit Punch Mixtape Presented by GamesRadar+ featured interviews, trailers, and more from the ground at the BitSummit Punch 2026 festival.

If you love the look of anything in our BitSummit Punch Mixtape, or want to learn more about any of the games featured in the festival more widely, head on over to the official BitSummit Punch 2026 Steam page.

There are demos to download and play right now too, spanning pretty much every single genre we could possibly think of, so we know there'll definitely be something for everyone.

BitSummit has been running for 14 years now, with over 58,000 people attending the festival in person last year and a further 10m people heading over to the Steam page. We're just happy we can bring you all the gossip from the show floor this year and celebrate some awesome indie games.

Sony's State of Play is set to return next month, and it looks like Marvel's Wolverine is taking top billing among all the other updates on PS5 games, old and new, we'll see.

That all comes from Sony itself, which says the showcase will take place on June 2 and feature "60 minutes of updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from top studios around the world."

As for what you can expect to see, you'll largely have to wait and find out. To tide you over until then, though, Sony does reveal we're getting a closer look at Marvel's Wolverine ahead of its September 15 release.

"Insomniac Games will share more from its upcoming third-person action-adventure game, showing off Logan's brutal and relentless combat along with some new details," the PlayStation maker teases.

If you're keen to get that in your calendar, Sony says the State of Play kicks off at 2pm PT – that's 5pm ET / 11pm CEST if you're elsewhere in the world. As ever, you can watch it on YouTube and Twitch, and expect the whole thing to last around an hour.

It's been a long ol' road for Insomniac's Wolverine game – in fact, one voice actor says he's been working on it nearly as long as his son has been alive. We've seen periods of silence followed by a substantial data breach before the game showed itself off good and proper – and officially.

Marvel's Wolverine is currently set to release this fall. That said, if recent reports are to be believed, I wouldn't hold out on that one coming to the likes of PC.

As Halo and Forza Horizon 6 prepare to jump ship to PS5, Xbox fans use new community voting tool to tell Microsoft they want their exclusives back.

When it comes to the RPGs I'm anticipating at Summer Game Fest 2026, I'm trying to think quality over quantity. There's an impressive number of upcoming RPGs in development right now, and many supposedly launching in the next 12 months still lack release dates. That feels like a great place to start when trying to picture which role-playing adventures might show up amid the already hectic Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule.

While I'm expecting plenty of brand new game announcements on the roster too, we really are owed an update from the developers of these six RPGs in particular. Many titles I've picked out are upcoming Xbox Series X games I'm especially confident in seeing this showcase season, kept in good company by titles riffing off the best JRPGs and best first-person RPGs for good measure. I have different reasons for being so sure of each one's appearance, though, from rumors to leaks and recent dev announcements. Without further ado, here are the six RPGs I'll be watching out for at SGF 2026.

1. Fable

Developer: Playground Games
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: Fall 2026

With all the wonder, fantasy, and tongue-in-cheek humor you loved about the original trilogy, Playground's Fable is set to launch later in 2026 to breathe new life into a classic RPG world. The Forza developer has been generous in showing off numerous trailers over the past few years, and despite finally locking in a release window, the specifics have yet to be nailed down. Enter: Summer Game Fest, the perfect opportunity for the studio to iron out that final all-important detail.

I'm super convinced that we'll see Fable at some point this summer, most likely during the Xbox Games Showcase. This has the potential to be one of the best third-person RPGs of the year, not to mention one of the top new RPGs on Xbox's publishing roster, and it's high time we had something concrete to jot into our calendars.

2. Stranger than Heaven

Developer: RGG Studio
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: Q4 2026 / Q1 2027

Like a Dragon JRPG diehards have been waiting for more Stranger than Heaven news – most importantly, a firm release date – and I have a feeling Summer Game Fest 2026 is primed to do the job. The gorgeous prequel seriously impressed me in its first reveal trailer, introducing a story spanning 50 years in mid-century Japan with a heavy focus on music, third-person combat, and a host of colorful characters (including one voiced by Snoop Dogg). Publisher Sega revealed some new details on the game in a May 2026 Xbox Presents special, which leads me to believe that the publisher is breadcrumbing an eventual appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase at SGF.

Plus, with GTA 6 looming on November's horizon and threatening to eclipse everything else, I'm keen to know where Stranger than Heaven will launch on its late 2026-early 2027 timeline. Gotta rip that bandaid off eventually, Sega!

3. The Blood of Dawnwalker

Developer: Rebel Wolves
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: September 3, 2026

Finally, a 2026 RPG release that actually has a date locked in. The Blood of Dawnwalker has been one of my most-wanted games of 2026 for a very long time, with each new reveal doubling down on those cravings. I won't have to wait long to experience protagonist Cain's dual human vs. vampire playstyles for myself, but Rebel Wolves still has a brilliant opportunity to entice the masses at Summer Game Fest and rake in some extra pre-orders.

Whether it's a combat deep-dive off the back of its recent gameplay overview or something that digs into the vampiric lore of its universe, it still feels like there's so much of the RPG we've yet to see for ourselves – including whether Coen will be receiving a male romance option, as Redditors are speculating (hell yeah).

4. Clockwork Revolution

Developer: inXile
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

With perhaps only a few months to go before Fable launches, Xbox will be scrabbling around in its pockets for the next RPG on its to-do list. Say hello (again) to Clockwork Revolution, a stunning new RPG that we haven't seen since last year's Summer Game Fest. The latest, rather meaty trailer gave us a closer look at the narrative aspects we can expect in this first-person sci-fi adventure, set in a quirky yet dangerous Victorian-futuristic world that riffs off BioShock Infinite.

As a possible Xbox exclusive for console and PC, I don't think it's out-of-pocket to gather that developer inXile might keep up the tradition and show face again at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, giving us something new to anticipate once Fable gets unleashed to the masses.

5. Persona 4 Revival

Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

Following in the footsteps of 2024's Persona 3 Reloaded, Persona 4 Revival will be refreshing the classic JRPG for modern audiences – but the question is when? We've known about the remake for some time now, currently in production alongside Persona 6 (which is our Games Editor's wildcard wishlist pick for the showcase season), but Atlus has been keeping suspiciously quiet about it as of late.

Recent speculation around supposed leaks suggests we should expect the game around February 2027, which was the same month that Reload dropped a couple of years ago. It's about time Atlus puts those rumors to bed once and for all by locking in a release date at Summer Game Fest 2026 – which is actually when the Sega leaker says the announcement will come, funnily enough.

6. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Developer: Intelligent Systems
Platform(s): Switch 2
Release date: TBC 2026

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is one of my favorite games of all-time, so naturally I also think it's the best tactical RPG in the entire series. And yes, I say that as a longtime fan of Fire Emblem. I've revisited it many times since it first released in 2019, and while we've had Fire Emblem Engage release in the years since, it couldn't quite reach the same heights as Three Houses in my book. So, when Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave was first announced towards the end of last year, it set my heart alight.

Why? Well, on a surface level at least, it looks like it's a direct sequel to Three Houses, with the appearance of an older Sothis sending me into a hype-based frenzy that can't be quelled. I may already be making grabby hands at it, but by Byleth do I desperately yearn to see more of this RPG and get that all-important release date.

We're roleplaying experts here at GamesRadar+, so why not check out our picks for the best fantasy RPGs to play while you wait for the above?

Summer Game Fest 2026 draws ever closer, and this might be GamesRadar+'s longest Wildcard Wishlist yet. The Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule grows more detailed by the week, with an Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War special confirmed so far alongside Day of the Devs and a Wholesome Direct. But instead of being rational when it comes to specific game predictions, I've enlisted my most trusted dreamer colleagues in outlining all the new games we hope to see – no matter how out-of-pocket they might be. (I mean, I was right about Resident Evil Requiem's reveal last summer, after all.)

This is our third year of putting our hearts before our heads in the leadup to the showcase season. Here, you'll find everything from announced upcoming PS5 and upcoming Xbox Series X games we'd love to see more of, like The Witcher 4 and GTA 6, to upcoming Ubisoft games that have yet to be revealed despite reportedly entering development. They're all alike in one way: we have no real reason to be hoping for a major update from them at Summer Game Fest this year… but man, would we love to see it. Get the hopium ready, people. Here are the GamesRadar+ team's most-wanted wildcard games of SGF 2026!

1. Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

The leaks are out there now, which means I'm just waiting for some official Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe news to validate it. It's been a busy time for Ubisoft, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched launching mere months from now, but what can I say? I'm a sucker for a rich, gloomy setting, and a game set during the European witch trials would definitely tick that box. After all these years jumping between RPGs and stealth action, it's high time Ubisoft injects some much-needed provincial magic into the mix. I saw Ezio Auditore with the devil!

2. Divinity

Developer: Larian Studios
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

We only just learned of Larian's new RPG at The Game Awards 2025, so maybe I'm greedy to hope for another peek so soon at Summer Game Fest. But can you blame me? The stunning reveal trailer introduces a far grislier side to the Baldur's Gate 3 studio than we've ever seen before, with a man getting burned alive inside a wicker effigy while townspeople celebrate around the pyre with rapturous glee. All eyes are on Larian as it quietly works to bring this sinister medieval fantasy to life, and while I'm more than happy to wait patiently, I really hope the studio doesn't leave too long before our next glimpse.

3. Haunted Chocolatier

Developer: ConcernedApe
Platform(s): PC
Release date: TBC

I know, I know, ConcernedApe (aka Eric Barone) has told us time and time again that he's still wrapped up in Stardew Valley and won't be showing off his upcoming RPG anytime soon. But it would be remiss of me not to include the elusive Haunted Chocolatier on this list, even as someone with admittedly little knowledge of his other works. The combination of its quirky setting, social sim elements, and a greater focus on combat this time around in this "way bigger" game is what grips me about it, and the fact that it's still so shrouded in mystery only piques my interest further. C'mon, Mr Barone - break off a square for us at Summer Game Fest?

4. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Developer: Naughty Dog
Platform(s): PS5
Release date: TBC

It's been two years since Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was revealed at The Game Awards 2024, and Naughty Dog has been quiet for far too long. The Last of Us developer's latest looks like a stunning sci-fi adventure, with a brief cinematic reveal trailer the only thing we have to go on for now. It's the studio's "wildest, most creative story yet" according to Neil Druckman, but I'm most keen for a better look at its combat after a glimpse of its third-person melee action. Here's hoping SGF 2026 sees Naughty Dog reminding us of its upcoming PS5 exclusive in style – maybe even with a release window?

5. Marvel's Blade

Developer: Arkane Lyon
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

The coolest vamp slayer in the Marvel universe is past due a temperature check, but with such little news of late, I'm not feeling confident we'll be seeing Marvel's Blade at Summer Game Fest 2026. Studio Arkane's upcoming Marvel game has been in the works for years now, and save for some stills shared in 2025, we really haven't learned much since its first reveal in 2023. But maybe that silence is soon to end, should Arkane appear during an Xbox showcase this summer to give the PS5's upcoming Marvel's Wolverine a run for its money? Again, I have no grounds for this supposition except… what if?

6. Mass Effect 5

Developer: BioWare
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

After Dragon Age: The Veilguard tied a bow on Dragon Age for what will likely be a long time to come, I have my sights firmly set on my other favorite BioWare series: Mass Effect. With Mass Effect 5 in the works, there's always a small part of me that hopes we'll learn more about the next space-faring adventure. With only crumbs to go off of so far – which amounts to cryptic teasers here and there – there are so many questions I have about what's in store. As the developer is busy working on the next entry, I don't expect we'll actually see it at Summer Game Fest this year… But hey, there's always N7 Day in November.

7. Cyberpunk 2

Developer: CD Projekt Red
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

What else is this list for but to wish for the day CD Projekt Red unveils Cyberpunk 2 for real? We've known about the existence of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel for some time now, with some rumors (or leaks, considering they came from the IP creator himself) that it will be set outside of Night City in Chicago instead. This is about as wildcard of a wishlist item I could possibly think of, and there's as much likelihood of it being shown at Summer Game Fest as there is of Keanu Reeves breaking into my house to offer me a cigarette. But both are things I'd quite enjoy, so leave a girl to her dreams.

8. Far Cry 7

Developer: TBA
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

While I'm still high on complete fantasy, we need to talk about Far Cry 7. Ubisoft has been especially quiet about the followup to 2021's Far Cry 6, so much so that it hasn't even been revealed yet. The rumor mill suggests that it could be coming as soon as next year, but as Ubisoft goes through a period of restructuring, there's never been a murkier time to be a fan of its top IPs. Still, if a Ubisoft Forward is on the cards for this summer, maybe it's not so wild to imagine a Far Cry 7 reveal after all? Not sure how I feel about the 24 hour time-limit, though…

9. The Witcher 4

Developer: CD Projekt Red
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X, PS5
Release date: TBC

More than a decade after Geralt hung up his swords, The Witcher 4 seems tantalisingly close yet remains just out of reach. Last summer's tech demo suggests CDPR has been quietly making major strides, but since then we've heard almost nothing about Ciri's upcoming adventure beyond a promising series of hiring announcements. Unfortunately, we're not expecting to return to The Continent before 2027, which means a major announcement is unlikely, but a new trailer setting up Ciri's story or her adventure in the new region of Kovir could be the start of a major 18-month hype cycle.

10. The Elder Scrolls 6

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

After a whopping 14 years of… well, not much of anything, I'm still unwaveringly hopeful we'll see The Elder Scrolls 6 make an appearance at another event, even if it hasn't since its very first reveal at E3 back in 2018. Sure, Todd Howard himself has joked that we should all "just pretend" that Bethesda never announced its long-awaited next RPG, but that's far easier said than done. I'd love to see a sneak peek of the setting – whether or not it's truly the ever-rumored Hammerfell or High Rock – or perhaps get an idea of when it's set. Will it take place after or before Skyrim? Will we see playable races we've never seen before, like the Falmer? I doubt it, but hey, a girl can dream – and dreaming is exactly what I'll be doing.

11. Grand Theft Auto 6

Developer: Rockstar Games
Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: November 19, 2026

With Grand Theft Auto 6 set to launch on November 19 and no further delays in sight, expect to hear a lot more from Rockstar in the coming months. Although the game's two existing trailers have been released with little build-up or fanfare, Summer Game Fest 2026 could be the perfect stage for Rockstar to open the floodgates as the run-up to launch begins. After all, we still don't know much about what we'll be getting up to in Leonida, nor what to expect from GTA 6's multiplayer. Will anything from our GTA 6 wishlist come true at SGF 2026? Time will tell!

12. Persona 6

Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): TBC
Release date: TBC

As Persona 5 fast approaches its tenth anniversary, having complete silence on the next proper game in the RPG series is starting to make me sweat, but Persona 6 news might come soon. The fifth game propelled this teen drama series into the spotlight like never before, and as a (mostly) anthology-style series the big question is just how what will Persona 6 do next? Stick with its predecessors urban, Tokyo vibes? Return to a rural small town, like Persona 4? Will they age up teens to college students? Will it still be set in Japan, or span multiple locations? Will it be green?! It could be anything. Which also means, at the moment, it's nothing. I simply have to know what direction they'll be taking, so even a small teaser will do. But, like everyone else waiting, I demand to be impressed. No pressure now.

13. Wolf Among Us 2

Developer: Telltale / Adhoc Studio
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC

It's somehow been nearly seven years since The Wolf Among Us 2 was first announced at the Game Awards back in 2019. Fast forward to today, and we've seen a few trailers, screenshots, and story details. But after a string of delays and some radio silence, I have no idea what's happening when it comes to Bigby's longwaited return. Even so, I still yearn for the sequel to my favorite Telltale game to finally see the light of day. With Adhoc Studio's – who penned Bigby's return – releasing a fantastic episodic story-driven experience in Dispatch last year, my appetite for Wolf Among Us 2 only intensifies. May Bigby huff and puff this year down.

14. Witchbrook

Developer(s): Chucklefish, Robotality
Platform(s): PC, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X
Release date: TBC 2026

Witchbrook has been at the top of every cozy gamers most anticipated list since it was officially announced back in 2018. However, it's almost been eight years now and we still don't have a firm release date for the magic centered life-sim. The good news is that after it was delayed last year, the new 2026 launch window hasn't moved from the game's store pages. And, considering that we haven't got any new dev blog entries via the title's website either since December, I have my fingers crossed that we'll see it make an appearance during the Wholesome Direct on June 6. I'm craving to live out my cute pixelated witch fantasy and after a decade of waiting, it's time that we all get our hands on this one.

On March 9, an estimated 30,000 visitors will descend upon San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026. As the first major gaming event of the year, GDC is a space for professionals to digest 2025 – a year dominated by breakout hits yet decimated with layoffs – and discuss 2026 to come.

The discussions held at GDC are of note to anyone who cares about the medium and its craft, with developers from 2025's greatest successes in attendance to give talks. As much can be said for its unofficial chats: the passion projects hyped privately, the bold predictions made over lukewarm coffee. Whether you'll be having those conversations in-person or following the conference on GamesRadar+ from the comfort of your home, we've pulled together five of the biggest topics we expect to lead discussions at GDC 2026.

The Switch 2

We're nearly a year on from the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, but developers and players alike are still trying to gauge the limits of its hardware. So far, results have been mostly positive. Heavy-hitters like Cyberpunk 2077 have made the jump to handheld rather smoothly, whereas The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim struggled with performance issues at launch and Borderlands 4's port appears to be shelved at Take-Two.

By the time GDC begins, we will be one step closer to finding out how far the Switch 2 can go. Resident Evil Requiem released on the Switch 2 in step with PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; giving us one of our first examples of parity in action. While Resident Evil is sure to sway conversations around the Switch 2, expect to see more games there regardless. When surveyed in the 2026 State of the Game Industry, 39% of respondents said the Switch 2 interests them as a developer, and separately 18% said the Switch 2 was used for their most recent game or project.

GTA 6

With Grand Theft Auto 6's launch slipping from 2025 to November 19, 2026, publishers and developers have been handed a double-edged sword. On one hand, the highly-anticipated game – which analysts believe will make $3.2 billion in its first year – finally has a firm release date, meaning companies can plan to avoid clashing with the behemoth.

At GDC 2026, conversation is likely to shift away from the game's release date and further into speculative territory. Rockstar is a trailblazer studio – Red Dead Redemption 2 remains a studied influence on many modern open-world games, while Grand Theft Auto 5 is a live-service staple – and although that legacy means GTA 6 is expected to once again establish trends, developers can only guess at how.

The rise of AI

AI continues to be one of the most controversial topics in gaming. Valid ethical concerns continue to be raised: The Guardian reports that the broader AI boom emitted the same amount of emissions as New York City in 2025, and operators behind the technology's largest data centers have been accused of building them in some of the world's driest areas. But 2025 proved AI has gained a foothold in games. Sandfall Interactive experimented with generative AI during the development of indie darling Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, extraction shooter Arc Raiders used AI text-to-speech software yet avoided generative AI, while Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios initially confirmed plans to use AI tools in the creation of upcoming RPG Divinity only to be pushed in a different direction following backlash.

At GDC 2026, expect conversations around AI to reflect the divisiveness identified by The 2026 State of the Game Industry: although one in three industry professionals report using generative AI in their career despite 52% of respondents believing it has a negative effect on the industry.

RAM

AI developments have driven up the price of RAM and induced HDD scarcity, causing significant knock-on effects for gaming. Yes, GDC 2026 attendees are as likely as we are to complain about how expensive PC upgrades have become, but the conference will also be a place to discuss how it's affecting the industry.

Larian's CEO says current shortages have already pushed the company to increase its work on optimization, while the situation has pushed Valve to delay its planned launch for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. The shortages are a broadside for the games industry, and even the PS6 is reportedly being impacted – so expect to hear more on the importance of optimization in the coming weeks.

State of PC

Despite those price hikes, the PC market is on the up. The platform continues to find new audiences across Asia, while Steam Next Fest continues to offer a bright spotlight for developers hoping to put their games in front of potential fans. The Steam Deck has driven innovation in the handheld PC space, while our ROG Xbox Ally X review found a lot to love in Microsoft's 2025 release. On top of that, Valve plans to offer another way into the platform with 2026's Steam Machine – which will feature "fewer constraints" to games being marked as platform-verified in comparison to Steam Deck. All said, it's an exciting time to play on PC.

GDC's schedule includes a number of PC-specific talks, but with the conference kicking off just days after Steam Next Fest wraps up, buzz is likely to linger on the festival's breakout hits and – as is often brought up – its value in discoverability.

GamesRadar+ will be on the ground at GDC to bring you all the latest developments from the convention, so be sure to follow our GDC 2026 news and interviews right here starting March 9, 2026.

The Game Developer's Conference, aka GDC, is just weeks away, the Festival of Gaming running March 9 to March 13, and there's more than a few reasons to pay attention in 2026. GDC has a tendency to sometimes fly under the radar when compared to other industry events like Summer Game Fest and Gamescom, but what it has to offer is just as rich – arguably more so – than many other industry events.

Some conferences and showcases might emphasise headline reveals, but GDC has always held a specific niche – it's a window into the way that video games are made, and a look at the emerging technology and techniques that can shape the future of play. What GDC lacks in raw spectacle, it makes up for with a great depth and spirit that's always worth your attention.

It's entirely possible that you can expect to see new reveals as a part of the GDC programming. Last year we discovered that Netflix was creating a cozy MMO called Spirit Crossing, and in years past we even saw Google reveal the existence of Stadia during a GDC keynote presentation. Developers from Epic Games, Blizzard, Nintendo, Xbox, and plenty more will have a presence at GDC this year – you never know whether they will come equipped with secrets to share about their new games for 2026 and beyond, that's all a part of the fun of GDC.

More than that though, GDC offers a unique opportunity for reflection. It's a space where developers look at what's happened in the last year, and offer insights into how key lessons learned will influence the future of gaming. The panels (many are exclusively for conference attendees, while some are made available to the public via portals like the GDC Vault and official Festival of Gaming YouTube channel) aren't just idle chat, but rather where game creators can gather to explain design philosophies.

Think of it as a space for creatives to share insight on what made their games great or, in some cases, what will make their games great in the future. Last year alone, we saw the creators behind Helldivers 2 argue that game balance wasn't even all that important (the scandal!), and a former GTA 6 developer explained the perils of open-world fatigue that are making sandboxes an increasingly exhausting proposition for most.

Naturally, a major talking point for GDC 2026 will be how AI is being (or could be) used to concept, develop, and maintain games in the years to come. The technology has proven to be exceptionally divisive to players and creators alike, so expect the rise of artificial intelligence to be a key point of discussion and debate. AI-focused developers from companies like Google, Capcom, NVIDIA, Xbox, and Sega are among the list of speakers present to dive into the topic, and the agenda includes more than a few talks exploring both sides of the debate.

It's for discussions like this that GDC is such an important moment on the calendar. The video game industry is notoriously secretive, so a moment for the development community to come together to share tips, tricks, and insights to aspiring creators and players alike is worthy of some time and attention. It's a place for the brightest figures in the industry to come together and show off why they – and the games they create – are so celebrated. And who could argue that that's not worth caring about?

GamesRadar+ will be on the ground at GDC to bring you all the latest developments from the convention, so be sure to follow our GDC 2026 news and interviews right here starting March 9, 2026.

Pokemon Day is fast approaching, and with it a Pokemon Presents showcase that's set to announce new info about the series – perhaps even generation 10? We can only hope.

In what is a yearly tradition at this point, a Pokemon Presents (basically a Nintendo Direct solely about the series) will be airing on Pokemon Day, February 27, which marks the day that Pokemon Red and Green launched in Japan. Since 2016, The Pokemon Company has been airing a showcase every year, announcing the likes of shows, TCG expansions, DLC, re-releases, and, of course, games.

This year's celebrations started early with Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen getting a surprise reveal for Nintendo Switch, with both set to release on Friday, allowing people to re-experience the games that started it all – even if it's a bit of an expensive way to do so. Given how these showcases go, I expect the majority of it will be updates to the countless Pokemon mobile games, tournament info for TCG and the games, new stuff for Pokemon TCG, and maybe TV show stuff like a new Pokemon Concierge season. Pokemon Pokopia is sure to show up too, ahead of its release next week.

And I fully expect to see Pokemon Winds and Waves (the rumored names for Generation 10 following a GameFreak leak). The 20th-anniversary Pokemon Presents was where we got our first glimpse of Sun and Moon, and since then, every new generation has been announced at a Pokemon Day showcase.

How to watch the Pokemon Presents Pokemon Day showcase

The Pokemon Presents will air live on Friday, February 27 at 6am PT, 9am ET, 2pm GMT on the official Pokémon YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok channels. The showcase will run for 25 minutes, as confirmed by the Japanese Pokemon Twitter account.

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Sony is gearing up to deliver a helping of PlayStation State of Play this week, with one of the largest editions in the showcase's history. We've got you covered with when, where, and how to watch it live.

Of course, Sony hasn't spoiled exactly what will show up during the event, but we do (probably) know one thing that won't: Marvel's Wolverine. Despite being a 2026 release and probably the most anticipated PlayStation game coming out, Insomniac Games says the next batch of info will be in Spring 2026, and we're unfortunately not in Spring right now. Of course, the studio could be playing coy and lying to us, but that's probably just me being hopeful.

Before Wolverine, however, comes the release of Marathon – which Bungie has confirmed will be shown during the event – and Saros, which will surely make an appearance during the showcase. Plus, Hideo Kojima has been editing a trailer, so a PC port of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach feels like a possibility.

As for third parties, Capcom has four big AAA releases coming out this year, so I'd expect some combination of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, or Monster Hunter Stories 3 to pop up. There are also Devil May Cry 6 rumors to be inevitably disappointed by. Square Enix and Sega love appearing in as many showcases as possible, so there's probably something brewing there, too.

How to watch the PlayStation State of Play February 2026 showcase

The PlayStation State of Play will air live on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, with the show set to feature "60+ minutes of news"

Watch the State of Play steam here

The show will air live on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels simultaneously, so just pick whatever platform you prefer.

Insomniac has seemingly squashed hopes of Marvel's Wolverine appearing in this week's State of Play, saying we won't learn anything about the game until spring 2026.

Marvel's Wolverine seems like PlayStation's big game for 2026. I mean, there's Marathon, but from Sony's multiplayer track record, that may not last the year. After a brief teaser in 2021, we finally got a full, blood-soaked reveal last September, with the promise of a 2026 release date. And after missing The Game Awards, all eyes are on this week's PlayStation State of Play to see if the short king would return. But it sounds like he's staying in hiding just a bit longer.

Last night, almost as if it was to prepare players for the showcase, Insomniac posted a gif of Logan stabbing people with his knife hands (who really didn't look like they needed much more stabbing). And when a user responded "WHEN MORE INFO?" Insomniac crushed the hearts and souls of many by responding with a simple "Spring 2026."

Wolverine is from Canada, being the most important Canadian alongside Bret 'The Hitman' Hart. And according to the Canadian government website, spring starts on March 20th at 2:45pm UTC (so 9:45am ET | 6:45am PT). So if Sony announces a showcase on March 20th at 2pm UTC, you know what's going to close the show. Or we could see the announcement of a Wolverine-specific State of Play, like Sony did with Ghost of Yotei last year.

I often think it's a good idea to listen to developers when they say, "Hey, don't expect news in this showcase" (unless they're the Resident Evil developers during a showcase), but I mean… It's not like they would ruin the surprise. Plus, I'm Scottish, and the Celtic calendar has spring starting in February, so maybe it'll appear to any Celts in the audience. Or maybe I'm just hoping too much for something that probably won't happen.

With Wolverine set to elevate superhero gaming in 2026, here's the four features I want the most, and four I'm desperate to avoid

Sony has confirmed that the rumored State of Play presentation is the real deal, and it's happening later this week.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sony confirms that State of Play will return on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, and it will be broadcast on the PlayStation YouTube and Twitch channels. Not only that, but it's going to be one of the biggest State of Play showcases to date, with a massive 60 minute runtime – which is usually the type of length reserved for the likes of PlayStation Showcase.

While no specific games were confirmed for its lineup, Sony notes "February’s State of Play will spotlight eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios."

I have to imagine the usual suspects like Capcom, and Sega will show up as usual. Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Stranger than Heaven have been strangely absent from recent showcases. Plus, if anyone loves a showcase it's Square Enix, who will hopefully show any signs of life from Kingdom Hearts 4. And if Konami could reveal Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, that'd be great.

On the first-party front, it'd be nice to see some more of Marathon, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine – all of which are set to release this year. And maybe we'll actually see what the likes of Bluepoint Games have been working on since Sony purchased the studio, and remember Fairgame$? Me neither, but that could easily show up this time around too. Plus, Hideo Kojima has been editing a trailer, so a PC port of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach feels like a strong possibility.

With Wolverine set to elevate superhero gaming in 2026, here's the four features I want the most, and four I'm desperate to avoid

Nintendo has confirmed the rumored Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is, in fact, taking place later this week on February 5, 2026.

Rumors of a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase arose last week, and it turned out to be on the money, so apologies to the fans disappointed that we won't be finding out about a new Mario or Zelda. Nintendo confirmed via the Nintendo Today app that the showcase will air later this week on Thursday, February 5 at 6am PT | 9am ET | 2pm GMT and will run for "roughly 30 minutes."

Obviously, Nintendo didn't say what would actually appear in this Nintendo Direct, aside from "upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo’s publishing and development partners." But a pretty safe bet would be Elden Ring, which was meant to come out on Switch 2 last year before being delayed to improve performance following a poor showing at conventions. And given how much Square Enix loves a Nintendo Direct, The Adventures of Elliott: The Millennium Tales is probably a shout too.

Speaking of Square, when it comes to surprise predictions, it may be time for the Kingdom Hearts series to finally arrive on Nintendo platforms in a form it deserves after the terrible cloud versions plagued the original Switch – like Capcom is doing with Resident Evil 7 and 8.

Plus, Capcom is bound to show a Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, or Pragmata trailer, or maybe go even further with a port of Monster Hunter Wilds or Onimusha: Way of the Sword. And surely a port of a game like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be a no-brainer.

So in closing: I'm expecting only farming games and JRPGs, as is standard.

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Xbox is showing off Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and more at the Xbox Developer Direct later today. We've got you covered with when, where, and how to watch it live.

Earlier this month, Xbox confirmed that its now seemingly annual January Developer Direct would be returning for 2026. This time around, we'll be treated to the first deep dive into Fable and Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games, and a look at gameplay for Pokemon developer Game Freak's new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, which was announced last year at the Xbox Showcase.

While unconfirmed, Forza Horizon 6's release date was seemingly leaked in Horizon 5 last week, so there's a pretty good chance we could see that surface here. Plus, January Xbox showcases also have a track record of surprising us – 2023 had the surprise announcement and release of Hi-Fi Rush, while last year had the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 and an announcement and shadowdrop of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. For now, we can only speculate whether or not Xbox might continue that trend today.

How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct January 2026 stream

You can watch the Xbox Developer Direct January 2026 stream on YouTube this Thursday, January 22, at 10am PT, 1pm ET, or 6pm GMT.

Xbox will be streaming the show on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, and alternate versions with audio descriptions and ASL will also be available, streaming simultaneously on YouTube. These will be streaming at the same time, so it really is up to you to decide which streaming platform you like best.

Be sure to check out our roundup of upcoming Xbox Series X games to see what's on the horizon for this year and beyond.

Nintendo's Devon Pritchard has made her first appearance since becoming president of Nintendo of America at the New York Game Awards.

Doug Bowser served six years as Nintendo of America president after taking over from Reggie Fils-Aime, but at the end of 2025, Nintendo said so long, Doug Bowser as he announced his retirement. Starting on January 1, 2026, Pritchard – who joined Nintendo of America in 2006 – stepped into the role of president. And while Bowser made his first appearance as president alongside Mario villain Bowser in an E3 Nintendo Direct, Pritchard's first appearance isn't quite as flashy – or comedic.

As spotted by Stealth40K, at the New York Game Awards – where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added another Game of the Year trophy to its overflowing cabinet – co-host Fils-Aime introduced a message from Pritchard.

"Before anything else, I want to celebrate the New York Game Awards," Pritchard says, celebrating "15 years of supporting the games industry, and in doing so, lifting up the voices, stories, and dreams of so many." She continues, saying that the show "connects people who are united by a shared belief that every dream matters, and that everyone deserves a chance to do meaningful and creative work in games and storytelling."

Pritchard gives a special shoutout to The New York Videogame Critics Circle's "Playing With Purpose" program, saying it "supports the creators, the coders, the writers, and anyone else dreaming big to join this community and bring all that makes them unique."

Pritchard then leaves current and aspiring developers with a message. "Like any good video game character, you're on an adventure, and every step you take matters. There are some gnarly bosses, sure, but also many good friends along the way who will support you, and powerful rewards for those who persevere. So keep believing, keep playing, and know that you truly belong in this game."

After 15 years at Nintendo of America, former president Reggie Fils-Aimé didn't get sent a free Switch 2 from the company so he experienced the launch "like a fan" instead.

Capcom is showing off more of Resident Evil Requiem via a new Resident Evil Showcase stream. We've got you covered with when, where, and how to watch it live.

Capcom last showed off Resident Evil Requiem at The Game Awards with the definitely-not-leaked reveal of Leon Kennedy as the game's second playable character. Now, just over a month later, Capcom is prepping a Resident Evil Showcase later this week to show us some more of Uncle Leon after his big coming-out party, and probably a catch-up with Grace Ashcroft, too.

The YouTube trailer for the event says it will feature "brand new gameplay and news for Resident Evil Requiem." Notably, the web page says "Some of the games included in the show aren't suitable for children," implying that Requiem won't be alone during the show. However, given that Resident Evil 7 and Village are both set to receive Nintendo Switch 2 versions on the same day Requiem launches, it's very likely going to be related to those, but hey, get all the Code Veronica remake copium in while you can.

However, Capcom does love a good demo release, with Resident Evil 7, Village, and the remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 all getting demos ahead of time, so that's one possibility in the cards for this event.

How to watch the Resident Evil Showcase January 2026 stream

You can watch the Resident Evil Showcase January 2026 stream on YouTube this Thursday, January 15 at 2pm PT, 5pm ET, or 10pm GMT.

Capcom hasn't currently set the stream live, but the teaser video was posted on the Capcom Europe YouTube channel, so there's a good chance you'll be able to catch it there, and the official Resident Evil YouTube channel is probably a good shout as well.

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Xbox has confirmed that it will once again be having a Developer Direct showcase with the first deep dive into Fable and and Forza Horizon 6 planned for January 22.

Just like Nintendo typically does a major Direct in February, June, and September (ignoring last year, it had a lot going on), Xbox is making January its home as once again we'll be getting an Xbox Developer Direct this month. The news was confirmed on Xbox Wire today after Matt Booty said the company was gearing up for one.

Headlining the show is "a first extended look at Fable." After being in development at Playground Games for what seems like forever, and being totally MIA throughout 2025 – barring a delay announcement – we're finally getting a proper look at what the game is actually like.

The blog says "Devs from the Playground team will unveil the magic and mischief that awaits players in this fresh new beginning for the franchise, including a first look at some stunning new gameplay." Meanwhile the Fable Twitter account describes it as "our first deep dive into the game."

Playground Games will be pulling double duty at this show, as it is also set to "share a deep-dive on the much-anticipated Forza Horizon 6." The open world racer was announced last year with a Japan setting confirmed, but we don't know much more than that, so this will be our first time seeing what arguably the best driving game series has in store for the Japanese landscape.

Finally we'll see Pokemon developer Game Freak's "intense one-person, one-dog action RPG" Beast of Reincarnation. The game was announced last year at the Xbox Showcase, and Game Freak is set to show off "our protagonist Emma's innovative plant manipulation actions and gameplay with her canine companion, Koo."

It's also worth noting that for the past two years, Xbox Developer Directs in January have featured a surprise game drop, with Hi-Fi Rush in 2023, and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black joining the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 last year, so perhaps a surprise is in the cards too.

"We would look at all the American RPGs and the JRPGs at the time and just go, 'Right, if they're doing it, we're not": Peter Molyneux and John McCormack talk the development of Fable 20 years on

Making educated guesses about The Game Awards 2025 requires delicately balancing wishful thinking and facts. This year, there happens to be a lot of crossover between the two.

I'm going to cast the die and make 10 predictions based on all the internet chatter I’ve been seeing about Thursday’s event, all qualified by research and the most likely scenarios with that in mind - but if you'd like to follow what's actually happening, you can read follow our live report for everything that'll be announced at The Game Awards 2025.

2026 is shaping up to be a huge one for new games of all shapes and sizes, with GTA 6, Fable, and a handful of upcoming Xbox Series X games still yet to receive an official release date, so it’s obvious I’m expecting to see a ton of announcements. Atop that, though, there's lots of whisperings I'm hearing about unannounced titles, sneaky hints from presenter Geoff Keighley, and wildcard wishlist items that actually don't feel so wild after such a stacked year. On that note, let's start with my first TGA 2025 prediction…

10. Geoff Keighley’s mystery statue will turn out to be a Half Life 3 announcement

When Geoff shared a mysterious image on Twitter last week, seeming to depict an intricately carved statue standing in the middle of a desert, everyone seemed to leap to every conclusion possible. Some draw links between the armor and that of characters in Sony Santa Monica’s God of War series, others insist that it must be an Elder Scrolls 6 clue, but I’m firmly on Team Half-Life 3 with this one.

Rumors of its existence have been rife in recent months, especially off the back of the Steam Machine’s impending return following the initial attempt by Valve a decade ago. Half-Life 3 could make for an excellent launch title for this second generation of the console-like mini PC. My next prediction hinges on that very topic.

9. We'll get a Steam Machine price reveal

Valve announced that a new edition of the Steam Machine is coming in 2026, and its specs put it in line with a PS5 in terms of frame rate and performance. One crucial piece of intel is still at large right now, though: how much one of these bad boys is going to set back your wallet. It’s hard to gauge right now, with the device supposedly cheaper than a high-end PC but still pricier than a console according to analyst estimates — but perhaps The Game Awards will clear that up for us soon.

8. Capcom will unveil the identity of Resident Evil Requiem's second protagonist

Look, I've been saying this since the game was revealed at Summer Game Fest, but Capcom has spent the past five months swerving questions on whether a certain Raccoon City hero will be making an appearance in Resident Evil Requiem, and that has always felt like tacit confirmation to me. It's no wonder that Leon getting a reveal at The Game Awards is one of the hottest rumors around, especially since we now have confirmation that the game is going to be showing something off that same evening. Paired with a sneak peek at the decidedly RER2-looking third-person gunplay earlier last week, courtesy of known Resi pundit DuskGolem on Twitter, it's safe to say I am prepared to be vindicated by my firm assertion that Leon will, in fact, show up in Requiem alongside Grace.

There's also the fact that a recent GameStop storefront leak has revealed more details about the steelbook physical editions of the game, with mention of "cosmetics for [Resident Evil 8 protagonist Ethan's daughter] Rosemary Winters". The description has since been edited, so I'm holding out hope that these might be alternative skins for Grace Ashcroft rather than confirmation of Rose being in the game herself, but it looks pretty certain that we'll be finding out more about the RE9 steelbook and that mystery second protagonist at The Game Awards after all.

7. Hideo Kojima will show off OD – and maybe drop a release window

I'd be surprised if Kojima himself isn't in attendance, especially with Death Stranding 2: On The Beach nominated for multiple Game Awards this year, which makes me confident that OD (aka Overdose) news is incoming.

The mysterious upcoming horror game is already looking and sounding incredible, with early clips featuring hyper realistic graphics and spine-tingling performances from its star-studded cast. Kojima gave us our latest sneak peek just a few months ago, and I'll bet there's more where that came from. It might be too soon to hope for a firm release date, but I'll be happy with a ballpark figure at this point.

6. The future of Assassin's Creed will start to take shape

With Assassin's Creed Shadows' launch now almost 10 months behind us, it's high time Ubisoft gave us a closer look at the upcoming Assassin's Creed games we know about yet have little intel on. Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe is supposed to be next up to the plate, last seen years ago when a cryptic teaser trailer led many of us (myself included) to the firm belief that something witchy this way comes.

Meanwhile, confirmation of remakes in the works at Ubisoft has stoked hopes for a Black Flag remaster to also be on the way, with one determined investigator having rifled through Steam's backend files to suggest that it could come as soon as March. There's definitely something brewing over at Ubisoft, and it sounds like Thursday might bring at least a few of them into the light...

5. Fable will come out of hiding

I'm going to need Xbox to meet me halfway and show its hand at The Game Awards. The majority of new Xbox games we know of right now have no release date attached to them yet, especially with one upcoming RPG in particular supposedly targeting a 2026 launch. I've been seeing lots of whisperings about Fable's presence on Thursday, and after being noticeably absent at Gamescom and Summer Game Fest, I have to agree that we are past due a temperature check.

True, all past Fable trailers made their debuts during bespoke Xbox Games Showcases in 2023 and 2024, but Playground Games is running out of time to remind us to keep an eye on its upcoming epic as the new year draws closer.

4. We'll get an actual trailer for Forza Horizon 6

When Forza Horizon 6 was announced earlier this year, many racing fans were hyped – but many were also kind of underwhelmed by the fact that, well, we haven't actually seen anything except a handful of panorama stills and a titlecard. Its 2026 release window has been set, meaning we really should be getting our first proper look at it before the year is out.

The Game Awards would be the perfect place for that debut, presenting a firmer release date as well as a proper trailer – but I have more (educated) release date wishes where that comes from.

3. Pragmata and Onimusha will finally get release dates

When I sat down for my Resident Evil Requiem hands-on back in August, I also had the chance to play two other upcoming Capcom games: Pragmata and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Even a handful of months ago, I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of each, which has me convinced that they must be much further in development than I'd initially thought.

It could also just be that Capcom had perfected those particular slices of the game in time for my hands-on, but with all three of the above titles slated to launch in 2026, I wouldn't be surprised if The Game Awards erases the lingering question marks over two of them. There's also that fact that Pragmata has been delayed in the past already, so it's more than likely that it's closing in on the finish line as we know it.

2. Vampires rule (again)

2026 is going to be a vampire kid's dream come true. It's me, I am vampire kids. But for that dream to become a reality, I need release dates for The Duskbloods and The Blood of Dawnwalker at The Game Awards this Thursday.

We've seen quite a lot of the latter, with developer Rebel Wolves having gone into great detail regarding protagonist Coen's vampire by night, human by day affliction and what that means for the game's RPG and combat elements. The same can't be said of The Duskbloods, however, an upcoming Switch 2 game from the studio that brought us Elden Ring and Bloodborne. All we know right now is that Duskbloods will be a PvPvE multiplayer game with a brooding vampire touch, and with the Nightreign DLC officially launched as of earlier in December, I'm thirsty for what else FromSoftware has been cooking up. As long as it has fangs, of course.

1. A new Zelda game will make me rethink not getting a Switch 2

Now, this prediction is closer to wishful thinking than it is working off a rumor, but I say it to you now: I think we're going to get a glimpse at the next Zelda game, and I think it'll happen soon. Nintendo's latest console launched this summer, and even with the likes of Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4, and Mario Kart World, I've never felt close to caving.

But The Game Awards has a chance to change all that by simply confirming that something new is happening for the Zelda IP, even if it's not a full announcement. Those are usually reserved for homegrown Nintendo Direct showcases, I k now, but what better way to make the Switch 2's first Christmas truly special than by hinting at the future of one of its flagship IPs making a platform-exclusive debut in the next year or two?

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PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted is right around the corner, and if you're wondering when and how to tune in so you don't miss any of its big announcements and trailers, you're in the right place.

This year's PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted – powered by Xbox Game Pass – will count down the 25 most-anticipated PC games currently in development, as decided by a council of over 120 journalists, games industry luminaries, content creators and celebrities, and chosen from a longlist of 100 games selected by our sister site PC Gamer.

Amongst all that, though, we'll be treated to brand new trailers and announcements, as well as behind-the-scenes glimpses at over 50 games. This includes a new trailer for Killing Floor 3, an upcoming co-op shooter from the creators of Black Mesa called Rogue Point, and a behind-the-scenes look at High on Life 2.

This year, our hosts will be esports icon Frankie Ward and PC Gamer's very own Midas Whittaker, in addition to narration from iconic Baldur's Gate 3 narrator Amelia Tyler. All in all, it's sounding like a very promising show, and below we've rounded up all the different ways you can tune in tomorrow.

How to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025

2025's PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted kicks off on December 4 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET. As for where you can tune in, it'll be streamed from PC Gamer's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as Twitter and Facebook. You can also watch it right here on GamesRadar+, as well as Steam, Bilibili, and GinxTV.

Several dedicated streams with localized subtitles will also be available, with options for English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, in addition to ASL and BSL.

Why not take a look at our roundup of new games for this year and beyond to see if you can guess any of the show's top 25 most-wanted PC games?